Exhibitions events in Glasgow

Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest

A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore

Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.

Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency

Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.

Creative Citizens

Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!

Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition

Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!

Still Glasgow

Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.

Harbour and Horizon Exhibition

Harbour and Horizon brings together artworks, historical photographs and artefacts from the last two centuries to the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton.

Exhibition: Cafè D’Jaconelli - A Scottish-Italian Story

This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls explores the story of Cafè d'Jaconelli, a long-standing Italian café in Maryhill and its place within Scotland's Scottish-Italian history.

Violet

Violet at Project Ability is a group exhibition bringing together work by artists from across all three studio programmes celebrating the richness, variety and individuality of contemporary art!

Flow and Destination

Flow and Destination, a new exhibition celebrating the natural beauty and heritage of two iconic Scottish Water sites has opened for the public to enjoy at Mugdock's Campsie Gallery!

Monkland & Kirkintilloch - Scotland’s First Modern Railway

All aboard and celebrate 200 years of Scottish rail history with a brilliant, family-friendly exhibition telling the story of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway at the Auld Kirk Museum!

Climate Sisters Scotland Climate Justice Exhibition

Women from Glasgow are launching Climate Sisters Scotland with a new public exhibition, bringing together community, creativity and climate leadership.

Gaba Whit? An Exhibition Of Publications From The Gaberbocchus Press

Gaba Whit? is an exhibition and events showcasing the Gaberbocchus Press collection available at The Mitchell Library between Wednesday 1st April and Wednesday 6th May.

Compass Gallery Spring Show

Compass Gallery exhibits a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by Scottish contemporaries and leading modern masters.

Night: International Photography Exhibition

For the month of April the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Night.

Some Rhythms Persist: Sculpture, Sound, and the Afterlives of Empire

Glasgow Print Studio is delighted to announce a two-person exhibition by artists Shenece Oretha and Camara Taylor, showcasing innovative approaches to sculpture, sound, and printmaking.

Texture: International Photography Exhibition

For the month of April the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Texture.

Douglas Roulston Solo Exhibition: Breaking Light

Breaking Light is the most ambitious solo exhibition to date by acclaimed Scottish landscape artist Douglas Roulston, bringing his raw and immersive landscapes of Scotland to Glasgow's Annan Gallery!

April Selection

Gerber Fine Art's April Selection showcases a mixed exhibition of notable Scottish artists and British Modern Masters and a selection of Scottish Contemporaries!

30 Years Of Art - Half Term Family Workshops

Come and celebrate GoMA's 30th anniversary with some thematic art projects exploring the artists' commissions for the opening of GoMA in 1996!

Stone & Bloom

Stone & Bloom at The Glasgow Gallery brings together three artists exploring the relationship between nature and urban life through memory, emotion, and personal experience.

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!

The Baby & Toddler Show

The UK's biggest baby and toddler show, the ultimate event for new and expectant parents, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the Friday 17th and Sunday 19th April!

Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition

Bearsden Art Club return to Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, between Saturday 5th April and Thursday 8th May with their Annual Exhibition!

Together - Apart

Exhibition Together | Apart brings together work by neurodivergent artists from across Scotland, exploring experiences of separation and connection – and the ways they can exist at the same time.

Fashion Revolution Week at Kelvin Hall

Celebrate Fashion Revolution Week at the Kelvin Hall with a host of free drop-in activities, featuring Scottish textile films, bespoke tailoring exhibitions, and fun family crafts for all ages!

BSL Tour of Views of Glasgow: A Window into Communities

Trudi Collier returns to The Hunterian on Saturday 25th April to present a new British Sign Language tour of their most recent exhibition: Views of Glasgow: A Window into Communities.

Ergodic

Discover Glasgow artist Audrey Ni Ruorong's Ergodic, a vibrant, immersive exhibition of collage and AI art at SaltSpace that invites you to investigate and piece together your own story!

Glasgow Blythswood Festival

Glasgow Blythswood Festival, held between Friday 1st and Sunday 17th May, blends arts, music, performance, exhibitions, heritage and culinary delights in this celebrated area of Glasgow city centre!

Yardworks Festival

Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May, don't miss this annual celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community!

Colour: International Photography Exhibition

During the month of May, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying an international photography exhibition with the theme Colour.

Seascape: International Photography Exhibition

During the month of May, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying an international photography exhibition with the theme Seascape.

Return to the Garden at The Burrell Collection

This May, The Burrell Collection becomes the runway when it showcases Flora McFarlane's latest collection, Return to the Garden, inspired by the museum's world class collection!

Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Whether you're planning a major renovation, a self-build, or just seeking fresh inspiration, Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Glasgow has everything you need to kickstart your project.

The Glasgow Watch Show

The Watch Collectors' Club are delighted to return to Glasgow for an even bigger second show in Scotland, don't miss it at Hampden Park on Saturday 9th May!

Kaiju Con - Glasgow Anime Con

Kaiju Con (formerly known as Rai Con) returns to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 16th May for a fabulous day filled with anime, manga, gaming and cosplay!

Ode to Music: Début

Experience a brilliant fusion of Korean art and live classical music at this uplifting cultural fundraiser, where stunning visuals and sound unite to support the UK's vibrant Korean community!

Ideal Home Show Scotland

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th May!

Glasgow 2026 Festival

From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 9th August, the Glasgow 2026 Festival, inspired by The Games, will transform the city into a summer‑long cultural showcase!

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!

Monochrome: International Photography Exhibition

During the month of June, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying an international photography exhibition with the theme Monochrome.

Still Life/Found Object: International Photography Exhibition

During the month of June, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying an international photography exhibition with the theme Still Life/Found Object.

Glasgow International Festival Of Contemporary Art

Scotland's biennial festival of contemporary visual art, Glasgow International, will return in 2026 between Friday 5th and Sunday 21st June!

Glasgow International: Screen Bodies

Experience Kate Cooper's vibrant new immersive installation at Glasgow International, exploring the moving intersections of parenthood, intimacy and technology through a fresh creative lens!

Glasgow International: The Ocean’s Edge

Join artists Alberta Whittle, Letícia Ramos and Licida Vidal for an uplifting dive into the Atlantic's secrets through film, sculpture, and science at this Glasgow International event!

Jasmine Togo-Brisby - Liquid Land

Created in response to the architectural history of Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art, Liquid Land presents new site-specific installations and sculptural works.

Jericho Mars - My heart is drenched in blood! My heart is drenched in blood!

My heart is drenched in blood! My heart is drenched in blood! is an exhibition by Glasgow-based Jericho Mars, developed over seven months in a former schoolhouse.

Mackintosh and the West End at the National Library of Scotland

Drop in to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall where you can browse collection items that they preserve relating to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the West End.

Jamie Crewe - Defiling Rain

Defiling Rain is a collection of short audio-visual vignettes which take the opinionated animals and personified weather of medieval fables and abandon them in a city struck by disaster.

Barbie®: The Exhibition

Come and celebrate how Barbie has inspired generations across the world for almost seventy years when Barbie®: The Exhibition comes to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

Scotties in the City Art Trail

A pack of 50 beautifully designed, giant Scottie dogs will pop up all over Glasgow, in the city and its suburbs, when Maggie's bring their Scotties in the City Art Trail to town this summer!

Glasgow International: Disrupting Space: Sharing Practice

Discover how artists Gianni Esporas, Olivia Priya Foster, and Amy Louise Lawrence transform Glasgow's hidden Merchant City spaces into vibrant hubs of 'trembling thinking' and creative innovation!

EPIC Comic Con Glasgow

Get ready for the EPIC Glasgow Comic Con on 26th & 27th of September, featuring hundreds of exhibitors and also meet very special guests from the worlds of film, gaming, TV and comics!

The Creative Craft Show

The Creative Craft Show is set to make a grand return to the SEC Glasgow from the 22nd to 25th October, featuring hands-on creative experiences across a wide range of crafts!

Koyo Con - Glasgow Anime Con

Experience an unforgettable day of anime and manga magic at Koyo Con, a jam-packed extravaganza at the SEC featuring cosplay, gaming, and spooky seasonal fun tailored specifically for the fans!

Exhibition on Screen is delighted to bring Frida Kahlo back to the cinema for the attention it deserves, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 20th May!

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

Discover life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils of giant prehistoric animals when the immersive, family friendly exhibition Giants comes to the National Museum of Scotland!

Join Pentland Model Railway Group for their annual Model Railway Exhibition when it returns to The Students Union at Heriot-Watt University on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April!

The Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies will hold its annual Stamp and Postcard Fair at The Vine Centre in Dunfermline on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April!

All the fun of the fair in miniature rolls into town when Kirkcaldy Funfair Model Show returns for 2026 on Saturday 18th April!

Open Studios North Fife is back... explore the areas creative scene by meeting local artists in their studios to chat, be inspired, and even find a unique piece to take home!

Ship Ahoy! is an exciting and unique event from Scottish Maritime Heritage including displays of model ships, ship photographs and historic video footage, as well as displays of working model ships.

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Paisley Patchers return to Paisley North Church on Saturday 25th April with their annual Quilt Exhibition!

Urban Sketch at The Art Department in Paisley is a month-long exhibition featuring work by artists from the Urban Sketchers movement!

Held on selected dates through the year at McLaren High School, Callander Toy Fair is a must visit event for any collector of toys and models!

Rev up for a brilliant day out as the Stirling Classic Car Show returns to Bridge of Allan on Sunday 10th May, featuring over 800 stunning vehicles and stalls in aid of charity!

Young Creatives at The Stirling Smith is an exhibition of portfolio artwork from the seven high schools across the region showcasing the extraordinary talent thriving within school art departments.