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Events in Glasgow in August 2026

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Events in Glasgow

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 29th November 2026

Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!

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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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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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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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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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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!

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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour

Selected dates between 4th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!

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On The Sea - Photography Excursion

Selected dates between 30th May 2026 - 1st August 2026
Oban

Set sail on an unforgettable wildlife photography excursion across the breathtaking seas of Scotland's west coast.

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Barbie®: The Exhibition

13th June 2026 - 18th October 2026

Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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Calvin Harris

1st August 2026

Global superstar, Calvin Harris has announced a massive summer stadium show at Glasgow's Hampden Park Stadium on Saturday 1st August!

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Celebrating Celine

1st August 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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MAMMA MIA!

13th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

Enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor when MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical, returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Gin & Rum Festival Glasgow

21st August 2026 - 22nd August 2026

The Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, this is the event for you!

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Geese

25th August 2026 - 26th August 2026

American art-rockers GEESE have announced two headline shows at The Barrowlands on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th August!

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, returns to Glasgow in the summer of 2026 as part of a new UK tour to mark the production's 30th Anniversary!

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And If You Know The History?

27th August 2026 - 29th August 2026

Follow the antics of the Devlin family and the very strange man in the new comedy play, And If You Know The History?, at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Simple Minded and Deacon Blues

28th August 2026

Don't miss an evening celebrating two of Scotland's greatest musical exports, Deacon Blue and Simple Minds, at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 28th August!

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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:

Stand Up Horror

Stand Up Horror

Selected dates between 15th November 2025 - 19th December 2026

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

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Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure

Edinburgh Summer Sessions: The Cure

23rd August 2026

The Cure, one of the most influential and iconic bands of all time, have announced they will headline a show at Edinburgh Summer Sessions on Sunday 23rd August!

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Selected dates between 27th September 2025 - 22nd August 2026

Experience an enchanting piano recital bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight and set in the awe-inspiring beauty of St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.

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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:

Anstruther Harbour Festival

Anstruther Harbour Festival

28th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns from 28th and 30th August 2026 with a host of fun filled family events - don't miss it!

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Beatles Tribute Duo: Just John & Paul

Beatles Tribute Duo: Just John & Paul

30th August 2026

Don't miss the longest running Beatles Tribute in the world to Lennon and McCartney at East Kilbride Royal British Legion on Sunday 30th August!

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Science Museum Live

Science Museum Live

23rd August 2026

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

7th August 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 7th August!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

27th August 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Beacon Arts Centre!

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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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Paisley 10k & Fun Run

Paisley 10k & Fun Run

16th August 2026

Time to look out your running shoes and get in training for the 2026 Paisley 10k and Fun Run when it returns on Sunday 16th August!

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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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Karaoke

Karaoke

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 27th November 2026

Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!

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Glass Fusing - Candle Holders - with Una Galbraith

Glass Fusing - Candle Holders - with Una Galbraith

8th August 2026

Guided by Una Galbraith, discover the art of glass fusing in this hands-on workshop at Studio 164!

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Events in Other Areas

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Tea Green
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Popular Events

Dumbarton Firework Display
West Dumbartonshire Council's annual firework display will be held at Levengrove Park, Dumbarton on Wednesday 5th November!
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!
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!
Lenzie Family Fireworks
Enjoy great food and drinks, kids funfair and incredible fireworks when the annual Lenzie Family Fireworks, sponsored by CODA Estates, returns on Friday 7th November!
itison Drive-In Movies
The Christmas tradition of the year is back... Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this December, with your favourite festive classics!

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro