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Events in Glasgow on 19 December 2023

View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 19 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

1st December 2023 - 6th January 2024

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

29th September 2023 - 28th January 2024

A Quiet Fire at Tramway is the first solo exhibition in a Scottish institution by Malawian artist Billie Zangewa.

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Aganeza Scrooge

29th November 2023 - 7th January 2024

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

14th December 2023 - 24th December 2023

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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Artwork by Karl Stern

12th October 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

9th September 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

14th October 2023 - 28th April 2024

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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Blue Dog Creative Showcase

Selected dates between 18th July 2023 - 19th December 2023

Blue Dog is opening its doors and to host a weekly Open Stage Creative Showcase on Tuesday evenings!

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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow

Selected dates between 16th November 2023 - 30th December 2023

Bongo's Bingo takes on Scotland and SWG3 Glasgow! Join us at our infamous bingo show for a unique twist on the traditional past time!

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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow - Christmas Specials

Selected dates between 1st December 2023 - 30th December 2023

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

Selected dates between 10th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023
Glasgow East End

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!

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Callum Beattie

19th December 2023 - 21st December 2023

Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has announced a string of dates for December including three nights at The Barrowlands on December 19th, 20th and 21st!

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Christmas Art & Craft Exhibition

4th November 2023 - 20th December 2023

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 Exhibition

11th November 2023 - 20th December 2023

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

18th November 2023 - 29th December 2023

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

5th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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!

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt courtesy of Curious About!

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Doris, Dolly & the Dressing Room Divas

18th December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Back by popular demand and sprinkled with seasonal glitter, Doris, Dolly & the Dressing Room Divas will leave you with a feel-good glow!

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East Park: 150th Anniversary Exhibition

6th October 2023 - 6th October 2024

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

14th October 2023 - 27th January 2024

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

17th September 2023 - 11th February 2024

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

11th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Foy Vance

18th December 2023 - 19th December 2023

Irish singer-songwriter and musician Foy Vance has announced the 'Regarding the Joy Of Nothing Tour' will stop off at Saint Luke's on December 18th and 19th!

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Gavin Nicol: A Search for Truth

7th October 2023 - 19th December 2023

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

25th February 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

9th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

17th May 2023 - 17th May 2030

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

5th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

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 Chambers Illuminated

20th November 2023 - 2nd January 2024

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 Winterfest

10th November 2023 - 7th January 2024
Glasgow City Centre

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

1st January 2022 - 31st December 2023

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

1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023
Various Locations Glasgow

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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itison Drive-In Movies

15th December 2023 - 24th December 2023

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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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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

17th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

1st October 2023 - 20th December 2023

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

1st June 2023 - 31st December 2023

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

2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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

11th November 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Ocean Colour Scene

18th December 2023 - 19th December 2023

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced two headline shows at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th December!

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Oran Mor Christmas Panto: Snow White and the Seven Maws

28th November 2023 - 6th January 2024

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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Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook

19th December 2023

Phil Cunningham returns to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his extremely popular annual Christmas Songbook on Tuesday 19th December!

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Quarriers Festival of Choirs - Princes Square

11th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran: Idols of Mud and Water

24th November 2023 - 21st April 2024

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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Red Raw

Selected dates between 25th July 2023 - 19th December 2023

The weekly beginner's showcase, Red Raw at The Stand Glasgow, is regarded as the best open mic comedy night in the UK!

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Sam Ainsley: Wednesday is Cobalt blue, Friday is Cadmium red

25th November 2023 - 10th March 2024

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

1st December 2023 - 24th December 2023

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

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!

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Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Milngavie

Selected dates between 25th November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Make it a Christmas to remember and see your child's eyes light up as they tuck into breakfast or tea with Santa at Dobbies Milngavie!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie

23rd November 2023 - 24th December 2023

Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Milngavie for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!

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ScotlandArt: Winter Exhibition Opening

1st December 2023 - 24th December 2023

Join ScotlandArt Gallery for the preview night of their Winter Exhibition on Friday 1st December!

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Scottish Ballet - Cinders!

9th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

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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Small Frame, Infinite Canvas

6th December 2023 - 22nd December 2023

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

2nd December 2023 - 7th January 2024

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

10th November 2023 - 25th February 2024

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 Crafters Roadshow - Silverburn

Selected dates between 30th October 2023 - 24th December 2023

Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow returns to Silverburn!

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The In-Between: International Photography Exhibition

2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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 One Fall Sessions: Christmas Special!

19th December 2023

The One Fall Sessions are back! For the first time in more than two years, Simon Cassidy presents an uncensored evening of interviews, stories and games from the world of professional wrestling!

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The Winter Show

16th November 2023 - 31st January 2024

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 Jones

19th December 2023

International icon and living legend Tom Jones has announced his Ages & Stages UK Arena Tour for December this year including a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 19th!

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Treasure Island

30th November 2023 - 14th January 2024

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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Uncle Baji’s Pub Quiz

Selected dates between 7th March 2023 - 19th December 2023

Bring your pals and have a go at one of the hardest pub quizzes the fine city of Glasgow has to offer... Uncle Baji's Pub Quiz at Taphouse Bar & Kitchen!

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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:

Share a Song and Sing Along

Share a Song and Sing Along

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 19th December 2023

Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 9th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

The Market Place Newton Mearns: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Selected dates between 3rd October 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? Come along to The Market Place Newton Mearns on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday for their Knit ‘n’ Chat group!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Making Waves: Artist Bookmaking Exhibition

Making Waves: Artist Bookmaking Exhibition

2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Over 80 books will be on display from 42 artists at this exhibtion, based on the theme of water, at Upright Gallery this December!

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Christmas Party

Christmas Party

7th December 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Feel festive, get merry and celebrate with friends and colleagues this Christmas at Imaginex in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town with it's unique 360° screen!

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Wicked

Wicked

7th December 2023 - 14th January 2024

Wicked flies back to Edinburgh Playhouse for Christmas 2023, complete with all the spectacle and magic that make it such an unforgettable and unmissable experience!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Winter Photogaphy Exhibition Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald

Winter Photogaphy Exhibition Emily Noakes and Caroline MacDonald

1st November 2023 - 22nd January 2024

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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Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline!

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Gathering Surface – Dan Drage

Gathering Surface – Dan Drage

25th August 2023 - 2nd February 2024

We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.

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Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium

Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium

12th December 2023 - 7th January 2024

Step into a winter wonderland where admission is free, and every path leads to something wonderful at the Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium!

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Guided Nature Walks in Coatbridge

Guided Nature Walks in Coatbridge

Selected dates between 21st November 2023 - 19th December 2023

As part of their Wild Ways Well North Lanarkshire project TCV Scotland offer a weekly session in Coatbridge and the surrounding area.

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm

Selected dates between 2nd December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Sandyholm!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 5th January 2023 - 22nd December 2023

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow

Festive Family Films at IKEA Glasgow

18th December 2023 - 20th December 2023

IKEA Glasgow are inviting IKEA Family members to join them in store this holiday season, as they show some familiar festive favourites – perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

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Santa’s Missing Reindeer

Santa’s Missing Reindeer

1st December 2023 - 31st December 2023

Santa's reindeer have come to visit RSPB Lochwinnoch and are spending their time out on the reserve near the Aird meadow trail... how many can you spot?

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

1st December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

Come and join us on a magical journey to Santa’s toy factory at Briarlands Farm this December!

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Mugdock Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk

Mugdock Panto - Jack and the Beanstalk

2nd December 2023 - 30th December 2023

Join Fizzgig for another of their hysterical family pantos at Mugdock Country Park this festive season as they present - Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Eric The Elf

Eric The Elf

5th December 2023 - 31st December 2023

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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Events in Other Areas

A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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Cinderella

Cinderella

1st December 2023 - 7th January 2024

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

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

8th December 2023 - 23rd December 2023

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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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!
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!
Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party
The Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party is back for 2023 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever, tickets are going fast so pick up yours today!
Friday Night Fling: Festive Burlesque
Join the Glasgow Festival of Burlesque at the World's oldest music hall for The Friday Night Fling, on Friday 29th December for a wee cheeky festive themed event!
Nickelback
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro