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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Come along to Friends of Forth and Clyde's Social Group on Fridays for a heat, a chat or some peace and quiet - your choice!

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Full House Fridays: Bingo At Platform

Selected dates between 29th August 2025 - 19th December 2025

Join Platform Glasgow every Friday afternoon for a game of bingo, bowl of soup, special guests, surprises and plenty of prizes!

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Make Do

Selected dates between 30th August 2025 - 29th November 2025

Curated by artist Rebecca Fraser, Make Do are monthly gatherings at Platform, The Bridge Cafe Bar and library areas, celebrating local resources and exchanging skills!

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French Conversation in Glasgow

Selected dates between 6th September 2025 - 6th December 2025

The French Conversation in Glasgow group meets on the first Saturday of the month when those who speak French get together for a chat in French!

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Nearly New Collective

Selected dates between 15th October 2025 - 26th November 2025

Join Pollokshaws Parish Church each week on Wednesdays for the Nearly New Collective - a friendly mix of preloved shopping and community café vibes!

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Glasgow For Europe Euro Cafe

Selected dates between 25th October 2025 - 22nd February 2026

Glasgow for Europe are hosting a Eurocafe on on the last Saturday of the month in the Social Hub, come along for coffee and chat!

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The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC

Selected dates between 30th October 2025 - 26th February 2026

Join Creating Conversations CIC at The Mitchell Library for one of their regular Death Cafe, a safe, confidential and friendly space to come together and talk openly and honestly about death.

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Lenzie Family Fireworks

7th November 2025

Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!

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A Time to Remember Service

8th November 2025

You are warmly invited to Saint Margaret's Newlands on Saturday 8th November for A Time To Remember, a special service to remember loved ones who have passed away.

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Interfaith Family Fun Day

9th November 2025

To wrap up Interfaith Glasgow's Scottish Interfaith Week 2025 programme, their biggest indoor event of the year is back... the Interfaith Family Fun Day!

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Remembrance Sunday Glasgow

9th November 2025

Veterans and military personnel will help city leaders mark Remembrance Sunday this year, with events centred around Glasgow Cathedral as George Square remains under development.

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Bishopbriggs Village Nursery Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

Bishopbriggs Village Nursery are delighted to host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November at Bishopbriggs Community Church!

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Knightswood Congregational Church Christmas Fair

15th November 2025

Come along and support local at Knightswood Congregational Church's annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 15th November, it's a great wee afternoon for young and old!

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Repair Café

15th November 2025

Need help fixing something? The Repair Café is coming to the Burrell Collection for a one-off popup event on Saturday 15th November!

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The Big Christmas Lights Switch-On

15th November 2025

Join Clyde Shopping Centre on Saturday 15th November as they host their annual Big Christmas Lights Switch-On with Go Radio and special guests Cammy Barnes and Billy Reekie!

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Community Event - Evening Of Reflection And Unity

16th November 2025

On behalf of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association Scotland, you, your family and colleagues are cordially invited to an evening of reflection and unity on Sunday 16th November.

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Bridgeton St Francis In the East Church Christmas Fair

22nd November 2025

Bridgeton St Francis in the East Church will hold their annual Christmas Fair on Saturday 22nd November, entry is free and all are welcome!

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Christmas in Glasgow’s West End

22nd November 2025

Visit West End are kicking off the festive season in style with a brand new free event... the Clarice Pears Christmas Celebration, get ready to jingle all the way and enjoy some magic on Byres Road!

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Harvest Festival at Pollok Community Orchard

22nd November 2025

Celebrate the changing seasons and all things local at Eco Drama's Community Harvest Festival - a free, fun-filled afternoon for families, friends, and nature lovers alike!

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Merry Milngavie

22nd November 2025
Milngavie

Let the Christmas magic begin with Merry Milngavie, the official Milngavie Christmas Lights Switch On and Reindeer Parade, being held in the town centre on Saturday 22nd November!

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Sunshine & Smiles Gala: Fundraising Event for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity

22nd November 2025

Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association, also known as Lajna Imaillah, warmly welcomes you to their fundraising event, hosted at the mosque in support of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity!

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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

26th November 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Isla Cowan puts a new twist on the classic tale, as it follows the adventures of a young Dorothy with dreams of being a rock star!

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Helensburgh Winter Festival

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
Helensburgh

Helensburgh Winter Festival, one of the most popular events on the local calendar, returns for 2025 on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!

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Light Up Kirky

29th November 2025 - 30th November 2025
Kirkintilloch

Kirky Cinema are teaming up with SHS Events and Adventure Events Ltd to bring festive magic to the heart of Kirkintilloch on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November!

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Nearly New Collective Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

The festive season is almost here – and the Nearly New Collective can't wait to celebrate it with you at their Christmas Fayre inside Pollokshaws Parish Church!

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More Jewish Stories

7th December 2025
Glasgow West End

Discover modern and ancient captivating tales, whilst also getting to meet your fellow Jewish neighbours and find connections in unexpected places.

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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Sponsored Links

Children's Classic Concerts
Fayre Play
East Renfrewshire Culture
Glasgow Science Centre
Tea Green
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow

Community Events in East Renfrewshire

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

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 24th September 2025 - 26th November 2025

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Chat group!

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All About Barrhead’s Winter Glow Up

All About Barrhead’s Winter Glow Up

22nd November 2025

Wrap up warm, bring your pals or the wee ones, and come be part of Barrhead's biggest festive celebration of the year on Saturday 22nd November!

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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Selected dates between 22nd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Community Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group

Play and Chat - German Parent-and-Child Group

Selected dates between 14th November 2025 - 12th December 2025

Come along to Spiel und Plausch (Play and Chat), a place where children can play freely, parents can take a moment, and new friendships can grow.

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The Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’

The Song Circle - 'Feeling Human’

30th November 2025

The theme for the November session of The Song Circle is 'Feeling Human' with songs about humanity, emotion and connection.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

31st December 2025

The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the historic city centre, to once again light-up the Edinburgh skies!

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Community Events in Fife

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

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

Anster Nicht: Could Anstruther Become the World’s First Digital Safe Haven?

20th November 2025

Come along and fear from Jon Rogers, Cellardyke resident and Professor of Creative Technology, who has a vision of an internet that works for our community and nourishes us and our environment.

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Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

Warming Up North Queensferry Workshop

20th November 2025

Come along to this free community event to get straightforward answers on insulation, solar power, and decarbonising your heating at North Queensferry Community Centre on 20th November.

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Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

Friends of Families First Coffee Morning

8th November 2025

Families First St Andrews is inviting the community to come together for its annual Coffee Morning on 8th November, a much-loved event that combines sweet treats with community spirit.

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Community Events in Lanarkshire

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

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Hamilton Christmas Markets

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 20th December 2025

Hamilton Our Town is delighted to bring to you three dates of festive fun over Christmas with the return of their Christmas Markets!

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Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On

Carluke Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

On Saturday 29th November, Carluke will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of free festive entertainment, Christmas Market and fair!

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North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events

North Lanarkshire Remembrance Events

9th November 2025

Two local Remembrance Sunday Services and parades will be held in North Lanarkshire on Remembrance Sunday to honour members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

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Community Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

St John Ogilvie Primary School Christmas Fayre

St John Ogilvie Primary School Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

St John Ogilvie Primary School in Paisley will host their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November... all welcome!

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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch On

29th November 2025

Johnstone will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday 29th November with a variety of activities on offer to put everyone in the festive spirit!

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Community Events in Stirling

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

Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

11th December 2025

Are you involved in running local assets—such as community centres, heritage buildings, parks, and other shared spaces? Then come along to a free interactive workshop on 11th December!

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Events in Other Areas

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

20th October 2025 - 9th November 2025
Nationwide

The Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) is back from 20th October to 9th November 2025, exploring the theme of Comfort & Disturb.

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Sponsored Links

City Of Glasgow Chorus
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
King Pins
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Sponsored Links

Children's Classic Concerts
Fayre Play
East Renfrewshire Culture
Glasgow Science Centre
Tea Green
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
King Pins
Hilton Glasgow
Renfrewshire Council
Hilton Glasgow
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Lenzie Family Fireworks
Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!
Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Friday 28th November and Sunday 4th January!
itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!

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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