The Big Weekend

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The Big Weekend Festival is a fun and inclusive event, bringing together people from all over Glasgow for a unique weekend of performance, community arts and culture!

About The Big Weekend

Listed Under Days Out Events / Arts and Crafts Events / Dance Events / Family and Kids Events / Music Events / Nights Out Events / Theatre Events / Workshops Events

Saturday 3rd September

11am-5pm The Big Saturday Gala

Our big gala day featuring a variety of entertainment on the Kelvingrove Bandstand from live music to samba bands, choirs, circus performers and more. As well as our programme at the bandstand, the event will extend along Kelvin Way with a street market, food & drink vendors, inflatables, street theatre, outdoor play and pop up workshops

7.30pm Drag @The Bandstand ( this part is ticketed)

A fabulous evening of drag, cabaret and comedy at Kelvingrove Bandstand.

Hosted by the legendary Cheri Treiffel and featuring the best the Glasgow drag scene has to offer such as Garry King, Rujazzle and more!

Sunday 4th September

11am-2pm at the Bandstand

A celebration of choral singing with some of the biggest choirs from across Scotland

2.30-4pm The Big Outdoor Ceilidh on Kelvin Way

A reprisal of our hugely popular Kelvingrove Outdoor ceilidh by Glasgow Folk Music Workshop

4.30pm Brass Band @ The Bandstand

Featuring music from big bands such as Renfrew Brass Band and headlined by the Cooperative Brass Band.

The festival is designed to be a fun and inclusive weekend- bringing together people from all over Glasgow for a unique weekend of performance, community arts and culture.

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