Events in Glasgow on 18 October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and thrilling dramas, there is plenty of great treats to tuck into this Autumn at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!
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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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ABBA Day Party
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! Get ready for a glitter-filled afternoon of pure pop perfection as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA!
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Adult Art Workshop: Make a Hand Bound Book with Toben Lewis
Learn how to create a hand bound book with tutor Toben Lewis, inspired by Glasgow Style artists such as Talwin Morris and Ethel Larcombe, at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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Blockbuster Pro Wrestling - Live In Maryhill
Blockbuster Pro Wrestling heads to Maryhill Community Central Hall for the first time ever, for a night of action-packed, family friendly wrestling!
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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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Bounce & Rhyme Sessions
The Language Hub's Bounce & Rhyme French and German sessions introduce the youngest members of the family to a second language in the earliest stages of their development!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Cowboy Stripshow
Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!
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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 Ford
Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Ford will bring his trademark one-man-band show to The Rum Shack Glasgow on Saturday 18th October!
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Daytripping
Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.
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Dirty Slippers
Hungarian indie-pop rockers Dirty Slippers will make their Glasgow debut on Saturday 18th October at The Garage with support from Polaroid, Dalmatic and Jutebox!
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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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Doris Uhlich: Come Back Again
Platform is delighted to welcome the world premiere of Doris Uhlich - Come Back Again as part of Take Me Somewhere Festival 2025!
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Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition
This October, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Ethereal.
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Giants Live World Tour Finals
12 of the STRONGEST men on the planet! 7 EPIC events! 1 JAW-DROPPING Tour Finale! Don't miss the Giants Live World Tour Finals at The OVO Hydro, Glasgow on Saturday 18th October!
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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 Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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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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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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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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Identity: International Photography Exhibition
For the month of October the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Identity.
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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street
Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!
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Kelvin Hall Building Tour
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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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Larkin Poe
Rebecca & Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe create their own brand of Roots Rock 'n' Roll flavoured by their southern heritage, catch them live at the O2 Academy Glasgow in October!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Letz Zep - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
Letz Zep faithfully capture the spirit, sound and swagger of one of the greatest rock bands of all time! Don't miss them live at Cottiers on Saturday 18th October!
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By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Milngavie this Halloween!
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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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LKP Markets & Events: St Enoch Centre Market
LKP Markets & Events is delighted to host a regular market at St Enoch Centre, come along, have a browse and support local talented businesses!
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Looking For Laughs - A Real Blind Date With A Kiss Of Comedy
If you like dating shows like Love is Blind or Married at First Sight, you're going to love Looking For Laughs, a hilarious mash-up of your favorite dating show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?
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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
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Nathan Carter
Ireland's number one Country singer Nathan Carter returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall with his band for another spectacular show!
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Oktoberfest
Enjoy a combination of Europe's best beers with award winning Scottish breweries, food specials and traditional music when Oktoberfest comes to BAaD!
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OKTOBERWEST
Join WEST on the Green on Saturday 18th October for OKTOBERWEST... a slice of Bavaria in Glasgow, with cracking beer, delicious food, live music and the best atmosphere in town!
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One More Tune!
Following last years record sell out we return to Platform with some legends of the scene... are you ready for One More Tune?
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Pearl Scam + Angry Hair (Alice In Chains Tribute)
Two amazing tributes, one fantastic night! Don't miss Pearl Scam and Angry Hair (Alice In Chains Tribute) at The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 18th October!
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Pollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
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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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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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Rachel Galvo: The Shite Feminist
Comedian, actress, singer and writer, Rachel Galvo brings her raunchy one woman show, The Shite Feminist, to The Stand Comedy Club on Saturday 18th October!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Rio - The Duran Duran Experience
Prepare to step into a time machine and journey back to the electrifying 1980s when Rio - The Duran Duran Experience come to The Ferry!
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Robert Forster
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at Saint Luke's Glasgow on Saturday 18th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!
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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Saturday Art Club
Platform Glasgow's Saturday Art Club is a playful and creative art session that gives young artists the chance to draw, paint, make and get creative with new friends!
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Saturday Night Comedy
Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scottish Opera - La bohème
Puccini's La bohème stands as one of the world's most celebrated and frequently performed operas, don't miss Scottish Opera's production when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in October!
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Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole & The Bear
Scottish Opera presents L'heure espagnole & The Bear a new double bill of two comedies of infidelity directed by Jacopo Spirei!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!
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Skyline pres Antrim & Nicolas Rada
On Saturday October 18th Skyline bring a very special show to the Radisson RED Glasgow featuring Antrim & Nicolas Rada!
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Soul & Songbook Saturday
Sit back, enjoy some delicious food, sip on an artisan cocktail and get your requests at the ready when Michelle Elii brings Soul & Songbook Saturday to The Noble!
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Spanish Conversation Classes
The Language Cafe & Hub's language centre offers Spanish conversation classes for all levels and abilities.
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Speakers Night With Charlie Miller, Derek Ferguson hosted by David Tanner
Rangers legends Charlie Miller and Derek Ferguson are heading to The Princess Bar, Riddrie for a night of stories and laughs on Friday 10th October!
READ MORESpringburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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Take Me Somewhere
Take Me Somewhere is an international, biennial festival and year-round sector support organisation that exists to position Scotland as the place to create and see radical performance.
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Take Me Somewhere: MEXA
How does one go on alone when the collective no longer exists? Who tells the stories of bodies that can no longer speak?
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Take Me Somewhere: Selkie - The Wet And Wild Show
Craig Manson’s thrilling reimagining of the Selkie myth is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with the magical, shimmering beast!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats are celebrating 50 Rat Years at selected venues around the UK as part of the 'Happy Birthday Boomtown' Tour, catch them live at The Barrowlands on October 18th!
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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 Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Merchant City Stroll
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th Anniversary The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour have launched The Merchant City Stroll... it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!
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The Lancashire Hotpots
Grab your flat cap and get ready to party, party party when The Lancashire Hotpots bring the biggest night out of the year to The Garage on Saturday 18th October!
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The Milky Way
The Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.
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The Paddingtons
Hull's iconic punk rockers The Paddingtons are back – and they're bringing the chaos to Glasgow to celebrate 20 years of their seminal debut album First Comes First!
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The Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre Autumn Fair
The Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre Autumn Fair returns to Knightswood Congregational Church on Saturday 18th October featuring a selection of fantastic craft stalls!
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) with LIVE Organ Soundtrack
Prepare yourself for a night of thrills, chills, and cinematic wonder as the shadows come alive inside the historic Pollokshaws Burgh Hall!
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The Rail Yard Farmers Market
The Rail Yard's weekly Farmers Market provides premium Scottish produce with regular access to unique artisan goods alongside Glasgow-based crafts and gifts!
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The Roast of Have A Word 3
The Have A Word Podcast are bringing their third ever Roast event to Glasgow's King's Theatre on Saturday 18th October, hosted by Adam Rowe & Dan Nightingale!
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Through The Mud
Against a stunning live soundtrack of gospel and blues, Through The Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.
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Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
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Trash Cinema Presents - TRASHFEST
This October Trash Cinema is going all out for Hallowe'en with TRASHFEST a full-day horror movie marathon at Drygate!
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
READ MOREVictoria Parkrun
Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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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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Wolf & Owl: LIVE
The Wolf & Owl are finally delivering on the promise they've been making for almost 300 episodes and taking theirhit podcast on tour... don't miss them at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in October!
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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:
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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An Evening with Mhairi Black
Come and listen to Mhairi Black in conversation with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre and hear her take on the highs and lows of political life.
READ MOREEvents in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Conifox Terror Scream Park
Terror Scream Park, Edinburgh’s most intense 18+ horror event, launches for the very first time this autumn at Conifox Adventure Park.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Torridon
Folk rock Highlanders Torridon return to PJ Molloys, Dunfermline on Saturday 18th October as part of their 'Polaroid' album tour 2025!
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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Thank You for the Music
Smash-hit tribute show, Thank You For The Music, brings all of ABBA's No. 1 hits to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline in a production like no other!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Makers & Merchants Monthly Market Lanark
Makers & Merchants Market in Lanark is Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market and a vibrant celebration of the best food, drink, and craft producers around!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!
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80’s Mania
Currently taking the UK by storm, 80's Mania is Europe's official Eighties Reunion concert show, catch it at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 18th October!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust is proud once again to host the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland at this annual charity concert.
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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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Little Scare-lings at Dobbies Braehead
By order of the Wizarding Council: You're invited to a Halloween tea party of magical proportions at Dobbies Braehead this Halloween!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Preschool Activities With Active Stirling
Come along to The PEAK, Stirling for three very different, but fun, weekly preschool sports activities!
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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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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Kilmarnock Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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