Events in Glasgow on 16 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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A South African Wine Journey
Experience the soul of South Africa through a five-course gourmet journey at One Devonshire Gardens, where bold flavours meet world-class wines.
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Abandoned: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Abandoned at their exhibition space on High Street during January!
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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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Amplify: Short Music Course
Amplify Music Academy's 4-week Short Courses, beginning in January, are the ideal way for young people to start their music journey!
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Special Guests: Beyond The Tradition
In this unique concert, Scotland's most acclaimed folk song performers join forces with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for newly commissioned arrangements classic Scots folk songs and ballads.
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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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Breast Cancer Now - Moving Forward Course
Breast Cancer Now know it's not always 'back to normal' when you finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer, that's why their Moving Forward course is here.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Merchants House of Glasgow 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 Connections
The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!
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Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions
Drygate Brewery will host this year's Celtic Connections Late Night Sessions featuring a number of talented musicians across the festival!
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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 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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Eilidh Shaw & Ross Martin and Special Guests
Eilidh and Ross will perform much of their recently released album, Stay Here All Night, with special guests Chris Grieve, Willie MacAskill, James Lindsay and Kenny Knowles.
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Emmylou Harris with Special Guest Jim Lauderdale
Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event as the legendary Emmylou Harris, a true titan of American music, performs an exclusive show for Celtic Connections as part of her UK tour!
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Falasgair and Support
Taking their name from the Gaelic word for the seasonal act of burning heather, Falasgair formed in Glasgow and quickly blazed their way onto the folk festival circuit.
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Fawlty Towers - The Play
Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!
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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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Fridays At One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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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 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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Grant-Lee Phillips and Support
Join American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Grant-Lee Phillips for a captivating solo performance in one of Celtic Connections' cosiest venues... Cottiers!
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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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Humbird with Quiet Man
This double bill offers a dynamic contrast between Humbird's rooted, experimental folk and Quiet Man's modern, electronic-tinged introspection—a perfect pairing of compelling storytelling.
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Jim Lauderdale and Hannah White
Jim Lauderdale, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, comes to Celtic Connections 2026 for a special performance at Drygate on Friday 16th January!
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Katie Gregson-MacLeod and Sophie May
Inverness native Katie Gregson-Macleod will play her first Celtic Connections headline show in the beautiful, atmospheric Barony Hall on Friday 16th January!
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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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KINNARIS Q and Support
KINNARIS Q return to Celtic Connections ready to kick on... brace yourself for intricate arrangements, uplifting harmonies and big, bold, party vibes to warm the soul!
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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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Merchant City Trad Trail
Glasgow Music City Tours are back with more entertaining walking tours designed especially for Celtic Connections 2026!
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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove
Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!
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Musical Encounters
Young string players from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland take to the stage in a powerful collaboration with musicians from Scottish Ensemble on Friday 16th January!
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NAFCo 25th: Mary Frances Leahy, Catriona Macdonald and Annbjørg Lien Band, Darach and the NAFCo House Band
Don't miss a special night marking 25 years of the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention — a celebration of the fiddle and dance traditions that connect communities across the North Atlantic and beyond!
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Paleface Swiss
Swiss deathcore band Paleface Swiss will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Friday 16th January, with support from Static Dress and Stick To Your Guns!
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Postnatal Pottery
Postnatal Pottery is a weekly wellbeing-focused ceramic drop-in workshop for parents and babies at Art Space G41 beginning on Friday 16th January!
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Pottery Wheel: Group Introduction Class
Join The Craft Pottery Studio for one of their regular introduction to making ceramic forms using the potter's wheel sessions!
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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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Retro Reels
Step back in time at Riverside Museum and immerse yourself in the unforgettable world of 1980s cinema, on a nostalgic journey through the props, stories, and creativity that shaped a generation.
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Rokia Koné and Boubacar Samaké
Expect an evening of pure, unadulterated soul delivered by one of West Africa's most compelling voices: the renowned Malian singer, Rokia Koné, as part of Celtic Connections 2026!
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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet's spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow, after its sell-out tour in 2022!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn & Schubert with Lorenza Borrani
Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant matinee concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani.
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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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St Mungo Festival
St Mungo, patron saint of Glasgow, is celebrated during the city's official St Mungo Festival held annually in January!
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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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Taste of the Calton
Taste of the Calton at BAaD is an intimate dining experience honouring the surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine and anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!
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The International Ceilidh
Don't miss the International Ceilidh at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 16th January, for international students and locals alike, with a chance to try Scottish dances!
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The Science Of Whisky
Join The Good Spirits Company and Glasgow Science Centre's resident astronomer as they take you through a journey of The Science of Whisky!
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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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Trad Friday Sessions
Kick off your weekend at Blackfriars with their Friday night trad sessions... expect ively tunes, great craic and the perfect pub atmosphere!
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Travel: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing Travel in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during January.
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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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Wintering Well: Living With SAD Exhibition
This free mini-exhibition at The Mitchell Library showcases a creative collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow & Edinburgh and local residents living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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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
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Cinema Screening: Die My Love
Enjoy a special screening of Lynne Ramsay' Die My Love, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 16th January!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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Mearns Castle Beginners Golf Lessons
Mearns Castle Golf Academy are running introductory programmes of six one hour group coaching lessons aimed at complete beginners.
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:
Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour
Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!
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Fabulous Old Town Tour
This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!
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Paper Trails
Paper Trails presents a focused selection of works on paper by &Gallery’s represented artists this January.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Creative Craft Club For Adults
Join our weekly Crafty Makers Club at Letham Village Hall for a brand new year of fabulous hands on crafts with creative artist Deborah Cameron!
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Gu’un the fish n’ that
Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, celebrating the migrant worker and their importance to the fishing industry.
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The Herring Year : Following the Fish, the Fleet and the Folk around the Coast
Every year the shoals of herring moved around the coasts of Britain and every year an army of workers followed them. This exhibition, by local artist Jake Brown, illustrates the routes they took.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
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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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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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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The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz
Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!
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Deco
The Art Department is delighted to announce a new exhibition Deco, exploring the Art Deco movement, stemming back to the early twentieth century when Art Deco first burst onto the world stage.
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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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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Made in Stirling Editions: Scottish Legends and Lore
'Made in Stirling Editions: Scottish Legends and Lore' houses the work of multiple talented artists and makers from the collective, each finding inspiration in the country they call home.
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