Talks And Lectures events in Glasgow

The Old Glasgow Club Talks

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

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

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

David Elder Lecture Series

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

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

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

Glasgow Central Station Tours

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

Burrell Bites

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!

March of Curiosity

March of Curiosity is a month‑long celebration of exploration, imagination and hands‑on science at Glasgow Science Centre!

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

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

Moving Minds presents Public Speaking Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: The Root, Reason & Reframing Fear

Moving Minds hosts monthly pub talks with experts and storytellers, join them at WEST brewery on Tuesday 17th March for 'Public Speaking Doesn’t Have to Be Scary: The Root, Reason & Reframing Fear'!

Alasdair Whyte: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names

Join Dr Alasdair Whyte, Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 and 2020 and Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, who will focus on the names of Glasgow's elevated places.

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: In Search Of Anne Of Cleves

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle on Anne of Cleves.

An Evening Of Spoiled Milk With Avery Curran

Get ready for a thrilling night as Avery Curran comes to Waterstones Argyle Street to launch her debut novel, boarding school horror Spoiled Milk... a must-read for fans of classic ghost stories!

An Evening With Samantha Dooey-Miles

Samantha Dooey-Miles comes to Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on Thursday 19th March to launch her debut novel, Under The Hammer.

Poetry Reading at Mount Florida Books

Join the87press and host Jessica Widner at Mount Florida Books on Thursday 19th March for a poetry reading evening featuring Emily Lee Luan, Megan Pinto and Annie Wenstrup!

State of the World: Global Democracy and Human Rights

The Scottish Council on Global Affairs and the University of Glasgow are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global democracy and human rights.

Clyde Reflections

Clyde Reflections is a visual arts project by Chris Leslie, created in collaboration with Louise Welsh and Jude Barber of Empire Café and their podcast Who Owns the Clyde.

STEM Fest Weekend

Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to present: 'STEM Fest: The Future Starts Now' - a new event for families to enjoy and explore the latest research and future STEM careers!

An Evening With Clare Mackintosh

Clare Mackintosh draws on her experience as a former police officer to discuss her gripping domestic novel, It's Not What You Think, at Waterstones Argyle Street on Monday 23rd March!

Gothic Fiction & The Female Writer - Women Who Shaped Gothic Horror

Head to the Glee Club Glasgow on Monday 23rd March for the next Seed Talk event where they will explore the feminist side of Gothic fiction with Dr Joan Passey!

An Evening With Rosie Hewlett

Rosie Hewlett joins Waterstones Argyle Street on Tuesday 24th March to launch her fantastic new mythical retelling, Sweetbitter Song, in conversation with Kirsty Logan author of Portable Shelter!

Moving Minds presents Understanding Neurodivergence: Masking, Support, and Challenging Stereoty

Moving Minds hosts monthly pub talks with experts and storytellers, join them at Inn Deep on Tuesday 24th March for 'Understanding Neurodivergence: Masking, Support, and Challenging Stereoty'.

Telling Glasgow’s Stories: A Workshop With Allison Galbraith

From folk tales to urban myths, hear Allison Galbraith tell some of Glasgow's most famous stories at the Mitchell Library, learn about oral tradition and have a go at crafting your own tale.

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

Kelvingrove Bite - Framing the Narrative: Restoring the Dunlop Family Portrait

Join frame conservator Sophie Kostin at Kelvingrove as she gives a unique insight into the restoration of this intricately made and lovingly conserved Victorian artefact.

Crime Writing Talk

Catch local bestseller Gavin Bell for a thrilling crime writing talk and workshop for aspiring writers at the Couper Institute on Saturday 28th March!

For Free You’d Never Be

Join Leven Street Press at Broadside Glasgow on Saturday 28th March for 'For Free You'd Never Be' an afternoon dedicated to writing and its intersections with politics and publicness!

Foraging & Herbal Medicine Course: Wild Things Year 1

Join community herbalist and foraging tutor, Catriona Gibson for this eight month exploration of wild medicinal and edible plants growing abundantly in and around Glasgow through the seasons.

Art of Possible: From Clyde Built to Creative Capital - How Glasgow is Driving the Future of 3D Content

Now in its 9th year, the award-winning Art of Possible series will explore how the Glasgow City Region is positioning itself as the UK's 3D content creation capital!

CinemARC: Tracing Light

Come to the ARC for a special CinemARC presentation of Tracing Light and hear from researchers and those involved in making the film.

Kevin Sinfield

One of the most successful players in rugby league history, Kevin Sinfield, is heading to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in April for a very special evening.

Time, Trust, and Truth: How (Mis)Information Shapes What We Believe

Time, Trust, and Truth is a public event exploring how trust in information is built, lost, and sometimes repaired - and how timing shapes what we believe.

CinemARC: Interstellar

As part of their Spring Fling programme on their theme, About Time, come to the ARC for this special CinemARC event, as they screen the smash-hit Interstellar, by Christopher Nolan.

Counterflows

Counterflows Festival returns in April for four days of live music from some of the most interesting artists working on the fringes today!

State Of The Nation: An Evening With Akala

Step into an unflinching night of truth, history, and hope with one of Britain's most formidable voices, Akala (Kingslee Daley), when he brings State Of The Nation to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

Bookface Sip & Swap with Dr Jenni Fagan

Scotland's much-loved reading community, Bookface, is set to host a special Sip & Swap event with acclaimed author and poet Dr Jenni Fagan at Glaschu on Sunday 12th April!

Silent Agitator: Time to Organize

The ARC and Thinking Culture present an evening exploring the social and cultural significance of time and workers' rights, with Ruth Ewan's Silent Agitator as a focal point.

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

Our Time by Alasdair Skelton: Book Talk, Signing and Q&A

Join Professor Alasdair Skelton at The University of Glasgow's Sir Charles Wilson Building as he talks about his new book and discusses how humanity can unite to tackle the climate crisis!

Responding to Alasdair Gray’s ‘Lanark’

Presented by The Alasdair Gray Archive, this event celebrates 45 years since the publication of Lanark, a landmark of modern Scottish literature by Alasdair Gray.

Matt Johnson & Jason Wood - Cognitive Dissident In Conversation

Join Matt Johnson of THE THE in conversation with acclaimed writer Jason Wood at Saint Luke's Glasgow to mark the release of their new book, Cognitive Dissident.

David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

Join David Olusoga at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 20th April as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

Pollokshields Heritage Talk: Scotland Beneath The Surface

Pollokshields Heritage hosts a range of talks, which explore history and heritage as well as arts and culture. Join them on April 21st for 'Scotland Beneath The Surface'.

An Evening With Gregor Fisher

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April!

An Audience With Irvine Welsh

Irvine Welsh is coming to Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on 24th April to chat about Trainspotting, The Acid House, Crime, Filth and plenty more!

Afternoon Tea Tasting: Spring Tea Under A Willow Tree with Dr Yupin Chung

Join the team at Mackintosh at the Willow and Dr Yupin Chung for a unique tea-tasting event exploring specially selected teas from around the world!

Monty Don: A Journey Through British Gardens

Join Britain's best-loved gardener Monty Don when he brings his brand-new show, celebrating his landmark book and BBC2 series, British Gardens, to the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 26th April!

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!

Specialist Tour: The Silk Road between Japan and Glasgow

Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of East Asian Art, on Tuesday 5th of May for a special tour looking at exquisite items from the 1878 Japanese Government Gift, including the fabulous collection of silk!

Chris Brookmyre - Quite Ugly One Evening Launch Event

Join Chris Brookmyre at Drygate for the launch of his new book Quite Ugly One Evening, the event will be chaired by McIlvanney Prize winner Callum McSorley!

David and the Hedgehog; Readings and Discussions

Using Baby Mash-up, what on Earth are you doing? as a starting point for discussion, stillpoint offers an opportunity to hear readings of work not often presented and to openly discuss innovation.

Bookface Sip & Swap With Sara Sheridan

On Sunday 17th May, bestselling author Sara Sheridan will appear at an the Bookface Sip & Swap at Glaschu to celebrate her highly anticipated new novel, The Jewel Keepers!

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.

Superscoreboard OFF AIR

Superscoreboard OFF-AIR brings Scotland's most popular football show out of the studio and onto the stage for one unmissable night at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd June!

Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

Hack Glasgow

After the resounding success of Hack Glasgow in 2025, annual community-led hacker conference is back for 2026 at The Citizens Theatre on Saturday 15th August!

Specialist Tour: The Secrets of Lacquer and Cinnabar

Join Curator of East Asian Art Yupin Chung and Ann Ainsworth on intriguing tour looking at a selection of superb lacquer objects and cinnabar on Tuesday 18th August!

PITCH

PITCH, Scotland's conference of hip hop and underground culture, returns to Glasgow, taking place between Wednesday 2nd and Friday 4th September at Drygate Brewery!

An Evening with Henrik Larsson & Friends

One of Celtic FC's greatest ever players, Henrik Larsson, returns to Glasgow for An Evening with Henrik Larsson & Friends at The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Monday 14th September!

The Calling

Join host Dan Walker and world-class speakers like Sir Chris Hoy in a brand-new one-day national leadership summit designed to inspire, equip, and commission people who want to lead well!

Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson - Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

In this brand-new live show Jon Ronson, bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, takes you on a perilous journey with his first book in 11 years!

Miriam’s Full English LIVE

Join Miriam Margolyes OBE in conversation at the King's Theatre Glasgow for stories from her new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits!

Mòd Ghlaschu

This autumn, Glasgow will once again become the vibrant heart of Gaelic culture as the Royal National Mòd returns to Scotland’s largest city!

Mary Beard - The Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome — a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today.

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen brings Truth Under Fire to Glasgow's City Halls, an essential evening for anyone who wants to understand the world as it is, not as we wish it to be!

VGC Live

Jordan Middler, Chris Scullion, and Andy Robinson bring VGC: The Video Game Podcast to Glasgow's historic Oran Mor for a night of gaming nonsense, energy drinks, and special guests!

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

Alice Cooper: Devil On My Shoulder Book Tour

Don't miss an evening of unforgettable stories from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's iconic musicians, with a career spanning six decades, at The Pavilion Theatre!

Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as Brian Bilston takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day!

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death - More Unnatural Causes

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he brings his captivating new tour, Time of Death – More Unnatural Causes, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in October.

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

Big Country legend Bruce Watson will bring his upcoming tour, celebrating decades of rock history with acoustic hits and iconic behind-the-scenes tales, to Eastwood Theatre on Saturday 1st May 2027!

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at EICC on Saturday 21st March!

Is AI taking our jobs? Could humans face extinction one day? Come along toNational Museum of Scotland to debate AI ethics and record your very own podcast using professional recording equipment!

Taking place on 17th March at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, the CIPD Annual Scotland Conference brings together HR and people professionals to explore key workplace trends!

Hosted by Caroline Blair, join the Old Course Hotel on Saturday 2nd May for an inspiring evening of warmth and thoughtful discussion with Louise Minchin and Anna Deacon.

The Arts Society Fife hosts a great programme of 10 lectures a year at the Corn Exchange Cupar, by renowned art specialists, on topics from Brueghel to Brutalism and beyond!

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

On what promises to be an entertaining night, Gordon Strachan will be discussing his remarkable career and life at Airdrie Working Mens Social Club on Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April!

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!

Following on from the nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, psychologist and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns to Lanark with a brand-new live show.

A reflective conversation by writer and close friend Irvine Welsh exploring Paisley-born designer Pam Hogg's life, legacy and cultural impact.

Join adventurer Simon Reeve at Paisley Town Hall for an inspiring evening of stunning imagery and stories designed to nudge you out of your comfort zone and embrace the wild world!

Take a closer look at Renfrewshire's stunning night sky at a series of Dark Sky Viewing Nights led by Led by John Pressly, Science Curator at One Ren's Paisley Museum, and the Countryside Rangers!

International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to The Tolbooth Stirling on Friday 20th March!

Gnosis Scotland is offering a free course in practical, esoteric Self-knowledge on Tuesdays at the Raploch Community Campus in Stirling.

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 11th November!

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!

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

Join a host of big-name authors and personalities, celebrating life stories, as the Boswell Book Festival returns to Dumfries House, Ayrshire for 2026.