Events in Glasgow on Sunday 5th April 2026

2016 vs 2026 Bamboo Bank Holiday

Fancy a night of 2016 vs 2026 tunes this Easter Bank Holiday? Then head to Bamboo Glasgow on Sunday 5th April for some throwback bangers, future anthems and chaotic energy!

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!

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.

Alice in Wonderland Easter Fun Day

Join Riding for the Disabled Association Glasgow on Sunday 5th April for an Alice in Wonderland-themed Easter fun day and enjoy pony rides, crafts and light refreshments!

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!

Big Duffy and The Goods

Join Blackfriars and Big Duffy and The Goods every Sunday for some mid afternoon classics, rock n roll country live anthems!

Big Feed Easter Weekend at Govan Graving Docks - CANCELLED

Big Feed is proud to be working with the Govan Graving Docks Trust to bring a weekend of street-food, bars and markets back to Govan over the Easter weekend!

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!

Blochairn Car Boot Sale

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale which is held every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!

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!

Bute Yard Market

Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!

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.

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!

Discover - Make and Create, Handle and Discuss

Join St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art for some family friendly fun exploring objects, festivals and culture through creative activity!

Discover! Spring Holiday Weekend Sessions

Join The Burrell Collection during the Spring holidays for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

Do You Remember - Easter Sunday Special

Get ready to relive Glasgow's legendary clubbing glory days at 'Do You Remember' an epic night of vocal anthems and trance classics that'll have your hands in the air all over again!

Douglas Roulston Solo Exhibition: Breaking Light

Breaking Light is the most ambitious solo exhibition to date by acclaimed Scottish landscape artist Douglas Roulston, bringing his raw and immersive landscapes of Scotland to Glasgow's Annan Gallery!

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!

Easter Hunt at Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral's Easter chicks have escaped, AGAIN, and are hiding around the building, come and help to find them to claim your Easter reward!

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!

Elder Park Junior Parkrun

Elder Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Elder Park!

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.

Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor

Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!

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!

Forest Families

Enjoy a Sunday morning of family fun in the great outdoors on one of Mugdock Country Park's Forest Families sessions!

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.

GBX Savoy Sunday

This Easter Sunday, The Savoy brings you the biggest GBX Anthems with the one and only George Bowie!

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 Children’s Hospital Charity Easter Egg Run - CANCELLED

The annual Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Easter Egg Run will take place on Easter Sunday, departing Glasgow Green at 11am before making their way in convoy to the Royal Hospital for Children!

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 City FC v Hearts

Hearts come to Petershill Park as the ScottishPower Women's Premier League season continues for Glasgow City FC on Sunday 5th April!

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!

Hamleys Glasgow Easter Holiday Events

Get ready for a cracking Easter at Hamleys Glasgow, featuring Minion meet-and-greets, LEGO builds, and party fun that promises a magical Easter experience for the whole family!

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!

Ikebana Taster Workshop

Join New Bud Floristry for this Ikebana Taster Workshop where you can slow down, breathe, and connect with the natural world through the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement!

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!

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!

Kill The Lights

Kill The Lights, the metal group made up of former members of Bullet For My Valentine and Throw The Fight, return to Glasgow to headline Cathouse Rock Club on Sunday 5th April!

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.

Lo Fidelity Allstars

2026 sees Lo Fidelity Allstars return with live gigs and a new singles compilation album, don't miss them live at Glasgow's King Tut's on Sunday 5th April!

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 City x ALL BAR ONE - Sip & Soap Event

The magic of cocktails & cosmetics... the experts of All Bar One and Lush are coming together for an afternoon of artistry & alcohol!

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!

Mindful Art Weekend

Treat yourself to a creative escape! Join a small, friendly group of 3 for a relaxing art weekend on the stunning Isle of Mull.

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!

Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord

Are you ready to serve on the jury? Immersive courtroom experience Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord is coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April!

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.

Park Lane Market

Park Lane Market is a pop-up market held on the first and last Sunday of each month in Shawlands, featuring a range of boutique stalls!

Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

Provan Hall Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Easter celebrations at Provan Hall on Sunday 5th April, complete the hunt around the building and grounds of the 16th Century Mansion House to earn a chocolatey reward!

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 Easter Egg Game Party

Join R-CADE this Easter Sunday for a bumper two hour Easter game session plus an Easter egg hunt in the arcade, with other egg-celent activities to take part in throughout the day!

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!

Riverside Museum Spring Market

Riverside Museum is hosting their popular annual Spring Market on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April featuring over 60 stalls selling handmade and locally crafted items!

Scottish House & Disco Festival

The Scottish House and Disco Festival celebrates its 5th anniversary by returning to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 5th April with another EPIC lineup of some of the biggest names in House & Disco!

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!

Soft Play Easter Party

Join in an exciting hunt to find the missing eggs, play party games and show some-bunny your best dance moves at Kelvin Hall's Soft Play Easter Party on Sunday 5th April!

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.

Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco

Soul On Sunday's mix of Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, RnB, and house classics spanning four decades will make you dance from start to finish!

Spring Roll at The Forge Market

Head along to The Forge Market on Sunday 5th April for a fun-filled, family-friendly day with lots of free activities planned for the kids!

Springburn Junior Parkrun

Springburn Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Springburn Park!

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.

Stuart Mitchell and Friends: Banter at the Barras

Don't miss TikTok sensation and Breaking the News star Stuart Mitchell at the Barras Art And Design Centre for a brilliant night of laughs... the perfect weekend treat with your mates or work crew!

Susan Calman: Work in Progress

After nearly a decade away, the brilliant Susan Calman is back on stage with a brand-new work-in-progress show... get ready for an evening of trial, error, and plenty of laughs at The Stand Glasgow!

Tartan Coo Quiz Night

Get ready for a fantastic Sunday night at Tartan Coo with their free weekly quiz... it's the perfect way to test your wits and bag a prize!

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 Barras Market

With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!

The Carpenters Story

Catch award-winning The Carpenters Story when it returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow for a musical journey through the glittering career of pop's most famous brother and sister duo!

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

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!

The Hunt for the Easter Bunny

Join Talking Heads Puppets at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre on Sunday 5th April for an Easter egg hunt to find the missing bunny, plus enjoy puppet crafting for the whole family!

The Market at Loch Lomond Shores

Browse homemade treats, arts & crafts, artisan food & drink and local produce at Loch Lomond Shores' regular Market Days on the first and third Sunday each month!

Through the Decades with DJ JPS & Leanne Roe

Don't miss an evening of amazing music, local talent and community spirit at the Fairfield Club in Govan on Sunday 5th April!

TrySkating: Indoor Skating

Join TrySkating for their weekly Sunday morning open skating sessions at Arc Sports Hall, new skaters always welcome!

Victoria Junior Parkrun

Victoria Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!

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!

Wheels Of Life

Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.

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!

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!

Drop in to Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre for some springtime fun on Easter Sunday with the Whitelee Countryside Rangers!

Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

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

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

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

With free entry, free parking and lots of free entertainment, the Craigtoun Easter Fayre is always a great family day out and they have lots of fun lined up for this year's event on April 4th & 5th!

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 are invited to join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell over the holidays to enjoy Easter themed arts and crafts, film screenings, a Mini Zoo and more!

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!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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!

Celebrate Easter at the Venue Paisley as they host a family friendly day packed with egg hunts, crafts, and lots of festive fun for everyone to enjoy on Sunday 5th April!

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

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in The Battle of Bannockburn's annual Easter Egg 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 Stirling Castle!