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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 17th September 2024 - 17th June 2025

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

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Glasgow 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!

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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Glasgow Toastmasters Meetings

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 30th December 2025

If you want to enhance your public speaking skills or learn from seasoned speakers, join Glasgow Toastmasters at their next meeting!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 9th March 2025 - 7th December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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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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Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!

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Glasgow Science Festival

5th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

This year, Glasgow turns 850 years old, the perfect excuse for a party! To mark the occasion, Glasgow Science Festival will run from the 5th to 15th June 2025 with the theme 'Glasgow Celebrates'.

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 5th June 2025 - 26th June 2025

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Glasgow Science Festival: Explore The Engineering Of Glasgow’s Kelvin Bridges

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 15th June 2025

Join this guided walk with engineers from the Institution of Civil Engineers and explore the bridges of Glasgow's River Kelvin.

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Refugee Festival Scotland

13th June 2025 - 22nd June 2025
Nationwide

Refugee Festival Scotland is back between the 13th and 22nd of June with a packed programme of events showcasing refugee arts and culture!

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Killer Couples with Emma Kenny

15th June 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends!

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Meditation Explained: Sunday Talk & Guided Meditation

Selected dates between 15th June 2025 - 27th July 2025

Enjoy a short talk to explain how a more peaceful thought process creates many benefits in practical everyday life, followed by a guided meditation session at InnerSpace Meditation!

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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass

17th June 2025

Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Tuesday 6th May at The Village Hotel.

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Andy Murray - Centre Stage

18th June 2025

Join Andy Murray in conversation with sports broadcaster Andrew Cotter, where they'll recount intimate and untold moments from Andy's career in this unforgettable live experience!

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CinemARC: Carbon Shorts with Glasgow Short Film Festival

18th June 2025

The ARC and Glasgow Short Film Festival have teamed up to explore carbon in societies, cultures and environments across the globe.

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GAFAS: Between Angels & Devils - Botticelli and Renaissance Florence with Jo Walton

18th June 2025

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Jo Walton on one of the most popular painters of the Italian Renaissance, Sandro Botticelli.

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Art of Possible: From X-ray Scans to AI Plans - Glasgow’s Health and Life Sciences Journey

19th June 2025

As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, this special Art of Possible session explores how the Glasgow City Region is redefining healthcare through innovation.

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Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos

19th June 2025

Join Colonel Chris Hadfield for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond at the King' Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 19th June!

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Kelvingrove Bites

Selected dates between 20th June 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Smart Works Insights: Social Mobility

24th June 2025

Join Smart Works Scotland with CMS, and Trustee Christine Esson for an evening of inspiration and action as they present a panel of visionary leaders.

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Pride: The Books That Shaped Us

25th June 2025

Celebrate Pride with the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall in this discussion about the books that have shaped our panellists' lives.

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AI Can’t Write Symphonies and Neither Can You

27th June 2025 - 28th June 2025

AI Can't Write Symphonies and Neither Can You is a brand new event and exhibition from the Scottish AI Alliance at The Boardwalk on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June.

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Snake Summer: Medieval Wyrms and Victorian Sea Serpents!

27th June 2025

This summer, join College of Arts & Humanities at the Hunterian Zoology Museum to explore the snakes of fact and fiction with a programme of after-hours events designed to celebrate the serpentine!

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Specialist Tour: Chronology of Fashion: 1840-1850

1st July 2025

Continuing their new Chronology of Fashion join Glasgow Museums curator Rebecca Quinton in this exploration of garments, accessories and fashion plates from the 1840s.

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Glasgow Zine Fest

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Join Glasgow Zine fest at their new festival home, Tramway and The Hidden Gardens, for a weekend celebrating zines, climate justice, activism, land resistance, and radical creativity!

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Public Talk: A Talk about the Rossetti’s Willowwood and the Mackintoshes with Dr Robyne Calvert of University of Glasgow

6th July 2025

In this public talk Dr Robyne Calvert will discuss the inspiration behind the Salon de Luxe interiors at Mackintosh at the Willow.

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 7th July 2025 - 3rd November 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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The History & Endurance of Witchcraft with Dr Julia Phillips

8th July 2025

Join Dr Phillips in this enchanting talk at The Glee Club Glasgow to examine beliefs about witchcraft from the witch trials of medieval Europe to its modern expression in the 21st century!

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Specialist Tour: Treasures from the Geology Collection at GMRC

15th July 2025

Explore fossil plants and trees from Glasgow's primeval equatorial rainforest and marvel at an amazing collection of glow-in-the-dark rocks and minerals.

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The Science of Star Trek with Dr. Erin Macdonald

19th July 2025

In this special David Elder Lecture, Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to welcome astrophysicist and science advisor to the Star Trek franchise, Dr Erin Macdonald!

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From ‘Film Bang’ To Filming Boom

23rd July 2025

A panel of long-established Scottish film and TV professionals will discuss their career trajectories and take questions from the audience at this special event at Kelvin Hall.

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Wildflower Wander at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond

27th July 2025

Join the team at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for a guided walk which will show you how to identify some of the wildflowers on the reserve and hear about their historical uses!

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The Long Shadow of Scottish Gothic: Liam McIlvanney

31st July 2025

Award-winning crime author Liam McIlvanney in conversation with Scottish literature expert Dr Valentina Bold in a unique discussion of Scottish Gothic inspired by Liam's new psychological thriller.

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Sequential Scotland

2nd August 2025

Sequential Scotland is a brand new comic convention coming to Glasgow in August which will spotlight the amazing comic creators and micro-publishers from across Scotland and the UK!

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Snake Summer: Sensational Stories and Firm Facts!

8th August 2025

This summer, join College of Arts & Humanities at the Hunterian Zoology Museum to explore the snakes of fact and fiction with a programme of after-hours events designed to celebrate the serpentine!

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PITCH

28th August 2025 - 29th August 2025

Pitch, Scotland's conference of hip hop and underground culture, will take place on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August at Drygate Brewery!

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Snake Summer: Cryptids and Lost Worlds!

29th August 2025

This summer, join College of Arts & Humanities at the Hunterian Zoology Museum to explore the snakes of fact and fiction with a programme of after-hours events designed to celebrate the serpentine!

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International Bat Night

30th August 2025

Join the countryside ranger for a twilight walk to track down the bats around Dams To Darnley Country Park, and find out all about these nocturnal creatures!

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RAWS Conference

13th September 2025

Join Remembering The Accused Witches Of Scotland for their charity conference were we remember 'The Forgotton Voices Of The Accused'.

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Bret Hart - The Best There Ever Was

15th September 2025

Inside The Ropes are delighted to announce a UK tour with none other than Bret Hart which will see the iconic wrestler head to SWG3 Glasgow to bare all on his iconic wrestling career.

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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

18th September 2025 - 21st September 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual event celebrating the city's architecture, culture, and heritage through a free programme of open buildings and events taking place in September!

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Yusuf / Cat Stevens: Cat On The Road To Findout - An Evening of Tales, Tunes and Other Mysteries

22nd September 2025

Join Yusuf / Cat Stevens for Cat On The Road To Findout - An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries, an intimate night where stories, songs, and secrets intertwine, at Glasgow Concert Hall!

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A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders with Professor David Wilson

23rd September 2025 - 24th September 2025

Join criminologist Professor David Wilson at City of Glasgow College as he explores twenty gripping murder cases that reveal the dark truths behind Britain's modern history.

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An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

24th September 2025

Fierce rivals, close friends, and racing icons - don't miss this unique chance to see Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard as you've never seen them before!

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Lulu - If Only You Knew

30th September 2025

To celebrate the launch of If Only You Knew, her official autobiography, Lulu is inviting her fans to join her for an intimate conversation with songs and stories at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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An Evening With Dr Louise Newson

5th October 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of learning and laughter as Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical doctor on menopause and hormones, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May

9th October 2025

From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May!

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An Audience with Airline’s Jane Boulton

12th October 2025

An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises when Airline's Jane Boulton comes to Slay Glasgow on Sunday 12th October!

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Murder: A Search for the Truth with David Swindle & Heather Suttie

12th October 2025

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to Glasgow on Sunday 12th October!

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Hollie McNish

19th October 2025

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts

14th November 2025

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!

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The Rest Is Politics

15th November 2025

Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart will bring their leading political podcast - The Rest Is Politics - back to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 15th November!

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Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night

19th November 2025

Join Jon Ronson at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!

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Bez In Conversation

13th December 2025

Join 'Madchester' legend Bez as he discusses his unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, and narcotic-strewn hi-jinks at this in conversation event at Oran Mor Glasgow!

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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

An Evening with Gordon Strachan

An Evening with Gordon Strachan

5th September 2025

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his colourful career and life with Graham Spiers at Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 5th September!

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In Conversation with Barbara Dickson

In Conversation with Barbara Dickson

6th September 2025

Barbara Dickson has enjoyed a glittering 50-year career in music and theatre. come and hear her in conversation with Graham Spiers and enjoy a song or two as well at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

Catherine Cranston: The Unknown Mrs Cochrane

23rd September 2025

Find out more about the life of the pioneering lady entrepreneur Catherine Cranston, who spent many happy years in Barrhead, from Historian Lorraine Murray.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Balfour Reparations 2025-2045

Balfour Reparations 2025-2045

21st June 2025

Inspired by archival materials, Farah Saleh’s unique and powerful performance lecture investigates ways of confronting the United Kingdom’s colonial legacy in Palestine.

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Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

Hold Fast, An Evening with Catherine Simpson

18th September 2025

Join Catherine Simpson on Thursday 18th September at Waterstones Edinburgh West End as she shares her unforgettable story, Hold Fast!

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Ice Cream Breakfast Mornings

Ice Cream Breakfast Mornings

Selected dates between 8th June 2025 - 14th September 2025

Fancy a wee treat? Join Ms Crème De La Cream's breakfast ice cream taster sessions at Stockbridge market.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Crail Castaways with Billy Sloan

Crail Castaways with Billy Sloan

21st July 2025

Join us at Crail Community Hall on 21st July for an unforgettable evening of music and stories as we welcome Billy Sloan, the legendary radio host, author, and music journalist!

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An Audience With Ricky Tomlinson

An Audience With Ricky Tomlinson

20th July 2025

Join Ricky Tomlinson in conversation about his life and career on Sunday 20th July at CISWO Glenrothes, hosted by Asa Murphy!

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Growing Together: Networking event at MCCI

Growing Together: Networking event at MCCI

21st June 2025

This event on 21st June is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and groups working towards sustainable, community-driven change.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson

18th July 2025

Royle Family and Brookside star Ricky Tomlinson is coming to Airdrie Working Mens Social Club for a fantastic event... An Evening With Ricky Tomlinson hosted by Asa Murphy!

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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

20th November 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter

27th September 2025

Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour returns to The Town House Hamilton with a brand-new lineup featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

Poetry & Music with Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell

20th June 2025

Local writers Polly Bee and Bobby Motherwell will introduce their new books, perform some music and chat about all things creativity at Erskine Arts latest literary event on Friday 20th June!

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The Witch & the Snitch Book Launch

The Witch & the Snitch Book Launch

Selected dates between 10th June 2025 - 14th June 2025

Join J.L Givens at Paisley Central Library for the launch of The Witch & the Snitch, an illustrated book based on the Paisley Witch Trials!

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History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

History Cafe: The Archaeology of Paisley

21st June 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st June for their in-person History Cafe discussing The Archaeology of Paisley.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Loch Lomond Beaver Talk

Loch Lomond Beaver Talk

14th June 2025

The Scottish Wild Beaver Group will be at Balmaha Visitor Centre on Saturday 14th June to give a free talk on Beavers!

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Lucy Lapinska & Jo Callaghan In Conversation

Lucy Lapinska & Jo Callaghan In Conversation

10th August 2025

Waterstones Stirling is delighted to be joined by Lucy Lapinska and Jo Callaghan on Sunday 10th August for a discussion about AI in fiction.

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Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

Liam McIlvanney in Conversation

29th July 2025

Join award winning author Liam McIlvanney, who will be discussing his brand new thriller, The Good Father, in conversation with fellow crime writer Craig Robert!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

A Blether O Books: Scotland Through Literature

1st November 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Join the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum this November as they welcome a selection of authors in this celebration of Scottish literature!

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Popular Events

Glasgow Summer Sessions: Punk All Dayer
The Punk All Dayer, with Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter, The Stranglers, The Undertones and more comes to Bellahouston Park in June!
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!
Summer Nights on The Southside
Del Amitri, The Saw Doctors, Echo & The Bunnymen and Ocean Colour Scene will all headline The Big Top Tent in Queens Park when Summer Nights on the Southside returns in 2025!
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games
The annual Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games on Saturday 14th June promises to be a fun day out for all the family!
LUSH Glasgow City - Mystery Bath Bomb Making
Join LUSH Glasgow City in making your very own mystery bath bomb... Will it fizz? Will it foam? Each creation will be different!

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