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Theatre Events in Glasgow in August 2025

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Events in Glasgow

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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Journey

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Wheels Of Life

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.

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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 30th August 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow over the last 850 years!

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Broadway Babies with Mel & Dean

Selected dates between 13th August 2025 - 24th September 2025

This one is for the musical theatre lovers! Join everyone's favourite Dynamic Duo, Mel & Dean, as they kick off Broadway Babies at Riding Room, Scotland's favourite Queer Cabaret Bar!

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Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

15th August 2025

Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever! Don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th August!

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The Journey Back

16th August 2025

The Journey Back is an emotional rollercoaster of a show that takes audiences through the turbulent last 10 years of Rangers Football Club.

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Murder Mystery at Berlinkys - CANCELLED

17th August 2025

Step into the roaring 1920s at The Great Gatsby Murder Mystery - a dazzling afternoon of intrigue, suspense, and old-school decadence hosted at the iconic Berlinkys!

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Chicago

18th August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Chicago returns to razzle dazzle theatres across the country in 2025, don't miss your chance to see it when it comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow in August!

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Exhibition: Performing 19th Century Glasgow: Nation, Celebrity, Empire

18th August 2025 - 30th September 2025

The Mitchell Library presents an exhibition showcasing the city's vibrant theatrical culture between 1800 and 1900.

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Rollers Forever

19th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

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!

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The Gentleman Hypnotist: Comedy Hypnotist Show

21st August 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy hypnosis with Tom Pierre, The Gentleman Hypnotist, at Number 10 Hotel on Thursday 21st August!

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Citizens Theatre Homecoming Festival

23rd August 2025 - 5th September 2025

After years of transformation, the Citizens Theatre are throwing their doors open once more with Homecoming – a two-week celebration of creativity, community, and connection!

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2:22 A Ghost Story

25th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

Direct from London's West End the edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in August!

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Alone In The Dark - A Horror Musical

28th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

Alone In The Dark is a new horror musical inspired by the works of H.P Lovecraft, M.R James and Edgar Allan Poe from Shock Horror Theatre!

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Frankenstein - A One Man Horror show

28th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

Frankenstein - A One Man Horror show is a dark, twisted musical that combines live theatre with filmmaking... if you think you know the story of Frankenstein then you had better think again!

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Friday Night Fling: With Burlesque Legend Judith Stein

29th August 2025

This August, Glasgow Festival of Burlesque is back with a one-off glittering spectacular featuring Burlesque Legend Judith Stein keeping the tassels twirling and the legends flying!

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Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery

29th August 2025

Step into the glamorous world of the Roaring Twenties for an unforgettable night of mystery, intrigue, and decadent dining at Chop on Friday 29th August!

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The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl

29th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

Exploring the universal yearning to belong and sharing the joy of friendship, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is a dynamic and visually stunning aerial show!

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Dream Believe Achieve Academy Advanced Pro Musical Theatre Auditions

31st August 2025

Dream Believe Achieve Academy only open the doors to their DBAA Advanced Pro Course twice a year... and now is your chance to audition!

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Saving All My Love For You

31st August 2025

Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You – a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Theatre Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Twist and Shout

Twist and Shout

29th August 2025

An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late sixties!

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Theatre Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

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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House Party

House Party

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Blending stand-up comedy, dance, and sharp social commentary, House Party is a bold new one-woman show coming to the Fringe!

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Midnight in Nashville

Midnight in Nashville

1st August 2025 - 24th August 2025

A (nearly) solo show with live music, Midnight in Nashville is a raucous journey to Music City. Catch it as part of the Fringe Festival!

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Theatre Events in Fife

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

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

16th August 2025

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On comes to Rothes Halls on Saturday 15th August!

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Cirque - the Greatest Show

Cirque - the Greatest Show

16th August 2025

Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit circus musical that is fun for all the family is coming to The Alhambra Theatre!

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Saving All My Love For You

Saving All My Love For You

30th August 2025

Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You – a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations at the Adam Smith Theatre!

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Theatre Events in Lanarkshire

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

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Celine - My Heart Will Go On

15th August 2025

Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute Concert as it tours across the UK when Celine - My Heart Will Go On returns to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 15th August!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Scotland

24th August 2025

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Scottish music and tradition when Artie's Singing Kettle returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 24th August!

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Up A Close

Up A Close

29th August 2025

Following a 2024 Spring and Autumn sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's Story to The Town House Hamilton!

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Theatre Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure

16th August 2025

Join Fireman Sam at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th August as he sets out to rescue Norman and his friends on a camping adventure!

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Two Tribes

Two Tribes

22nd August 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Two Tribes is a comedic clash of tradition and ambition set in the heart of Glasgow's East End! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in August.

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Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group

Elderslie Kirk Players - Amateur Dramatics Group

Selected dates between 7th April 2025 - 29th December 2025

Elderslie Kirk Players are on the look out for some fresh talent, join them for a free taster session on a Monday evening.

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Theatre Events in Stirling

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

Karen Dunbar

Karen Dunbar

30th August 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour. Catch her at the Tolbooth Stirling on 30th August!

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The Provy Wummin

The Provy Wummin

29th August 2025

The Provvy Wummin is a gritty musical comedy, with a soundtrack to the 70s, don't miss it when it comes to The Albert Halls on Friday 29th August!

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Events in Other Areas

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Children's Classic Concerts
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Sponsored Links

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City Sightseeing Glasgow
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Hilton Glasgow
Open Pass Scotland
Glasgow City Council
Fayre Play
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
King Pins
Hilton Glasgow
Children's Classic Concerts
Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel
East Renfrewshire Culture
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Popular Events

September West End Festival
Get ready for the ultimate 10 day celebration of Glasgow's 850th Birthday with non-stop entertainment, thrills, and fun for all ages at the September West End Festival!
GlasGLOW
This Halloween season, the city we love turns 850 and GlasGLOW are throwing one GLOW-rious celebration with an all-new 60-minute blockbuster light and sound show at the Botanic Gardens!
Spooktacular
Glasgow's biggest Halloween experience returns this October, running from 3rd - 26th October, at a brand new location that promises to take the fright factor up a notch!
Celtic The Musical
Featuring the songs that have rung round Celtic Park over the years, Celtic The Musical tells the amazing story of this legendary club, don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in September!
October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand
Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!

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