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Days Out Events in Glasgow in May 2024

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

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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R&B Brunch

Selected dates between 10th February 2024 - 11th May 2024

Don your furs, dust off your cane and get the crystal on ice when the UK's biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer comes to August House!

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

28th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!

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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Open Sundays

Selected dates between 7th April 2024 - 1st September 2024

The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public on selected Sundays throughout the year!

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Big Feed X Golf It! Presents Call The Girls

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May, Big Feed and Golf It! are inviting women, ladies and all the girls along for an amazing girly day out!

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Boozical Brunch

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 21st July 2024

Get ready to party with everyone at the Grosvenor Picture Theatre when they host their epic Boozical Brunch film screenings with their fabulous friends at the Grosvenor Café!

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Maryhill Flag Community Weekend

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Join Maryhill Burgh Halls for a free, activity-filled community event celebrating the formal recognition of the flag for Maryhill!

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Tectonics

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Tectonics, the BBC SSO's festival of new and experimental music, returns to City Halls and Old Fruitmarket on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!

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Top Dogs Day Out

4th May 2024

Loch Lomond Shores' Top Dogs Day Out is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!

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Yardworks Festival

4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for another electrifying year. Join us for a celebration of graffiti, street art, culture, and community on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May!

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Glasgow Richmond Model Boatclub Opening Day Sail

5th May 2024

Glasgow Richmond Model Boat Club is holding its Opening Day Sail on Sunday 5th May at Richmond Park!

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Latin American Food Festival

5th May 2024

PB Events will bring the Spring Edition of the Latin American Food Festival to Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre on Sunday 5th May!

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Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco Bank Holiday May Event

5th May 2024

Soul On Sunday's mix of Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, RnB, and house classics spanning four decades will make you dance from start to finish!

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Stag & Dagger Glasgow

5th May 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Glasgow on Sunday 5th May!

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British Kabaddi League Grand Prix - Glasgow

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

The British Kabaddi League is coming Glasgow Club Bellahouston on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May, where the heat is on, and the raiders are ready to rumble!

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Europe Day: Celebrate the Rich Tapestry of European Culture in Glasgow!

11th May 2024

Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a family looking for a fun outing, or simply curious about the diverse flavours of Europe, this event is for you!

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Come along to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May for the annual Orchid Fair hosted by the Scottish Orchid Society!

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Glasgow Coffee Festival

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

The annual Glasgow Coffee Festival returns to The Briggait to showcase Scotland's speciality coffee culture in a two day event on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May!

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Houses Festival

11th May 2024

A collaboration between two Scottish trailblazers, SWG3 and TENEMENT TV, Houses is a brand new music festival, built on the foundations of Scottish creativity and Glasgow's thriving music community!

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Rai Con

11th May 2024

Rai Con, Scotland's leading anime and manga convention, is flying the nest in 2024, and moving to the SEC Glasgow for a fabulous day filled with anime, manga, gaming and cosplay!

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Walking and Wheeling Festival

11th May 2024

The Glasgow Walking and Wheeling Festival - which celebrates walking and wheeling and promotes active travel - will take place on Glasgow Green on Saturday 11th May!

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Skyline Presents Sudbeat

12th May 2024

Skyline are delighted to welcome Hernan Cattaneo's, Sudbeat label to the Skybar to celebrate turning 2!

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ZO Jewellery Presents Wellness Fest & Small Business Market

12th May 2024

ZO Jewellery Presents Wellness Fest & Small Business Market, a day full of fun activities, at The Haberdashery on Sunday 12th May!

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Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Helensburgh Beer and Gin Festival, The Wee Fest in The West, returns to Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May!

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Day Fever Glasgow

Selected dates between 18th May 2024 - 29th June 2024

DAY FEVER COMES TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, is returning to BAaD!

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R&B Lovers

18th May 2024

Get ready for a massive daytime 90s & 00s R&B Festival when R&B Lovers returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Saturday 18th May!

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Springfest: The Scottish Food & Drink Festival

18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

Springfest, The Scottish Food & Drink Festival, returns for 2024, celebrating delicious local produce on the beautiful bonny banks of Loch Lomond!

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Glasgow Race for Life

19th May 2024

Sign up now for the 2024 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 19th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!

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Ideal Home Show Scotland

24th May 2024 - 27th May 2024

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden from the 24th - 27th May!

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Lenzie Rugby Club Mayfest

24th May 2024 - 26th May 2024

East Dunbartonshire's biggest beer festival, Lenzie Rugby Club Mayfest, is back for 2024 between the 24th and 26th May!

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The Eat & Drink Festival

24th May 2024 - 27th May 2024

The Eat & Drink Festival returns to the SEC Glasgow between 24th and 27th May featuring the country's top artisan producers, leading street food vendors & world-class chefs!

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Helensburgh Food & Drink Weekend

25th May 2024 - 26th May 2024
Helensburgh

SHS Events will host the first Helensburgh Food & Drink Weekend in the town's Colquhoun Square on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May!

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Planet Peach

25th May 2024

Planet Peach, an outdoor extravaganza, celebrating all things Peach, heads to SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers Yard on Saturday 25th May!

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The Oui (Wee) Brunch

25th May 2024

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of bubbles, brunch, and boogying - all in support of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice!

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Carmunnock International Highland Games

26th May 2024
Glasgow South Side

The Carmunnock International Highland Games, being held on Sunday 26th May, are guaranteed to be a fabulous day out for all the family!

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FyneFest

31st May 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Cairndow

Taking place in Cairndow, Argyll at the Fyne Ales brewery estate, FyneFest is a weekend of escapism, accompanied by the best beer, food and music from Scotland and beyond!

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The Glasgow Rum Festival

31st May 2024 - 1st June 2024

The Rum Festival is back in Glasgow with more than 100 different rums, cocktails, dancing, new and exclusive rums, sampling from Rum brands and their amazing house bands!

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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Neilston Agricultural Show

Neilston Agricultural Show

4th May 2024

The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!

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Days Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

May Day Parade 2024: Demand Global Change - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

5th May 2024

Artists, performers and culture workers of all kinds are called to join Tradfest musicians and mummers on the Edinburgh and Lothians May Day procession.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

5th May 2024

Greentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.

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Beautiful Bluebells

Beautiful Bluebells

19th May 2024

Join Ranger Emma on Sunday 19th May for a late spring exploration of Hopetoun’s Grounds and delve into the folklore and natural history of the collections of Bluebells!

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Days Out Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Fife Family Fun Day

Fife Family Fun Day

25th May 2024

Aberdeen Science Centre is teaming up with Shell Fife NGL plant for the return of its Fife Family Fun Day at Beath High School on Saturday 25th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

27th April 2024 - 31st August 2024

Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Edenhill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Edenhill

Selected dates between 9th May 2024 - 23rd May 2024

Behind the imposing exterior of a handsome Victorian house in St Andrews lies a true hidden gem of a garden, Edenhill.

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Days Out Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Porsche In The Glen

Porsche In The Glen

12th May 2024

Come along and see the Scottish Porsche owners as they display modern and classic cars on the main lawn at Calderglen on Sunday 12th May!

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Woolly Weekend

Woolly Weekend

18th May 2024 - 19th May 2024

See a shearer at work with Scottish Blackface sheep and enjoy wool-themed family crafts and activities at the Museum of Rural Life's annual Woolly Weekend!

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Hilltop Parent Council Summer Fayre

Hilltop Parent Council Summer Fayre

18th May 2024

Join Hilltop Parent Council as they host their annual Summer Fayre at Hilltop Primary School in Airdrie on Saturday 18th May!

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Days Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Spring Into Country Festival

Spring Into Country Festival

5th May 2024

Spring Into Country is an annual one day festival of Country Music & Linedance being held at The Glynhill Hotel on Sunday 5th May!

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Big Kid Circus: Greenock

Big Kid Circus: Greenock

8th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Greenock Harbour between Wednesday 8th and Sunday 12th May!

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Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta

Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta

11th May 2024

Castle Semple Rowing Club Regatta, the largest one day regatta in Scotland, returns to Castle Semple Visitor Centre on Saturday 11th May!

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Days Out Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Buchany

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Buchany

Selected dates between 12th May 2024 - 21st July 2024

18 Buchany is a cottage garden with perennial and fruit tree borders, along with raised beds for vegetables.

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Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

Don Roberto & Scotland: International Perspectives

11th May 2024 - 12th May 2024

Enjoy a day of talks celebrating the life, travels and vision of Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham at The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum!

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Dunblane ECO Fest

Dunblane ECO Fest

11th May 2024

Join us for the Dunblane EcoFest Festival Day on Saturday 11th May at the Braeport Centre and also St Mary's Church.

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Events in Other Areas

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

Big Kid Circus: Kilmarnock

2nd May 2024 - 6th May 2024

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show ILLUMINATION! Catch them at Kilmarnock Rugby Club between Thursday 2nd and Monday 6th May!

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Ayrshire Motor Show

Ayrshire Motor Show

25th May 2024

The Ayrshire Motor Show, featuring a motorcycle stunt show, is being held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 25th May!

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