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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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 850

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 8th January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Enjoy a specially curated talk about the history and context of a new object(s) from the Burrell Collection each week, delivered by Curators, Gallery Assistants, Volunteer Guides and more!

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Glasgow Toastmasters Meetings

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 30th December 2025

If you want to enhance your public speaking skills or learn from seasoned speakers, join Glasgow Toastmasters at their next meeting!

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Geo-Natter

Selected dates between 7th May 2025 - 3rd December 2025

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Head along to Geo Natter at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow to celebrate all things geological and palaeontological!

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A Kick Up the Arts with Nicola Meighan

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 11th December 2025

Join writer and BBC broadcaster Nicola Meighan for a late lunch live recording of her Scottish arts and culture podcast, A Kick Up The Arts, at The Stand Glasgow!

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The Old Glasgow Club Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2025 - 9th April 2026

The Old Glasgow Club hosts regular talks and occasional events for people interested in Glasgow, its environs, its history and its people!

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 16th September 2025 - 16th June 2026

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

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Forget The Ball, Get On With The Game

Selected dates between 25th September 2025 - 27th November 2025

Don't miss a live version of hilarious football podcast, Forget The Ball, Get On With The Game, where the only rule is there are there are no rules!

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Stargazing At Mugdock

Selected dates between 17th October 2025 - 13th December 2025

Learn some fascinating facts about space then search the skies for constellations and planets on one of Mugdock Country Park's Stargazing nights!

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 2nd November 2025 - 7th December 2025

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Aye Write Glasgow’s Book Festival

6th November 2025 - 16th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow's Book Festival, Aye Write, will celebrate its 20th edition across 11 days this November, with a series of pop-up events coming before!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 27th November 2025

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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International Film Festival Glasgow

12th November 2025 - 16th November 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

The International Film Festival Glasgow has announced details of its 12th edition which will run from 12th to 16th November at venues across Glasgow!

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The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

Selected dates between 12th November 2025 - 25th March 2026

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

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An Evening with Sanjeev Kohli

15th November 2025

Sanjeev Kohli, the talented actor behind one of Scotland's most famous shopkeepers, is ready to serve up laughs, stories and TV trivia at Kirkintilloch Town Hall!

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Aye Write: Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age: Bruce Peter

15th November 2025

In Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age, Professor Bruce Peter (Glasgow School of Art) explores the remarkable range of Art Deco objects and images created here in Scotland.

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Aye Write: My Mother’s Murder: Gina McGavin and Jane Hamilton with Douglas Skelton

15th November 2025

Join journalist Jane Hamilton and co-author Gina McGavin as they take you behind the headlines of one of Scotland's most haunting cold cases: The 1984 murder of Gina’s mother, Mary McLaughlin.

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Aye Write: Rhyme and Reason: A Short History of Poetry and People (for People who Don’t Usually Read Poetry): Mark Forsyth

15th November 2025

Mark Forsyth makes his Aye Write debut to talk about his latest book, Rhyme & Reason, a funny, charming guide to poetry (and people) for people who don't usually read poetry!

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Aye Write: Single and Psycho: Caroline Young with Zoe Venditozzi

15th November 2025

Edinburgh-based author Caroline Young joins podcaster and writer Zoe Venditozzi to discuss Young's latest book, Single and Psycho: How pop culture created the unstable single woman.

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Aye Write: The Good Liar and Watching You: Denise Mina and Helen Fields with Bryan Burnett

15th November 2025

join Denise Mina and Helen Fields as they discuss their latest thrillers with Bryan Burnett as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: The Pen is Mightier: Edward Tudor Pole

15th November 2025

Edward Tudor Pole takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his autobiography, The Pen is Mightier.

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Aye Write: Words from Whaleback City: Andy Jackson & Bill Herbert

15th November 2025

Whaleback City Press is Dundee's new and vibrant small publisher, specialising in big ideas in small packages and this event showcases work from its first two projects!

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Aye Write: Write Time Right Place

15th November 2025

Scots Whay Hae podcast host Alistair Braidwood introduces a stellar evening of prose and poetry from the Into Creative team.

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Aye Write: You Don’t Have to be Mad to Work Here: Benji Waterhouse

15th November 2025

With a mix of stand-up comedy and readings from his book, award-winning comedian, best-selling author, and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse considers some of life's big questions.

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Exploring Physiology: A Public Celebration at the University of Glasgow

15th November 2025

To celebrate Physiology Week, staff and students from the University of Glasgow invite you to an interactive event in the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC).

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The Rest Is Politics

15th November 2025

Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart will bring their leading political podcast - The Rest Is Politics - back to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 15th November!

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Aye Write: Dead Man’s Tale and Acts of Malice: Quiintin Jardine and Alex Gray with Douglas Skelton

16th November 2025

In this special Aye Write event, crime writer Douglas Skelton welcomes two contemporaries to the stage to discuss their new books — each with a grizzled Scottish detective and a murder to solve.

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Aye Write: Following Sam: Jon and Sam’s Journey Conquering the 42: Jon Attenborough

16th November 2025

Jon Attenborough discusses Following Sam, his memoir chronicling his experience of visiting all 42 Scottish Professional Football League stadiums with his guide dog, Sam.

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Aye Write: Pop Scars: Anthony Kavanagh with Carrie Marshall

16th November 2025

One-time teen popstar Anthony Kavanagh takes to the Aye Write stage to discuss his searingly honest memoir, Pop Scars.

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Aye Write: Revolting: Terry Deary

16th November 2025

From the peasants to the slaves, the martyrs to the mutineers, Terry Deary's Revolting celebrates the resilience and determination of those who dared to challenge the status quo.

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Aye Write: Sunday Best: Daniel Gray

16th November 2025

Author and journalist Peter Ross welcomes Daniel Gray to a Sunday evening in the Mitchell Library to chat about Daniel’s new book, Sunday Best: Travels Through the Day of Rest.

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Aye Write: The Secret Christmas Library and Christmas at the Movies: Jenny Colgan and Anne Marie Ryan with Dawn Vallance

16th November 2025

A talk with a festive flair as Glasgow Life Principal Librarian Dawn Vallance joins two authors in conversation about their respective Christmas-themed books for Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: There She Goes: Esa Aldegheri with Linda Cracknell and Claire Askew

16th November 2025

Editor Esa Aldegheri sits down with contributors Linda Cracknell and Claire Askew to discuss their new book, There She Goes.

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Aye Write: Unfinished Business and Thrive: Henry McLeish & James Mitchell and Lesley Riddoch with Kirsteen Paterson

16th November 2025

In this special sit-down examining the potential future of Scotland and Scottish politics, Kirsteen Paterson is a journalist with 20 years experience of covering politics and policy in Scotland.

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Aye Write: Universality and Alive in the Merciful Country: Natasha Brown and A L Kennedy with Gabriella Bennett

16th November 2025

Award-winning Scots writer, academic, and occasional stand-up comedian A L Kennedy returns to Aye Write to discuss her latest acclaimed novel.

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Aye Write: Wild Mountain Times: Gary Robertson with Gabriella Bennett

16th November 2025

Dundee-based author Gary Robertson joins journalist Gabriella Bennett for a lively discussion about Gary's new book, Wild Mountain Times as part of Aye Write 2025!

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Aye Write: Young Once: Nigel Planer

16th November 2025

Fresh off the back of a sold-out tour, expect witty, self-deprecating stories told masterfully by the mischievous, once-young Nigel Planer as he offers a glimpse into his remarkable career.

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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass

18th November 2025

Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Tuesday 18th November at The Village Hotel.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Visions of Vesuvius - Vesuvius and Naples in Art

19th November 2025

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for Visions of Vesuvius an 'explosive' lecture exploring British connections with the dramatic volcanic backdrop to the city of Naples.

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Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night

19th November 2025

Join Jon Ronson at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!

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Stephen Venables: South Georgia: The Last Unclimbed Summits

19th November 2025

Stephen Venables has returned 11 times to the wild, sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a place as rich in history as it is brutal in climate.

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Sam K. Horton and Shona Kinsella In Conversation

20th November 2025

Join Shona Kinsella and Sam K. Horton in conversation as they launch their new books, both powerful stories of history and the supernatural, at Waterstones Argyle Street!

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Book Week Scotland at The Language Hub

22nd November 2025

Explore the power of books and enjoy some refreshments at The Language Hub's upcoming Book Week Scotland event!

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So What If It’s The End

22nd November 2025

A literary night dedicated to endings. Come along to experience live stories, poems, film, music and art about endings. It's true that endings can be sad, but they can also be euphoric.

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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 26th November 2025 - 22nd April 2026

The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.

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Glow Starts in the Gut - Gut Health, Digestion & Skin

26th November 2025

Join Rosalie, a Nutritional Therapist specialising in gut health and IBS, for an evening designed to help you understand what your gut is really trying to tell you.

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Indexed Beings Film Screening and Discussion

27th November 2025

Indexed Beings: A film by artist Helen Knowles re-enacts a dispute between a scientist and a local taita (shaman) in the Colombian Amazon.

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

27th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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The Marketing Mixer Scotland

27th November 2025

The Marketing Mixer is a monthly meet-up for people working in brand, digital, creative, and comms from agency, in-house, freelance, or somewhere in between!

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Witchcraft in Old Glasgow

29th November 2025

The brilliant Lorraine Murray will be presenting her talk on Witchcraft in Old Glasgow at the next event in the Friends of Glasgow Cathedral public lecture series!

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A Winter Walk through European Art

Selected dates between 30th November 2025 - 17th December 2025

Join Pippa, Curator of European Art, as she takes you on a wintery tour around the European art collection at The Burrell Collection.

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Hidden Histories Tours

Selected dates between 1st December 2025

Curators at The Burrell Collection hold monthly Hidden Histories Tours exploring different aspects of the museum's magnificent collection!

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Scott Brown LIVE with a Celtic State of Mind

3rd December 2025

A Celtic State of Mind is delighted to host an evening with former captain Scott Brown at Barras Art & Design in Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd December!

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Jude Kriwald: Alone Across Gola

4th December 2025

Explorer and filmmaker Jude Kriwald shares his remarkable journey cycling solo from England to India.

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CinemARC: Print to Screen at the Winter Warmer

5th December 2025

Come to the ARC for a festive double feature of the Snowman and Mog's Christmas. You'll also hear from Scotland's Printing Heritage.

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

9th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to King's Park Hotel on Tuesday 9th December!

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TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange

10th December 2025

TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange, being held at Dockyard Social on Wednesday 10th December, is an experiential, collaborative celebration of creativity, innovation, and curiosity!

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The Psychology of Horror Movies

10th December 2025

Discover the fascinating connections between horror films and the human mind, exploring themes of psychoanalysis, gender, and more when Seed Talks returns to The Glee Club Glasgow.

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

12th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Central Community Hall on Friday 12th December!

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

13th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Milngavie Town Hall on Saturday 13th December!

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Bez In Conversation

13th December 2025

Join 'Madchester' legend Bez as he discusses his unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, and narcotic-strewn hi-jinks at this in conversation event at Oran Mor Glasgow!

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An Audience with Charlie Lawson

15th December 2025

Exciting news for Coronation Street fans! Charlie Lawson the star actor that played Jim McDonald is bringing his brand new show to Denny Civic Theatre on Monday 15th December!

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An Evening with Rangers Legends - 9 In A Row Anniversary Show

8th January 2026

Don't miss an unforgettable evening at The King's Theatre Glasgow celebrating one of the most iconic achievements in Scottish football... Rangers' legendary 9 in a Row era!

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Existentialism: The Punk Philosophy

11th January 2026

Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a lively and thought-provoking talk from Dr. Stuart Hanscomb on how existentialism breaks the rules.

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Celtic Connections

15th January 2026 - 1st February 2026
Various Locations Glasgow

The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2026 between Thursday 15th January and Sunday 1st February!

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Dan O’Neill: Snow Leopards in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

15th January 2026

Follow Dan O'Neill as he leads an extreme conservation mission through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia, exploring snow leopard behavioural and spatial ecology using video camera traps.

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An Evening With Damon Hill hosted by Tom Clarkson

21st January 2026

In conversation with Tom Clarkson, acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid, Damon Hill will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Derek Fabel: Nuclear Fallout Exposes Fake ‘Antique’ Whisky

21st January 2026

The Scotch whisky industry faces a growing problem: fake vintage whiskies. Some bottles sold as rare single malts from the 1800s or early 1900s are actually much younger.

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The Fiddle Line: Hosted by John McCusker with special guest Aly Bain

29th January 2026

Join renowned fiddle player, composer, and producer John McCusker for an intimate live recording of his new podcast The Fiddle Line, in conversation with the legendary Aly Bain.

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Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp: Take Me to The River

29th January 2026

Co-authors Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp discuss the myriad themes in this selection of joyful, immersive, and life-affirming writing about wild swimming.

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The Universe For Beginners

4th February 2026

Glasgow Science Centre will guide you expertly through the night sky, learning the major constellations as you go, before journeying into space and exploring the vast cosmos!

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Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

5th February 2026

Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.

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Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories of the Tour De France

11th February 2026

Matt Rendell, ITV Tour de France commentator and acclaimed author, will share stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour at Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 11th February!

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Battle Of Hastings: An Audience with Gavin & Scott Hastings

12th February 2026

Don't miss the ultimate evening with former Scottish rugby captains and British and Irish Lions captains Gavin and Scott Hastings at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Thursday 12th February!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Savage Messiah - The Life, Work and Legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

18th February 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a lecture exploring the life, work and legend of Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.

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Jen Stout: Night Train to Odesa: A Scottish Journalist in Ukraine

18th February 2026

Over the last three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, journalist and writer Jen Stout has brought the conflict home to readers in Scotland with her evocative firsthand reporting.

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Glasgow Film Festival

25th February 2026 - 8th March 2026

The 22nd edition of Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland's largest film festival, will run from 25th February to 8th March at Glasgow Film Theatre and venues across Glasgow and beyond!

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

26th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp: Take Me to The River

5th March 2026

Co-authors Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp discuss the myriad themes in this selection of joyful, immersive, and life-affirming writing about wild swimming.

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Jason Fox: Embrace The Chaos

16th March 2026

Challenge your limits, change your habits, and transform your life with this brand-new show from Jason Fox at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 16th March!

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Alasdair Whyte: Glasgow’s Gaelic Place Names

18th March 2026

Join Dr Alasdair Whyte, Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 and 2020 and Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, who will focus on the names of Glasgow's elevated places.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: In Search Of Anne Of Cleves

18th March 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Dr Jonathan Foyle on Anne of Cleves.

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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson: An Evening to Transform Your Life

26th March 2026

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is bringing his 'An Evening to Transform Your Life' Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 26th March.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

26th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now

15th April 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Peter Trowles on Glasgow and the European Art Nouveau movement - then and now.

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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time

20th April 2026

Join David Olusoga at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Monday 20th April as he uncovers the story of three firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors!

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An Evening With Gregor Fisher

23rd April 2026

Scottish stage and screen legend Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour, don't miss him at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 23rd April!

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Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

29th April 2026

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he brings his first nationwide theatre tour, My Life Behind the Lens, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Wednesday 29th April!

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists

20th May 2026

Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.

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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: Rococo, the First Pop Art?

17th June 2026

This talk may raise some eyebrows, but it is hoped that those who like Rococo might see Pop Art differently, and those who like Pop Art might look at Rococo again.

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Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

18th October 2026

After performing his smash-hit show 'Horizons' to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence!

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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

22nd October 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow.

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

21st March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at Eastwood Park Theatre, bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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An Evening With Allan Gaw

An Evening With Allan Gaw

13th January 2026

Waterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Allan Gaw on Tuesday 13th January to celebrate the paperback release of his newest book, The Shadows and the Dust.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

The Psychology of Psychopaths

The Psychology of Psychopaths

4th December 2025

Explore the biological, cognitive and social forces that shape psychopathy and the traits that define the condition. Followed by Q&A.

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Digital Scotland 2025

Digital Scotland 2025

19th November 2025

Digital Scotland is Scotland’s largest digital transformation summit for public sector policy and technology leaders, taking place at Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 19th November.

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Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

Laura Young: Talking Science and Taking Action

5th February 2026

Environmental scientist Laura Young shares what she's learned about bridging the gap between research and public understanding.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

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

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen's Voice

19th February 2026

For decades, an enigmatic figurehead, known as The Fairy Queen, has been displayed in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?

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Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

Anster Nicht: More Than Leeches? Weird and Wonderful New Discoveries in Medieval Medicine

19th March 2026

Join Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews as he gives us an entertaining tour of new discoveries that have transformed what we know about medieval medicine!

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Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens

30th May 2026

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

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

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 23rd January 2025 - 17th December 2025

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

24th March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at Airdrie Town Hall, their bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples

20th November 2025

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples promises an evening filled with intrigue, psychological depth, and discussions that will linger long after the show ends at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - Pleasure and Pain

1st February 2026

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates returns to Beacon Arts Centre with more stories from the last decade... of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south!

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An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

An Evening with Sally Magnusson in Conversation with Laura Maxwell

22nd November 2025

Sally Magnusson will be discussing her newest novel, The Shapeshifter's Daughter, in conversation with BBC Scotland's Laura Maxwell at the Carrick Centre in Houston on Saturday 22nd November.

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Christmas Artist Meet Up: Daniel Gough, Animation and Documentary

Christmas Artist Meet Up: Daniel Gough, Animation and Documentary

20th December 2025

Join Refractive for an evening with Artist, Animator and Director Daniel Gough as part of the Paisley Docs: Rebels and Innovators programme.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

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

Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

Scriever and Freens Tour: A Freendly Match wi Hamish McDonald

17th November 2025

Join us at Bridge of Allan Library on 17th November for Taylor Dyson, National Libraries of Scotland’s Scots Scriever for Dundee and Angus, and Scots poet Hamish MacDonald!

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Paul Murton: Sarah Murray An 18th Century Traveller

Paul Murton: Sarah Murray An 18th Century Traveller

11th March 2026

With documentary filmmaker and historian Paul Murton as our guide, Sarah Murray's extraordinary journey is brought vividly to life.

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The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, and Me: An Intimate Evening With Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield

20th March 2027

The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years, in this intimate show at The Albert Halls, their bassist Mani will reflect on the band who redefined the British music scene!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 8th October 2025 - 24th June 2026

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland

17th November 2025 - 23rd November 2025
Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2025 festival will be held between between the 17th and 23rd November!

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Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

Luisa Hendry: The Geology of Scotland

26th November 2025

Geologist Luisa Hendry spends her time sharing this world in an understandable way through social media platforms and her geology tour company.

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Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering

28th January 2026

Dawn Hollis' talk tells a different story of intrepid travellers who climbed peaks and passes with fear and delight.

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John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

John Goodlad: The Salt Roads

25th February 2026

Based on his best-selling book The Salt Roads, John Goodlad tells the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe's staple foods.

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Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

Jack Capener: Living with the Last Inca

25th March 2026

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.

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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!
Glasgow’s Christmas Lighting Trail
This Christmas, Glasgow's celebrating 850 years of our amazing city with a trail full of twinkling lights, joyful sights, and festive cheer!
Summer Nights on the Southside: Scissor Sisters
Fresh from their highly anticipated reunion in 2025 the Scissor Sisters have announced a show at Glasgow Queen's Park on Sunday 30th August as part of Summer Nights on the Southside!
Hamilton
Don’t throw away your shot, West End smash hit Hamilton the musical is coming to the Theatre Royal Glasgow for an eight week run between October and December!
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!

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