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Summer Holiday events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Discover! Weekend Sessions

Selected dates between 4th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

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

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Pollok Fold Events

Selected dates between 8th April 2025 - 16th October 2025

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

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Lego Club

Selected dates between 26th April 2025 - 27th December 2025

Join in a free build and play Lego session at Top Hat & Bishop! Come down for their weekly family Lego club and build whatever you can imagine!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 7th September 2025

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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Little Look Club

Selected dates between 14th June 2025 - 13th December 2025

Come and explore artworks together at the Hunterian Art Gallery with your wee ones and let their imaginations flow!

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Flamingo Beach at Silverburn

20th June 2025 - 24th August 2025

Pink flamingos are flocking back to Glasgow for Summer as Silverburn prepares for the return of its Flamingo Beach, bigger and better for 2025!

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Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Courses

26th June 2025 - 19th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The Rangers Soccer Academy Summer Holiday Classes offer an exceptional opportunity for children to make productive use of their school break!

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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition

24th July 2025 - 26th October 2025

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!

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Piping Live!

11th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!

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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend

15th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Kirkintilloch

Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!

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World Pipe Band Championships

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!

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Rock and Row’ll

16th August 2025

Get ready to rock the boat with live music and rowing fun at Rock and Row'll hosted by Glasgow Rowing Club on Saturday 16th August!

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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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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

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:

Arthur’s Amble

Arthur’s Amble

Selected dates between 27th April 2025 - 28th September 2025

Come along for a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

1st August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 1st to 23rd August 2025 with the show 'The Heroes Who Made Us'.

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Woody’s Bush Cabaret

Woody’s Bush Cabaret

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025

This family-friendly musical comedy blends interactive storytelling, bushland puppetry, and original Aussie songs in a high-energy show where kids (and playful grown-ups) become part of the action!

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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:

7-11 Girls Only Session Summer Basketball Camp 2025

7-11 Girls Only Session Summer Basketball Camp 2025

14th August 2025 - 15th August 2025

The 7-11 Girls Only Session is for girls who want to try out basketball, whether you've played before or it's your first time. You're all welcome to come along and try it out

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Burntisland Fairground

Burntisland Fairground

31st May 2025 - 24th August 2025

Burntisland Fairground returns this summer! Situated on the links just yards from a Blue Flag beach, this traditional funfair provides all you need for a great family day out!

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12-16 Girls Only Session Summer Basketball Camp 2025

12-16 Girls Only Session Summer Basketball Camp 2025

14th August 2025 - 15th August 2025

12-16 Girls Only session for those who have either played a little basketball or it's their first time. Its' a great way to find new friends and boost your confidence within sport.

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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:

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 29th March 2025 - 28th September 2025

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2025 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde

Badger Watch at Falls of Clyde

Selected dates between 21st June 2025 - 27th August 2025

View badgers, bats and other nocturnal creatures on a Badger Watch event organised by the Falls of Clyde Rangers!

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Nature Track Packs

Nature Track Packs

28th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

Explore the countryside at the National Museum of Rural Life this summer with our Nature Track Packs.

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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:

Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids

Wild Superpowers - Self-led Challenge For Kids

1st August 2025 - 31st August 2025

The wildlife at RSPB Lochwinnoch has developed lots of different types of superpowers to help them survive, find out more on this self-led challenge for kids!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Making Memories Summer Holiday Club

Making Memories Summer Holiday Club

30th June 2025 - 17th August 2025

Making Memories Childcare in Paisley are running a Holiday Club for primary school age children during the Summer Holidays!

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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 National Hero

Scotland’s National Hero

12th April 2025 - 26th October 2025

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

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
Kirkintilloch Big Weekend
Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!
Rollers Forever
Rollers Forever, a brand new musical play by Danny McCahon featuring all the hits from the greatest boy band of them all – The Bay City Rollers, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in August!
Elder Park Community Festival
The heart of Govan comes alive this summer for the Elder Park Community Festival — a massive collaborative event brought to you by nearly 20 incredible local organisations and community groups!
Piping Live!
Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!

Popular Listings

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro