LIST YOUR EVENT FOR FREE

Events in Glasgow on 17 May 2024

Scroll down to view the events taking place in Glasgow on the 17 May 2024, or use the filters to narrow down the results.

Events in Glasgow

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

19th February 2024 - 22nd June 2024

A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season features 18 wonderful new plays which will shine a spotlight emerging writers, many of whom have never written for them before!

READ MORE

A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)

13th January 2024 - 14th December 2024

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!

READ MORE

Black Edition: International Photography (Digital) Exhibition

13th April 2024 - 25th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The Black Edition, themed on the colour black.

READ MORE

Blancmange

17th May 2024

Blancmange have announced they will bring their 'Best Of' tour to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Friday 17th May!

READ MORE

Bluevale Kidz Nights

Selected dates between 28th August 2023 - 21st June 2024

Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE kids club for 5-10 year olds every Monday, Thursday & Friday afternoon!

READ MORE

Bluevale Youth Nights

Selected dates between 28th August 2023 - 21st June 2024

Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE youth club for 11+ every Monday and Friday evening!

READ MORE

Boat Trips Helensburgh

30th March 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!

READ MORE

Bridgeton Cross Retail Market

Selected dates between 9th January 2024 - 20th December 2024
Glasgow East End

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!

READ MORE

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

READ MORE

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

READ MORE

Dead Girls Rising

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Dead Girls Rising is a furious coming-of-age punk cabaret show about trying to survive in a violent patriarchy, our deepest fears, and how we seek to control them.

READ MORE

East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

6th October 2023 - 6th October 2024

This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!

READ MORE

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

13th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie returns to Glasgow in 2024, don't miss it at the King's Theatre in May!

READ MORE

Friday Night Comedy

Selected dates between 5th January 2024 - 27th December 2024

Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!

READ MORE

Funded Art Workshops for Young People

Selected dates between 27th October 2023 - 21st June 2024

The Language Hub & Cafe Hub are running Funded Art Workshops for Young People who want to draw, paint and express themselves creatively in a friendly, supportive environment!

READ MORE

Gin Tour and Tastings

6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

READ MORE

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight

17th May 2023 - 17th May 2030

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.

READ MORE

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

READ MORE

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!

READ MORE

Glasgow Life Museums Annual Art Competition

19th March 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Life Museums' prestigious Annual Art Competition is open to children aged 3-18 who are invited to visit their museums to paint or draw!

READ MORE

Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024
Glasgow City Centre

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!

READ MORE

Glasgow Tigers Speedway

Selected dates between 12th April 2024 - 20th September 2024

Glasgow Tigers matches are a great day out for the full family, seven riders compete in each team with 15 heats of adrenaline-filled racing providing a great nights entertainment for all!

READ MORE

Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

READ MORE

Hand-Building: BYOB, Group Class - Make a Mug, Pot or Jug!

Selected dates between 8th March 2024 - 29th June 2024

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!

READ MORE

HHS x Poetry Club Presents: CMPND

17th May 2024

Hip Hop Scotland present legendary group CMPND at The Poetry Club on Friday 17th May!

READ MORE

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 5th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

READ MORE

Journey

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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.

READ MORE

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

8th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

READ MORE

Kick-Ass Country with Delta Smoak

17th May 2024

Don't miss the chance to experience this fantastic blend of classic and contemporary country hits all in one electrifying evening!

READ MORE

Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

28th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

READ MORE

Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT

17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Don't miss him live at the OVO Hydro over three nights in May!

READ MORE

Milngavie Market

Selected dates between 16th February 2024 - 20th December 2024

You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!

READ MORE

Movement: International Photography Exhibition

3rd May 2024 - 30th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing Movement in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during May.

READ MORE

Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class

Selected dates between 7th April 2024 - 30th June 2024

Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!

READ MORE

Psychic Mediumship Supper

Selected dates between 12th January 2024 - 17th May 2024

Join The butterfly and the pig for an evening with a professional psychic medium for a show connecting to spirits and loved ones all whilst you enjoy a three course meal!

READ MORE

Raintown

17th May 2024

Raintown, and their fantastic band, are hitting the stage at Oran Mor on Friday 17th May and it's going to be an unforgettable night!

READ MORE

Reportage: International Photography Exhibition

3rd May 2024 - 30th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing reportage in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during May.

READ MORE

Sloans Ceilidh

Selected dates between 12th January 2024 - 27th December 2024

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

READ MORE

SoulINQUEST

20th April 2024 - 29th June 2024

SoulINQUEST is a powerful touring photography exhibition that sheds light on state-related deaths and provides the opportunity for bereaved families to express their experiences.

READ MORE

Step Right Up

Selected dates between 22nd March 2024 - 17th May 2024

Step Right Up continues the rich tradition of variety shows at the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall with a deliciously diverse regular show!

READ MORE

Taylor Swift Tribute

17th May 2024

Calling all Swifties! Don't miss a Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at The Classic Grand on Friday 17th May!

READ MORE

That’ll Be The Day

17th May 2024

That'll Be The Day returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

READ MORE

The Comedy Cabaret

Selected dates between 16th February 2024 - 31st May 2024

Three or more Top UK Comedians perform in The Comedy Cabaret's back-to-back variety show at Blackfriars Of Bell St on Fridays and Saturdays!

READ MORE

The Fallen

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Based on true events, The Fallen at Websters Theatre explores the stories of lives that were changed forever when unmarried mothers were forced to give their babies away for adoption.

READ MORE

The Friday Show

Selected dates between 9th February 2024 - 24th May 2024

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

READ MORE

The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

8th January 2024 - 1st December 2024
Glasgow West End

Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!

READ MORE

The Highstool Prophets

17th May 2024

The Highstool Prophets are one of the most sought after folk scene bands of the moment, don't miss them live at King Tut's on Friday 17th May!

READ MORE

The Murder Trial Live

17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Take part in a live jury experience produced by real barristers based on a true story when the Murder Trial Live comes to Glasgow!

READ MORE

White Edition: International Photography Exhibition

13th April 2024 - 25th May 2024

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography presents a six week long exhibition called The White Edition, themed on the colour white.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

READ MORE
Share a Song and Sing Along

Share a Song and Sing Along

Selected dates between 8th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!

READ MORE
Anything Goes The Musical

Anything Goes The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!

READ MORE

Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

David Nihill: Shelf Help

David Nihill: Shelf Help

17th May 2024

After a sold-out international run of his last show Cultural Appreciation, David Nihill is back with his new show, Shelf Help and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 17th May!

READ MORE
Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

16th May 2024 - 17th May 2024

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition. Join him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 16th & 17th May 2024!

READ MORE
Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

Coding After-School Club at The Pavilion, Myreside

29th February 2024 - 27th June 2024

Code Cadets are looking for young tech minds to join their after-school coding club on Thursdays at The Pavilion, Myreside!

READ MORE

Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Veterans Supper Club

Veterans Supper Club

12th December 2023 - 10th December 2024

The Knights Templar Goodwill Charity of Scotland are hosting suppers for Veterans, Serving Personnel and Reserves every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

READ MORE
Brushstrokes

Brushstrokes

9th December 2023 - 2nd June 2024

Did you know that OnFife museums look after an amazing collection of paintings, prints and drawings? Want to know more? Then come along to our exhibition 'Brushstrokes'!

READ MORE
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Discover a world of “pure imagination” in this delicious, toe-tapping hit musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl.

READ MORE

Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

READ MORE
Bookbug at Summerlee

Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

READ MORE
Bob Cheevers & John Goldie

Bob Cheevers & John Goldie

17th May 2024

50rpm presents a very special evening of music from Grammy nominated Nashville & Austin legend Bob Cheevers with very special guest, world renowned virtuoso guitarist John Goldie!

READ MORE

Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

The Teardrop Explodes - A Paisley Pattern Exhibition

The Teardrop Explodes - A Paisley Pattern Exhibition

1st May 2024 - 28th June 2024

The Teardrop Explodes, an exciting new exhibition for 2024 at The Art Department, explores all things Paisley Pattern!

READ MORE
Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Selected dates between 2nd February 2024 - 20th December 2024

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

READ MORE
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

READ MORE

Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

READ MORE
Canoe and Cliff Jumping

Canoe and Cliff Jumping

7th March 2024 - 30th September 2024

This is not for the faint hearted. Travel to the cliff by Canoe, explore the Buchanan Castle Cliffs on the loch and then take a deep breath and leap into the unknown!

READ MORE
FitkinWall - Harpland

FitkinWall - Harpland

17th May 2024

In this show at the Tolbooth, FitkinWall combine ancient aural sources with modern technology, conjuring up captivating and intricate patterns on these unique instruments.

READ MORE

Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

READ MORE
Short Attention Span Theatre

Short Attention Span Theatre

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Six mini masterpieces are on the menu as Ayr’s leading cultural hub serves up another series of treats for theatre fans.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Sponsored Links

Go Radio | Number 1 for Glasgow & The West - Listen on DAB, Online or on your Smart Speaker, just say "Launch Go Radio"

Popular Events

Fun Time Carnivals: Glasgow Green
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to Glasgow Green between Friday 29th March and Sunday 14th April, just in time for the Easter Holidays!
Big Feed Easter Holiday Weekend
Come join Big Feed at Golf It! for their first event of the year... the Big Feed Easter Holiday Weekend!
The Night Market Glasgow - Easter Special
The Night Market returns to Glasgow for an Easter Special... it's a fantabulous night time market place, bringing you the most exciting makers, music, artisans, vintage and so much more!
Silverburn Carnival
Easter fun for everyone! From heart-pounding thrills for all ages to sweet treats and classic funfair games! There is something for the whole family at the Silverburn Carnival!
Hong Kong Street Market
Bring your friends, family, and doggies for a weekend filled with excitement and cultural exploration when the Hong Kong Street Market returns to the Barras Market!

Popular Listings

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