Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

Around The World in 60 Minutes… or Thereabouts

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

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!

Barklove

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

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

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!

GAMSCA Cultural Festival

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!

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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!

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!

K-Pop All Stars Tribute

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!

Lenny’s Baby Rave World Tour

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!

Little Look Club

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

Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest

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!

Luss Highland Games

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!

My First Concert

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden

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!

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!

The Enormous Crocodile The Musical

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!

The Karate Kid - The Musical

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

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

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!

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!

WOMAD Festival

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!

Zog

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!

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!

The large country garden at Briestonhill House has won many awards over the years in the West Lothian Gardening Competition. Explore it on Sunday 26th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Foxfest is back at Conifox Adventure Park on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, bringing kids and adults together for a weekend packed with live music, exciting performances and non-stop family fun!

Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of trust and risk six meters above the ground, don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for 2026!

Discover summer opportunities for your teen as Athena Language Camps hold an information evening on their one-week immersive summer programme in Spain, at Fern Cafe on Wednesday 11th March!

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

Come and join us at Rothes Halls on Saturday 4th July for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Come visit this small family garden in Airdrie as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It's a lovely, plant-filled garden that shows that you can have a beautiful garden in the midst of family life!

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at Airdrie Town Hall is perfect for all budding pirates!

Get ready for the skirl of the bagpipes and the beat of the drum, as Renfrew Pipe Band Competition returns on Saturday 17th July!

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!

Paisley's annual Sma' Shot day event, one of the oldest workers' festivals in the UK, will take place this year on Saturday 4th July!

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole returns to Cardross Estate between the 17th and 19th July featuring massive line-up of live acts across 5 stages including headliners Ash, Alabama 3 and Huey Morgan!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!