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You are warmly invited to join us for Glasgow Doors Open Day 2025, hosted across the city by Glasgow Buiding Preservation Trust.
See a FREE Puppet Show at 11am, 1pm, 3pm seating on a first come basis - no booking.
See our museum displays around the building and check out our gift shop.
Visit our cafe for soup, children's lunch boxes, sharing platters or ice-cream and home-baking. Colour-in and cut-out masks and puppet activity kits available to purchase; to take away or do at the cafe tables, materials provided.
FREE parking at the rear of the Centre through our side gates.
Pick up our latest annual Children and Families Programme, which includes our October School Holiday week long Festival - MAGIPUP, Halloween, the run up to Christmas 2025 with shows, workshops and this years Panto. February Half Term, March Comedy Festival and June Westfest 2026 events.
Craft Activity Colour-in and Cut-Out Puppets and Masks in our Cafe from 10AM - 4PM. Lots of designs to choose from, mermaids, sharks, butterflies, dragons, rabbits... all materials provided £2.50 each or 3 for £6.00. Felt tips and scissors etc. provided on the day.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Glasgow? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!It's nearly Halloween and Gary Dunn will have you laughing your socks off in his amazing comedy magic show for all the family, along with his trusty side kick Chico the Monkey!
READ MOREDon't miss Magic Den's hilarious silly and a wee bit spooky interactive Halloween magic show, suitable for all the family, at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
READ MOREDangerous Dave, infinitely more 'daft' than 'dangerous' and his ridiculous sidekick Herbert Lemon present some of the most mind bending silly stunts ever performed!
READ MOREA classic tale told with glove puppets in the hands of puppeteer Clive Chandler with many years of experience in the art of raising smiles.
READ MOREMeet the Icy Snow Queen in a classic tale told with glove puppets in the hands of puppeteer Clive Chandler with many years of puppeteering experience!
READ MOREClydebuilt Puppets' Elves and the Shoemaker is a fun adaption of Grimm's tale, with beautiful puppets and, of course, lots of lovely shoes!
READ MOREEnjoy a fun filled festive magic show at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, which is suitable for all the family, with hilarious interaction, that will have you jingling all the way to Christmas!
READ MOREJackie and the Beans Talk is a fun packed panto, followed by a sing-along of your favourite Christmas songs, coming to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this December!
READ MOREMousetale Puppets return to The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre on Sunday 25th January with Oscar and the Highland Castle!
READ MOREThe magic has worked and love is in the air especially for Valentine's Day at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre!
READ MOREClive Chandler returns to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Jack and the Beanstalk... a fun puppet show delighting both children and adults alike!
READ MOREGuaranteed fun and laughter awaits at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre with Gary Dunn and his cheeky sidekick Chico The Monkey!
READ MOREFeaturing magnificent puppets, fantastic scenery and of course lots of music and singing don't miss Little Bo Peep at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre on February 28th!
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Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
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Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!
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Find everything from second-hand clothes to vintage treasures and unique collectibles at the monthly Balloch Indoor & Outdoor Market!
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Itchycoo Park are excited to announce a three set performance with a full set dedicated to one of the most influential bands of all time - The Beatles!
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DAY FEVER COMES TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD!
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With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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Soul on Sunday takes on a spooky twist this Halloween, offering fun combining with soulful sounds you love with great atmosphere and people!
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The Moulsdale Foundation are thrilled to announce their monthly Open Days at their classic and performance car and motorbike museum, home to Scotland's largest classic car and motorbike collection!
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Its hard to believe its 30 years since the days of Nike TNs, all night raves, taping Pete Tong and being able to have a full night out for 30 quid!
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