WestFest
WestFest returns for its second annual festival between Saturday 1st and Sunday 30th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!
About WestFest
| 1st Jun 2024 to 30th Jun 2024 | |
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| Glasgow West End | |
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| Event organiser/part of WestFest | |
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WestFest returns for its second annual festival this June
After a hugely successful 2023 event, comprising over 120 events and reaching total audience numbers of 100k, the second annual WestFest will take place from 1 to 30 June 2024.
It's anticipated that in 2024 over 150 events will take place across
60 venues this June, featuring a colourful mix of street festivals, concerts, performances, recitals, galas and exhibitions; across music, theatre, comedy & visual art. You can also expect lots of special highlights such as the Glasgow Vintage Bus Tour, the Kelvingrove Outdoor Ceilidh and a talks and authors' programme.
The highlight for many will be the free programme of outdoor community events across the West End. This year these are expected to be:
> The Big Sunday at Kelvingrove Bandstand
> Vinicombe Street Gala
> Mansfield Park Street Festival
> The Queen Margaret Drive Festival
> Sambayabamba & Friends at Victoria Park.
Plus more TBA!
In addition look out for superb galas, street theatre, cabaret, choral events, brass band concerts and lots more!
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Other Events at Various Venues or WestFest
Ashton Lane Street Party
Expect two days packed full of family fun at the annual Ashton Lane Street Party on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June!
READ MOREVinicombe Street Gala
Join WestFest on Saturday 8th June at the top of Byres Road for the annual Vinicombe Street Gala... an afternoon of festival fun for all the family!
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Billy Billy Billy Goats Gruff
Trip Trap Trip Trap Trip Trap... three hungry Billy Goats, two eyes as big as saucers and one rickety - rackerty bridge... watch as this much loved fairy-tale is brought to life!
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Paintings on Railings
Outdoor art gallery, Paintings on Railings, returns to the Botanic Gardens every weekend in June as part of WestFest!
READ MOREThe Big Sunday at the Bandstand
WestFest is excited to be back at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 9th June for a jam-packed programme of free, community events in partnership with Glasgow Life!
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery Outdoor Ceilidh
Enjoy an outdoor ceilidh with WestFest and Glasgow Folk Music Workshop on the steps of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery!
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Little Red Riding Hood
Join Banyan at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre for a playful and imaginative re-telling of the timeless story, Little Red Riding Hood!
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Drag At The Bandstand
Hosted by the fabulous Cherri Treiffel and featuring the best the Glasgow drag scene has to offer don't miss this fabulous evening of drag, cabaret and comedy at Kelvingrove Bandstand!
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Madrigirls Sing & Craft Workshop
Join Madrigirls for a sing and craft workshop inspired by the wonderfully varied history of printed music at Innis & Gunn Ashton Lane!
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Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2024 with their 'Her Infinite Variety' season!
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Big Band Dance Night
Grab your partner and join Glasgow's record-breaking dance band, Jon Ritchie's That Swing Sensation, for a great night of fun social dancing at Glasgow University Union as part of WestFest 2024!
READ MOREMansfield Park Street Festival
Join WestFest for a day of festival fun at Partick's Mansfield Park! Featuring live music, street play, street theatre, pop-up workshops, face painting and lots more!
READ MOREGlasgow Mela
The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 23rd June!
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Anderston Family Fun Day
Join WestFest and The Pyramid for the first ever Anderston Family Fun Day, A free and open afternoon of live performances and activities, on Sunday 23rd June!
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Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival
Calling children, families and locals... the hugely popular Queen Margaret Drive Festival is back this year as part of WestFest 2024!
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The Govan Fair
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Vinicombe Street Gala
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The Big Sunday at the Bandstand
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Mansfield Park Street Festival
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