Days Out Events in Glasgow in August 2025
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Events in Glasgow
Glasgow 850
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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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
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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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Bute Yard Market
Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!
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Balloch Indoor & Outdoor Market
Find everything from second-hand clothes to vintage treasures and unique collectibles at the monthly Balloch Indoor & Outdoor Market!
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Summer Holiday Roller Discos
Get your skates on for a summer of skating at Rollerstop! Roll, spin, and sparkle across the rink to great music and dazzling disco lights! Learn cool new moves or simply enjoy rolling with friends.
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FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA
Open-air cinema returns to Queen's Park Arena this summer with a selection of 'Cults & Classics' themed films!
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Hame’ll Dae Me
No need for tropical beaches and exotic flights when you can experience a 'Hame'll Dae Me' summer full of adventure right here in Scotland thanks to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall!
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Land, Sea and Air Themed Crafts
This summer at Riverside Museum join the Glasgow Museums team for land, sea and air themed crafts inspired by the collections!
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Zippos Circus at Glasgow’s Queen’s Park
Zippos Circus returns to Glasgow's Queens Park between Wednesday 30th July and Monday 4th August with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!
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SWG3 Presents CamelPhat
English electronic DJ and production duo CamelPhat head to SWG3 Galvanizers Yard on Saturday 2nd August!
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Skyline x Seladoria ft Dave Seaman, Rodriguez Jr. (hybrid live)
Dave Seaman, Steve Parry and their band of prog-loving mischief-makers are joining the Radisson RED Glasgow once again on Sunday 3rd August for a very special party!
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Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Wednesday 6th and Monday 11th with their all-new 2025 production, Bravo!
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Loch Lomond Shores Continental Market
The Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on August 9th & 10th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!
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Rum & Reggae Festival
Celebrate all things Caribbean with David Rodigan, Mad Professor & Sister Aisha, The Marley Revival, UB40 Tribute & many more at the Rum & Reggae Festival on Saturday 9th August!
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Girlypop Live
The ultimate pop festival, Girlypop Live, featuring incredible tributes to Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, Beyonce and Olivia Rodrigo heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 10th August!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden
Come explore the community garden in Milton of Campsie, the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water as part of Scotland’s Gardens!
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Piping Live!
Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!
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World Pipe Band Championships
Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!
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Byre Festival
Get ready for a day of pure musical bliss when Byre Festival returns for 2025 with a day full of music, food, and drink from some of Scotland's finest!
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Glitterbox
The Glitterbox phenomenon returns to SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanisers Yard for another outdoor show on Saturday 16th August!
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Ladies’ Lunch
Join Rangers Football Club for an afternoon of fun and fizz when they host their annual Ladies Lunch, presented by Molton Brown, at Edmiston House on Friday 22nd August!
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Bute Highland Games
Bute Highland Games return on Saturday 23rd August with another packed programme of events for all the family to enjoy!
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Cash For Kids Day Rave
DJ Trio BluesN2's take on the mighty GBX team in a massive music fundraiser for children's charity Cash for Kids at Platform!
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In The City Festival
Curated from the heart and full of soul, In The City Festival welcomes a collection of era-defining artists, elite selectors and fresh local talent to celebrate Glasgow 850 in Barrowland Park!
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STREETrave All Dayer
STREETrave are taking over SWG3 on Saturday 23rd August for their legendary Summer All Dayer, featuring a MASSIVE lineup of international artists and the very best in home grown talent!
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Off The Beatson Track
This summer Beatson Cancer Charity's annual 10k walk 'Off The Beatson Track' will be returning for its 12th year taking place on Sunday 24th August!
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Milngavie Street Party
Milngavie Street Party, a vibrant two-day celebration in the heart of Milngavie town centre, returns for 2025 on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th August!
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The Gin & Rum Festival
The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival at The Briggait is for you!
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Go Swim Loch Lomond
Go Swim Loch Lomond, on Saturday 30th August, is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Foodies Festival Glasgow
Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners The Wanted 2.0, Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!
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Giffnock Beer Festival
The annual Giffnock Beer Festival returns for its annual outing to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 23rd August!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Quinn Garden
In just two years, Quinn Garden has been transformed from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Silverburn Village
Enjoy a variety of village gardens all surviving at 800 feet and the now well established arboretum and wild flower trail.
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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 Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Tower
Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.
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Aberdour Festival
The Aberdour Festival is possibly the best festival of the Summer, each year playing host to an exciting and packed programme of events!
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Daytime Discos For Grown Ups
The legendary Discos For Grown Ups 70s 80s 90s disco party returns to The Alhambra, Dunfermline on Saturday 23rd August…and this time it’s a DAYTIME Disco for Grown ups!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
How To Train Your Velociraptor
Visitors to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park are in for a roaring time this summer as the family favourite destination is to host free daily dinosaur shows!
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Stonehouse Whisky Festival
Off the back of the success of the inaugural event last year, Stonehouse Whisky Club are delighted to announce the return of the Stonehouse Whisky Festival on Saturday 9th August!
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Community Day
David Livingstone Birthplace is hosting their annual Community Day on Friday 1st August celebrating Culture, Community & Creativity!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Aston Merrygold DJ Set
Ingliston's Day Club returns on Sunday 3rd August featuring an exclusive DJ Set from Aston Merrygold, supported by DJ & Host Steven Clarke with The Ingliston Dance Crew!
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Scottish Bead Fair
The Scottish Bead Fair, featuring a huge range of semi precious, crystal beads, pearls and everything for making great jewellery, will be held at the Normandy Hotel on Sunday 17th August!
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Kilmacolm Farm Tours
Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardener’s Cottage Walled Garden
The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Dumfries House
Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Dumfries House!
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