Events in Glasgow on Thursday 9th April 2026

2 Part Workshop: In-Person Group Emotional Release

Focus on body sensations to find the root cause of physical or psychological issues in a safe guided place with Lara Wehbe in this Group Emotional Release workshop at YAMA Studios!

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.

April Selection

Gerber Fine Art's April Selection showcases a mixed exhibition of notable Scottish artists and British Modern Masters and a selection of Scottish Contemporaries!

ASN Quiet Game Sessions

R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!

BAaD Wedding Open Evening

Visit BAaD located in The Barras, Glasgow to see the full venue experience and book for your special day!

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!

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!

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.

CinemARC: Interstellar

As part of their Spring Fling programme on their theme, About Time, come to the ARC for this special CinemARC event, as they screen the smash-hit Interstellar, by Christopher Nolan.

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.

Counterflows

Counterflows Festival returns in April for four days of live music from some of the most interesting artists working on the fringes today!

Creative Citizens

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

Creative Hangouts Spring Art Club

Expect drawing, painting, group installation, collage, sculpting photography and much more at Creative Hangouts Spring Club in Bearsden!

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!

Dodgeball With The Kelvin Rapids - First Session Free

Looking to try a fun new sport? Kelvin Rapids Dodgeball Club, Glasgow's Premier Dodgeball Club, hold sessions on Thursday evenings at Bellcraig Community Centre!

Doon The Watter

Join the team at Riverside Museum for Doon The Watter... a fun hands-on exploration of the tradition of going down the Clyde for your holidays!

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 Adventure Camps

Treat your kids to an unforgettable Easter break packed with paddleboarding, mountain climbing, and raft building – the ultimate outdoor adventure for making new friends!

Easter Music Camp

Easter Music Camp is back! Under the guidance of the Amplify tutors, students will hone their skills on guitar, piano and drums in their Kinning Park studio.

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 Workshop: Paper Weaving

Join The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall this spring holiday for a hands-on family workshop, exploring the art of paper weaving!

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!

Free Spring Art Workshops for Disabled Children and Young People

Join Project Ability for some artistic joy as they host a series of Family Workshops over the Spring Holidays for disabled children and young people!

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 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!

Good Move Themed Guided Walks

Join Good Move for their FREE guided walks... lace up your shoes and enjoy a stroll around Glasgow discovering the city's heritage, architecture and wildlife along the way.

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!

I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake, at the Citizens Theatre, is a touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn't enough.

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!

Island Town

Coming to the Tron Theatre in April, Island Town is a blistering and darkly funny play from award-winning playwright Simon Longman capturing the ache of growing up in a community that feels forgotten.

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!

Kelvingrove Springtime Fun

Explore the work of Scottish Artists in the Glasgow Museum Collection during the Spring holiday at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum!

Kids Easter Holiday Climbing Club

The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast

Kids Easter Holiday Climbing Club

The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast

Kids Holiday Craft Club

Unleash your child's imagination at Magical Crafting Club, where they'll make eco-friendly masterpieces and new friends while you enjoy a well-deserved four-hour break!

Kyle Falconer

The View front man Kyle Falconer is heading back to Glasgow as part of his 2026 tour, expect to hear new and old tracks as well as The View classics when he headlines King Tut's!

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.

Legally Blonde

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production, don't miss it at the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!

Live Jazz

Sit back, relax, and listen to live jazz whilst indulging in the finest of French cuisine every Thursday in the heart of Glasgow city centre at Atlantic Bar & Brasserie!

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!

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!

Meat Loaf By Candlelight

Experience the music of Meat Loaf, like never before when Meat Loaf by Candlelight, featuring an epic cast of West End singers, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 9th April!

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.

Olive Jones

London based singer-songwriter Olive Jones will headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 Glasgow on Thursday 9th April!

One Night In Tennessee

Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!

Open Jam with Jack Heavenor

Thursdays are for jamming! Don't miss The Maverick's Open Jam with Jack Heavenor... a relaxed, inclusive space for vocalists and instrumentalists to explore the standards & improvise!

Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Peter Flanagan brings his 'Fresh Prince Of Kildare' tour to Blackfriars Basement on Thursday 9th April!

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 Thursdays at Merry-Go-Round!

Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz

Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!

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 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!

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!

Shine Productions presents The Prince of Egypt The Musical

Shine Productions will bring their production of The Prince of Egypt The Musical to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in April!

Showtunes & Filth

Thursdays at Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner, cause they have a delicious serving of high camp that'll set the perfect tone ahead of your weekend!

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.

Spring Athletics Camp - Giffnock North AC

Giffnock North Athletics Club's Spring Holiday Camps, for 5 to 12 year olds, are a great way to have fun, whilst trying out some fun athletics activities and making new friends!

Spring Has Sprung

Explore the insect collection at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre and make your own paper rabbits, bugs and flowers!

Spring Holiday Family Activity: Make a Willow Pattern Plate

Celebrate the brighter days and add some luxury to your dining table, decorate a real ceramic plate with your own design, inspired by Kate Cranston's favourite crockery – the Willow Pattern Plate!

Spring Holiday Programme: Celebrating Change

From objects that have transformed over centuries to artworks shaped by time and the seasons, The Burrell's Spring Discover sessions invite you to explore how change touches everything around us!

Spring Sprouts - Kids Gardening Session

Join the Family Volunteering Club at The Coach House Trust for a fun Kids Gardening Session in their lovely garden space!

St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter

Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!

St Mungo’s Museum Springtime Fun

Explore charms, amulets and folklore at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art's hands on activities over the Spring Holiday!

Starlight Easter Day Camp

Join Starlight Holiday Camps this Easter for a week full of fun activities including arts & crafts, baking, games, filmmaking and more!

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.

Student Thursday’s at Vibes Glasgow

Each and every Thursday SAB Management will be taking over Vibes Glasgow for their weekly residency, featuring fresh, up and coming local talent!

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 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 Old Glasgow Club Talks

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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!

Enjoy a cinema screening of MUSIK at Eastwood House on Thursday 9th April where Frances Barber stars as Billie Trix in this bold and hilarious one-woman odyssey through the 20th and 21st Centuries!

The Avenue Shopping Centre have three days full of Easter fun planned between Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th April!

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting two week-long football camp during the Easter holidays to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Hop along this Easter with the whole family and enjoy a fun-packed visit at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions... you would be hopping-mad to miss out!

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Don't miss Why Not? Musical Theatre Company's production of '9 to 5 The Musical' at Carnegie Hall in April!

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game' at the Alhambra Theatre is not to be missed!

St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden are hosting holiday activities for all ages to enjoy including an Easter Trail, Fruit & Veg Block Printing and Storytelling & Badge Making!

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his remarkable career and life at Airdrie Working Mens Social Club on Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April!

Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Thursday 9 April!

Findlay Napier is widely regarded as one of the finest performers on the UK music scene, don't miss him live at Lanternhouse when he returns to Cumbernauld Folk Club on Thursday 9th April!

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!

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

Luke Combs UK, the world's leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs, has announced a show at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 9th April.

Head to the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 9th April and enjoy being whipped into a frenzy as one of the greatest fiddle players of his generation, Ross Couper, and his band come to town!

Sea Dragon is the perfect underwater adventure the whole family will enjoy, featuring handcrafted puppets and original songs, ideal for babies and preschool children!