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Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Little Look Club

Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 10th October 2026

Come and explore artworks together with your wee ones at the Hunterian Art Gallery's Little Look Club and let their imaginations flow!

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K-Pop All Stars Tribute

Selected dates between 7th April 2026 - 30th June 2026

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at The Pavilion Theatre!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 12th April 2026 - 2nd August 2026

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

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WestFest

1st June 2026 - 28th June 2026
Glasgow West End

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!

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Barbie®: The Exhibition

13th June 2026 - 18th October 2026

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!

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Scotties in the City Art Trail

18th June 2026 - 16th August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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!

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My First Concert

29th June 2026

Perfect for ages 2–7, My First Concert is a heart-warming, high-energy experience which shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place!

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The Karate Kid - The Musical

30th June 2026 - 4th July 2026

The Karate Kid - The Musical will bring the legendary 1984 film to life on stage at Glasgow's Theatre Royal in Summer 2026!

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WOMAD Festival

3rd July 2026 - 4th July 2026

The first-ever WOMAD Festival in Scotland will bring global artists to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park on Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July, celebrating cultural expression from around the world!

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Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026

Loch Lomond Shores are hosting a two day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family this July with the return of Summerfest!

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Luss Highland Games

4th July 2026
Luss

The Luss Highland Games are a fun celebration of Scottish culture, with traditional sports, bagpipes, and Highland dancing, set in one of Scotland's most picturesque villages!

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Zog

4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children which comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in July!

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Barklove

5th July 2026

After making its mark in 2025, Barklove returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Sunday 5th July for another huge celebration of all things dogs!

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GAMSCA Cultural Festival

17th July 2026 - 19th July 2026

The GAMSCA annual cultural festival is a highly anticipated event that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Glasgow and brings together people from all walks of life!

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Lenny’s Baby Rave World Tour

20th July 2026

Get ready, Glasgow! The pioneer of Toddler Techno, Lenny Pearce, brings his high-energy Baby Rave World Tour to Glasgow's Clyde Rooms on Monday 20th July!

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

23rd July 2026 - 2nd August 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

Running from 23rd July to 2nd August, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will bring together 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories to compete across 10 sports and six Para sports!

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The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

24th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to the King's Theatre Glasgow... snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!

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Around The World in 60 Minutes… or Thereabouts

26th July 2026

Coming to Cottiers on Sunday the 26th of July is the Interactive Globetrotting Adventure of Around The World in 60 Minutes... or Thereabouts!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden

26th July 2026

Derelict land transformed into a thriving garden with community allotments, beehives & indigenous trees... discover SWG3's green oasis as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

9th August 2026

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at The Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 9th August!

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Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

30th August 2026

Don't miss Fun For Little Ones at The Pavilion Theatre, bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a fun, interactive LIVE performance with lots of audience participation for the kids!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Foodies Festival Glasgow
14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Monski Mouse’s Baby Disco Dance Hall
8th August 2026 - 31st August 2026

Expect high-energy smiling to retro beats and thumping nursery rhymes when Monski Mouse's Baby Disco Dance Hall returns to the Edinburgh Fringe!

Foodies Festival Edinburgh
7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Edinburgh's Inverleith Park in August with headliners Scouting For Girls and Symphonic Ibiza!

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
7th August 2026 - 31st August 2026

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns from 7th to 31st August 2026 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste!

Summer Holiday Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Largo Arts Week
18th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

Get ready for a vibrant summer as Largo Arts Week returns this July with 34 artist studios, live music, and even some decorated seagulls, all celebrating Fife's incredible local talent!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wormistoune House
12th July 2026

One mile north of Crail, the ongoing restoration and transformation of this ‘pocket’ estate’s 17th-century Scot’s tower house and gardens continues to evolve and delight.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh
4th July 2026

Take an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village with its stunning coastal location and explore its many beautiful gardens!

Summer Holiday Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Sleepout For Kilbryde Hospice
26th June 2026

For the very first time ever, the home of Motherwell FC is hosting a Sleepout... and it's all in celebration of 25 years of Kilbryde Hospice and 140 years of Motherwell FC!

Ministry Of Science LIVE
22nd July 2026

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!

K-Pop Trio
28th June 2026

Get ready for a spectacular celebration of K-Pop's biggest hits, the songs kids (and grown-ups!) know and love when The Ultimate K-Pop Trio comes to the AlonA Hotel on Sunday 28th June!

Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Adventures in Science
2nd August 2026

Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science when Crafty Fools come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd August!

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

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!

Puppet Spectacular Glow Show
11th July 2026

A captivating one-hour UV puppet show featuring a cast of colourful characters that will delight audiences of all ages is returning to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Summer Holiday Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 60 Greenhead
26th July 2026

Visit 60 Greenhead, a delightful hidden garden in Alva with extensive planting and clever use of pots throughout, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s National Hero
7th February 2026 - 25th October 2026

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.

BBC Radio 2 in the Park Stirling
7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

BBC Radio 2 in the Park is returning to Scotland! The annual festival will be held at Stirling's City Park between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th August!

Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Garden Party
2nd July 2026 - 6th July 2026

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Beith Community Gardens
18th July 2026
Beith

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 19 Waterslap
25th July 2026
Fenwick

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive
Selected dates between 1st August 2026 - 8th August 2026
Ayr

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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Popular Events

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!
Books at the Botanics
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
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!
Partick Farmers Market
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's West End twice a month!
Drag Brunch
Get ready for a fabulous afternoon hosted by Shego Sinner at Delmonicas' Drag Brunch, filled with dazzling performances, audience participation, tasty brunch bites, and endless fun!

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