History events in Glasgow in April 2026

Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!

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.

Burrell Bites

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

Exhibition: Let Glasgow Flourish - The Glasgow Coat of Arms

Join Maryhill Burgh Halls for their new exhibition Let Glasgow Flourish - The Glasgow Coat of Arms inspired by the history of the Glasgow Coat of Arms!

Fashion Revolution Week: Glasgow Knitwear - Twomax & Knitting in Scotland

Learn about the history of knitting in Scotland through film, including historic footage of the Twomax knitwear factory in Glasgow at Kelvin Hall as part of Fashion Revolution Week.

Fossil Grove Open Day

Fossil Grove in Victoria Park, Glasgow houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 330 million years ago, come see for yourself at one of their monthly open day events!

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

Glasgow Central Station Tours

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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!

Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour

Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!

Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour

Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections Tour

Explore the fascinating history of The Glasgow School of Art with an exclusive tour of their Archives and Collections at The Whisky Bond on the first Thursday of each month!

Glasgow Theatre & Entertainment Tour

Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow with Judith Bowers, founder of The Spirit of Glasgow Tour Company!

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!

Gothic Glasgow

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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.

Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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!

Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Game History

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

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

Specialist Tour: Sails vs. Rails

Join this tour to be pulled in two directions - find out more about the Clyde's maritime and railway heritage through GMRC's model collections, share your own knowledge and have a little fun!

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’

X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

Celebrate the Local History Centre's 50th Anniversary with Victorian dress-up, crafts, and a global family tree project at the John Gray Centre on Monday 20th April!

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!

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out during the Easter Holidays and experience the UK's No.1 Attraction for yourself!

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!

On Saturday 25th April, Lanark town centre will step back in time as Lanark Medieval Celebration returns with a lively programme of demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities for all ages!

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.

Get ready for a day full of fun when Summerlee Museum's annual Classic Car Show returns on Sunday 26th April, perfect for families and car enthusiasts alike!

Experience the stirring true story of the Boswell's Galloping Farmers in Gallipoli through Sound Escape Theatre's six-part audio drama bringing Alexander Barclay's long-lost WWI memoir to life!

Experience the stirring true story of the Boswell's Galloping Farmers in Gallipoli through Sound Escape Theatre's six-part audio drama bringing Alexander Barclay's long-lost WWI memoir to life!

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!