Events in Glasgow on 27 August 2018
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 27 August 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Glasgow
Bounce and Rhyme
27th August 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children 3 or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries! Read more
Brick Wonders
14th July 2018 - 23rd September 2018
Historic Environment Scotland presents Brick Wonders at Glasgow Cathedral featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore! Read more
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About! Read more
Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Come to The Clydeside Distillery, immerse yourself in Glasgow history and watch the craftsmen distil pure new make spirit by hand, the time-honoured way on the tour followed by a whisky tasting! Read more
Early Evening Summer Stroll
27th August 2018
This summer why not join our early evening health walks and discover the woodlands and wildlife of Castlemilk Park! Read more
Glasgow Central Station Tours
3rd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station! Read more
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities! Read more
Govan Ferry
22nd June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Glasgow South Side
The Govan ferry is a free service connecting the Riverside Museum and Tall Ship to the Govan Stones and Fairfield Heritage! Read more
Include Me 2 Club - Mega Mondays
27th August 2018
The Include Me 2 Club bring their Mega Mondays club for adults aged 18yrs+ with ASN to the East End of Glasgow! Read more
Informal Jam Session at Sweeneys On The Park
27th August 2018
Join the Southside Sessions every Monday night for an informal jam session in Sweeney's live lounge! Read more
Inner City
16th February 2018 - 11th November 2018
Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents Inner City, a group exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Michael C McMillen and Glasgow-based artists Alberta Whittle and Mitch Miller. Read more
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players! Read more
Looking For Signs: Ideas And Imagined Circumstances - A Solo Exhibition by Jimmy Cosgrove
28th July 2018 - 16th September 2018
Studio Pavilion at House for an Art Lover is pleased to present Looking for Signs: ideas and imagined circumstances an exhibition by Scottish artist and designer Jimmy Cosgrove! Read more
Mackintosh at the GSA Tour
4th January 2018 - 19th December 2018
Join a daily tour with GSA's talented student guides to view their unique collection of original Mackintosh furniture! Read more
Macmillan Arts and Craft Group
27th August 2018
Get creative at GMRC with their weekly museum object-inspired art sessions for adults affected by cancer. Read more
Maryhill Burgh Halls Free Tours
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Maryhill Burgh Halls run free tours of their magnificent building on request - learn about the history of the building and the local area! Read more
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions! Read more
ParkLives Glasgow
16th May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Take part in a range of fun and free activities suitable for all ages and abilities in parks across the city this Summer with ParkLives Glasgow! Read more
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Various Locations Glasgow
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities provides group activities for adults with learning disabilities in the north west and south areas of Glasgow. Read more
Riverside Museum Summer Beach
23rd June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Glasgow's only beach is back once again for the summer holidays - grab your bucket and spade for lots of sandy fun at Riverside Museum! Read more
Run4It Glasgow Runs Intervals
27th August 2018
Join Run4It Glasgow for their weekly interval training sessions leaving from their city centre store! Read more
Samara Scott Exhibition
4th August 2018 - 28th August 2018
For her first exhibition in a public institution in Scotland, Samara Scott has created a large site specific installation in response to Tramway’s main gallery. Read more
Scotland Street School Remembers
7th June 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland Street School Remembers revisits the history of Scotland Street Schoool and the surrounding community with a fascinating documentary by Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore! Read more
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
27th August 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones! Read more
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours! Read more
The Four Graces
30th May 2018 - 22nd October 2018
Scottish artist Avril Paton’s latest work, The Four Graces (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum), is now on show in the iconic building it depicts. Read more
Toddlers Tales
27th August 2018
Various Locations Glasgow
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly in Glasgow Libraries! Read more
World’s Longest LEGO Bridge
23rd June 2018 - 28th October 2018
A world-record bridge comprised of over 200,000 individual LEGO® bricks and weighing three quarters of a tonne has arrived in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre in time for the summer! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Digital Learning at East Renfrewshire Libraries
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet, control a computer or find your way around the web, then your local library is the place to be!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
15th January 2018 - 16th December 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: James Fletcher
27th August 2018
Cllr James Fletcher - Ward 3 holds regular surgeries at in Giffnock and Thornliebank.
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Jim McLean
27th August 2018
Cllr Jim McLean - Ward 5 holds regular surgeries at Montgomerie Hall, Eaglesham and Fairweather Hall, Newton Mearns.
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
27th August 2018
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Include Me 2 Club - Junior Youth Club
23rd October 2017 - 31st December 2018
Include Me 2 Club run a Junior Youth Club for ages 0 - 12 and their families at Dalmeny Community Centre on Mondays!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Abandoman (AKA Rob Broderick) – Pirate Radio
4th August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Rob Broderick will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience’s likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales.
Adulting
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Catch award-winning cabaret artist Tash York when she brings her show "Adulting" to the Edinburgh Fringe!
Alice Fraser: Ethos
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Ethos is a silly, funny and smart show that explores what it is to be human and brought to the Fringe by award-winning writer, broadcaster and comedy performer, Alice Fraser.
Art of Glass
6th April 2018 - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition exploring the work of leading glass artists in Britain today comes to the National Museum of Scotland from 6th April.
Arthur’s Adventure
27th August 2018
Come along on a more challenging guided walk to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
Baby Wants Candy: The Completely Improvised Full Band Musical
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
The musical improv smash hit wonder Baby Wants Candy is back at the Fringe with more brand new, ad-libbed, undefined, exhilarating 55-minute musicals.
Beginners/Intermediate Pilates Classes for Adults
3rd July 2018 - 4th June 2019
Come along and try Pilates for adults with Nicky Pender every Tuesday and Wednesday at Liberton Kirk Halls.
Bongo’s Bingo
26th July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Bongo’s Bingo continues to see sell-out shows across the UK and we’re thrilled to bring it to the Edinburgh Fringe this August.
Can taking up a new activity help our thinking skills as we age?
27th October 2017 - 30th September 2018
Heriot-Watt University are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh & Lothians to take part in a new study.
Canaletto and the Art of Venice
11th May 2018 - 21st October 2018
The exhibition presents a spectacular selection of eighteenth-century Venetian art, bringing the irresistible allure of the most beautiful city in the world to The Queen's Gallery.
Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre.
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot.
Curious About Edinburgh
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks and optional treasure hunt with Curious About!
Edinburgh Character Project
1st August 2018 - 31st August 2018
This August, Edinburgh’s West End will launch a major new month-long photography exhibition, the West End Character Project, showcasing the people and places that shape it.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes - Unbound
12th August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Grab a drink from the bar and settle in for some lively literary cabaret featuring well-known talent and newcomers in the world of entertainment.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Freedom and Equality
11th August 2018 - 27th August 2018
From freedom of speech to freedom of movement, free trade to the free internet, ideas about the meaning of freedom are the focus of many discussions this year.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Scottish Ideas
12th August 2018 - 27th August 2018
This series of events explores the innovations, history and ideas which make this country such a fount of intellectual curiosity.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Sport and Society
13th August 2018 - 27th August 2018
In this series of events, authors and sports people talk about some of the issues, both financial and personal, surrounding sport.
Edinburgh International Festival: Virgin Money Fireworks Concert
27th August 2018
Enjoy the annual International Festival finale with inspirational music from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and breathtaking fireworks set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye
4th August 2018 - 10th February 2019
This is the first major exhibition to focus on this unusual and enigmatic artist and features over sixty artworks from public and private collections.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
2nd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Don't miss the legendary show, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, when it returns for its 11th Edinburgh Fringe!
Growing Up With Books
1st June 2018 - 9th December 2018
Explore the world of children’s books in this exhibition on now at the Museum of Childhood.
Historic Underground
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century in this tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults with Mercat Tours.
In Focus: Scottish Photography
7th July 2018 - 12th May 2019
This exhibition showcases the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, charting the development of fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day.
Leith Conversation Cafes
27th August 2018
Leith Conversation Cafes offer conversation sessions where people of different cultures can learn from each other.
Lloyd Langford: Why The Big Face?
2nd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
The ever-charming, award-winning Lloyd Langford returns to the Fringe with his new show 'Why The Big Face?'
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions!
Pamela’s Palace
2nd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Interactive Theatre International brings 'Pamela’s Palace', a brilliantly funny and bittersweet comedy, to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Pelican: Fisk
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Prepare yourself for an hour of the most surreal and physical style of comedy as critically acclaimed Pelican bring a brand new, mad cap, uplifting and hugely entertaining show to this year’s Fringe
Puzzle in the Gardens
15th July 2018 - 15th September 2018
Cryptically painted puzzle pieces are set in the trees for viewers to discover in this art installation by Anne Gilchrist.
Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop
22nd June 2018 - 25th November 2018
Discover the story of Scottish pop music at the National Museum of Scotland as they take you on a musical journey from the 1950s to the present day.
Scotland’s Gardens - Tyninghame House and the Walled Garden
1st May 2018 - 31st August 2018
Scotland’s Gardens: Wander round the outstanding gardens of the splendid 17th century pink sandstone Tyninghame House.
Scotland’s Gardens - Hunter’s Tryst
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens 2016 - Hunter's Tryst is a hidden treasure & was featured on "The Beechgrove Garden" June 2015.
Scotland’s Gardens - Inveresk Village
17th June 2018 - 31st August 2018
Scotland’s Gardens: Inveresk Village is a collection of five walled gardens including Shepherd House.
Scotland’s Gardens - Newhall
1st July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Take a Wander around the lovely gardens at Newhall as part of Scotland’s Gardens 2018.
Signor Baffo’s Restaurant
2nd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Making its Edinburgh Fringe debut, Interactive Theatre International presents 'Signor Baffo’s Restaurant', an interactive children’s comedy.
SLIME Workshops
15th June 2018 - 1st September 2018
Bring the kids along to Gooey Events Ltd for these new slime making and playing workshops during the summer holidays. Suitable for ages 4+.
Swingtrain - Exercise on Swing Music
26th July 2018 - 20th September 2018
Swing into fitness with SwingTrain, a fun work out on swing and neo-swing music with short routines suiting all levels.
Table Top Games For Older Folk
27th August 2018
Come along to Table Top Games and more... Monday afternoons in The Salvation Army, Gorgie's Hall. Everyone welcome!
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Wonder Women
3rd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Uncork the champagne as the country's number 1 touring cabaret show - The Lady Boys of Bangkok celebrate 20 years with their new ‘Wonder Women’ Tour.
The Wedding Reception
2nd August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Edinburgh Fringe: The Wedding Reception - The 5-star show that promises love, honour and disarray and a 3-course meal.
Their Work Is Not Forgotten
8th June 2018 - 14th October 2018
Explore the past and present of political activism in Edinburgh in this new exhibition celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage.
Tori Scott Is #Thirsty
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
Join Tori Scott and her band The Shame Spirals on an audacious musical journey of slurred autobiographical stories and songs she stole from other people.
Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody
1st August 2018 - 27th August 2018
From two co-creators of Thrones! The Musical comes a Harry Potter musical parody that is sure to leave you spellbound.
Events in Lanarkshire
‘Ages of Wonder’ Etchings Exhibition
7th July 2018 - 29th September 2018
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum are proud to host a unique exhibition of etchings spanning over 300 years on loan from the Royal Scottish Academy!
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
27th August 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions every Monday and baby Bookbug every Tuesday during term time!
GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered
20th July 2018 - 4th November 2018
The GAME PLAN Board Games Rediscovered exhibition at New Lanark will celebrate the joy, excitement and occasional frustration of playing board games!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
27th August 2018
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Mini Flippers
27th August 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions!
Summer Bugs and Beasties Hunt
29th June 2018 - 27th August 2018
Come along to Calderglen Country Park this Summer, search the Conservatory, gardens and zoo and try and solve the Bugs and Beasties Hunt!
The Spectacular High Diving Pirates
23rd June 2018 - 2nd September 2018
Shiver me timbers, The Spectacular High Diving Pirates return to M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park, with a whole NEW show!
Transform Yourself Bootcamp
14th July 2018 - 28th August 2018
In the heart of Rutherglen at Number 18, the six-week Transform Yourself Bootcamp will begin on Saturday 14th July!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
27th August 2018
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Comicrazy Cafe Events
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Paisley's specialist comic book and trading card shop, Comicrazy, have events on everyday for all hobbies including Pokémon, Yugioh and Magic The Gathering!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
27th August 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Walking Tours of Historical Paisley
2nd April 2018 - 29th September 2018
Walking Tours on Wheels offer a wide range of daily tours to suit your particular interest in Paisley!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
8 Week Mindfulness Course
23rd August 2018 - 11th October 2018
Transform Therapies will be holding an 8 Week Mindfulness Course starting on 23rd August at Heat Fitness in Stirling. Book the whole block or choose to drop in!
Ceroc Stirling Dance Classes
27th August 2018
Get the Ceroc bug with this dynamic blend of Jive and Salsa dance classes every Monday evening at King Robert Hotel, Bannockburn!
Kidslingo French and Spanish: Falkirk
27th August 2018
Bring language to life and really inspire our little learners with Kidslingo French and Spanish classes at The Cowshed, Callendar Park, Falkirk.
New Swing and Salsa Dance Class
2nd March 2018 - 14th December 2018
Join CoStep.Co's new weekly dance classes starting in Blair Drummond Community Hall on Friday evenings from March 2018.
Scotland’s Gardens - Duntreath Castle Gardens
1st February 2018 - 30th November 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Visit Duntreath Castle Gardens with lake, woodland walk & 15th century keep and chapel.
Scotland’s Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden
27th January 2018 - 28th September 2018
Scotland's Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden with large mature garden, house garden & woodland walks.
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow
1st February 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow is a colourful garden with unusual specimens overlooking Dollar Glen.
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors
1st May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors is an award winning Victorian garden of just over one acre with a secret woodland garden to the side and an orchard.
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree
1st April 2018 - 15th October 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree is a charming garden with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi.
Scotland’s Gardens: - Kilbryde Castle
1st March 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Enjoy the twelve acres of formal, woodland & wild gardens of Kilbryde Castle.
Stirling GhostWalk
1st July 2018 - 31st August 2018
Join the Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul - the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin - on a creepy, comic guided tour!
Stirlng Netball Open Trials
27th August 2018
Stirlng Netball Club will be holding open trials on 27th August for anyone, members and non members, who have experience playing netball and are interested in playing competitively.
Tales from the Battlefield
27th August 2018
Be transported back to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History as you listen to costumed actors performing Tales from the Battlefield.
Vintage Afternoon Tea
11th December 2017 - 10th December 2018
Enjoy a beautiful vintage afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues at Friars Wynd Hotel.
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