Merchant City Festival

The Merchant City Festival is an annual extravaganza of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre!

About Merchant City Festival

	220 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 OQW
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This much-loved annual event showcases outdoor arts, circus, dance and more – with events happening in and around the streets and venues of the Merchant City area of Glasgow.

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Upcoming Events at Merchant City Festival

Days Out

Merchant City Festival

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Glasgow City Centre

Merchant City Festival is a fun-filled 3 day event held within the Merchant City area of Glasgow, offering something free for everyone to enjoy!

Nights Out

Hip Replacement

18th July 2025

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow City Centre

Hip Replacement, the early club night where you can dance like your dad and nobody cares, returns to the Merchant City Festival on Friday 18th July!

Theatre

Surge Festival

18th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

Various Locations Glasgow

The 16th edition of SURGE Festival will once again transform the streets of Glasgow's Merchant City, presenting a wild variety of outdoor acts to ignite your senses and fuel your imagination!

Festivals

Celtic Connections

, Various Locations Glasgow

Celtic Connections will return for 2026 from Thursday 15th January to Sunday 1st February!

Festivals

Sonica

Sonica , Various Locations Glasgow

Sonica is an 11-day biennial festival in Glasgow, dedicated to world class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside UK talent in diverse venues city-wide!

Festivals

Glasgow Zine Fest

Tramway Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly celebration of zine culture, featuring events about art, community, and heritage!

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival features spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!

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Southside Fringe Festival

Various locations across the southside , Glasgow South Side

Enjoy a fortnight of music, workshops and events south of the river Clyde when the Southside Fringe Festival returns in May 2022!

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Glasgow Wildfest

, Various Locations Glasgow

Now in its fourth year, Glasgow Wildfest, is a whole month of events celebrating Glasgow’s greenspaces!

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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!

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Glasgow Science Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival is back with a fresh batch of science-fuelled fun for adults and weans alike. Explore the world through talks, walks, art, film, experiments and even yoga!

Festivals

Glasgow International

Glasgow International , Various Locations Glasgow

For 17 days Glasgow International showcases the best of local & international visual art in venues across the City!

Festivals

Being Human Festival

Hosted by the University of Glasgow , Online Event Glasgow

The University of Glasgow channels the Glaswegian spirit of invention and reinvention in its Being Human festival programme.

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WestFest

, Glasgow West End

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Sunday 1st and Sunday 29th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

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Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Theatre Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB

One of the friendliest film festivals on the planet with a wide-ranging programme that celebrates every corner of world cinema and provides a fantastic showcase for the best of Scottish film!

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