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Welcome to What's on Glasgow, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Glasgow taking place throughout the year, from the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions!

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Featured Events in Glasgow

There are thousands of events in Glasgow every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Young Lives vs Cancer Christmas Concert

5th December 2025

Join Young Lives vs Cancer for their annual Christmas Concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 5th December!

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Light Up The Gorbals

5th December 2025

Join New Gorbals Housing Association as they celebrate the start of the festive season when they switch on the Christmas tree lights on Friday 5th December!

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

5th December 2025

One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 5th December 2025!

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Mark Brzezicki’s Big Country

5th December 2025

Mark Brzezicki's Big Country will play a handful of dates this autumn along with special guests The Cuza, don't miss them live at Slay Glasgow on Friday 5th December!

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Hottest Tickets in Town

From theatre shows to gigs, snap up tickets to the most popular events in town, here's a small selection of what's trending this week!

Boys Like Girls

15th July 2026

Alt-pop favourites Boys Like Girls embark on a run of UK headline dates for 'The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour', including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 15th July!

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The Little Mermaid

22nd November 2025 - 4th January 2026

Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!

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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

27th March 2026

Join Ruby Wax and lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh at the Citizens Theatre as they review clips from Ruby's extraordinary shows and tell scandalous stories never before heard!

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New Events in Glasgow

You'll find all the latest Glasgow events that have been added to the website right here!

Soul II Soul

22nd October 2026

Experience the legendary sound of Soul II Soul as they return to the stage for their highly anticipated 2026 tour, which includes a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 22nd October!

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Ben Folds

15th November 2026

Singer-songwriter Ben Folds is heading to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 15th November as part of his Paper Airplane Request Tour!

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Boys Like Girls

15th July 2026

Alt-pop favourites Boys Like Girls embark on a run of UK headline dates for 'The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour', including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 15th July!

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Latest Glasgow News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Glasgow with our local news updates!

Buchanan Galleries welcomes two new stores for the festive season

Buchanan Galleries welcomes two new stores for the festive season

City centre shopping destination Buchanan Galleries has expanded its retail line-up this December with the arrival of two new stores, offering visitors even more choice in the run-up to Christmas.

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Glasgow Film Festival supports 50 next generation filmmakers across three star studded talent labs

Glasgow Film Festival supports 50 next generation filmmakers across three star studded talent labs

Lab mentors and partners include Oscar-winning and nominated directors, leading animation studios, and executives from Netflix, BFI, Aardman, and Curzon.

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Caledonia Gladiators launches most exclusive seat in Scottish sport in aid of GCH Charity

Caledonia Gladiators launches most exclusive seat in Scottish sport in aid of GCH Charity

Scotland's basketball franchise Caledonia Gladiators has launched a unique new VIP experience – thought to be the most exclusive sporting seat in the country – in aid of charity.

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Shipbuilding heritage, tall tales & Scottish cuisine make a tasty tune

Shipbuilding heritage, tall tales & Scottish cuisine make a tasty tune

Since launching in 2019, the Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner events held at Glasgow's Mharsanta restaurant have repeatedly sold out.

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Festivals in Glasgow

From music to film, comedy to books, family to the arts there's a wide range of cultural festivals being held throughout the year in Glasgow!

MERLODRAMA! Southside Film Festival

5th Dec 2025 - 7th Dec 2025
Glasgow South Side

Offline are proud to present MERLODRAMA! – a weekend of screenings, workshops and discussions dedicated to the enigmatic 1930s film star Merle Oberon.

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Loch Lomond Shores Christmas Festival

6th Dec 2025 - 7th Dec 2025
Balloch

Loch Lomond Shores is set to host their fantastic Christmas Festival on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December featuring street food, children's entertainers and rides, live entertainment and more!

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King Tut’s New Year’s Revolution

2nd Jan 2026 - 31st Jan 2026
Glasgow City Centre

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has revealed the lineup for the 15th edition of its annual New Year's Revolution Festival being held between the 2nd and 31st January!

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Glasgow

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Glasgow theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

Queer Theory: Arrows of Desire

5th December 2025

Queer Theory return to Nice N Sleazy with 'Arrows of Desire', a heady mix of music, performance art, spoken word, comedy, drag and variety with a focus on the subversive and experimental!

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The Christmas Tree Murder!

5th December 2025

Singl-end Cafe's popular Murder Mystery Supper Club returns for a Christmas special, well, three to be precise!

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Journey

5th 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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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Glasgow

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Glasgow! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Young Lives vs Cancer Christmas Concert

5th December 2025

Join Young Lives vs Cancer for their annual Christmas Concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 5th December!

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The Reap & Sew Christmas Market

5th December 2025

The Reap and Sew Christmas Market is back! Bringing more festive cheer, treats, food and crafts into your life!

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Light Up The Gorbals

5th December 2025

Join New Gorbals Housing Association as they celebrate the start of the festive season when they switch on the Christmas tree lights on Friday 5th December!

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Upcoming Music Events in Glasgow

Glasgow is renowned for it's live music scene, with a variety of venues catering for small intimate gigs to huge arenas hosting the biggest names!

James Yorkston

5th December 2025

James Yorkston, returns to Glasgow for a very special performance at CCA Glasgow on Friday 5th December!

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Young Lives vs Cancer Christmas Concert

5th December 2025

Join Young Lives vs Cancer for their annual Christmas Concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 5th December!

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Hex Girlfriend

5th December 2025

Hex Girlfriend is the alter ego of Noah Yorke and James Knott, don't miss them live at Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Friday 5th December!

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Activities in Glasgow

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

Glasgow Acting Academy

Glasgow Acting Academy is one of Glasgow's most accessible and longest running performing arts training academies for young people - providing classes for 5 year old's right through to adults.

The Yoga Extension

The Yoga Extension offers a full timetable of Iyengar yoga classes in the centre of Glasgow.

Music Bus Glasgow South

Babies and children love music and singing and at Music Bus Glasgow South we'll take you and your little one on an exciting musical journey every week.

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Attractions in Glasgow

Glasgow and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

Maryhill Burgh Halls

Maryhill Burgh Halls is a charity-run space for community, events, local heritage and more, striving to make culture, arts and heritage accessible for all!

Glasgow Film Festival

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!

O2 Academy Glasgow

O2 Academy Glasgow has made an outstanding contribution to Scotland’s vibrant live music scene since its arrival in the city in 2003.

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Eating & Drinking in Glasgow

Eating out in Glasgow is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

Pasticcio Glasgow

Pasticcio is an Italian street food restaurant located in Glasgow and favoured by food lovers across the city.

Bar Bloc

Bloc is a forward thinking, independent live music bar & venue in the centre of Glasgow, offering excellent bands and DJs 7 nights a week, completely free of charge.

Flight Club Glasgow

Step into the heart of George Street's most stunning heritage building, where Flight Club Glasgow are turning socialising into an epic adventure!

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Hilton Glasgow
City Of Glasgow Chorus
The Quay

Popular Events

Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
Boys Like Girls
Alt-pop favourites Boys Like Girls embark on a run of UK headline dates for 'The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour', including a night at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Wednesday 15th July!
Clydeside Christmas Village
Get ready for something truly special this winter... introducing Clydeside Christmas Village, arriving in Glasgow for the very first time between Saturday 29th November and Sunday 4th January!
Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party
The Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party is back for 2025 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever, tickets are going fast so pick up yours today!
The Little Mermaid
Join Glasgow pantomime superstar Elaine C Smith, and the King's favourite funny-man Johnny Mac as they dive to the depths of the ocean when they return in 2025 with The Little Mermaid!

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum King's Theatre Glasgow King Tut's Wah Wah Hut O2 Academy Glasgow SEC Armadillo Theatre Royal Glasgow The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow The Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The OVO Hydro