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Events in Glasgow on 16 May 2026

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Events in Glasgow

A Pint And Two Shots

16th May 2026

Join Two Doors Down star Grado, River City's Stephen Purdon & Chris Toal of Scot Squad and Queen of the New Year as they bring their smash hit podcast back to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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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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Mark Black - Horrible Family

16th May 2026

Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!

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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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RSNO 2025/26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar

16th May 2026

Scotland's best-loved classical violinist, Nicola Benedetti, joins Scotland's National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.

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Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

9th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece when Scottish Opera bring The Marriage of Figaro to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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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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The High Life

12th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!

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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert

16th May 2026

The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a 2026 UK tour including a show at Glasgow's QMU on Saturday 16th May!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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Waitress

Waitress

12th May 2026 - 16th May 2026

The smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress returns to tour the UK and Ireland and comes to Edinburgh Playhouse from 12th to 16th May 2026!

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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun

16th May 2026

Simon Evans is Back! Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.

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Giants

Giants

31st January 2026 - 14th September 2026

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland!

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Events in Fife

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Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

16th May 2026

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

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The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles

16th May 2026

Prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four at Rothes Hall on 16th May!

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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:

Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis

16th May 2026

Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 16th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

16th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!

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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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Popular Events

GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
GlasGHOST: Glasgow’s Biggest Indoor Family Halloween Experience!
Get ready for a spook-tacular adventure this October when GlasGHOST, a thrilling, family-friendly Halloween event like no other, comes to the SEC Glasgow!
September West End Festival
Get ready for the ultimate 10 day celebration of Glasgow's 850th Birthday with non-stop entertainment, thrills, and fun for all ages at the September West End Festival!
Celtic The Musical
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years, Celtic The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club, don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in September!

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