Events in Glasgow on 20 December 2023
View all the upcoming events in Glasgow on the 20 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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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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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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Bar Gallus Pub Quiz
Expect top banter, bubbles and the chance of biscuits. With a life changing rollover cash jackpot prize there is the opportunity of a better life if you can beat The Beast!
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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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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow
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
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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C7 Play Zone Parent and Toddlers Club
Little ones with energy to burn can be a handful but C7 Play Zone's Parent and Toddlers Club is here to help you find something fun for your little ones to do that doesn't cost the world!
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Callum Beattie
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
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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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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Dams To Darnley Health Walks
On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.
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Doris, Dolly & the Dressing Room Divas
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
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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Festive Gingerbread House Workshop
Join Della Cake for a fun-filled evening of gingerbread house decorating at their Festive Gingerbread House Workshop!
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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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Fun Lovin’ Criminals
Legendary US trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals are heading out on the road in celebration of the 25th anniversary of second album 100% Colombian. Catch them live at Saint Luke's on December 20th!
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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 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 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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Hamish and Greta Lost in the Woods
It's panto season and this year Glasgow Acting Academy's marvellous cast brings 'Hamish and Greta Lost in the Woods' to the stage!
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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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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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Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!
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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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Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have announced headline arena dates across the UK, including a night in Glasgow at the OVO Hydro on December 20th!
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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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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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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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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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Rock The Mic
Join resident host, Ellis Hurley, for some late night jams and a free drink for performers at Maggie May's Rock The Mic events!
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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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Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!
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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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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
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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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 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 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 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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Weekly Building and Store Tours
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
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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:
Weekly Quiz Night
Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!
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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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Free Adult Jewellery Making Classes
Join Of Make Believe for free weekly Adult Jewellery Making Classes at Auchenback Resource Centre on Wednesday mornings.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Edinburgh
Join us at Dobbies Edinburgh for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour
With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Santa’s Breakfast at Dobbies Dunfermline
Join us at Dobbies Dunfermline for a fun festive event where you will enjoy breakfast for the whole family with fun activities, plus a special visit from Santa!
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Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Dunfermline!
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Yellow Butterflies : The colourful character, costume and culture of Scotland’s Fishwives
This exhibition examines the roles of the fishwife in the Scottish fishing industry, exploring how these women and their labour was regarded, represented, censured and celebrated!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Winter Village at Hamilton Stadium
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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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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M&D’s On Ice
Back by popular demand for 2023, skate under the stars at our open-air ice rink at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park... the perfect festive family day out!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead
Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Braehead!
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Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
Active Communities run a series of weekly, recreational jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire... if you want to get fit, have fun and make some new friends then they want to hear from you!
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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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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’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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Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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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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Christmas Classics with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the Festive Season with our hugely popular Christmas Classics concert, a traditional celebration featuring well-loved Christmas carols and music.
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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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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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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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