Merchant City Festival

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Merchant City Festival is a fun-filled 3 day event held within the Merchant City area of Glasgow, offering something free for everyone to enjoy!

About Merchant City Festival

Listed Under Days Out Events / Family and Kids Events / Food and Drink Events / Glasgow 850 Events / Music Events / Nights Out Events / Outdoor Events / Shopping Events / Summer Holiday Events / Theatre Events

Bringing arts, circus, dance, live music and more to the streets and venues of the Merchant City, during Fair Fortnight. Explore the market stalls and speciality food vendors, visit Merchant Square for family fun days and be surprised and delighted by Surge Festival street theatre.

With a mass ceilidh carnival in celebration of Glasgow 850 on Friday, and exciting music performances from local artists over the weekend. This year’s festival will be extra special.

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