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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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Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail

20th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Glasgow City Centre

This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!

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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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Helensburgh Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025
Helensburgh

The festive celebrations will begin in Helensburgh with the annual Christmas Lights Switch On, being held on Saturday 22nd November!

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Kirkintilloch Christmas Market & Funfair

22nd November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Kirkintilloch

Get ready to step into a winter wonderland at the annual Kirkintilloch Christmas Market & Funfair, being held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November!

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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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Visit West End Christmas Lights Switch On

23rd November 2025
Glasgow West End

The annual Visit West End Christmas Lights Switch On is being held on Sunday 23rd November with a Christmas Market and entertainment from midday and the big switch on taking place at 5.30pm!

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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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A Very Merry Shawlands Christmas

28th November 2025

Join the My Shawlands team at Langside Square on Friday 28th November as they celebrate Christmas with plenty of festive fun for all the family, including a visit from Santa!

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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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Winter Garden Gathering

29th November 2025

Have your say on the future of Provan Hall's gardens, enjoy workshops in Christmas wreath making and share memories of the halls history when they host a Winter Garden Gathering on November 29th!

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Heart of Scotstoun Christmas Fair

6th December 2025

Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre will host their annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 6th December, why not pop along and see what gifts you can find!

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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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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:

Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On

Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On

30th November 2025

Broom Church will host their annual Broom Parish Church Winterfest and Christmas Lights Switch On event for 2025 on Sunday 30th November!

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Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

Include Me 2 Club Family Festival

13th June 2026

Get ready for the BIGGEST family party of the summer when Include Me 2 Club return to Barrhead's Cowan Park on Saturday 13th June with their Family Festival!

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Eaglesham Parish Church Guild Christmas Cracker

Eaglesham Parish Church Guild Christmas Cracker

22nd November 2025

Come along and enjoy a wonderful Christmas themed morning in the Carswell Centre at the Eaglesham Parish Church Guild's annual Christmas Cracker!

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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:

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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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 Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

29th December 2025

The spectacular Torchlight Procession will once again light up the city with a river of fire created by over 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world!

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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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Climate Conversation

Climate Conversation

3rd 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 3rd December at Eats Rosyth!

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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:

Strathaven Reindeer Day

Strathaven Reindeer Day

7th December 2025

Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!

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Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

Hilltop Parent Council Christmas Fayre

29th November 2025

After the huge success of last year, Hilltop Parent Council's Christmas Fayre is back featuring over 30 stalls, school stalls, tombola and lots of treats to be had!

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Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On

Rutherglen Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

On Saturday 22nd November, Rutherglen will host their annual Christmas Lights Switch On with an afternoon of festive entertainment featuring Heart FM's Des Clarke and The MacDonald Brothers!

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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:

Kilbarchan Pipe Band Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning

Kilbarchan Pipe Band Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning

29th November 2025

Kilbarchan Pipe Band are holding their annual Christmas Fayre and Coffee Morning at Kilbarchan Bowling Club on Saturday 29th November!

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Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

Erskine Christmas Lights Switch On

28th November 2025

Erskine's Christmas Lights will be switched on at Bridgewater Shopping Centre on Friday 28th November!

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Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On

22nd November 2025

Renfrew will host a festive day out for all the family on Saturday 22nd November and there's a sleigh-load of free activities on offer to keep even the littlest elf entertained!

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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:

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

Carols & Carillons Concert presented by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles

14th December 2025

Enjoy Christmas music from through the ages when Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ensembles present their annual Carols and Carillons Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral on Sunday 14th December!

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Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

Maggie’s Linedance Flashmob

30th November 2025

Stand, clap along, sing, dance! Come join us in raising awareness of Gender Based Violence and showing community strength with Maggie's Line Dance Class at the iconic Kelpies!

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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

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Sponsored Links

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East Renfrewshire Culture
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
City Sightseeing Glasgow
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Glasgow Science Centre
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
Tea Green
Children's Classic Concerts
Hilton Glasgow
Glasgow City Council
City Of Glasgow Chorus
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!
Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party
The Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party is back for 2025 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever, tickets are going fast so pick up yours today!
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!
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!

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