Events in Glasgow on 05 October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
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!
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A Work In Progress
A Work in Progress is a Solo Art Exhibition by self-taught artist Sonia Parisi being held at New Glasgow Society in October!
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Ade Adesina RSA - Under the Grey Sky
Tighnabruaich Gallery is honoured to host Under the Grey Sky, a major solo exhibition by Ade Adesina RSA — one of Scotland's most internationally recognised contemporary artists.
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AJ Bell Great Scottish Run
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is an incredible weekend of running that includes a 10k & half marathon on Sunday 5th October and Junior & Mini event on Saturday 4th October!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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An Evening With Dr Louise Newson
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of learning and laughter as Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical doctor on menopause and hormones, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.
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Autumn Yoga Workshop + Soundbath
Join wellbeing coach and yoga teacher Kerry McKay for a deeply restorative yoga session and calming yoga nidra practice, followed by a soundbath led by Sandy Graham.
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Berlinkys 1st Birthday
Join us for the weekend full of celebrations from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th of October and witness Berlinkys greatest show yet!
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Berlinkys Got Talent
As a part of their Birthday Weekend Celebrations, on Sunday 5th October, Berlinkys are throwing the spotlight on the city's best performers when they host Berlinkys Got Talent!
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Bettii Presents
Women's health will take centre stage at The Engine Works as Bettii Presents - Scotland's first ever medically-led women's health event dedicated to female health across all life stages.
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BIG Soul Events
Join in the fun and dance to the best in Soul, Disco, Motown, RnB, BIG Soul Classics to today's floor fillers when BIG Soul Events come to Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!
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Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!
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Bute Yard Market
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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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Carol Dewart RSW PAI RGI, Jennifer Irvine RSW RGI, Paul Murray RSW PAI RGI & Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI PAI
Annan Gallery are delighted to present an exhibition showcasing the work of four celebrated Scottish artists: Carol Dewart, Jennifer Irvine, Paul Murray and Jacqueline Orr.
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Casual Chess Sundays
Join Top Hat & Bishop for their Sunday afternoon chess sessions... suitable for all ages and skill levels!
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Casual Sunday Board Games - Drop-In
Sundays are for kicking back and playing games. Whether you;re bringing your friends or wanting to meet new people over a board game, The Merchant's Guild have got you covered.
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Casual Sunday Chess
Whether you're a seasoned chess player or just learning the ropes, drop in for some relaxed, friendly games in a warm and welcoming space at The Merchant's Guild!
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Chloe Qisha
Malaysian-born, UK-based singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Chloe Qisha will headline Glasgow's King Tut's on Sunday 5th October!
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Cups & Chronicles: Afternoon Adventures!
Join Top Hat & Bishop for an afternoon of thrilling one-shot adventures led by our welcoming Dungeon Masters—no experience needed, just bring your imagination!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Daytripping
Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
READ MOREElder Park Junior Parkrun
Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!
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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Talinn Chamber Orchestra
Join the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and Tallinn Chamber Orchestra for this special performance as they celebrate Arvo Pärt's 90th Birthday with some of his most crucial works.
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Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition
This October, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Ethereal.
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Exhibition: A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill
The 'A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill' exhibition brings together a selection of photographs from the Maryhill Burgh Halls collection, capturing local streets, landmarks and landscapes.
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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Fashion In Film Festival: Glasgow
Fashion In Film Festival is touring Glasgow this weekend, with a film season exploring the entanglements between fashion, textiles and nature!
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Forest Families
Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!
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Free Family Activity: Visit the Vampire’s Kitchen
Learn about history of sugar while making your own spooky afternoon tea stand and cupcakes on Mackintosh at the Willow's sweet and spooky event for 7-12 years olds!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Gin Tour and Tastings
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!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Glasgow Black History Walking Tour
Take a historical journey through Glasgow's mercantile past and examine the city's connections with tobacco, slavery and the abolition movement on this tour as part of Black History Month Scotland.
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
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!
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Glasgow Cocktail Fortnight
Glasgow's biggest cocktail celebration is returning for 2025, with a two week programme of fun signature events and exciting exclusive experiences to celebrate cocktail culture in the city!
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Glasgow Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
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 MOREGood Move Glasgow Health Walks
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!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Halloween Family Friendly: Pottery Pumpkins
Celebrate spooky season in style with this relaxing and creative, family friendly, Halloween pottery workshop hand-building your own decorative clay pumpkins at The Craft Pottery Studio!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Holistic, Craft & Psychic Fayre
A Holistic, Craft & Psychic Fayre, with over 100 stalls featuring tarot, healers, hand crafted items and more, is held at Bellahouston Sports Centre throughout the year!
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Identity: International Photography Exhibition
For the month of October the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Identity.
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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.
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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street
Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!
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ir/regular
Join the team at Project Ability for their next exhibition 'ir/regular featuring work from neurodivergent artist Grant Glennie.
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Kane Brown
Global superstar Kane Brown will bring The High Road Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 5th October with special guests Dasha and Dylan Schneider!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone
Don't miss 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone', an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy, at Cottiers on Sunday 5th October!
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Lauren Spencer Smith
Breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith will headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th October as part of 'The Art Of Being A Mess' tour!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Live at The Ivy - Piano Sessions
Join The Ivy for an evening of Live Jazz music courtesy of pianist and singer Jamie McAteer, whilst indulging in delicious food and cocktails.
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will once again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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Looking For Laughs - A Real Blind Date With A Kiss Of Comedy
If you like dating shows like Love is Blind or Married at First Sight, you're going to love Looking For Laughs, a hilarious mash-up of your favorite dating show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?
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LUSH Glasgow City x ALL BAR ONE - Sip & Soap Event
The experts of All Bar One & Lush are coming together for an afternoon of artistry & alcohol!
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Magical October at Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!
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Mantic Wargaming with Geekszilla
Join Session Zero for their weekly Mantic Wargaming with Geekszilla sessions at The Merchants' Guild on Sunday afternoons.
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Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark Watson to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity... don't miss his AI-themed stand-up show Before It Overtakes Us at The Stand!
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
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Open Days & Plant Sale at The Victorian Jungle
Come and browse a huge selection of houseplants of all sizes, pots, terrariums, growing supplies, dried flowers, handmade botanical and vintage goods at Fox Botanics' Victorian Jungle!
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Park Lane Market
Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Reggaeton Autumn Workshop: Glasgow
Are you ready to feel the rhythm, embrace the groove, and dive into the vibrant world of Reggaeton? Then join Pirita for this workshop on Sunday 5th October!
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ReSet - One Day Creative Photography Retreat
This retreat is open to all photography skill levels — from total beginner to seasoned pro. If you've ever felt burnt out, bored, or unsure what's next, this is for you.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Solange Pessoa
A major new presentation by one of Brazil's most renowned living sculptors, Solange Pessoa, will be hosted at Tramway Glasgow between Saturday 10th May and Monday 22nd September!
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Spin Class
In partnership with the lovely folks at Assai Records - SPIN CLASS at Nice N Sleazy gives you the opportunity to listen to your favourite records through a professional PA system!
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Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
READ MORESpringburn Junior Parkrun
Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Bobby Deans Big Band
Join The Bobby Deans Big Band on Sunday afternoons at the Paloma Lounge for some great live big band sounds!
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The Dinosaur That Pooped - A Rock Show!
Adapted for the stage from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, The Dinosaur That Pooped is coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 5th October!
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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Wee West End Wander
Covering 2 vibrant neighbourhoods, this 4-stop food tour lets you taste delicious local dishes, hear the stories behind them and chat with the people who make Glasgow what it is!
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The Listener - Self Guided Walking Tour
The Listener is an immersive self guided walking tour of Glasgow's Merchant City that explores Glasgow's historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade.
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The Market at Loch Lomond Shores
Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!
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The Milky Way
The Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.
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The Quirky Wedding Fayre - CANCELLED
The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!
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The Sunday Late Show
Sunday at The Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner from 9pm for some glitz and glam – and some devilish cocktails too!
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The Unlikely Clan: Modern Myths
Discover Modern Myths, the captivating new exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery by The Unlikely Clan, a dynamic collective of five Glasgow-based artists!
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TrySkating: Indoor Skating
Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
READ MOREVictoria Junior Parkrun
Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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Visit My Mosque - Open Day at Al-Furqan Mosque
Come along to the Visit My Mosque open day at Al-Furqan Mosque on October 4th & 5th where you can enjoy a tour of the building and learn more about Islam and the mosque itself!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?
Eat, drink, chill and laugh at The Stand's Lunchtime Comedy show where top comics make up amazing stand up and sketches based entirely on your suggestions in a show that is never the same twice!
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Wild At Mugdock
Older children can get out in the great outdoors and enjoy activities such as orienteering, shelter building and bushcraft at Mugdock Country Park's Wild At Mugdock sessions!
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Withnail & I (1987) - A Film Screening Presented by the Glasgow Doctor Who Society
Fancy a nice Sunday afternoon screening of 1987 comedy classic Withnail and I? The Glasgow Doctor Who Society is screening this all time classic film at Loks Bar & Kitchen on Sunday 5th October!
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun
Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!
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Karaoke Sundays With Dino
Join Dino Martino and some of the best singers and entertainers in Barrhead at the Arthurlie Inns for Karaoke Sundays With Dino!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Makers Market
Come along to the Makers Market in Portobello Town Hall for a gorgeous selection of handmade products from local makers!
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Have fun learning Salsa!
Join OnOne Salsa's beginner-friendly 7-week Salsa Crossbody Beginners Foundations course, starting on 16th September!
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A Spoonful of Vintage
A Spoonful of Vintage is back with a fantastic line-up of hand-picked, authentic vintage traders at Bellfield, Portobello!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Steaming Ahead : How the Railways Changed the Fish we Eat
In this 200th anniversary year of commercial rail travel in the UK, we take the opportunity to look at the wide-ranging impacts of these technologies on a particular industry – fishing.
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart at Mitchelston Industrial Estate is an indoor and outdoor market held every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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Lessons from Lake Malawi: Fisheries Governance in the Colonial Era
Discover the hidden history and complex legacies of colonial-era fisheries in Lake Malawi at this exhibition in The Scottish Fisheries Museum!
READ MOREEvents 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
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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South Lanarkshire Super Race Series: Mud Madness
Taking place in the stunning grounds of Chatelherault, Mud Madness involves mud runs, water slides, obstacles and even a dip in the River Avon – great fun for all ages!
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Cinema Live: Tosca
The splendour of Rome. The devastation of war. Puccini's operatic thriller returns in an epic new production. Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall Cinema in October!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Beginners Photography Workshop
Learn how to take great outdoors and wildlife photographs with your own camera, then see your results on screen on this Beginners Photography Workshop at RSPB Lochwinnoch!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Upholstery Weekend
Join Restoration & Creation in Paisley for one of their regular Upholstery Weekend Workshops and turn the old into something new and special!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Brooch Making – Pin and Clasp Mechanisms
Join Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 5th October for a masterclass in Brooch Making, focusing on Pin and Clasp Mechanisms.
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Stirling Cocktail Week
Get ready for the return of Stirling's city-wide cocktail event from Friday 26th September to Sunday 5th October 2025!
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Stirling University Choir: Handel Messiah & Rutter Requiem rehearsals and concert
Stirling University Choir invites you to join in rehearsing, then performing Handel's Messiah (Part 1) and Rutter's Requiem. Rehearsals are held on campus on Monday evenings.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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