Nights Out Events in Glasgow in January 2026
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Events in Glasgow
Gallus In Weegieland
The Tron Panto returns for 2025 with Gallus In Weegieland, a wild adventure down a mysterious pothole to a land full of strange-talking creatures and a maniacal power-hungry Queen!
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The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!
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Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!
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Guilty Pleasures - NYD with Jon Mancini & Michael Kilkie
Kick off the New Year as you mean to go on with resident mischief-makers Jon Mancini and Michael Kilkie taking the helm once again in Radisson Red Glasgow's RED Sky Bar on January 1st!
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Bad Manners
Ska Legends Bad Manners return to Slay Glasgow on Saturday 3rd January as part of their 50th Anniversary tour!
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Scottish Ballet - The Snow Queen
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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An Evening with Rangers Legends - 9 In A Row Anniversary Show
Don't miss an unforgettable evening at The King's Theatre Glasgow celebrating one of the most iconic achievements in Scottish football... Rangers' legendary 9 in a Row era!
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Antarctic Monkeys
Don't miss tribute band Antarctic Monkeys when they headline the O2 Academy Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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The Girl Power Experience
The ultimate singalong concert celebrating the music of iconic female artists from The Spice Girls to Beyoncé and Madonna is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 9th January!
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Indiepalooza
Indie-rock tribute festival, Indiepalooza, featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kasabian comes to The Barrowlands on Saturday 10th January!
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The Magic of the Beatles
The Magic of The Beatles is one of the UK's leading Beatles tribute shows who play to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world, catch them at the King's Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 11th January!
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Fawlty Towers - The Play
Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!
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Celtic Connections
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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The 80s Show
Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era when The 80s Show comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 15th January!
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Paleface Swiss
Swiss deathcore band Paleface Swiss will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Friday 16th January, with support from Static Dress and Stick To Your Guns!
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Afel Bocoum
Afel Bocoum, one of the Sahel's most beloved artists, will play The Mackintosh Church on Sunday 18th January as part of a 13-date UK tour!
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Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, Al Murray returns to the Theatre Royal Glasgow with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
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Superheaven
Alternative rock band Superheaven will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Sunday 18th January!
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All Time Low
All Time Low will bring their Everyone's Talking tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Tuesday 20th January with special guests Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong and The Paradox!
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Nashville Live
Hit country show, Nashville Live, returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia. Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Tuesday 20th January!
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The Woman In Black
Over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged, make sure you're one of them when The Woman In Black returns to Glasgow!
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Amaranthe & Epica
Amaranthe and Epica will unite on their European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' which comes to The Barrowlands on Wednesday 21st January!
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Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro have announced a massive arena tour which will see them return to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Wednesday 21st January with special guests Soft Play and The Armed!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra with Julie Fowlis, Éamon Doorley, Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre
Award-winning Gaelic folk singer and musician Julie Fowlis leads an exciting Scots-Irish collaboration at this special Celtic Connections performance featuring the renowned Scottish Chamber Orchestra!
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Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again
Don't miss Justin Hawkins, frontman of revered rock band The Darkness, as he takes to the stage at Clyde Rooms to Ride Again... Again!
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The Seeger Sessions Revival
Experience a new, magical homage to Seeger and Springsteen's work in the cosy confines of Glasgow Saint Luke's on Friday 23rd January!
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Varna Ballet - Swan Lake
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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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SWG3 Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!
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The Chair 20th Anniversary with FARA
Formidable Orcadian eight-piece The Chair celebrate their 20th anniversary with a turbocharged mash-up of folk, blues, rock, dub, klezmer and more at The Barrowlands as part of Celtic Connections!
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The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration
Come celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince when New Purple Celebration returns to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 24th January!
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RSNO 2025/26: Come and Sing: Carmina Burana
Join RSNO Conductor Stephen Doughty, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and a special come-and-sing choir, as an audience member for an informal performance of this spine-tingling work!
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Celtic Connections 2026 welcomes the return of soulful Southern rock group St. Paul & The Broken Bones to The Old Fruitmarket on Sunday 25th January!
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saturdays at your place
Michigan emo band, saturdays at your place, return to Glasgow after supporting Free Throw on their sold out 2024 show, to headline The Garage Attic on Monday 26th January!
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Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
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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Pierce Brothers
Following the success of their sold-out Australian tour, Melbourne indie-folk rockers Pierce Brothers are returning the UK in 2026, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on January 27th!
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Best Of Frankie Valli - Starring Peter Andre
Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time!
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White Lies
Arguably one of the biggest guitar bands in the UK, White Lies have announced a UK tour which will see them headline SWG3 Glasgow on Wednesday 28th January!
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Defying Gravity - West End Women
Defying Gravity - West End Women, coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in January, is a celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage!
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Jason Derulo
Global superstar Jason Derulo has announced his return to the UK and Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 29th January as part of his The Last Dance tour!
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Lillian Gordis: French Connection
Harpsichordist Lillian Gordis directs a programme of French/German music from the 18th century at Adelaide's Glasgow on Thursday 29th January!
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Erskine Burns Supper & Ceilidh
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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Gallant Pioneers
Gallant Pioneers takes Rangers fans back to 1872 to follow the personal journeys of the boys who made Rangers Football Club and the obstacles they had to overcome.
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart’s Last Three Symphonies
Discover – or rediscover – the compelling power of Mozart's last three symphonies as Maxim brings his vibrant visions to Scotland.
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A.A. Williams
Classically trained post-rocker A.A. Williams is heading out on tour, don't miss her live at Glasgow's G2 on Saturday 31st January!
READ MORERSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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The Dream Syndicate
The Dream Syndicate will perform their visceral 1984 album Medicine Show in its entirety at The Art School on Saturday 31st January!
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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
An Evening With Celtic Legends Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons
An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Eastwood Park Theatre!
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The Legends of American Country Show
Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Eastwood Park Theatre!
READ MORENights Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
RSNO 2025/26: How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
Featuring John Powell's Oscar-nominated score performed live to picture by the RSNO, How to Train Your Dragon in Concert is a thrilling experience for all ages!
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The Shawshank Redemption
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility.
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Panto 2025: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young for the GIANT of a pantomime we've all BEAN waiting for!
READ MORENights Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Ya Wee Mammy McGoose
The Best Wee Panto in Scotland returns to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with a Brand Spanking New Production that looks set to scale new Heights and become our Best Wee Panto Ever!
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Celtic Legends - John Hartson & Chris Sutton
Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday 16th January as they share their stories from their time at the club!
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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
READ MORENights Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Cinema Live: NT Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th January!
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National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Biggar Corn Exchange!
READ MORENights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
AIM presents An Evening with Celtic Legends
An Evening with Celtic Legends brings together two fan favourites, Charlie Mulgrew and Kris Commons, for an unforgettable night of football nostalgia at Beacon Arts Centre!
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Roxette UK
Capturing the essence of the Swedish pop rock legends, Roxette UK are the ultimate tribute show, don't miss them live at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th January!
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Raymond Mearns & Gary Little have Still Got It!
Beacon Arts Centre are thrilled to announce that two titans of Scottish comedy, Raymond Mearns and Gary Little, are joining them for an incredible evening of side splitting, tear inducing laughter!
READ MORENights Out Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Nights Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Nearly Elton
Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at The Albert Halls Stirling on Thursday 22nd January!
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Christmas Disco Party Nights
Let the festivities commence with a fun-filled Christmas disco night at Inchyra in Falkirk!
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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!
Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January!
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