Events in Glasgow in January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
Family Fun Sundays At The Grosvenor
Come join the Family Fun at The Grosvenor, Ashton Lane every Sunday from Midday, it's free to attend, all you need is your party outfit!
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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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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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The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
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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Gallus In Weegieland
The Tron Panto returns for 2025 with Gallus In Weegieland, a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole to a land full of strange-talking creatures and a maniacal power-hungry Queen!
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The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!
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Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!
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Guilty Pleasures - NYD with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie
Kick off the New Year as you mean to go on with resident mischief-makers Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie taking the helm once again in Radisson Red Glasgow's RED Sky Bar on January 1st!
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RSNO 2025/26: The Messiah
Hallelujah! Celebrate the New Year with the RSNO's annual performance of Handel's Messiah at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Bad Manners
Ska Legends Bad Manners return to Slay Glasgow on Saturday 3rd January as part of their 50th Anniversary tour!
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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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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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The Girl Power Experience
The ultimate singalong concert celebrating the music of iconic female artists from The Spice Girls to Beyoncé and Madonna is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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Indiepalooza
Indie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kasabian comes to The Barrowlands on Saturday 10th January!
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BBC SSO 2025/26: The Music and Meditation Podcast: Live
Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in an evening of live classical music, gentle breathwork and meditation!
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The Magic of the Beatles
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 11th January!
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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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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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The 80s Show
Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era when The 80s Show comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 15th January!
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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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Nashville Live
Hit country show, Nashville Live, returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia. Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Tuesday 20th January!
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The Woman In Black
Over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged, make sure you're one of them when The Woman In Black returns to Glasgow!
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Amaranthe & Epica
Amaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 21st January!
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The Seeger Sessions Revival
Experience a new, magical homage to Seeger and Springsteen's work in the cosy confines of Glasgow Saint Luke's on Friday 23rd January!
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Varna Ballet - Swan Lake
Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects, don't miss their production of Swan Lake at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo in January!
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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA
Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!
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The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration
Come celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince when New Purple Celebration returns to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!
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Varna Ballet - The Nutcracker
Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2026 brought to life by magical special effects, don't miss their production of The Nutcracker at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo in January!
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RSNO 2025/26: Come and Sing: Carmina Burana
Join RSNO Conductor Stephen Doughty, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and a special come-and-sing choir, as an audience member for an informal performance of this spine-tingling work!
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart when it comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!
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Pierce Brothers
Following the success of their sold-out Australian tour, Melbourne indie-folk rockers Pierce Brothers are returning the UK in 2026, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on January 27th!
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Best Of Frankie Valli - Starring Peter Andre
Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time!
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White Lies
Arguably one of the biggest guitar bands in the UK, White Lies have announced a UK tour which will see them headline SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 28th January!
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Defying Gravity - West End Women
Defying Gravity - West End Women, coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in January, is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage!
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Jason Derulo
Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!
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Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh
Celebrate the life and works of Scotland's National bard at the annual Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 30th January!
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Gallant Pioneers
Gallant Pioneers takes Rangers fans back to 1872 to follow the personal journeys of the boys who made Rangers Football Club and the obstacles they had to overcome.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies
Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.
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A.A. Williams
Classically trained post-rocker A.A. Williams is heading out on tour, don't miss her live at Glasgow's G2 on Saturday 31st January!
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RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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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:
Edinburgh Zoo Giant Lanterns
Edinburgh Zoo's award-winning Giant Lanterns event is back this winter, for the first time in six years, with a never-before-seen theme, featuring all things aquatic!
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MC Hammersmith and Friends
Multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. And he will also be joined by his friends!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
80’s Live
Get ready as we bring you the biggest party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember!
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Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton
Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 16th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!
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Beat The Drum - The Runrig Experience
Beat The Drum is a professional tribute band, playing homage to the Scottish Celtic Rock band ‘Runrig’. Catch them at The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Wednesday 14th January!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Legends Of American Country Show
Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Airdrie Town Hall for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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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:
Buds Bootcamp
St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Buds Bootcamp is back. With fitness testing, upgraded sessions, energising workouts, and a whole lot of motivation, there's never been a better time to start!
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Roxette UK
Capturing the essence of the Swedish pop rock legends, Roxette UK are the ultimate tribute show, don't miss them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th January!
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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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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Weans in the Wood
Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre!
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