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Theatre Events in Glasgow in May 2026

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Events in Glasgow

Carmen - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera

1st May 2026

Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!

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Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera

2nd May 2026

Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Ukrainian Opera!

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Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

9th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece when Scottish Opera bring The Marriage of Figaro to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

11th May 2026 - 12th May 2026

The sensational multi award winning West End show, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for two nights in May 2026!

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The High Life

12th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!

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The Mersey Beatles

14th May 2026

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 14th May!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 15th May!

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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

17th May 2026

Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 17th May!

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Radio Ga Ga

21st May 2026

Radio Ga Ga, the UK's authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular, is coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 21st May!

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That’ll Be The Day

22nd May 2026

The UK's longest-running touring theatre show, That'll Be The Day, returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 22nd May as part of their 40th anniversary tour!

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The Bodyguard

25th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!

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The Battle

26th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

Glasgow's Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in May 2026!

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Up A Close

29th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

Following a sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story back to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Ireland The Show

31st May 2026

An all-star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers bring Ireland The Show to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 31st May!

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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:

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Eugene Onegin

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Eugene Onegin

5th May 2026

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

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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:

Star Struck

Star Struck

7th May 2026 - 9th May 2026

Prepare to be transported into a glamorous world where jazz meets ballet, and the stars align when Scottish Ballet bring Starstruck to the Festival Theatre in May!

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The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

18th May 2026

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse in 2026!

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Scottish Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Scottish Opera: The Marriage of Figaro

Selected dates between 29th May 2026 - 31st May 2026

Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart’s unstoppable masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, at Festival Theatre in May.

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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:

Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

Lost In Music - One Night In the Disco

16th May 2026

Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's when Lost In Music take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

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Kelty Musical Association: Come From Away

Kelty Musical Association: Come From Away

28th April 2026 - 2nd May 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Kelty Musical Association bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to Carnegie Hall!

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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:

Come From Away

Come From Away

19th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Biggar Theatre Workshop bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to the Corn Exchange in May!

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Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

1st May 2026

Airdrie Town Hall has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Friday 1st May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 15th May!

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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:

Celebrating Celine - A New Day

Celebrating Celine - A New Day

1st May 2026

Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her music, Celebrating Celine, at Beacon Arts Centre, promises an evening of joy, emotion, and unforgettable entertainment!

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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

16th May 2026

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!

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Theatre Events in Stirling

Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

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!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Autumn Season
With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and thrilling dramas, there is plenty of great treats to tuck into this Autumn at A Play, A Pie and A Pint!
Cardonald Market
Browse a wide variety of stalls and discover something new while supporting independent traders at Cardonald Market, held on the first Saturday of each month!

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