Events in Glasgow on 02 January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials
Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!
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Adult Music Workshops
Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Boardgames Social
R-CADE hosts a weekly boardgame meetup on Friday evenings for anyone to join in, learn new games and make some new friends!
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Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of 80s Rock Anthems at the Trades Hall.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at The Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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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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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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Cinder’s Fella
Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!
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Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Saturday 29th November and Sunday 4th January!
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Creative Citizens
Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!
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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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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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Free - Bumper Cabaret Show
Join the Riding Room for their FREE bumper cabaret shows, doors swing open from 7pm with a delectable cocktail range, featuring all of the classics and their very own stable staples!
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Gallus In Weegieland
The Tron Panto returns for 2025 with Gallus In Weegieland, a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole to a land full of strange-talking creatures and a maniacal power-hungry Queen!
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Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency
Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.
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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’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
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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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IRN-BRU Carnival
Whether it's a fun-filled day out with the family or an action-packed night with friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy at annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival!
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Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!
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King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has revealed the lineup for the 15th edition of its annual New Year's Revolution Festival being held between the 2nd and 31st January!
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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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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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Oran Mor Christmas Panto - Mary Doll Poppins
Get ready for a riotous Glasgow twist on everyone's favourite flying (well, sort of...) nanny when Oran Mor's Christmas Panto returns for 2025 in the shape of Mary Doll Poppins!
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Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition
Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!
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RSNO 2025/26: The Messiah
Hallelujah! Celebrate the New Year with the RSNO's annual performance of Handel's Messiah at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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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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Sloans Famous Friday Night Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
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Still Glasgow
Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.
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The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!
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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 Winter Show
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 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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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Around the World Starflyer
Try it if you dare! The Starflyer is back at Edinburgh's Christmas giving the finest, and most thrilling, views of the stunning city centre skyline!
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Resistance
Resistance explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in the UK, and the powerful role of photography in documenting and driving change.
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The Atelier Gallery, Winter Show
The Atelier Gallery invites you to our Winter Show, showcasing works from many of our beloved artists.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Wonder Festival
The Wonder Festival, at Cambo Estate, is a celebration of nature and the outdoors in the darkest time of the year.
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Ya Wee Mammy McGoose
The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!
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From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity
Join us at Wardlaw Museum for this exhibition and uncover Scotland’s identity through the creativity of its artists!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Chair Yoga for Every Body
Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class
Is your little one ready to jump, hop, and dance their way into the wonderful world of Irish dancing? Join Boyle School of Irish Dance for their new classes in Paisley, beginning on 20th October!
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New Year Extravaganza At IKEA Glasgow
Don't miss out on the best New Year's celebration in town! Bring the whole family down to IKEA Glasgow for a day filled with joy and excitement!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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Weans in the Wood
Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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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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