Events in Glasgow on Friday 3rd April 2026

A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!

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!

Absolute Elvis - Johnny Lee Memphis

Elvis tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis will perform with his full band and backing singers at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 3rd April!

Across The Universe - The Beatles 66-70

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles' studio years 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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.

All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming arcade... Choose from over 1700 games across over 20 consoles from the last 5 decades, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega and Playstation!

An Evening With Big Vern n The Shootahs

Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular live show when Big Vern n The Shootahs return to Cottiers on Friday 3rd April!

Big Feed x Golf It Easter weekend

Join Big Feed at Golf It over the Bank Holiday Easter Weekend for four days of fun for all the family including their popular annual Scavenger Hunt!

Big Kid Circus: Glasgow East End

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town for the Easter Holidays with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Glasgow Fort between Wednesday 1st and Sunday 12th April!

Blacktop Mojo

Texan rockers Blacktop Mojo return to Glasgow to play a full headline show at G2 on Friday 3rd April!

Books at the Botanics

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

Building Wonders

This Easter, Glasgow Science Centre have got an egg-stravaganza of hands-on building challenges, egg-citing science activities and even a hare-raising trail to enjoy!

Candlelight: Tribute to Green Day

Get your tickets now and discover the music of Green Day at Merchants House of Glasgow under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Candlelight: Tribute to Leonard Cohen

Discover the music of Leonard Cohen, under the gentle glow of candlelight, at this live, multi-sensory musical experience in the Merchants House of Glasgow!

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

Charlie and the Bhoys

Charlie and the Bhoys return to The Barrowlands on for another headline show on Friday 3rd April!

Climate Sisters Scotland Climate Justice Exhibition

Women from Glasgow are launching Climate Sisters Scotland with a new public exhibition, bringing together community, creativity and climate leadership.

Climbing Tasters at The Climbing Academy

These one-hour 'have-a-go' climbing sessions at The Climbing Academy are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!

Clydeside Easter Funland

Clydeside Easter Funland is coming to Glasgow's West End this Easter, expect a brand new family-first Easter experience packed with rides, inflatables and live entertainment!

Compass Gallery Spring Show

Compass Gallery exhibits a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by Scottish contemporaries and leading modern masters.

Creative Citizens

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!

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!

Easter Bunny Breakfast at Dobbies Milngavie

Hop along to the restaurant for a tasty breakfast for the whole family before the little ones take part in some egg-cellent fun with the Easter bunny at Dobbies Milngavie!

Easter Egg Trail at Geilston Garden

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Geilston Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Easter Egg Trail at Holmwood House

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Holmwood House's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Easter Egg Trail at Tenement House

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Tenement House's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Easter Egg Trail at The Hill House

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in The Hill House's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Eggsplore Mugdock with Family Cinema

Family cinema returns to Mugdock Country Park over the Easter Holidays! Don't miss special screenings of Paddington 2, Peter Rabbit 2 and Paddington in Peru!

Exhibition: Cafè D’Jaconelli - A Scottish-Italian Story

This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls explores the story of Cafè d'Jaconelli, a long-standing Italian café in Maryhill and its place within Scotland's Scottish-Italian history.

Flight

Vox Motus's groundbreaking international hit production Flight, a heart-wrenching road story of terror, hope and survival, comes to the Citizens Theatre in March!

Flow and Destination

Flow and Destination, a new exhibition celebrating the natural beauty and heritage of two iconic Scottish Water sites has opened for the public to enjoy at Mugdock's Campsie Gallery!

Free Easter Bunny Trail

Easter Bunnies have hopped into shop windows all across the town centre as the free and family friendly Milngavie Easter Bunny Trail returns between Thursday 26th March and Saturday 18th April!

Fun Time Carnivals: Glasgow Green

Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair back to Glasgow Green between Friday 3rd and Sunday 19th April, just in time for the Easter Holidays!

Gaba Whit? An Exhibition Of Publications From The Gaberbocchus Press

Gaba Whit? is an exhibition and events showcasing the Gaberbocchus Press collection available at The Mitchell Library between Wednesday 1st April and Wednesday 6th May.

Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency

Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.

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!

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!

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!

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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!

Good 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!

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!

Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

Harbour and Horizon brings together artworks, historical photographs and artefacts from the last two centuries to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

Hoopy’s Easter Eggstravagansa

Hoopy the Huddle Hound is hosting his Easter Eggstravagansa for all the family this year on Friday 3rd April in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park!

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!

Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts

Starring Tom Chambers as Inspector Morse, House of Ghosts at the Theatre Royal Glasgow is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries!

Journey

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

Kids Community Choir

Come to The Glad Cafe every on Fridays during term time for weekly fun-filled sessions of singing, creativity and learning at The Glad Foundation's Kids Community Choir!

Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to join them for some baa-rilliant family friendly fun on their self-guided Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail at Dumbarton Castle!

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.

Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

Loch Lomond Trails Easter Opening Weekend

The Loch Lomond Faerie Trail and Loch Lomond Nature Trail return on April 3 to the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond, bringing a magical outdoor adventure for families this spring!

LUSH Glasgow City - Hop Into Easter Workshop

The Easter Bunny has hopped into LUSH Glasgow City! Join the team this Easter holiday for an adventure like no other for Bath Bomb Making, Easter Egg & Spoon Race and more festive fun!

Lush Glasgow Fort - Easter Parties

Make your very own Lush bath bomb, play Easter themed Lush games and take home a goodie bag with your handmade bath bomb, samples and more at Lush Glasgow Fort this April!

Lyn’s CTF Club Jam

On the first Friday of every month, come along to Ivory Blacks for Lyn's CTF Club Jam... Glasgow's best jam session!

Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

Masked

Enjoy total sensory immersion as Hamilton Theatre Arts presents MASKED, a dramatic and stylistic fusion that reinvents the Phantom's legacy through a unique, theatrical lens!

Milngavie Market

Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Milngavie Market, held on the first and third Fridays of each month in Douglas Street!

Monkland & Kirkintilloch - Scotland’s First Modern Railway

All aboard and celebrate 200 years of Scottish rail history with a brilliant, family-friendly exhibition telling the story of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway at the Auld Kirk Museum!

Night: International Photography Exhibition

For the month of April the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Night.

Peter Kay

One of Britain's best loved comedians, Peter Kay, will bring his first live tour in twelve years to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow!

Pink Moon Blue Lotus Sound Bath

Join Sacred Forest Healing at KoKo Studio on Friday 3rd April for a sound healing meditation workshop, celebrating the spirit of the mystical, non-psychedelic blue Lotus flower!

Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes

Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Friday mornings at The Annexe Healthy Living Centre!

Platform Singers Choir

Platform Glasgow's community choir is back and they are looking for members of all ages and abilities to get involved!

R-CADE Boardgame Social

R-CADE hosts a weekly boardgame meetup on Friday evenings for anyone to join in, learn new games and make some new friends!

R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop

The R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop is back for a fourth year! During the school holiday game sessions the swap table in the cafe will be set up with free books and boardgames for families to take home.

R-CADE Gaming Friendship Club

Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.

R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions

Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!

Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition

Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!

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!

RSNO Presents: Dunedin Consort Matthew Passion

Eight singers and two orchestras work together and apart to narrate, comment and reflect on the last days of Jesus' life.

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!

Shane Todd: Hold Me Back

Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself seriously, Shane Todd returns to Glasgow with his brand new stand up show, Hold Me Back!

Shettleston Bowling Club Sportsmans Dinner

Head to Shettleston Bowling Club on Friday 3rd April for their annual Sportsmans Dinner, where you can enjoy a 2 course meal and enjoy the stories of John Gahagan and Bobby Tait!

Showhawk Duo

The pioneers of acoustic rave, The ShowHawk Duo, return to Glasgow for a night at Room 2 on Friday 3rd April!

Sloans Famous Friday Night Ceilidh

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

Some Rhythms Persist: Sculpture, Sound, and the Afterlives of Empire

Glasgow Print Studio is delighted to announce a two-person exhibition by artists Shenece Oretha and Camara Taylor, showcasing innovative approaches to sculpture, sound, and printmaking.

Still Glasgow

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

Swagfest

Swagfest is back at Nice N Sleazy on Friday 3rd April featuring Decemberkid, Citzen Head, earnestONLINE, insert Caption and modboy!

Swing/Pop Mash-Ups: The Background Sounds

The Background Sounds bring their unapologetic genius combinations of vintage jazz and perfect pop mash-ups to Bluedog!

Tam Cowan

Enjoy an evening of laughter with writer, broadcaster and comedian Tam Cowan when he brings his live stand up show to Dumbarton's Denny Theatre!

Tartan Coo Open Mic Night

Come join either presenter Edwin or Paddy & friends for a night of jamming & good chat at the Tartan Coo's weekly Open Mic Night on Fridays!

Texture: International Photography Exhibition

For the month of April the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Texture.

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

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!

Tom Lucy: Golden Boy

Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new show ‘Golden Boy’. Catch him at Saint Luke's on 3rd April!

Tyler Ramsey

Catch former Band of Horses guitarist Tyler Ramsey live at Saint Luke's on Friday 3rd April for a brilliant night of indie-folk in what is set to be a highly anticipated Glasgow show!

Vida

Vida, a 6 piece collective of songwriting musicians from Clackmannanshire, have announced a headline show at Glasgow's King Tut's on Friday 3rd April!

Violet

Violet at Project Ability is a group exhibition bringing together work by artists from across all three studio programmes celebrating the richness, variety and individuality of contemporary art!

What I’m Here For

What I'm Here For is a fast-moving fusion of new European writing and visual imagination, which explores the tragi-comic collateral of hospitals and human choices.

Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Loch Lomond

Take the family out for an adventure and Egg‑splore the great outdoors with RSPB Loch Lomond's new Wild Cards and uncover the hidden heroes of nature as you explore the nature reserve!

Wildlife Weans: The Big Egg Hunt!

Calling all 1-7 year old children and their grown-ups! Some of the country park's birds have lost their golden eggs, come and help the Mugdock Ranger to find them!

WTF Is D&D?

Welcome to the most chaotic one shot campaign ever hosted! Two tables, each with a Dungeon Master running a 3 hour one shot campaign, but these DM's have never ran a campaign in their life!

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!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Greenbank Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at the Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at the Assembly Roxy under the gentle glow of candlelight!

Danny Baker, the Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town, celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!

Comedy hypnotist Acari brings his brand-new show to The Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 3rd April.

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culross Palace's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Falkland Palace's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Take the family along to Castlebank Horticulture Centre over the bank holiday weekend for a fun, affordable day out this Easter!

Families can enjoy a wide range of exciting events at Summerlee this Easter, their programme runs from Friday 3rd April to Friday 17th April, with activities taking place daily from 11am - 4pm!

Brendan J Carr brings his fantastic George Michael & Wham Tribute Show, I'm Your Man, back to The Club Newarthill for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

Zyair Circus is coming to GRID, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

Eagles by Candlelight comes to Coats Paisley on Friday 3rd April featuring a cast of West End Singers and an incredible live band!

Historic Environment Scotland invites you to join them for some baa-rilliant family friendly fun on their self-guided Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail at Stirling Castle!

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.