WestFest 2026

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2 – 28 June, 2026

WestFest 2026 – returns for a fourth annual festival

It’s shaping up to be the most ambitious edition yet. Building on last year’s success which saw 151 events reach 110k attendees, in 2026 the aim is to have around 200 events across 60+ venues, including a programme of free community events across the West End.

This year there is a focus on deepening accessibility across the programme and building stronger partnerships with communities currently under-represented in cultural life.

Further expanding will be education and outreach, including a schools programme, youth & community workshops, and the ever popular free illustrated talks in partnership with Friends of Glasgow West & Kelvin Hall.

WestFest 2026 will open for event submissions via http://WestFest.uk on Friday 23rd January, with the programme deadline being 27th March.

The brochure and website launch is scheduled for 13th April, with a public brochure launch event on 18th April.

As always, WestFest will support submissions wherever possiblew – whether that’s finding venues, providing marketing support, offering planning advice, or working with you on one of their partnership packages.

Watch out for some exciting new opportunities to partner with and sponsor the festival.

“Really hoping many of you will be part of it again this year.”

Here’s to a brilliant 2026!