Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

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 Faerie Trail

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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!

Pollok Fold Events

The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!

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!

Glasgow 2026 Festival

From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 9th August, the Glasgow 2026 Festival, inspired by The Games, will transform the city into a summer‑long cultural showcase!

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!

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!

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!

Big Brain Tour

Join Brain Health Scotland for a fun, interactive experience for all ages when Babs the brain comes to Riverside Museum on Monday 29th June!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Barklove

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

Glasgow Mela

The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 5th July!

Summer Car Boot Sale

The Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre are hosting their annual Car Boot Sale in their car park on Sunday 5th July... make some spending money for the holidays or come along and pick up a bargain!

Be Like Blippi Tour

Get ready to see the world more curiously! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi!

Glasgow Independent Games Festival

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!

Dr Bike

Got a bike that needs a little TLC? Swing by these FREE drop-in Dr Bike sessions at Glasgow's Riverside Museum on Wednesday 15th or 22nd July!

ATG Inspire presents Shrek the Musical Jr.

With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there's a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story!

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!

Sports Card Festival

Get ready for Scotland's first-ever Sports Card Festival at Hampden Park on Saturday 18th July, featuring 40 top vendors, rare cards, and amazing deals for every collector!

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!

Lyrical Summer Camp

Hamilton Theatre Arts' highly sought-after Lyrical Summer Camp is back for 2026, offering an intensive three-day deep dive into the soul of movement for dancers!

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!

Merchant City Festival

Merchant City Festival is back for 2026, taking over the heart of the city this summer for two weekends as a flagship event of the Commonwealth Games Festival!

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!

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!

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!

Acro For Dancers Summer Camp

Back by popular demand, Hamilton Theatre Arts' Acro for Dancers Summer Camp offers an exhilarating three-day intensive for dancers who are ready to work hard, build strength, and master new skills.

Zippos Circus at Kirkintilloch’s Woodhead Park

Zippos Circus returns to Kirkintilloch's Woodhead Park between Thursday 30th July and Monday 3rd August with their all-new production, Bravo!

Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Hamilton Theatre Arts' Musical Theatre Summer Camp offers an intensive four-day journey for performers who are ready to work hard, find their voice, and ignite their passion for the stage.

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!

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!

Calling all dino fans... join the intrepid rangers on a quest to restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs when Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-REX Mountain comes to Eastwood Theatre!

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!

Join I Love Clarkston for their first Fuel Festival, an event that will combine the annual car show with their monthly food market plus some added extras over two days in July!

From 11th June to 19th July, The Gyle Shopping Centre will host the Edinburgh World Cup Fanzone - a vibrant outdoor hub where supporters can gather to experience the tournament together!

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!

Northern Toy Fair returns to Musselburgh Sports Centre in 2026 with their huge Toy, Train & Sci-Fi Fair featuring a fantastic selection of vintage, retro & new toys, models & collectables!

With free entry, free parking and lots of free entertainment, the Craigtoun Country Fayre is always a great family day out and they have lots of fun lined up for this year's event on 4th & 5th July!

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.

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.

From bespoke gifts, gorgeous craft, beautiful art, unique decorations, fresh produce and delicious home baked delights, the Lanark Town Centre Market is an event not to be missed!

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!

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2026 season on Saturday 4th April and will run every weekend until the end of September!

Kick off the Dundonald Highland Games with a welcoming family day at Dundonald Castle where you can explore the grounds, enjoy light activities and take in the views from Castle Hill!

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!

Immersion Theatre brings William Shakespeare's iconic, Romeo & Juliet to life in a fun, interactive spectacle at Culzean Castle and Country Park on Saturday 18th July!

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

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th 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!

Enjoy a perfect treat for the whole family as Immersion Theatre bring their trademark energy to Culzean Country Park with a wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

Step into a prehistoric adventure when Jurassic Earth, the UK's original and best live dinosaur show, roars back into Braehead Arena on Sunday 28th June!

Renfrew Food & Drink Festival will return to Robertson Park on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June... it's fantastic weekend filled with delicious food and drinks from local suppliers!

Folksy Theatre returns to Stirling Castle in July with a breathtaking open-air performance of Shakespeare's much-loved romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream!

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!

Join Carr Gomm Futures at The Peak Sports Village on Thursday 25th June when they bring their inclusive and beginner-friendly Summer Sports Festival to Stirling!