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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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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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New Events in Glasgow

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

Christmas Ceilidh for Palestine

18th December 2025

Join The Thievin' Corbies for a night of Scottish ceilidh dancing and Christmas cheer at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on Thursday 18th December! All proceeds donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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Peaches

18th April 2026

Iconic musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches heads to SWG3 Glasgow's TV Studio on Saturday 18th April!

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Amplify: Short Music Course

10th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Amplify Music Academy's 4-week Short Courses, beginning in January, are the ideal way for young people to start their music journey!

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Latest Glasgow News

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

Glasgow Fort joins forces with local charities to support people who feel lonely at Christmas

Glasgow Fort joins forces with local charities to support people who feel lonely at Christmas

Glasgow Fort has teamed up with local charities to help raise awareness of the support they can provide to people of all ages experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation at Christmas.

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The Tron Theatre announced new season for 2026

The Tron Theatre announced new season for 2026

Tron Theatre is delighted to announce its brand-new season of work for Spring/Summer 2026.

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This weekend Glasgow shoppers can win the ultimate Glasgow Christmas gift

This weekend Glasgow shoppers can win the ultimate Glasgow Christmas gift

This Sunday visitors to VEGA's Christmas Market have the chance to “unwrap the city” and win the ultimate Glasgow Christmas gift worth over £1,000!

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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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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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Cinder’s Fella

5th Dec 2025 - 4th Jan 2026

Get ready for 45 minutes of pure festive fun as Folksy Theatre Company bring their brand-new mini panto to Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green!

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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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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!

Mindful Mosaics

Come and enjoy creating beautiful mosaics with Sara Melville in her cosy studio in Whiteinch, Glasgow!

The Wee Retreat

The Wee Retreat is a meditation & well-being centre offering mindfulness meditation courses & retreats as well as other wellbeing events to increase personal awareness and a sense of peace.

Phoenix Taekwondo Maryhill

Phoenix Taekwon-do North Woodside is a martial arts school in the west end of Glasgow.

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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!

Mugdock Country Park

With 270 hectares of woodland, moorland and heathland, connected by a network of paths, there's plenty to explore at Mugdock Country Park!

Pollok Country Park

Pollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife.

Holmwood House

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

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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.

The Clutha Bar

Voted as one of the top 3 pubs in Glasgow for live music. Something on every night.Try our new food menu - Everything freshly cooked and prepared daily...

Bacchus Glasgow

Situated in the heart of Glasgow's Mechant City, Bacchus is the perfect meeting place for fine food and drink and regular first class live entertainment!

The Polo Lounge

The Polo Lounge is a Glasgow institution situated on Wilson Street right in the heart of the city!

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King Pins
Children's Classic Concerts
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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!
Jock and the Beanstalk
Come and join your favourite Pavilion pals for a GIANT of a panto with the fabulous festive adventure Jock and the Beanstalk!

Popular Listings

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