Events in Glasgow on 08 December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 08 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 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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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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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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Artists’ Christmas Fair
Glasgow Art Club are excited to be holding their first Artists' Christmas Fair with a variety of paintings, prints, ceramics, cards, and stationery much more to choose from!
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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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Beer Is For Everyone Festival
Following the success of their inaugural festival last year, the Glasladies Beer Society is hosting a fundraising beer festival at the Glasgow University Union on Friday 8th December!
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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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Bluey’s Big Play
For the first time ever, hit theatre tour Bluey's Big Play will visit the UK! Don't miss Bluey, Bingo and all the family when they come to the SEC Armadillo in December!
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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 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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Cinderella
Packed full of songs, jokes and larger than life characters, this family friendly, joyful show at Platform Glasgow is the perfect way to get in the festive mood!
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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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Dementia Friendly Concerts
These free accessible performances at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, designed especially for audiences living with dementia, are open to all!
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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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DJ Festive Parties
A Christmas party for all the festive fanatics... Alea Glasgow's DJ Festive Parties are for the people that really like to party!
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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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Emergency First Aid at Work SQA award SCQF level
Join Eternal Balance LLP for the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work Course, designed to equip you with life-saving skills and knowledge to respond confidently in critical situations.
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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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Feast Yourself On Murder!
FEAST yourself on Murder at this three course festive feast, with Mary, Queen of Scots and Spirit Of Glasgow!
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Festive Party Nights at the Glasgow Marriott
Looking for the perfect way to make this festive season unforgettable? Party the night away at one of the Glasgow Marriott's Festive Party Nights!
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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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Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Christmas Carol Service
Join the Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary for their annual Christmas Carol Service at Glasgow Cathedral on Friday 8th December!
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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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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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Go Radio Christmas Party with Gina McKie & Stevie Lennon
Go for it this festive season with a very special series of daytime events to make YOUR Christmas day out the coolest ever, courtesy of Radisson RED and Go Radio!
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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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Hebrides Ensemble and RCS Conductor Showcase: Pierrot Lunaire
Following a week of conducting workshops with Martyn Brabbins our students conduct Hebrides Ensemble in a performance of Schönberg’s melodrama Pierrot lunaire!
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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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Into the Woods
The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!
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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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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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Late Night Silent Film With Live Music - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
Experience the magic of live music and film with Aaron Hawthorne's improvised musical score to this 100-year-old epic at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!
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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 & Shadow: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Light & Shadow at our their exhibition space on High Street during December.
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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees
One of Britain's best loved musicians, Martin Stephenson and the Daintees return to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 8th December!
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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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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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Nathan Dawe
Don't miss British DJ and master behind hits 21 Reasons and Lighter, Nathan Dawe, when he headlines the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 8th December!
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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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Party Nights With The George Bowie Experience
Hilton Glasgow's party nights with the GBX experience are back. George Bowie will once more electrify the Hilton Glasgow with his GBX anthems for 90 spectacular minutes!
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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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Quarriers Festival of Choirs - St Enoch Centre
Local school children and community choirs will be performing a classic selection of carols at St Enoch Centre in December in aid of Quarriers!
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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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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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Rangers Legends Christmas Party Night
Rangers FC are delighted to announce their first ever Rangers Legends Christmas Party Night which will feature Arthur Numan, Michael Mols and Jörg Albertz!
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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 Chamber Orchestra and Choir: Mozart - Requiem
RCS Chamber Orchestra and Choir join forces for Mozart's divine masterpiece, his Requiem, under the baton of conductor David Watkin!
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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 Paws at Dobbies Milngavie
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!
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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: Maxim’s Baroque Inspirations
Maxim displays his exuberance as both conductor and harpsichordist in Baroque (and Baroque-inspired) music at its most flamboyant!
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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 National Jazz Orchestra: In an Ellington Mood
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra deliver the authentic Duke Ellington experience with a repertoire spanning the jazz legend's entire career!
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Second Person Narrative
Can you choose your own destiny? And would you do anything differently if you could do it all over again? Don't miss Jemma Kennedy's Second Person Narrative at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland!
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Skinny Living
Featuring soulful vocals, four part harmonies and original sounds with influences from many genres, don't miss Skinny Living when they play The Garage on Friday 8th December!
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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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Small Frame, Infinite Canvas
SMALL FRAME, INFINITE CANVAS, at the South Block Project Space, reveals a new perspective on AI through creative coding, glitch and personal memories.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!
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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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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 In-Between: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme The In-Between at their new exhibition space on High Street during December.
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The Night Market UK - Double-Date Christmas Special
The Night Market UK is back Glasgow, with their smash hit of an event! You loved it last year, so let them sprinkle some Christmas joy your way with The Night Market Double-Date-Night Xmas Special!
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The Panopticon Comedy Club
Catch a phenomenal night of comedy with a dazzling array of acts including comedy singers who get the crowd involved and a well-known headliner at the Britannia Panopticon!
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The Reap & Sew Christmas Market
The Reap and Sew Christmas Market is back! Bringing more festive cheer, treats, food and crafts into your life!
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The Spook School
Edinburgh indie-pop group The Spook School will headline SWG3 Warehouse on Friday 8th December where they'll perform their debut album Dress Up in its entirety for eager fans one final time!
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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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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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Viva GlasVegas: Fringe World & Adelaide Fringe Fundraiser
Glasgow Festival of Burlesque are off to Australia and they want to bring you a little bit of what they’ll feature there!
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Yoko Pwno x Ostar Sounds
Ostar Sound and Yoko Pwno bring their exciting, left-field takes on folk and trad to Room 2 Glasgow... expect big beats, great playing and much dancing!
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Young Lives vs Cancer Christmas Concert
Join Young Lives vs Cancer for their annual Christmas Concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 8th December!
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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:
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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Auchenback Active Limited Christmas Fayre
Come along, get your Christmas presents and bag a bargain at Auchenback Active Limited's annual Christmas fayre on Friday 8th December!
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Christmas Party Nights at the Busby Hotel
Whether you're celebrating with friends, booking your work party, or fancy a night out with the other half - the Busby Hotel have got an events calendar packed full of ultimate party nights!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Suicide Prevention Comedy Show - Keroseno & Finito
A darkly humorous take on mental health, depression, and the loss of a mother. An absurd toolkit for navigating fears and finding a way out.
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Cockney Rejects
Cockney Rejects have announced that 2023 will be their final year of touring and are returning to Edinburgh for one final time at La Belle Angele on 8th December!
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Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at Assembly Roxy
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every month at the Edinburgh Ceilidh Club at the Assembly Roxy!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scottish Country Dancing classes for young people age 5+
Join the RSCDS young people's classes at Parkgate Community Centre, Rosyth and learn about traditional Scottish Dancing!
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Bodyworks
An innovative exhibition led by a group of artists and writers from Fife, Central region and Edinburgh is exploring the feelings which women have about the marks on their bodies.
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Kelty Musical Association presents: Chtty Chitty Bang Bang
Kelty Musical Association are delighted to bring you Ian Fleming’s fantasmagorical adventure with everyone’s favourite car, Chtty Chitty Bang Bang!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold
Curling - From Biggar To Olympic Gold is an exhibition commemorating the Olympic Gold Medal won by a British curling team in Chamonix in 1924!
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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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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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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Sleeping Beauty
Stardust Theatre Company return to Renfrew North Church this festive season with their panto, Sleeping Beauty!
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Santa’s Grotto and Carnival
Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Eric The Elf
Join Eric on his adventure to save Christmas at this very special show for wee ones this Christmas time in Macrobert Arts Centre!
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Our Changing Landscape: How the weather shapes Scotland
This exhibition looks at the history of weather in Scotland, exploring how the weather has shaped both the landscape and the people, and what the future might hold.
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Satellite CLL with the Thomas Graham Community Library
The University of Strathclyde's Centre for Lifelong Learning are delighted to be delivering a small selection of their adult learning classes from the Thomas Graham Community Library.
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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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Starry Nights at Dean Castle
Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock is set to host Starry Nights, a brand new magical illuminated Christmas experience, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!
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