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Gaming events in Glasgow

Events in Glasgow

Gaming events in Glasgow are listed below or use the filters to narrow down the results:

The Gamer Club Open Day

Selected dates between 1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

Join The Gamer Club for a tour of their exclusive members-only venue in Glasgow, featuring four unique themed rooms: board games, arcade games, retro video gaming, and cutting-edge PC/VR games!

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All Ages Retro Game Sessions

Selected dates between 13th March 2026 - 28th June 2026

Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming arcade... Choose from over 1700 games across over 20 consoles from the last 5 decades, including Atari, Nintendo, Sega and Playstation!

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R-CADE Boardgame Social

Selected dates between 13th March 2026 - 26th June 2026

R-CADE hosts a weekly boardgame meetup on Friday evenings for anyone to join in, learn new games and make some new friends!

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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions

Selected dates between 13th March 2026 - 27th June 2026

Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!

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ASN Quiet Game Sessions

Selected dates between 19th March 2026 - 25th June 2026

R-CADE host ASN Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon, choose from over 1700 age appropriate games across over 20 consoles!

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R-CADE Videogames Social

Selected dates between 20th March 2026 - 23rd May 2026

R-CADE's Videogames Social is a bumper 3 hour game session created for casual players looking to meet and play games with other retro videogame fans!

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R-CADE Gaming Friendship Club

Selected dates between 27th March 2026 - 26th June 2026

Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.

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R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop

3rd April 2026 - 19th April 2026

The R-CADE Boardgames Swap Shop is back for a fourth year! During the school holiday game sessions the swap table in the cafe will be set up with free books and boardgames for families to take home.

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Battle For GreenHollow

10th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Vlad's Emporium Presents Battle For GreenHollow, Scotland's ultimate Wargaming & TCG Weekend, being held at the SEC Glasgow between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th April!

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Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Game History

10th April 2026

Join The ARC for a night exploring the history of Scottish games and gaming through an exciting programme of interactive activity!

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Facebreaker Game Tournament

11th April 2026

Are you ready for the greatest boxing tournament in R-CADE history? Come along on Saturday 11th April for an evening of fun, fighting and competitive boxing!

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Tales Of The All Father - A Viking Megagame

19th April 2026

Take part in the viking inspired Tales Of The All Father megagame, a mix of a board game and live-action role-playing, at The Renfield Centre on Sunday 19th April!

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Viva La Games Club

22nd May 2026

Have you ever wanted to discuss your favourite games with like minded people and even some that are part of the industry? Join R-CADE for Viva La Games Club on Friday 22nd May!

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BAFTA Games in Concert

5th June 2026

Step inside your favourite video games when the world premiere of this live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music comes to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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Glasgow Independent Games Festival

11th July 2026 - 12th July 2026

The Glasgow Independent Games Festival is the biggest indie games event in Scotland don't miss it when it comes to BAaD this Summer on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July!

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VGC Live

16th October 2026

Jordan Middler, Chris Scullion, and Andy Robinson bring VGC: The Video Game Podcast to Glasgow's historic Oran Mor for a night of gaming nonsense, energy drinks, and special guests!

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Undertale: The Determination Symphony

28th February 2027

Experience Toby Fox's legendary Undertale soundtrack performed live by a 25-piece orchestra alongside gameplay footage when this massive 10th anniversary world tour comes to Glasgow in February!

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Gaming Events Further Afield

If you're happy to travel outwith Glasgow, we've curated a small selection of the events you can find over on our sister sites:
Tabletop Scotland
4th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
Edinburgh

Tabletop Scotland, a board game, card game and roleplaying game convention, returns to the Royal Highland Centre between Friday 4th and Sunday 6th September!

Rapture Gaming Festival
18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026
Fife

Rapture Gaming Festival returns to Fife on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July for an epic weekend of VR, pro wrestling and retro gaming at Auchmuty High School!

Excelsior Comic & Card Show East Kilbride
25th July 2026
Lanarkshire

Get ready for an action-packed day of comics, retro gaming, and cosplay when Excelsior Events' Comic & Card Show comes to Playsport East Kilbride on Saturday 25th July!

PLAY Expo Glasgow
11th July 2026 - 12th July 2026
Renfrewshire

PLAY Expo Glasgow, the UK's favourite and longest running arcade, indie and retro video gaming expo, is returning in to Braehead Arena on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July!

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Glasgow Blythswood Festival
The Quay
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Fayre Play
Renfrewshire Council
Cancer Research UK

Sponsored Links

Glasgow Music City Tours
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Big Kid Circus
Enjoy East Ren
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Children's Classic Concerts
Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Blythswood Festival
The Quay
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Edinburgh Tartan Parade
Fayre Play
Renfrewshire Council
Cancer Research UK

Popular Events

Fun Time Carnivals: Glasgow Green
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair back to Glasgow Green between Friday 3rd and Sunday 19th April, just in time for the Easter Holidays!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!
Clydeside Easter Funland
Clydeside Easter Funland is coming to Glasgow's West End this Easter, expect a brand new family-first Easter experience packed with rides, inflatables and live entertainment!
Glasgow Kiss: The Musical
From the writer of The Tommy Burns Story & PORNO comes Glasgow Kiss: The Musical, featuring songs by artists connected with the Greatest City in the World!
Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for an eleventh year with 17 nights of live music from OMD, Marti Pellow, Idlewild, Elephant Sessions, ABC and many more!

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro