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Events in Glasgow in August 2026

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Events in Glasgow

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Sport

The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 29th November 2026
Glasgow Green, Glasgow City Centre

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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On The Sea - Photography Excursion
Photography

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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MAMMA MIA!
Theatre

MAMMA MIA!

13th August 2026 - 29th August 2026
Kings Theatre Glasgow, Glasgow City Centre

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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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Dance

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow City Centre

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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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:

Live Music at The Botanist

Live Music at The Botanist

6th March 2025 - 20th December 2026

The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.

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Rhinestone Rodeo

Rhinestone Rodeo

16th August 2026

Secure your tickets, dust off your hats and get ready for a BIG ole Country music celebration when Rhinestone Rodeo returns to Edinburgh on Saturday 16th August!

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Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

Almost Impossible 2.0: Martin Brock

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2029

Martin Brock is back at the Fringe with an electrifying, one-of-a-kind spectacle of slick, mind-bending magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, cutting-edge video production and astonishing illusions!

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Events in Fife

Events in Lanarkshire

Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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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Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
East Renfrewshire Culture
Tea Green
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The Quay
City Of Glasgow Chorus

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Music City Tours
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Renfrewshire Council
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Media Shop
Open Pass Scotland
Fayre Play
Hilton Glasgow
East Renfrewshire Culture
Tea Green
Renfrewshire Council
The Quay
City Of Glasgow Chorus

Popular Events

Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2025 with their 'magic - mayhem - and murder' season!
Catfish and The Bottlemen
Multi-platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen have announced a huge show at Glasgow Green on 9th July with special guests The Wombats and The Fratellis!
Big Nights Out
Big Nights Out is an exciting new summer concert series taking place in Glasgow across two of the city's iconic outdoor bandstands featuring Arab Strap, Camera Obscura, Midge Ure, 10cc and more!

Popular Listings

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