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Welcome to What's on Glasgow, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Glasgow taking place throughout the year, from the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions!

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Featured Events in Glasgow

There are thousands of events in Glasgow every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do

7th November 2025

Activate the parents' whatsapp groups, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them, and join George Lewis at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for a brilliant night out!

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Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

7th November 2025

Don't miss Jim Jefferies live in Glasgow when he brings his Son of a Carpenter tour to the SEC Armadillo on Friday 7th November!

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Aye Write: Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke

7th November 2025

The founders of the Glasgow Music Tours will discuss their brand new book Glasgow's Greatest Hits at the Mitchell Library as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Candlelight: Tribute to Green Day

7th November 2025

Get your tickets now and discover the music of Green Day at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

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Hottest Tickets in Town

From theatre shows to gigs, snap up tickets to the most popular events in town, here's a small selection of what's trending this week!

Lenzie Family Fireworks

7th November 2025

Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!

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Hamilton

29th October 2025 - 27th December 2025

Don’t throw away your shot, West End smash hit Hamilton the musical is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow for an eight week run between October and December!

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season

1st September 2025 - 22nd November 2025

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and thrilling dramas, there is plenty of great treats to tuck into this Autumn at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!

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New Events in Glasgow

You'll find all the latest Glasgow events that have been added to the website right here!

A Very Merry Shawlands Christmas

28th November 2025

Join the My Shawlands team at Langside Square on Friday 28th November as they celebrate Christmas with plenty of festive fun for all the family, including a visit from Santa!

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Scottish Open Badminton Championships

20th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025

See the world's best badminton players in action when the Scottish Open Badminton Championships returns to the Emirates Arena, Glasgow between the 20th and 23rd November!

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New Voices: Amy Laurenson

1st February 2026

In this New Voices commission for Celtic Connections, Amy Laurenson performs a deeply personal and evocative work, inspired by the rugged landscape of Shetland.

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Santa clocks in early: Scotland shift heroes among 30,000 invited to claim free festive meal

Santa clocks in early: Scotland shift heroes among 30,000 invited to claim free festive meal

Greene King pubs is raising the spirits of Scotland's hardest workers this festive season, hosting 'The Big Christmas Shift' across 700 pubs nationwide, giving away 30,000 meals on Monday 1st December

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Festive days out to make the most of the season

Festive days out to make the most of the season

From wreath-making workshops through to New Year’s Eve street parties, here's a rounded up some of the best events to help make the most of the season with loved ones in a fun and creative way.

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SAY Award winner announced as Kai Reesu

SAY Award winner announced as Kai Reesu

Kai Reesu’s ‘KOMPROMAT vol.i’ was tonight announced as winner of The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, as the country’s national music prize Ceremony took place in Dundee’s Caird Hall.

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Flight Club Glasgow launches limited edition Winter Menu and Festive Brunch

Flight Club Glasgow launches limited edition Winter Menu and Festive Brunch

Flight Club Glasgow kicks off Christmas party season with the unveiling of its specially curated limited-edition menu and festive celebration-worthy bottomless brunch.

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Festivals in Glasgow

From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held throughout the year in Glasgow!

Glasgow’s Whisky Festival

8th Nov 2025 - 8th Nov 2025
Glasgow South Side

Glasgow's biggest and best whisky event, the Whisky Festival, returns to Hampden Park on Saturday 8th November!

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Havana Glasgow Film Festival

11th Nov 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
Glasgow City Centre

The annual Havana Glasgow Film Festival returns with the usual high-quality mix of thought-provoking Cuban films, Cuban culture, debates as well as some special surprises!

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International Film Festival Glasgow

12th Nov 2025 - 16th Nov 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The International Film Festival Glasgow has announced details of its 12th edition which will run from 12th to 16th November at venues across Glasgow!

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Glasgow

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Glasgow theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season

7th November 2025

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and thrilling dramas, there is plenty of great treats to tuck into this Autumn at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!

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Free - Bumper Cabaret Show

7th November 2025

Join the Riding Room for their FREE bumper cabaret shows, doors swing open from 7pm with a delectable cocktail range, featuring all of the classics and their very own stable staples!

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Journey

7th November 2025

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Glasgow

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Glasgow! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Lenzie Family Fireworks

7th November 2025

Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!

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Project Ability’s Christmas Exhibition: Feathered Friends

7th Nov 2025 - 20th Dec 2025

Feathered Friends is Project Ability's annual Christmas fundraising exhibition, celebrating the talent, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists working in their supported studio, and beyond.

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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions

7th November 2025

On Fridays between September 12th and November 28th, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at The Firhill Complex.

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Upcoming Music Events in Glasgow

Glasgow is renowned for it's live music scene, with a variety of venues catering for small intimate gigs to huge arenas hosting the biggest names!

Small Fakers and The Kinks Experience

7th November 2025

Small Fakers, the UK's number 1 tributes to the Small Faces, return to The Classic Grand on Friday 7th November with support from The Kinks Experience!

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Bahamas

7th November 2025

Bahamas, the musical project of Afie Jurvanen, will be performing at Cottiers Theatre on Friday 7th November!

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Saya Gray

7th November 2025

Japanese-Canadian artist Saya Gray has announced a run of shows which will see her headline Glasgow's Art School on Friday 7th November!

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Activities in Glasgow

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

GalGael

GalGael is a community organisation helping to enrich lives by providing a reconnection to place and a sense of belonging through rediscovery of traditional working methods.

Maggies Line Dancers

Learn to line dance with Maggie the resident line dance instructor at Maggie's Rock'n'Rodeo!

Glasgow Bellydance

​Looking to get fit in a fun and natural way as our body meant to move but with music and confidence? Welcome to Glasgow Bellydance School!

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Attractions in Glasgow

Glasgow and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

Kelvin Hall

Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.

Glasgow Film Theatre

What began as a single screen cinema over 80 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema, and home to the award-winning Glasgow Film Festival.

Scottish Event Campus

Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

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Eating & Drinking in Glasgow

Eating out in Glasgow is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

Queen Margaret Union

One of University of Glasgow's two student Unions and home to a legendary music venue that has hosted Nirvana, Queen and many more!

Princess Bar

The Princess Bar in Riddrie is a great quality family-friendly pub and the heart of the local area!

Riding Room

Riding Room is the home of exotic drinks and exuberant dancing, cream of the crop cabaret, live singing, black magic, blacker comedy, riotous repartee, can can kicks and sensational showstoppers!

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Popular Events

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Friday 28th November and Sunday 4th January!
itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!
Lenzie Family Fireworks
Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro