Events in Glasgow on Thursday 23rd 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!

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.

Alasdair Roberts

Scottish folk star Alasdair Roberts returns for a rare solo Glasgow hometown show at The Doublet on Thursday 23rd April with support from Ada Wood!

Aljaž & Janette - Let’s Face The Music & Dance

Join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through music history including the work of Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin, David Foster and many more music greats!

Amber Mark

Singer-songwriter Amber Mark will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Thursday 23rd April!

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

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!

Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition

Bearsden Art Club return to Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, between Saturday 5th April and Thursday 8th May with their Annual Exhibition!

Brooke Combe

Edinburgh vocalist and musician Brooke Combe has announced three headline shows at Glasgow's King Tut's ans Saint Luke's in April!

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran at Merchants House of Glasgow!

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at 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.

Chapterhouse

Chapterhouse announce their long-awaited return with the Whirlwind 35th Anniversary Tour which will see them headline The Classic Grand, Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!

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!

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!

Diversity - Soul

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April 2026!

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!

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!

Fashion Revolution Week at Kelvin Hall

Celebrate Fashion Revolution Week at the Kelvin Hall with a host of free drop-in activities, featuring Scottish textile films, bespoke tailoring exhibitions, and fun family crafts for all ages!

Fashion Revolution Week: Glasgow Knitwear - Twomax & Knitting in Scotland

Learn about the history of knitting in Scotland through film, including historic footage of the Twomax knitwear factory in Glasgow at Kelvin Hall as part of Fashion Revolution Week.

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!

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!

Go Dance

Go Dance leaps back live on stage at the Theatre Royal Glasgow! Refreshed, re-imagined and reconnecting the best community dance from across Scotland!

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!

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.

Just Mustard

Post-punk stalwarts Just Mustard will headline The Art School Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April in support of new album, We Were Just Here!

Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

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

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.

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!

Mackintosh House Guided Tour

Step into the home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and discover the stories behind its iconic design on this guided tour of the Mackintosh House!

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.

No Place like Rhône

Join the Ubiquitous Chip for the second edition of Snug Club and journey through the Rhône Valley, exploring its exceptional wines in a relaxed and welcoming setting!

Olivia Dean

Mercury Prize nominated Olivia Dean will kick off 'The Art of Loving' UK Tour at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd 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!

Penelope Trappes & Run

UK-based, Australian-born experimental musician, vocalist and producer Penelope Trappes has announced a headline show alongside experimental Irish trio, Run, at Cottiers on Thursday 23rd 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 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!

Ramoaners 50th Anniversary & Bucky Rage

Glasgow's very own sensational Ramones tribute, the Ramoaners, celebrate the birth of punk rock with a return to Ivory Blacks, supported by the exciting Bucky Rage!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Stone & Bloom

Stone & Bloom at The Glasgow Gallery brings together three artists exploring the relationship between nature and urban life through memory, emotion, and personal experience.

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 Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute

Experience the timeless music of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong reimagined by a talented live band in an intimate setting at BAaD!

The Rumpled

Italian Celtic folk-punk group The Rumpled will headline The Poetry Club at SWG3 Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!

The Thursday Show

The weekend starts here! Catch five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Glasgow on selected Thursdays through the year!

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.

Together - Apart

Exhibition Together | Apart brings together work by neurodivergent artists from across Scotland, exploring experiences of separation and connection – and the ways they can exist at the same time.

Tucker Wetmore

Country's hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore will bring The Brunette World Tour to the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!

Vinnie McKee

After a sold-out triumph in 2025, Vinnie McKee returns to the iconic Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 23rd April for one unforgettable night!

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!

Join Eastwood Entertainers at Eastwood Park Theatre from 21st – 25th April for We Will Rock You, a show packed with legendary Queen hits and an electrifying story by Ben Elton!

Zyair Circus is coming to The Meadows, 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!

Wicked things are coming... Cinetopia x Leith Kino present Fiends in the Furrows, a brand new folk horror film festival, taking place in Leith between Thursday 23rd and Sunday 26th April!

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!

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

Brought to life by THREE60, a fearless collective reshaping the dance scene in Scotland and beyond, this show invites you to feel, reflect, and imagine a freer, more united future.

Award winning chanteuse, Christine Bovill, will bring her 5 star show 'Paris' to Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 23rd April!

Performed by the talented young performers of Encore Stars Academy, this feel-good musical promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages!

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Lanark Memorial Hall!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

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!

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!

Set on a sunny day in Vienna, Jackals is a gripping, contemporary reimagining of the astounding real-life scandal between Emma Eckstein and a young Sigmund Freud, don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre!

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!

Don't miss Johnny Lynch, AKA Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop wonder Pictish Trail, when he returns to the Tolbooth Stirling on Thursday 23rd April!

Presented by Scotland’s original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, this is the ultimate night out for comedy fans!