Glasgow Cathedral

Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral is an awe-inspiring medieval building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo the Patron Saint of Glasgow.

About Glasgow Cathedral

	Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ
	01415528198
	Glasgow Cathedral Website
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Glasgow Cathedral is a medieval cathedral which has an active Christian congregation in the Church of Scotland.

As an active Christian congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Glasgow, the Cathedral always has a number of events running. We aim to publicise these and encourage your attendance and participation wherever possible.

With a wealth of musical and vocal talent and ability, we are blessed with many fine recitals during the year. There are also Summer Music Recitals and a Winter Lecture Series. Details of these will be given as far in advance as possible.

The wonderful architecture of the Cathedral speaks for itself and is to be enjoyed by anyone who visits it.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Cathedral

Tour

Glasgow Requiem: The Walk

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.

Tour

A Bird’s Eye View: An Immersive Journey Through 850 Years of Glasgow

Selected dates between 7th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Blending myth, memory, and plenty of Glaswegian gallusness, this immersive walking tour from Walking Tours In Glasgow swoops through 850 years of history!

Tour

Glasgow Through the Ages Walking Tour

Selected dates between 10th September 2025 - 17th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

As part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations, Glasgow Life and Glasgow 850 have joined forces to bring you a 'Glasgow Through the Ages' Walking Tour!

Theatre

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Maiden Mother Mage

18th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

From forgotten princess to fabled mother of Glasgow - a poetic reimagining of the legend of St Enoch. This powerful tale of exile, resilience & transformation weaves dramatic verse with live music.

Music

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: The Night With… Emma Jane Lloyd

18th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

An intimate programme of contemporary music, drawn from violinist Emma's new album mue—exploring the expressive depths of her instrument & spanning themes of transformation, solitude & collaboration

Music

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Resol Quartet

18th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

The Resol Quartet debuts works by George Swann and Mingdu Li as part of FoGRI's lunchtime series—inspired by the Glasgow Royal Infirmary's history, scientific innovations and societal transformation

Film

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Metropolis

Selected dates between 19th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Exclusive screenings of a genre-defining sci-fi epic in the vast, gothic surroundings of Glasgow Cathedral—accompanied by the UK premiere of an exhilarating live soundtrack by Linda & Irene Buckley.

Music

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Interstellar 10

20th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Roger Sayer – original organist of Hans Zimmer's iconic Interstellar score – performs music from the blockbuster, alongside a cosmic light display & fascinating behind-the-scenes insights.

Music

Glasgow Cathedral Festival: Ollie Hawker and Zoe Markle

20th September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Enter a fragile ecosystem of pulsing tones and coalescing waves at this enchanting performance for double bass and electronics—part of GCF's sell-out Twilight in the Crypt series.

Music

Glasgow Catherdral Festival: Katelyn Emerson

21st September 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Internationally acclaimed organist Katelyn Emerson gives the world premiere of a major new work by coronation composer Roxanna Panufnik: a radiant celebration & prayer for global unity.

Glasgow Cathedral Festival

Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow's medieval cathedral!

History and Culture

Mackintosh Queens Cross

Queens Cross Garscube Road, Glasgow West End G20 7EL

Mackintosh Queen's Cross is one of Glasgow's hidden architectural gems. The only church in the world designed by the great Scottish architect, designer and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

History and Culture

Glasgow Central Tours

Glasgow Central Station Gordon Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3SL

Explore one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks, from the platforms to the subterranean vaults on a Glasgow Central Tour!

History and Culture

The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

113-117 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HD

The Britannia Music Hall (The Panopticon) located at the end of Argyle Street in Glasgow's Trongate is the oldest surviving music hall in the world!

History and Culture

Curious About Glasgow Tour

, Various Locations Glasgow

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

History and Culture

Willow Tea Rooms

97 Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3HF

A visit to The Willow Tea Rooms is a must for anyone interested in enjoying tasty traditional food and drinks in an atmospheric setting!

History and Culture

Holmwood House

61-63 Netherlee Road, Glasgow South Side G44 3YU

Lying just a few miles from the centre of Glasgow, Holmwood House has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design!

History and Culture

Fairfield Heritage Centre

Fairfield 1048 Govan Road, Glasgow South Side G51 4XS

Fairfield Heritage is a community museum dedicated to telling the story of Govan's outstanding role in world shipbuilding.

History and Culture

Scotland Street School Museum

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.

History and Culture

Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle , Dumbarton G82 1JJ

Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Dumbarton Castle was an important royal refuge in the Middle Ages.

History and Culture

Pollok House

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

A grand country house near Glasgow city centre, Pollok House is Scotland’s answer to Downton Abbey and gives a real taste of upstairs/downstairs life in the 1930s!

History and Culture