Events in Glasgow on 01 December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 01 December 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Glasgow
A Crackin’ Cinderella Story
From the producers that brought you last year's smash hit Sleeping Senga, join Cinderella and the gang for a belter of a family pantomime this Christmas at Websters Theatre!
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A Quiet Fire
A Quiet Fire at Tramway is the first solo exhibition in a Scottish institution by Malawian artist Billie Zangewa.
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A Solo Exhibition by Jolomo - The Glorious Light Of The West
The Glasgow Gallery will host Jolomo's largest exhibition this year, 'The Glorious Light Of The West' showcases 50 newly painted works that brilliantly capture the infamous light of the West Coast!
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A Walk into the Wild
A Walk into the Wild is a solo exhibition by Cara Fraser that highlights the Global extinction crisis and the importance of saving endangered species.
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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!
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Admiral Fallow
Admiral Fallow celebrate the vinyl re-release of their much-beloved debut record, Boots Met My Face, with two anniversary shows at King Tuts!
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Aganeza Scrooge
Catch Johnny McKnight's hysterical take on A Christmas Carol – when quite literally a ghost of Tron Theatre's Christmas past, Aganeza Scrooge returns to spread her bah humbug throughout the Trongate
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All sessions
Every Friday between September 15th and December 1st, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions for ages 6 to 14 years!
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Art Workshops for Adults
Come along to The Language & Cafe Hub for their Friday evening Art Workshops for Adults, led by an experienced teacher, for all abilities!
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Artwork by Karl Stern
House for an Art Lover's Cafe welcomes the work of Karl Stern to its walls. Karl's works reflect people and landscapes from his experience of Finland, to Portugal, to his home country of Scotland.
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Ashanti Harris Exhibition: A Carnival of Overlapping Histories
A Carnival of Overlapping Histories celebrates the cultures and family histories of the Caribbean, Africa and Asia - and explores how these have entangled with Scotland's own.
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Beagles & Ramsay: NHOTB & RAD
The vast neo-classical space of GoMA will undergo a radical transformation as three new NHOTB & RAD fashion lines are unveiled this Autumn by creative directors Beagles & Ramsay!
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Bluevale Kidz Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE kids club for 5-10 year olds every Monday, Thursday & Friday afternoon!
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Bluevale Youth Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE youth club for 11+ every Monday and Friday evening!
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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow - Christmas Specials
It's time to dig out air the guitars and celebrate the greatest rock band of all time, Queen, at Bongo's Will Rock You, with Queen-inspired bingo this December!
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Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
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BYOB Christmas Hand Building: Make and Paint a Festive Mug, Pot or Jug Workshop
Craft and paint your own mug, pot, or jug in The Craft Pottery Studio's 2-hour festive edition workshop!
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Cabaret Christmas Parties
Enjoy a luxurious night of the full festive works at Alea Glasgow's Cabaret Christmas Parties, every Friday and Saturday from 24th November to 23rd December!
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Ceramic Hand Building: BYOB Evening
Join Art Space G41 for ceramic hand building at our BYOB Evening class on Fridays, tailored for beginners with plenty of room for creativity!
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Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition
You could secure a cracker of a present for a friend or loved one courtesy of the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch when their Christmas Art & Craft exhibition returns!
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Christmas Comedy Specials
Christmas Comedy Specials at The Glee Club Glasgow offer you the best comedians and a delicious festive menu with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 courses!
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Christmas Curator Talk: Christmas Tea - Lapsang Souchong
Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of Chinese Art, for this Curator's Talk exploring the popularity of Lapsang Souchong tea and teaware from the province of Fujian in China.
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Christmas Exhibition
The Lillie Art Gallery is offering people the chance to buy an unusual gift and have fun with no strings attached as the festive season approaches!
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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort
The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning in 2023! From Saturday 18th November until Friday 29th December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon or evening of Christmas wreath making with experienced florist, Sarah of Rook Botanics!
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Civic House Party x Rubadub
It's here! The final Civic House party of the year with iconic local record label and shop Rubadub is on Friday 1st December!
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Collage Christmas Cards Workshop
Create your own handmade cards this Christmas to send to those you love on this workshop at Gathering Ground!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!
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David Callaghan: Progranimate
This December, comedian David Callaghan returns to The Old Hairdressers with his multimedia alternative stand up show, Progranimate!
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Disco All The Way
Disco through the decades this Christmas at Scotland's National Stadium!
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Disco Christmas Party Nights
A festive mix of chart hits, classic Christmas tunes and modern floor-fillers from the resident DJ will have you dancing all night at The DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Hotel's Party Nights!
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Drag-Opticon
Drag-Opticon is the monthly live drag show at the Britannia Panopticon which showcases the best of the Glasgow Drag scene!
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Early Eardley: Selected Works 1940 - 1950
Joan Eardley is one of Scotland's most celebrated artists, this exhibition at The Glasgow School of Art offers the opportunity to see her early works, for which she is lesser known.
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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition explores the long history of East Park through a series of never-before-seen photographs at Maryhill Burgh Halls!
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Exhibition: A stone, A spark, A shard of glass
Local G20 Artist Collective created new artworks inspired by the museum collection and the history and surroundings of Maryhill for this new exhibition, A stone, A spark, A shard of glass.
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Exhibition: All Mortal Greatness Is But Disease
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) in Dumbarton delves deep into Scotland's forgotten history of industrial whaling in their exhibition 'All mortal greatness is but disease'.
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Flora & Fauna
Featuring nature-themed artworks from artists across their three main programmes; Create, Aspire and ReConnect, Project Ability's Flora & Fauna exhibition will run from 11th November – 23rd December
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Friday Night Comedy
Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!
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Fridays at One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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Full House Fridays: Bingo!
Join Platform Glasgow every Friday afternoon in the run-up to Christmas for a game of bingo, bowl of soup, special guests, surprises and plenty of prizes!
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Funded Art Workshops for Young People
The Language Hub & Cafe Hub are running Funded Art Workshops for Young People who want to draw, paint and express themselves creatively in a friendly, supportive environment!
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Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth
A special exhibition is being hosted by the Lillie Art Gallery, 50 years after the artist's work was shown at a previous display in the Milngavie venue!
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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!
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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight
Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.
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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!
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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!
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Glasgow City Chambers Illuminated
Visit George Square this winter and experience Glasgow City Chambers like never before as a state-of-the-art lighting and projection show repeats through the evening!
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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!
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Glasgow Winterfest
Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back with a brand new concept for 2023, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!
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Go Quest Adventures - Glasgow
The Glasgow Quest is a fun and engaging way to explore the Merchant City area from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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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!
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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!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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House for an Art Lover Festive Party Night
House for an Art Lover are thrilled to introduce a new addition to their calendar of in-house events... their first House Festive Party Night!
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Jamie Lawson
Plymouth born songwriter Jamie Lawson will headline The Poetry Club on Friday 1st December as part of his Little Weaknesses Tour!
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Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bell Rock is everything you've come to love and expect from a Hampden Christmas with a Jingle Bell twist from the talented Drums N' Roses!
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Jools Holland
Musical virtuoso Jools Holland returns to the SEC Armadillo in December with some very special guests as part of his 2023 autumn tour!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Kirky Picture Palace - November and Christmas Screenings
Lights, camera, Christmas – the Kirky Picture Palace has unveiled the films on offer in the coming weeks after a triumphant return to its original home!
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Learn 50+ at CLL October Term Classes
Choose from a wide range of in-person and online classes and workshops and kick start your learning with the University of Strathclyde's Learn 50+ at CLL programme!
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LEGO Trail at Kelvin Hall
Planning a visit to Kelvin Hall? Be sure to check out their LEGO trail in celebration of Glasgow becoming the European Capital of Sport for 2023!
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Light Up The Gorbals
Join New Gorbals Housing Association as they celebrate the start of the festive season when they switch on the Christmas tree lights on Friday 1st December!
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Lino print Workshop - Make Festive Wrapping Paper & Tags
Join Konst Art Classes for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn the art of lino printing and make your own unique festive wrapping paper and tags!
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Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Love Actually, the star-studded rom-com that has become a Christmas classic, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall this December with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen!
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Masters of Street Photography Exhibition
Masters of Street Photography is a six week long exhibition at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography on Glassford Street which showcases the work of photographers from all around the world!
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Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the first and third Friday of each month!
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MMus Opera Scenes
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's MMus Opera students explore the opera repertoire in a range of scenes from contrasting periods and musical styles.
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Murder Mystery Night: The Body in the Library
Aspiring Sherlocks and trainee Taggarts are being invited to put their sleuthing skills to the test at a festive 'Murder Mystery Night' in Kirkintilloch!
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Music Bus - Baby and Toddler Sessions
Babies and children love music and singing and at Music Bus Glasgow South they'll take you and your little one on an exciting musical journey every Friday at Newlands South Church!
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Music Classes: Platform Singers
Platform Glasgow's community choir is back and they are looking for members of all ages and abilities to get involved!
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Of Mice & Men
US metal core quartet Of Mice & Men have announced a headline Scottish show at Slay Glasgow on Friday 1st December!
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Opera Masterclass: Susan Bullock
Join one of the world's most sought-after dramatic sopranos Susan Bullock for an opera masterclass at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!
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Oran Mor Christmas Panto: Snow White and the Seven Maws
Oran Mor's Christmas Panto is back for 2023 with Snow White and the Seven Maws... Will Snow White escape her heart being shredded and minced into next week's pies? There's only one way to find out!
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Outside/Inside: An Invitation to Reflect - Gripping Aerial and Acrobatic Ensemble Performance
At times of turmoil, we have choices about how we react. This thoughtful show explores the world full of mirrors and metaphors surrounding us, through intriguing aerial and acrobatic performances!
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Piano Fridays
Bringing back the piano bar vibes, get down, grab a pint and sing a long at Murphy's Piano Fridays!
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Private Cocktail Masterclass
Why not qualify as a cocktail connoisseur this Christmas by making, shaking (and of course tasting) cocktail classics at Hampden Park's Private Cocktail Masterclass!
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Queer Theory: Bentest of Bents
Queer Theory returns to Nice N Sleazy on Saturday 1st December with another fabulous evening of live music, drag, poetry and comedy!
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R-CADE All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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R-CADE Lates 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!
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R-CADE Retro Gaming Friendship Club
Welcome to the R-CADE friendship club! Book your pass and come down for an extended two hour retro game session and make some new friends!
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Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: Idols of Mud and Water
Idols of Mud and Water is the first institutional solo exhibition in the UK and Europe for the Sydney-based artist, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran.
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Raymond the Reindeer’s Rocking Christmas Dance Party
A family-friendly Rocking Christmas Dance Party is coming to Glasgow, meet larger-than-life MC Raymond the Reindeer and Be-Bop Bairns at community venues across the city in December!
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RCS Symphony Orchestra Plays Rachmaninov
The RCS Symphony Orchestra play Rachmaninov and welcomes back conductor, Michael Seal for this evening performance on Friday 1st December!
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Sam Ainsley: Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red
Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red is Glasgow-based artist Sam Ainsley's first major exhibition in the city for over 30 years!
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Santa Meet & Greet
Capture that magical moment when your little one meets the season's biggest icon – Santa Claus at Silverburn this December!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Milngavie for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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SCO 23-24: Schubert Mass In A-Flat with The SCO Chorus
Enjoy rich and imaginative choral classics from four exceptional soloists and the accomplished SCO Chorus under conductor Gregory Batsleer!
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ScotlandArt: Winter Exhibition Opening
Join ScotlandArt Gallery for the preview night of their Winter Exhibition on Friday 1st December!
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Scottish Alternative Music Awards
Scotland's biggest underground music celebration, The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMAs), return to Saint Lukes Glasgow on Friday 1st December!
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Scottish Refugee Council: Winter Ceilidh
Get your dancing shoes on and join the Scottish Refugee Council at Oran Mor on Friday 1st December for their Winter Ceilidh!
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Screen Printing Taster Sessions
Design and screen print your own tote bag at Print Clan's Textile Printing Taster Sessions, taking place at BrewDog Merchant City!
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Shawlands Christmas Tree Lights Switch On
Join the My Shawlands team as they light up Shawlands square and celebrate with plenty of festive fun for all the family, including an evening market!
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Sloans 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!
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Spirited Flutes
SIMUC - International Society for Chilean Music proudly present an evening of music from Chilean-Scottish flute and recorder duo Spirited Flutes at Brian Cox Studio Theatre on Friday 1st December!
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St Andrews Day Ceilidh
Govan Gaelic Primary School would like to invite you to their St Andrews Day Family Ceilidh at The Pearce Institute on Friday 1st December!
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Stage and Screen: Designs from the James L Gordon Collection
The Stage and Screen exhibition at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, presents a stunning selection of set and costume designs from a major private collection!
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SUSO and Chorus Winter Concert
Strathclyde Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will host their unmissable Winter Concert at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church on Friday 1st December!
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Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Swiftogeddon, a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift, is returning to SWG3 Glasgow featuring deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!
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The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!
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The Glitterball Christmas Party Nights
Radio Clyde's very own Garry Spence will keep you entertained throughout the night at The Glitterball Christmas Party Nights at The DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Hotel!
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The Men They Couldn’t Hang
British roots-rockers The Men They Couldn’t Hang will perform their blue-collar angst music live at Oran Mor Glasgow on 13th November!
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The Winter Show
Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!
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Tom McGuire and The Brassholes
After a sold out show at The Barrowlands in January don't miss Tom McGuire & The Brassholes live at SWG3 Glasgow on Friday 1st December!
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Treasure Island
Treasure Island, this year's action packed, hilarious family panto at The Pavilion Theatre, is the swashbuckling pirate themed adventure not to be missed!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Beauty and the Beast
With stunning scenery, lavish costumes, a super talented cast, memorable songs and laughs galore, Beauty and the Beast at Eastwood Park Theatre is just what you need for some festive fun!
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Cinema Screening: White Christmas
A film for all the family and filled with classic songs such as Snow, Gee I Wish I Was Back In The Army, and White Christmas, this festive favourite starring Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby is a treat!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Loanhead Indoor Market
Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
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Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition
The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.
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John – Thomas Abercromby
Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Christmas Party Night
Keavil House Hotel invites you to their Christmas Party Nights with resident DJ disco, a delicious street food buffet and a welcome glass of prosecco or beer on arrival!
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Together Levenmouth Escape Room
Your gang have a job to do. It’s extremely high security, but you have insider knowledge... Come and try the Escape Room at Levenmouth Together Hub!
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Winter Photogaphy Exhibition Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald
The Winter Photogaphy Exhibition, at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, skillfully captures the beauty of the East Neuk by Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald and their adventures beyond!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Valley View Winter Wonderland
Join Gouldings at Valley View for Winter Wonderland their annual magical Christmas experience for all the family!
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Our Greenspace Health Walk
Join Our Greenspace for their leisurely weekly health walk round St. Maurice's Pond, Condorrat on Friday afternoons.
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National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition
National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Braehead Santa’s Grotto
Santa is back at Braehead shopping centre and will be meeting children at his Christmas Grotto from Friday 17th November and right up to Christmas Eve!
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Join Greenock Players in their 80th year as they whisk you away to the land of Jack and The Beanstalk!
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Houston Christmas Lights Switch On
Join Houston Community Council in Main Street from 5pm on Friday 1st December for the annual Houston Christmas Lights Switch On event!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Aladdin
Grab your boogie shoes and find a spot on that light up dance floor, because this Christmas we guarantee that you will be dancing!
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Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!
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Free Beginners Karate Class
Now in it's 50th year, Stirling Karate Club is one of Scotland's oldest. The club is offering a free intoductory class for kids (8 years and upwards), adults and over 60s.
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Cinderella
Following their 5-star reviewed 2022 production of Sleeping Beauty, The Gaiety are delighted to welcome back writing team Ken Alexander and Fraser Boyle for their 2023 pantomime – Cinderella!
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