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Events in Glasgow on 08 May 2026

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Events in Glasgow

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

5th June 2025 - 5th June 2026

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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Creative Citizens

22nd October 2025 - 1st June 2026

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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Dave Formula & Noko

8th May 2026

Magazine's keyboard player and guitarist, Dave and Noko, will be touring one more time... performing an evening of Magazine material at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Friday 8th May!

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Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency

21st October 2025 - 1st October 2026

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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Karine Polwart - Windblown

8th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.

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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

27th September 2025 - 11th May 2026

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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Ludovico Einaudi

8th May 2026

Ludovico Einaudi will play the most loved songs from his repertoire alongside some deep cuts and surprises when he brings his new tour, Solo Piano, to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 8th May!

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Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition

15th November 2025 - 24th August 2026

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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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann Cello Concerto

8th May 2026

Join Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.

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Space Cowboy A Tribute to Jamiroquai

8th May 2026

Whether you're a lifelong Jamiroquai fan or just love music that makes you dance, this is a night not to be missed... get ready for an unforgettable evening with Space Cowboy at Cottiers!

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Still Glasgow

29th November 2025 - 13th June 2027

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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Super Furry Animals

8th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

A surprise return has been announced for Wales' most fantastic five, Super Furry Animals, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!

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Sweat

2nd May 2026 - 16th May 2026

Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world. Don't miss it at the Citizens Theatre in May!

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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

25th September 2025 - 1st September 2026

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

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We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

We Are The Witches. We Are, Hear

1st August 2025 - 30th August 2026

This is an exhibition of textile artwork by 70 wise women artist using their craft to Challenge, Disturb and Disrupt. Catch it at The House of Smalls in August!

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Police Dog Hogan

Police Dog Hogan

8th May 2026

Police Dog Hogan, one of the country's finest live folk-country acts, bring their UK tour to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 8th May!

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The Biba Story: 1964–1975

The Biba Story: 1964–1975

6th February 2026 - 27th June 2026

The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Jessies

Jessies

8th May 2026

From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!

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Events in Lanarkshire

Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

8th May 2026

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 8th May!

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Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

Boyle School of Irish Dance New Class

20th October 2025 - 20th October 2035

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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Events 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

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Events in Other Areas

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