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Christmas Events in Glasgow on 02 January 2026

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Events in Glasgow

A Christmas Escape: The Elf Trials

14th November 2025 - 31st January 2026

Santa is bringing his Elf Trials to Glasgow for a limited run! Do you have what it takes to win all the gold stars in 30 minutes? A fun and competitive game to see who comes out top elf!

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Cinder’s Fella

5th December 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!

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Gallus In Weegieland

19th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail

20th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026
Glasgow City Centre

This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!

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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland

6th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
Glasgow City Centre

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!

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IRN-BRU Carnival

19th December 2025 - 11th January 2026

Whether it's a fun-filled day out with the family or an action-packed night with friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy at annual Christmas favourite, the IRN-BRU Carnival!

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Jock and the Beanstalk

27th November 2025 - 11th January 2026

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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Oran Mor Christmas Panto - Mary Doll Poppins

25th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready for a riotous Glasgow twist on everyone's favourite flying (well, sort of...) nanny when Oran Mor's Christmas Panto returns for 2025 in the shape of Mary Doll Poppins!

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RSNO 2025/26: The Messiah

2nd January 2026

Hallelujah! Celebrate the New Year with the RSNO's annual performance of Handel's Messiah at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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The Little Mermaid

22nd November 2025 - 4th January 2026

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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Christmas Events in East Renfrewshire

Christmas Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

Edinburgh’s Christmas: LNER Big Wheel

15th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

The LNER Big Wheel returns to East Princes Street Gardens to give passengers a unique perspective of our spectacular city!

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Festive Fun at Museum on the Mound

Festive Fun at Museum on the Mound

3rd December 2025 - 6th January 2026

Museum on the Mound is delighted to be offering fun, free family-friendly activities, trails and handling tables throughout the Winter holidays.

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Castle Of Light

Castle Of Light

21st November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Make Castle of Light: Fire and Ice part of your festive plans and enjoy the largest annual projection show in the UK when it returns for its sixth year!

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Christmas Events in Fife

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

Boarhills Christmas Lights Display

Boarhills Christmas Lights Display

9th December 2025 - 5th January 2026

Boarhills Christmas Lights display is back for 2025 and it's getting larger each year!

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Ya Wee Mammy McGoose

Ya Wee Mammy McGoose

4th December 2025 - 10th January 2026

The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!

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Aladdin

Aladdin

28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale at The Byre Theatre St Andrews!

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Christmas Events in Lanarkshire

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

North Pole Express

North Pole Express

15th November 2025 - 17th January 2026

North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!

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Christmas Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

PACE presents Snow White

PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!

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The Big Christmas Skate

The Big Christmas Skate

10th November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Get ready to glide into the festive season as The Big Christmas Skate returns to Braehead Ice Centre this November and December!

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Christmas Events in Stirling

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

Weans in the Wood

Weans in the Wood

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

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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Events in Other Areas

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Sponsored Links

Fayre Play
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Number 10 Hotel
Cancer Research UK
Enjoy East Ren
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Cancer Research UK
ATG

Popular Events

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!
Nathan Evans & Saint PHNX - Album Launch Show
Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX are teaming up for their first collab album as a folk/pop band, don't miss their Album Launch Show at Edmiston House on Saturday 17th January!
Hansel & Gretel - Mini Party Panto!
Act About are back at the awesome Dockyard Social! Step into the enchanted forest as their Hansel & Gretel Mini Panto brings magic, mischief, and sweet storybook fun to life for all ages!
Partick Farmers Market
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!
Beginner Friendly Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their beginner friendly Swing Dance Classes on Thursday evenings!

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