Events in Glasgow on 15 December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 15 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 On The Exchange Festive Market
Art On Scotland invites you to visit their festive market, Art On the Exchange, in Royal Exchange Square between the Thursday 14th December and Christmas Eve!
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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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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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Ceilidh Tots Christmas Special
Come and join Ceilidh Tots for their Christmas special with lots of festive tunes as well as all their usual Ceilidh Tots fun!
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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 Extravaganza
Expect an evening of camp Christmas drag madness from a killer drag line up when Christmas Extravaganza comes to The Classic Grand!
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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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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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DCB Presents Christmas at Kessington
Join the award winning Dunbartonshire Concert Band on Friday 15th December at Kessington Hall, Bearsden for a fantastic evening of festive music!
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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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Dutch Uncles
Veteran indie-pop band Dutch Uncles have announced a headline show at Glasgow's King Tut's on Friday 15th December!
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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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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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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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Girl in The Wings - Photography Exhibition
Audiences, members of the public and all lovers of theatre, ballet and photography are invited to visit the Theatre Royal to explore Jerry Burns' Photography Exhibition, Girl in The Wings!
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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 Phoenix Choir: A Christmas Celebration
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be returning to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with their annual Christmas concert on Friday 16th December!
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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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Hand-Building: BYOB, Group Class - Make a Mug, Pot or Jug!
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for their most popular BYOB pottery session... a fun introduction to making ceramic forms using hand-building techniques!
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Hecate Enthroned
Don't miss an exclusive Scottish show from legendary Black Metal band Hecate Enthroned at Room 2 Glasgow on Friday 15th December!
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Helensburgh & District Highland Association Christmas Supper Dance
Join Helensburgh & District Highland Association for their Christmas Supper Dance on Friday 15th December at the Commodore Hotel in Helensburgh!
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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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itison Drive-In Movies
Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this Christmas, with your favourite festive classics, a host of festive foodie treats and itison's famous Car-aoke!
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Jazzamatazz
The Swell Bells and the Figaro Trio bring the finest swinging melodies from the great jazz songbook to the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall!
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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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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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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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Merchant Square Christmas Craft Fair
Avoid the rush and get ahead of the game with your Christmas shopping at the annual Merchant Square Christmas Craft Fair!
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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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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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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 - Princes Square
Local school children and community choirs will be performing a classic selection of carols at Princes Square in aid of Quarriers every day between Monday 11th and Saturday 23rd December!
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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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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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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 Paws at Holmwood House
Bring your fluffy friends along to Holmwood House this Christmas to meet Santa Paws! Get a photo with Santa and a wee gift for your dog!
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Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Milngavie for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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SCO 2023/24: Beethoven Violin Concerto with Nicola Benedetti
Scottish superstar violinist is both soloist and director of Beethoven's majestic Violin Concerto, alongside Mozart's Symphony No. 34!
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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 Ballet - Cinders!
Scottish Ballet's festive favourite returns for the winter season with a new name, glittering new designs, including a stunning art-nouveau-inspired set, and a charming twist to the tale!
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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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Stella’s Christmas Cabaret
It's time to dig out the tinsel, trim your tree and saddle up Rudolph, as the festive phenomenon that is Stella’s Christmas cabaret returns to Oran Mor on Friday 15th December!
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The Cooperation Band Christmas Concert
Don't miss an unforgettable evening of festive music by The Cooperation Band, on Friday 15th December, hosted by the parish of St Philomena in the heart of Provanmill!
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The Crafters Roadshow - Silverburn
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow returns to Silverburn!
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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 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 Stand Christmas Specials
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Glasgow!
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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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Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse
Tim Kinsella and Jenny Pulse team up for a headline show at The Garage on Friday 15th 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:
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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The Market Place Barrhead: Book Group
Join The Market Place Barrhead's monthly Book Group and be part of a passionate community of readers!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Cinderella
Stage Door Entertainment, in partnership with Portobello Town Hall, is proud to bring the enchanting fairytale to life, promising to captivate audiences of all ages.
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Sin Fin Bachata Festival
The SIN FIN Bachata Festival brings together all the different styles and kinds of Bachata and it's coming to Edinburgh in December!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Wizard of Oz
Get set to follow the yellow brick road this December, as The Wizard of Oz pantomime hits the Alhambra Theatre stage!
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Glenrothes Theatre Company: Beauty and the Beast
Local playwright Ron Nicol has gone back to the original eighteenth century folk tale for his version of Beauty and the Beast at Rothes Halls!
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Gathering Surface – Dan Drage
We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Christmas at New Lanark
The New Lanark Christmas Experience is back and bigger than ever featuring Santa's Grotto, Christmas Markets and their brand new outdoor ice rink!
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JJ Gilmour: Jinky Bells
Internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ Gilmour returns to Airdrie Town Hall for his annual festive show, Jinky Bells, on Friday 15th December!
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Befriending Project
Are you looking to make a positive difference in a young person's life? Volunteering Matters are looking to recruit volunteers in North Lanarkshire.
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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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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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Paisley’s Festive Funfair
Whether you're an adventurous thrill-seeker or prefer a more relaxed experience, a family with kids or young at heart, Paisley's Festive Funfair has you covered!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Santa’s Woodland Experience
Santa's Woodland Experience returns to the woodland at North Ballochruin from November 25th right up until Christmas Eve!
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Santa Steam Trains
Start your Christmas celebrations in the best way possible and join Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway for a magical steam train journey to the North Pole (South)!
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Stirling
Let your little ones experience our Santa’s Grotto, including a special gift from Santa himself.
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A Christmas Tale With Santa
A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!
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Callum Beattie
Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced a string of dates for December including a night at Kilmarnock's Grand Hall on Friday 15th!
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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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