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Books events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Louise Welsh in conversation with Chris Brookmyre: The Cut Up

29th January 2026

Louise Welsh joins the team at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street to launch her stylish, atmospheric detective story featuring the gay auctioneer Rilke, The Cut Up, in conversation with Chris Brookmyre.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Catherine Newman

4th February 2026

Join Bookface Sip & Swap on Wednesday 4th February at FESTA for an intimate and cosy evening of bookish chat with New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman!

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Jess Robinson in conversation: Life Is Rosi

5th February 2026

Join Jess Robinson at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her latest book, a fresh and fun family history following the lives of her and her German Jewish Grandmother, Rosi.

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Baz Warne: Convivial Tour

6th February 2026

To celebrate the release of his new memoir No Grass Grows on a Busy Street, Baz Warne is heading out on the road, bringing an intimate blend of music and storytelling to Cottiers in February!

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Keza MacDonald in conversation: Super Nintendo

12th February 2026

Super Nintendo finds lifelong gamer Keza MacDonald exploring Nintendo's legendary roster of games, join her in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street as she discusses her new book!

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Gray Day

25th February 2026

Gray Day, the annual celebration of the late Alasdair Gray, returns with an evening of celebration at Oran Mor Glasgow featuring readings, comedy performances, film screenings and more!

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Tom Hindle

28th February 2026

Join Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 28th February at Glaschu for a morning of bookish chat with Sunday Times bestselling novelist Tom Hindle!

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POWER Comic Con Glasgow

7th March 2026 - 8th March 2026

POWER Comic Con returns to Hall 3 at the Glasgow's SEC Centre for a fan-filled weekend this Spring! Come along and meet very special guests from the worlds of gaming, tv and comics.

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World Book Day: Graphic Novel Workshop

7th March 2026

Join artist Jem Milton as part of World Book Day 2026 for a free creative workshop demystifying the process of creating graphic novels, showing how you can use sequential art to tell your own stories.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

17th March 2026

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman and legendary voice actor Jeff Hays will bring their highly anticipated Dungeon Crawler Carl LIVE TOUR to the Glee Club Glasgow on Tuesday 17th March!

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An Audience With Irvine Welsh

24th April 2026

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

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Miriam’s Full English LIVE

4th October 2026

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the King's Theatre Glasgow for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature

Edinburgh Science Festival: Hamza Yassin’s Adventures in Nature

12th April 2026

Hamza Yassin, everyone's favourite wildlife cameraman, returns to the Edinburgh Science Festival to share stories from his adventures!

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An Evening with David Sedaris

An Evening with David Sedaris

4th July 2026

David Sedaris returns to the Usher Hall on Saturday 4th July to read new and unpublished stories, take questions, sign books and meet his audience!

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Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

Ash Sarkar: In Conversation

27th February 2026

Join political commentator Ash Sarkar at Assembly Roxy Edinburgh to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack.

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Books Events in Fife

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

Utopia

Utopia

8th November 2025 - 1st March 2026

Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.

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Books Events in Lanarkshire

Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

25th April 2026

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 7th January 2026 - 19th December 2026

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

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Books Events in Stirling

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Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

Literary Escape Festival - Stirling

28th March 2026

Being held at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 28th March, The Literary Escape Festival is a one-day grassroots book festival celebrating independent authors, local creatives, and small businesses!

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Events in Other Areas

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City Of Glasgow Chorus
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Cancer Research UK
City Sightseeing Glasgow
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Popular Events

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!
Day Fever Glasgow
DAY FEVER RETURNS TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, that doesn't ruin your Sunday, is returning to BAaD in 2026!
Big Nights Out At The Bandstand
Big Nights Out At The Bandstand is back! Glasgow's iconic Kelvingrove Bandstand will host a series of unmissable outdoor summer concerts in June!
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at Blochairn Car Boot Sale which is held every Sunday from 6am to 3pm!
The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz
Starring Still Game's Sanjeev Kholi, River City's Gayle Telfer Stevens and fierce and fabulous Drag queen Cherry West, The Wizard Wae The Big Bawz is a post Christmas night out you don't want to miss!

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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