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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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Maggie’s Line Dance Class

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 22nd December 2025

Come on your own or with friends for these line dancing classes with Maggie at St Dominic's Church Hall, Bishopbriggs on Monday evenings!

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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!

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Sloans Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 21st November 2025

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

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Cowboy Stripshow

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!

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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes

Selected dates between 27th March 2025 - 11th December 2025

Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix at The Red Door Club or begin to learn how to dance it!

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Ceilidh On The Clyde

Selected dates between 18th May 2025 - 9th November 2025

Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a newcomer to the ceilidh scene, Ceilidh on The Clyde at The Ferry welcomes all to partake in the joyous celebration of music, dance, and camaraderie!

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Mantra Dance

Selected dates between 4th July 2025 - 5th December 2025

Join the Krishna Community at Unitarian House on the first Friday each month for their Mantra Dance sessions!

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Platform Dance

Selected dates between 28th August 2025 - 18th December 2025

Platform Dance is weekly fun and informal workshops for children and young people, aged between 8 and 16, interested in exploring dance!

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Glasgow Lindyhoppers Weekly Swing Dance Classes

Selected dates between 8th September 2025 - 1st December 2025

Glasgow Lindyhoppers hold weekly drop-in Beginners & Improvers Swing Dance Classes at Sloans Ballroom in Glasgow City Centre!

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RSCDS Glasgow Scottish Country Dance General Classes

Selected dates between 8th September 2025 - 24th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Join RSCDS Glasgow for a lively Scottish Country Dance class, perfect for dancers with some experience who are familiar with basic Scottish Country Dancing steps and form!

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RSCDS Glasgow Scottish Country Dance Beginners Classes

Selected dates between 9th September 2025 - 18th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Curious about Scottish Country Dancing but never tried it before? Or perhaps you’ve danced before but feel a bit rusty? This Beginners Class is the perfect starting point.

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RSCDS Glasgow Scottish Country Dance Advanced & Very Advanced Classes

Selected dates between 10th September 2025 - 19th November 2025

Take your Scottish Country Dancing to the next level with RSCDS Glasgow's Advanced & Very Advanced Class at the Gaelic School!

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Platform Big Band Tea Dances

16th September 2025 - 17th September 2025

Get your glad rags on, dust off those dancing shoes and join Platform Glasgow at one of their Big Band Tea Dances!

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Scottish Ballet - Mary, Queen of Scots

17th September 2025 - 20th September 2025

With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Theatre Royal Glasgow by Scottish Ballet!

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Beginner Swing Dance Classes

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 4th December 2025

Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!

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Where We Choose To Stand

19th September 2025 - 20th September 2025

Where We Choose To Stand is a powerful new dance theatre show, performed by Penny Chivas, inspired by climate activism and political change.

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Freshers Ceilidh Club

25th September 2025

Freshers! Don't miss a night of gay gordon's, dashing white sergeants and stripped willows... featuring traditional Scottish music, hosted by the Castle Ceilidh Band, at Nice N Sleazy!

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Morning Rave In The Park

27th September 2025

Join Ya Dancer Silent Discos for a liberating dance in the park with a vibrant community, freestyle dancing, uplifting and euphoric with a fine view over Glasgow.

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Silent Disco Park Parade with Dance King Rudy Bantu and Ya Dancer Silent Discos

27th September 2025

Legendary dance king Rudy will teach you some dance moves and then have a Silent Disco Parade through the Park!

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Victorian Dance Workshop at Holmwood

27th September 2025

Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned enthusiast, this Victorian Dance Workshop at Holmwood House promises a rich blend of dance, history, and fun.

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Kilbryde Hospice Annual Ball

4th October 2025

Join Kilbryde Hospice on Saturday 5th October at the Doubletree By Hilton Glasgow for their Annual Ball filled with entertainment, fine dining, and heartfelt support for our local Hospice!

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Riverdance

14th October 2025 - 17th October 2025

To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Kings Theatre Glasgow in October!

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Take Me Somewhere

15th October 2025 - 26th October 2025

Take Me Somewhere is an international, biennial festival and year-round sector support organisation that exists to position Scotland as the place to create and see radical performance.

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Take Me Somewhere: EXXY

15th October 2025

Joined on stage by three performers who walk and talk like him, watch as Dan Daw finds comfort in the possibility of finally blending in, after a lifetime of standing out.

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Doris Uhlich: Come Back Again

18th October 2025

Platform is delighted to welcome the world premiere of Doris Uhlich - Come Back Again as part of Take Me Somewhere Festival 2025!

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Take Me Somewhere: MEXA

18th October 2025

How does one go on alone when the collective no longer exists? Who tells the stories of bodies that can no longer speak?

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Take Me Somewhere: Regina Caeli

21st October 2025 - 22nd October 2025

Regina Caeli explores a life lived together; framed by funeral rituals, a dodgy children's choir and the music of Eric Carmen.

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Take Me Somewhere: FRANK

22nd October 2025

Fresh from a knockout run and critical acclaim at Kunstenfestivaldesarts, FRANK arrives as the bold final chapter in Cherish Menzo's trilogy.

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Friday Night Fling: Creep Show Peepshow Burlesque

31st October 2025

For the October edition of The Friday Night Fling, Glasgow Festival of Burlesque are summoning something truly otherworldly... and just a little bit spooky!

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Art of Andalucia - Flamenco Dance

22nd November 2025

Immerse yourself in this vibrant celebration of Andalucian culture and let the spirit of flamenco envelop you in a unique and unforgettable experience!

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Ballet & Brass: The Nutcracker

4th December 2025 - 5th December 2025

Join RCS Brass and BA Modern Ballet for this magical performance of The Nutcracker, arranged especially for brass and conducted by John Logan!

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Scottish Ballet presents Wee Nutcracker

12th December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Enchanting characters are performed by Scottish Ballet's dancers in the Wee Nutcracker, a specially adapted version of the beloved festive ballet at Tramway!

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Hoolie In The Hydro

13th December 2025

Don't miss a massive evening of entertainment when Hoolie In The Hydro returns with an all-star line-up featuring some of the top names on the Scottish music scene on Saturday 13th December!

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Scottish Ballet: Wee Nutcracker Workshops

Selected dates between 13th December 2025 - 20th December 2025

Led by Scottish Ballet's expert engagement artists, this fun-filled session brings their Wee Nutcracker to life through imaginative storytelling and creative movement.

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Bahookie - Rock Ceilidh

30th December 2025

After the huge success of previous shows, Oran Mor Glasgow are delighted to welcome Bahookie back to the venue for another Rock Ceilidh on Tuesday 30th December!

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Hogmanay Dinner Dance

31st December 2025

Join House for an Art Lover for their annual Hogmanay celebrations kicking off with bubbles and canapes followed by a sumptuous meal and accompanying wine in the atmospheric Mackintosh Suite!

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The Hogmanay Ceilidh

31st December 2025

There is no better way to end the year than with a traditional ceilidh in the heart of Glasgow, and why not do it in style by coming along to The Ferry on the banks of the River Clyde!

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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen

3rd January 2026 - 17th January 2026

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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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Come Dancing With Phil Kelsall MBE

17th January 2026

Shake off the January blues and waltz your way into a dazzling afternoon of dance as Blackpool comes to Glasgow in spectacular style!

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Varna Ballet - Swan Lake

23rd January 2026 - 24th January 2026

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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Varna Ballet - The Nutcracker

24th January 2026

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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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes

27th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

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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Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh

30th January 2026

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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Shen Yun

5th February 2026 - 8th February 2026

Immerse yourself in vibrant, exciting, and profound classical Chinese culture as Shen Yun returns to the SEC Armadillo in February!

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Scottish Ballet - Starstruck

16th April 2026 - 18th April 2026

Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in April!

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Diversity - Soul

23rd April 2026 - 25th April 2026

Diversity, the UK's most successful dance group, will bring their new concept tour SOUL to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April 2026!

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Jukebox Idols

28th June 2026

Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova and multi-platinum selling vocal group The Overtones will bring their brand-new tour, Jukebox Idols, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 28th June!

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Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance

25th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

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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Dance Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Nutcracker

Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Nutcracker

10th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Woolf Works

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Woolf Works

9th February 2026

Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s experimental ballet triptych inspired by the genre-defying works and writings of Virginia Woolf, set to an original score by Max Richter.

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Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Fille Mal Gardée

Live Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - La Fille Mal Gardée

5th November 2025

65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardée. Don't miss this screening at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 5th November!

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Dance Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Riverdance

Riverdance

9th October 2025 - 11th October 2025

To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Edinburgh Playhouse in October!

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Black Sabbath - The Ballet

30th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

After its successful world premiere and UK tour in 2023, Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns for an international tour in 2025 and brings it to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh. 

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Varna International Ballet - Cinderella

Varna International Ballet - Cinderella

19th February 2026

With Prokofiev’s exhilarating score, stunning choreography, and vibrant costumes, Cinderella, the beloved fairy tale, springs to life on stage at Edinburgh Playhouse!

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Dance Events in Fife

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

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

24th October 2025

Imperial Classical Ballet® is delighted to return to the UK with their breathtaking production of The Nutcracker and brings it to The Alhambra Theatre on Friday 24th October!

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Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

Crown Ballet Presents Swan Lake

2nd October 2025

After last year's successful tour, Crown Ballet returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Swan Lake!

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Kai Widdrington - Evolution

Kai Widdrington - Evolution

3rd July 2026

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences in Fife when he brings his highly anticipated 2026 dance tour, Evolution, to the Adam Smith Theatre!

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Dance Events in Lanarkshire

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

Cinema: The Nutcracker

Cinema: The Nutcracker

Selected dates between 10th December 2025 - 14th December 2025

The Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet – and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 15th May!

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Cinema: Cinderella

Cinema: Cinderella

30th November 2025

Catch a special screening of this new production of the much-loved Royal Ballet fairytale classic, Cinderella at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Dance Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

K-Pop Demon Hunters Workshop

K-Pop Demon Hunters Workshop

29th September 2025

Are you ready to step into the world of Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters? Join Dream Believe Achieve Academy for a workshop packed with energy, music, and performance fun!

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Line Dancing in Paisley with Maggie and The Jaybees Band

Line Dancing in Paisley with Maggie and The Jaybees Band

17th October 2025

Line dance is coming to Paisley! Enjoy an evening of country music by The Jaybees Band and line dancing lessons by Maggie at Venue Paisley on Friday 17th October!

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Bloom

Bloom

17th October 2025

Blending traditional step dance, video projection and live music BLOOM is a story about people and place, community and change, and the joy of dance!

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Dance Events in Stirling

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

Diva Decades Tribute

Diva Decades Tribute

20th September 2025

Take a dazzling journey through the tunes of the most iconic divas across the decades at the Stirling Court Hotel on Saturday 20th September.

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Winterlight

Winterlight

27th December 2025 - 31st December 2025

The Albert Halls Stirling presents Winterlight – a dazzling new winter festival that will light up your December evenings with spectacular live music.

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Reggaeton Autumn Workshop : Stirling

Reggaeton Autumn Workshop : Stirling

5th October 2025

Are you ready to feel the rhythm, embrace the groove, and dive into the vibrant world of Reggaeton? Then join Pirita for this workshop on Sunday 5th October!

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

September West End Festival
Get ready for the ultimate 10 day celebration of Glasgow's 850th Birthday with non-stop entertainment, thrills, and fun for all ages at the September West End Festival!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
Celtic The Musical
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years, Celtic The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club, don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in September!
October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand
Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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