Events in Glasgow on 30 January 2025
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Events in Glasgow
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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Absolution - A Tribute To Muse
Don't miss Absolution, a Scottish 4 piece MUSE tribute band, when they bring their second tour to The Ferry on Thursday 30th January!
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Ainsley Hamill: Fable with Rachel Newton: Sealladh
Join acclaimed Scottish singer Ainsley Hamill for the official launch of Fable, a deeply immersive album steeped in Scottish folklore.
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
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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All Mouth: A Queer Comedy Show
Join some of Scotland's finest LGBTQ+ comics for a gloriously queer stand-up show at The Rum Shack!
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An Dannsa Dub
An Dannsa Dub are back with brand new music ahead of their upcoming album release, don't miss them live at Tramway on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections!
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An Evening With Jeff Stelling
The Pavilion Theatre hosts an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years!
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Andrew McMillan, Cameron Morgan, Scott Smith
Project Ability's first exhibition of the year features artwork by Andrew McMillan, Cameron Morgan and Scott Smith.
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BBC SSO 2024/25: Afternoon Performance - Brahm’s Violin Concerto
BBC SSO Guest Conductor Antony Hermus presents enchanting music from Prokofiev's 'Cinderella' and the remarkable soloist Ning Feng plays Brahms's Violin Concerto.
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Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!
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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep
The centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low is to be marked through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.
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Bill Bryson’s Notes From a Small Island - CANCELLED
Bill Bryson's smash-hit memoir, Notes From a Small Island, comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow stage in an acclaimed adaptation, starring national treasure Les Dennis!
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Bog Bodies
Bog Bodies genre-bending, high-energy folk sound is garnering international critical acclaim, don't miss your chance to see them at The Hug and Pint as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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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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Celtic Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2025 between January 16th and February 2nd!
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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Creative Bloc Weekly Craft Group
Join Creative Bloc every Thursday evening for Craft Night in the studio, from beginners to seasoned crafters, all are welcome!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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David Elder Lecture Series
The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.
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Donald Grant & Friends: The Night Overtook Us with Scottish Ensemble & Special Guests
Join acclaimed fiddle player, arranger, and composer Donald Grant for a captivating evening of new music at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic Merchants House of Glasgow come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
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Family Cèilidh Concert with Celtic Connections
Don't miss this FREE live music concert from fabulous Scottish folk musician Celine Donoghue and special guests at Knightswood Community Centre on Thursday 30th January!
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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 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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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 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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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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Hairspray The Musical
The ultimate feel-good musical comedy Hairspray is returning to the King's Theatre Glasgow with a production, guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!
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Hayside Dixie
The undisputed creators of the musical genre, Rockgrass, Hayseed Dixie return to Saint Luke's Glasgow on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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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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In Conversation: Gary Stevenson
What happens when you realise winning means betting on others losing? Gary Stevenson knows first-hand. Join him at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as he discusses his life and ideas.
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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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Kirsty Fisher: The Journey West: Sailing Around the World
In January 2022, young geographer Kirsty set sail from Antigua on board a 72ft sailing yacht bound for a circumnavigation of the world.
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KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall celebrates her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, turning 20 with a celebration at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections!
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L’infedeltà delusa
Performances of Haydn's operas are incredibly rare so don't miss this opportunity to fall in love with an overlooked gem that's full of comic deception and bubbles with musical wit.
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Mary Coughlan
Widely regarded as Ireland’s greatest jazz and blues singer, Mary Coughlan celebrated her 40th year in music with the release of her new album, Repeat Rewind, in 2024.
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Maud Sulter
Don't miss this immersive exhibition at Tramway by the Scottish-Ghanaian poet, artist, photographer, writer, curator, gallerist and publisher Maud Sulter (1960 – 2008).
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Mimesis: African Soldier
GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.
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Mindfulness For Beginners Course
This Mindfulness for Beginners 8-week course at The Wee Retreat is designed to introduce you to the concepts of mindfulness and gently guide you through the practice of meditation.
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Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and Frances Morton
Celtic superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to the world stage for the first time since their marriage in 2000.
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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes
Join Lorna's Jazz Boxes for a new Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes starting in Glasgow Southside on Thursday 23rd May!
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Niall McNamee
Known for his thoughtful yet full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances don't miss your chance to see Niall McNamee at The Glad Cafe as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran
A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
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One Night In Tennessee
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
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Open Access Pottery Sessions
Creative Bloc's open access studio is a relaxed, social, creative space. Suitable for anyone who has completed a class or has some experience of ceramics and is ready to work on their own projects.
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Outside In: A Migrant Voice Exhibition
Outside In, at Maryhill Burgh Halls, is a migrant-led interactive photography exhibition which tells stories of how migrants bring the world to Scotland and have made it their home.
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Paintings by Brian McGeoch
Wasps Artists Studios at The Briggait hosts an exhibition of works by Glasgow-based painter Brian McGeoch, alongside two poems written to the artist and his wife by poet and dramatist Stephen Mulrine.
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Partick Film Festival
The annual Partick Film Festival returns for 2025 between 27th January and 1st February, with FREE screenings and events in unique venues across Partick!
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Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes
Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Thursdays, alternate Fridays and monthly Saturdays at Merry-Go-Round!
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Pride in the Seas
The Pride in the Seas exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton captures the pride, passion and heritage of Scotland's fishing communities and their commitment to a sustainable future.
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Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz
Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!
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R-CADE Craft Club
The R-CADE Craft Club is held regularly on Thursdays, it's a meetup in the R-CADE cafe for crafty nerds who want to meet like minded crafters!
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R-CADE 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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Robert Vincent and Xan Tyler
Liverpool singer and songwriter Robert Vincent returns to Glasgow for a night at Cottiers on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Sci Fi Galactic Adventures
Step into a galaxy far, far away with Sci Fi Galactic Adventures, an immersive exhibition at Riverside Museum, that brings the magic of the world's favourite space saga to life!
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Sci Fi Galactic Adventures - Mini Figure Trail
Get ready for a mission at Riverside Museum that's fun for all the family! Come and discover our Sci Fi Galactic Adventures Figure Trail. Do or do not. There is no try!
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Scott Myles - Head in a Bell
Head in a Bell is a new exhibition of painting, sculpture, print, moving image and sound by Scott Myles, through which the artist examines ideas of exchange and circulation.
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St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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Tam Cowan’s Aff The Baw: Derek McInnes
After two sold out shows Tam Cowan is back with another instalment of his incredible 'Aff The Baw' nights in Blackfriars on Thursday 30th January with Kilmarnock FC boss Derek McInnes!
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Tape Letters Scotland
Drawing from first-hand interviews and from the informal and intimate conversations on the cassettes themselves, this exhibition platforms the experiences of members of Glasgow's Pakistani community.
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The Cactus Blossoms
American alternative country and indie folk band The Cactus Blossoms will headline Drygate on Thursday 30th January as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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The Girl On The Train
Adapted from Paula Hawkins' novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Meditation Challenge
What better way to begin the new year than by cultivating the positive habit of a daily meditation practice with Kadampa Meditation Centre Glasgow!
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The Mitchell Library Death Cafe hosted by Creating Conversations CIC
Join Creating Conversations CIC at The Mitchell Library for one of their regular Death Cafe, a safe, confidential and friendly space to come together and talk openly and honestly about death.
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The Winter Collection
Join Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!
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The Winter Exhibition
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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The Winter Show
Annan Gallery's last exhibition of 2024 is one of their biggest and features a huge range of paintings from a large group of artists, including a number showing in the gallery for the first time.
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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes
Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix at The Red Door Club or begin to learn how to dance it!
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TRIP Big Band and Niall McCabe
Join TRIP Big Band for what promises to be an unforgettable night in this iconic Glasgow venue as part of Celtic Connections 2025!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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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:
Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break
Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Clarkston offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Coburg Kiln
Join us at Coburg House for an inspiring ceramics exhibition, where a vibrant array of talent comes together to showcase their artistry!
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Hope/Dòchas: Castle Mills Members’ Show 4
This exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers invites you to explore the many forms hope takes, as demonstrated by over 96 artists and 105 works, the biggest display of members work to date.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court
Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.
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Sustainability Workshops
Crail Community Partnership is hosting workshops in January to provide information and support on reducing energy costs and promoting sustainable homes.
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Dictator
Catch West Lothian band Dictator when they headline PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Thursday 30th January.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch
Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!
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Dogs Trust Dog Training Classes
The Dogs Trust offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment at venues across Lanarkshire!
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Adult Panto: The Wizard Of Oz
Follow Adult Panto Tour 'over the rainbow' for an all new adventure to the merry old land of oz when The Wizard Of Oz comes to Airdrie Town Hall in January!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Aaron Catlow & Brooks Williams
Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow create joyous and virtuosic music that tugs at the heart-strings and gets you up on your feet! Don't miss them live at Paisley Arts Centre on Thursday 30th January!
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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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Boogie Fitness
Don't like the gym or fitness classes then why not give Boogie Fitness a try? It's a silent disco, a night out and fun with your friends all rolled into one!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Connor Burns - 1994
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at the Tolbooth Stirling!
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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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