Community events in Glasgow

Wintering Well Brew & Blether

You're not alone this winter. Join Glasgow Libraries for their free Brew & Blether gatherings for warmth, conversation, and small moments of brightness to winter well.

Treats for Pets - Make Donation Bags for Animals

Join the Family Volunteering Club at Hillhead Library on Thursday 12th March for a fun and feel good family volunteering session where children can help make a real difference for animals in need!

A Wellbeing Economies Film - Purpose

Get ready to shape Glasgow's future! Join GALLANT and Glasgow City Council for a film screening and discussion on building a thriving economy that puts people and the planet first!

Govan Music Festival

The festival with a social conscience and a big heart, organised by Govan’s regeneration orchestra The Glasgow Barons, returns for its fifth year from Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th March!

Ruchill Park Spring Clean and Scavenger Hunt

Join the Family Volunteering Club at Ruchill Park on Sunday 22nd March for a fun family Spring Clean & Scavenger Hunt and take pride in caring for this much loved green space!

FND Awareness Day

Glasgow FND Awareness Support Circle invite you to join them for information, mini workshops and more at their Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Awareness Day at Parkhead Hub on 25th March.

Byres Hub Community Day: A Prescription for Change

Discover projects improving health and wellbeing in the community from a range of organisations and research groups at Byres Hub Community Day 2026 on Saturday 28th March!

Flea Market At The Cafe Hub

Grab a bargain at The Language Hub & Cafe's spring Flea Market on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March where all proceeds raised will go towards the running costs of their community library!

WestFest

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Monday 1st and Sunday 28th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

The Queen’s Park Food Festival

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Glasgow's independent food scene when The Queen's Park Food Festival takes over Queen's Park Recreation Ground on 6th & 7th June!

GAMSCA Cultural Festival

The GAMSCA annual cultural festival is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Glasgow and brings together people from all walks of life!

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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!

East Renfrewshire Council is taking The Big Clean Up on tour throughout 2026, tackling litter and fly-tipping hot spots to help keep East Renfrewshire beautiful!

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub in Rouken Glen Park where Citizens Advice is on hand to help.

One of Scotland's most iconic events, The Royal Highland Show, returns to Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre in June for another four day celebration of farming life!

Interested in volunteering? Them come along to Hays Community Hub Volunteer drop in day on Thursday 20th November - we’d love to welcome you to the team!

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

Town and gown unite each April for the Kate Kennedy Spring Procession - a joyful, costumed celebration of St Andrews' rich tapestry, with over 150 symbols of local and global heritage!

Get ready for a fantastic celebration by the sea at Crail Fest! A sun-soaked day of live music, local treats, and family fun, all while raising vital funds for CHAS and Crail Primary School!

Expect a vibrant celebration of farming, food, and rural life when The Fife Show returns for 2026 on Saturday 23rd May with a full programme of entertainment for all ages!

A fantastic Easter Market featuring local traders, handmade crafts and gifts, delicious food and more is being held on Saturday 4th April in Carluke's Market Square!

Age Scotland and Lanarkshire Carers are delighted to be hosting a free in person event at The Town House Hamilton gathering aimed at unpaid carers of people living with dementia.

Come along to the Royal British Legion in East Kilbride on Friday 20th March for a free night of food and entertainment at their Veterans' Association Get Together!

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June... it's fantastic weekend filled with delicious food and drinks from local suppliers!

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

Get ready for Halloween in Paisley, where gothic creatures and macabre masterpieces await... Paisley Halloween Festival, one of the biggest and best of its kind in the UK, returns for 2026!

Culture Night Stirling: Carnival of the Wolf will bring venues and unexpected spaces across the city to life through an exciting variety of events on Friday 1st May!

The annual Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers Craft Fair returns on Saturday 25th April to Victoria Hall with a wide range of stalls from crafters from around the country!

The Stirling Ramadan Programme is a much-loved annual community initiative, returning for its fourth year at the University of Stirling!