Events in Glasgow on 16 October 2025
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Events in Glasgow
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!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Adult Music Workshops
Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Alice in Wonderland Puzzle Week
To celebrate the recent release of a wonderful retelling of the classic, Alice With a Why by Anna James, can you help solve some peculiar puzzles in the children's bookshop?
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All Ages Retro Quiet Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
R-CADE host Quiet Gaming Sessions, suitable for all ages, every Thursday afternoon and the last Sunday each month!
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Amazing Art!
This Autumn join Make Do and Grow's team of community artists as they go on a journey through Amazing Art, learn different artistic styles and techniques, inspired by some famous artists.
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An Evening of Indian Classical Music
Scottish-based tabla player, composer, and performance artist Sodhi returns to the Ledger Recital Room for a concert exploring and sharing Indian Classical Music.
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Andrew O’Hagan In Conversation With Kirstin Innes
Andrew O'Hagan, the bestselling author of Mayflies and Caledonian Road, discusses his latest book 'On Friendship', with Kirstin Innes at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street.
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Art & Design Portfolio Development
Art & Design Portfolio Development are weekly workshops for students at school, college or in between, who are looking to apply for further education or professional training.
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Autumn Junior Ranger Camp: Woodlands, Wildlife & Wilderness
Join Ranger Alan and build hidden shelters, dam flowing streams and set wildlife traps as we explore the woodlands, grasslands, ponds and streams of Mugdock on this 3-day adventure!
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Beginner Swing Dance Classes
Glasgow Jitterbugs return to Garnethill Multicultural Centre with their Thursday night Lindy Hop, St Louis Shag and The Big Apple drop-in classes!
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Black History Family Workshops
Come along and take part in three family workshops exploring Black History using objects and collections in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Black History Month: celebrating the works of Black artists on display at GoMA
Join GoMA for three days of art making, where they celebrate the works of Black artists on display in their galleries.
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Booze and Fuse
Relax and have fun for an hour and a half designing and building your own glass masterpiece at Kiln Time's Booze and Fuse workshops!
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Bury Tomorrow
UK metalcore heavyweights Bury Tomorrow have announced they'll return to The Barrowlands for another headline show on Thursday 16th October!
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Caledonia Creative - Open Mic & Networking
Caledonia Creative presents a weekly networking event for musicians and artists from around the city on Thursdays at Roots Bar & Brasserie.
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Campaign Thursday
No room at home? We've got tables for that! Bring your party and Game Master to Top Hat & Bishop and enjoy your own tabletop RPG session at our cozy cafe!
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Capturing the Moment: Glasgow Then and Now
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary, students from Shawlands Academy have teamed up with Glasgow Life Museums to celebrate by curating this touring exhibition!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Carol Dewart RSW PAI RGI, Jennifer Irvine RSW RGI, Paul Murray RSW PAI RGI & Jacqueline Orr RSW RGI PAI
Annan Gallery are delighted to present an exhibition showcasing the work of four celebrated Scottish artists: Carol Dewart, Jennifer Irvine, Paul Murray and Jacqueline Orr.
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Craig Campbell: Raging Graciously
Join Craig Campbell at Clydebank Town Hall on Thursday 16th October for a night of raging graciously, where laughter and good vibes are guaranteed!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Daytripping
Daytripping at Platform is a collection of evocative photographs documenting the joy of day trips, celebrating people and place, taken by photographer Alan Dimmick.
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Ethereal: International Photography Exhibition
This October, The Glasgow Gallery of Photography will be displaying a month-long international photography exhibition with the theme Ethereal.
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Exhibition: A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill
The 'A Visual Stroll Through Maryhill' exhibition brings together a selection of photographs from the Maryhill Burgh Halls collection, capturing local streets, landmarks and landscapes.
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Family Climbing Tasters
These one-hour 'have-a-go' sessions are perfect for anyone curious about indoor climbing but not quite ready to commit to a full course!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Half Term Retro Game Sessions
Join R-CADE for the half term school holidays as they extend their opening times for even more chance to play!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Hollyoaks: The 30th Anniversary Tour
Join the stars of Hollyoaks up close and personal for an access-all-areas live tour, as they spill secrets, relive the show's most shocking moments and share never-before-told stories!
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Identity: International Photography Exhibition
For the month of October the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme Identity.
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Innis and Gunn Pub Quiz on West Nile Street
Sharp thinker? Get a team together for the weekly pub quiz at Innis and Gunn Brewery Taproom West Nile Street!
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ir/regular
Join the team at Project Ability for their next exhibition 'ir/regular featuring work from neurodivergent artist Grant Glennie.
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John Robertson Plays With His Audience
Expect 90 minutes of improv, mayhem, gaming comedy, crowdwork and songs from the UK's most manic comic, John Robertson, on his first-ever stand-up tour!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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The Climbing Academy's holiday climbing sessions are packed with climbing fun, giving kids the chance to burn off energy, conquer challenges and build confidence – all while having an absolute blast
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Kipper The Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon
Join Rachel Huggins a Scottish Book Trust member, for lively readings of Kipper the Sea Dragon & Bertie the Moon Dragon at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this October Half Term!
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Lawrence Chaney: Memoirs From My Sh*gpipes
These pipes have a lot of stories to tell! Lawrence Chaney triumphantly returns to the stage for another stand-up comedy tour!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Scary Trail & Pumpkin Patch
This October, just in time for Halloween, Loch Lomond Faerie Trail will once again be transformed into the Scary Trail and Pumpkin Patch!
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Magical October at Riverside Museum
Riverside Museum are getting ready for a magical October, with lots of fun activities planned as their street undergoes an enchanted makeover!
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Mark McCarney: No Better Man
Hailing from the rural heart of Northern Ireland, Mark McCarney brings his unmistakable wit, charm, and a dash of countryside chaos to Blackfriars on Thursday 16th October!
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Museum Of Things
Through a process of artistic reclamation, Museum of Things delves critically and creatively into The Hunterian's spaces and artefacts, reimagining their significance in contemporary contexts.
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October Week Family Activity: Make a Spooky Castle Afternoon Tea Stand
Learn about the connections between Mackintosh and Dracula, while decorating your own spooky Scottish castle-themed afternoon tea stand to take home and use at Mackintosh at the Willow!
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One Night In Tennessee
Inspired by the open mic nights of Bourbon Street, Old Bohemia and their talented friends take to the stage and cover your favourite country classics at Maggie's Rock N Rodeo!
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Our People’s Palace
Discover fascinating tales of Glasgow with the 'Our People's Palace' touring display! Check out intriguing objects and stories, celebrating Glasgow's vibrant history, coming to a venue near you.
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Pint-Sized Picasso - Children’s Craft Classes
Pint-Sized Picasso is an inclusive children's craft class for little ones aged 9 months onwards held on Thursdays at Merry-Go-Round!
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Platform Dance
Platform Dance is weekly fun and informal workshops for children and young people, aged between 8 and 16, interested in exploring dance!
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Platform Music Classes & Workshops
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow run weekly Fiddle, Guitar and Drum classes for juniors and adults!
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Pollok Fold Events
The staff at Pollok Fold have some exciting events running throughout the year, come along and learn all about their award-winning highland cattle!
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Quiz Hard presents Sloans Pub Quiz
Every Thursday night, Quiz Hard presents the Sloans Pub Quiz! Show off your skills, grab your team mates and win some amazing prizes!
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R-CADE Chess Club
Welcome to the R-CADE Chess Club. We host our club during our Quiet game sessions every Thursday and on the last Sunday of each month.
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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions
Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman will bring his band to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 16th October for an evening of classic prog rock!
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Riverdance
To celebrate an incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour in 2025, bringing its magic to the Kings Theatre Glasgow in October!
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Sasha Shalmina: The Colour of Grief
Glasgow artist Sasha Shalmina's deeply personal solo exhibition The Colour of Grief, at New Glasgow Society, explores loss, healing and legacy.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scottish Opera - La bohème
Puccini's La bohème stands as one of the world's most celebrated and frequently performed operas, don't miss Scottish Opera's production when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in October!
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Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl
Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow and delve into the history of the city, exploring its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry!
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Scottish Trad Night
Enjoy an evening of Scottish Trad Music, performed by local musicians every Thursday at the Dukes Umbrella!
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Seaforce Powerboats - Boat Trips On The Clyde
The Clyde Ride, Glasgow's must-do boat trip, is perfect for sightseeing with friends, family and thrill-seekers alike in Scotland's vibrant city!
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Showtunes & Filth with Tom Harlow
Thursdays at Riding Room... get on down to your favourite Joint on The Corner, cause they have a delicious serving of high camp that'll set the perfect tone ahead of your weekend!
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Song Circles For Carers, Toddlers & Infants Drop-in
Share songs with your toddlers and babies, led by The Glasgow Barons' experienced singers at Elder Park Library on Thursdays!
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South Side Stars
Join the PI and Glasgow Life for a week long project where young people will work with professional theatre, vocal and dance coaches to create performances for the South Side Stars competition!
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Spear Of Destiny
Don't miss Spear Of Destiny when they return to Glasgow on Thursday 16th October to headline Oran Mor!
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Spirits of the Tenements
Go back to late Victorian Glasgow for a special evening at the Tenement House with a performance from Cara Hamilton in the gas-lit parlour!
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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!
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St Bride’s Knit ‘n’ Natter
Held on Thursdays through the year, the Knit and Natter group at St Bride's, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike!
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Take Me Somewhere
Take Me Somewhere is an international, biennial festival and year-round sector support organisation that exists to position Scotland as the place to create and see radical performance.
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Take Me Somewhere: Self insert outside fan spiral (on ice)
A live action figure skating fan fiction / a heaving wet totally real figure skating event made up of lots of bits of slippery, pleasurable neurodivergent overwhelm.
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TFC Thursdays
The Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs held at the Fairfield Club, Govan on Thursdays!
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The Comedy Speakeasy with Raymond Mearns
The Comedy Speakeasy with Raymond Mearns is a monthly comedy show for a more discerning audience with comedy and chat featuring some very well-kent faces!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Merchant City Stroll
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th Anniversary The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour have launched The Merchant City Stroll... it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Wee West End Wander
Covering 2 vibrant neighbourhoods, this 4-stop food tour lets you taste delicious local dishes, hear the stories behind them and chat with the people who make Glasgow what it is!
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The Happy Fits
New Jersey indie-rockers The Happy Fits return to Glasgow this Autumn to headline The Garage on Thursday 16th October!
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The Listener - Self Guided Walking Tour
The Listener is an immersive self guided walking tour of Glasgow's Merchant City that explores Glasgow's historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade.
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The Milky Way
The Milky Way is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project that promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches to infant feeding and public space.
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Dust off your air guitars for The Ultimate Classic Rock Show, an evening of the very best Classic Rock anthems from legends past and present at the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on October 16th!
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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection
Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.
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Through The Mud
Against a stunning live soundtrack of gospel and blues, Through The Mud explores what it takes to become a revolutionary.
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Thursday Night Blues Weekly Dancing Classes
Join Thursday Night Blues and get your blues dancing fix at The Red Door Club or begin to learn how to dance it!
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Tom Robinson
Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry at Cottiers on Thursday 16th October!
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Trad Thursdays at Sleazys
Brought to you by Falasgair their resident Trad band, come along to Nice N Sleazy every Thursday for knee slapping traditional Scottish music!
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Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, a spectacular hi-tech experience will open its doors at SEC Glasgow on Thursday 24th July, following a sell-out 14-week run in London!
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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan returns to Glasgow to play Nice N Sleazy on Thursday 16th October!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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Youth Sector
Brighton-based Youth Sector's music is a coiled spring of urgency and unpredictable energy; while lyrically offering a sense of catharsis for the confusion of modern adult life.
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Locals
Join Session Zero for their weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals at The Merchants' Guild on Thursday evenings.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Exhibition On Screen: Young Picasso
Exhibition On Screen, the award-winning and much-loved cinematic series that explores the biographies of history's most revered artists, returns to Eastwood Park Theatre with Young Picasso!
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Chat & Plant Gardening Group
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Mary, Queen of Scots
With bold choreography, new music, striking sets and costumes, the iconic story of Mary, Queen of Scots is brought to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh by Scottish Ballet!
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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You Choose
Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, to Reconnect Regal Theatre on 16th October!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America
Four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee Kieran Hodgson brings his new show, Voice Of America, to The Byre Theatre on Thursday 16th October!
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Flotsam : Exhibition of Art by Riikka Palonen
The Scottish Fisheries Museum is delighted to welcome Finnish artist and Bonemaiden, Riikka Palonen, whose work magnificently reflects her immersion in the natural world and the cycles within it.
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Highland Cow Experience
We are delighted to invite you to our Highland Cow Experience, where you will get to meet our beautiful gang and learn more about their role here at Kinkell!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Zombie Checkpoint
This Halloween, Scotland's SCREAM Park and the UK's top zombie adventure creators, Zombie Infection, are teaming up to bring you something epic!
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Scotland’s SCREAM Park: Freak Show - Uncaged
Freak Show: Uncaged at Scotland's SCREAM Park dares guests to step inside a circus where the freaks are in charge... and flesh is the only applause they crave!
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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Erskine Health Walk
Join Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Walking for Health Project in Erskine on Thursday afternoons for their inclusive health walk!
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Scotland’s Mental Health First Aider Training
This two-day training course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to support someone experiencing a mental health issue or illness and signpost them to the most appropriate help.
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Free First Aid Training
Mini First Aid Glasgow are delighted to be hosting a FREE Community Family Event on Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16th October at St Mirin’s Cathedral Church Hall in Paisley.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
HalloWILD at Blair Drummond Safari Park
This October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 11th - 31st October!
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Pumpkin Picking at Briarlands Farm
Briarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 11th - 31st October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
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Forest School Play Sessions: October Holidays
These Forest School Play Sessions with qualified leaders are for children age 7-12 to build confidence, social skills & connection with nature at The Smith Garden and Kings Knot woodlands.
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Craigbank Farm Pumpkin Experience
Craigbank Farm in Dunlop are throwing open their barn doors for a pumpkin picking and Halloween extravaganza!
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Kelburn Haunted Forest: Nightmare
Celebrate 15 years of Halloween at Kelburn with scares that are bigger, bolder, and more terrifying than ever. Will you survive to relive the NIGHTMARE?
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Kelburn Pumpkin Party
Get ready for a frightfully fun time as Kelburn's Halloween Pumpkin Party returns this October with thrilling activities for all ages!
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The Wandering Witches of Culzean
Can you help the little witches at Culzean Castle and Country Park find the missing ingredient before the witching hour begins?
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