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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!

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

15th August 2025

Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever! Don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th August!

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World Pipe Band Championships

15th August 2025 - 16th August 2025

Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!

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Glitterbox

16th August 2025

The Glitterbox phenomenon returns to SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanisers Yard for another outdoor show on Saturday 16th August!

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Elder Park Community Festival

16th August 2025

The heart of Govan comes alive this summer for the Elder Park Community Festival — a massive collaborative event brought to you by nearly 20 incredible local organisations and community groups!

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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!

Summer Nights at the Bandstand

29th July 2025 - 16th August 2025

The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!

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Rollers Forever

19th August 2025 - 30th August 2025

Rollers Forever, a brand new musical play by Danny McCahon featuring all the hits from the greatest boy band of them all – The Bay City Rollers, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in August!

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Mystery Ensemble Play The Music of Harry Potter

8th November 2025

Immerse yourself in the world of magical music from the cult fantasy based on the Harry Potter novels - the most enchanting event of autumn for the whole family, an experience not to be missed!

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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!

R-CADE Friendship Club

5th September 2025 - 3rd October 2025

Calling all game lovers ages 8-14... join R-CADE's 2-hour retro gaming event and make new friends!️ Staff will be on hand to set up lots of fun multiplayer games for you to play with other kids.

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Fitbaw Night: Players vs Managers

27th September 2025

For one night only R-CADE are hosting a bumper footie game night featuring classic titles Sensible Soccer, International Superstar Soccer, World Cup Italia '90, Mario Smash Football and many more!

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Girls Only Game Night

25th September 2025

Join R-CADE for an evening dedicated to girls who love gaming with over 2000 games available to play, all on original consoles from the past 5 decades!

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Free September gardening workshops at Dobbies

Free September gardening workshops at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is inspiring gardeners across Scotland this September with two free-to-attend gardening workshops, Little Seedlings Club and Grow How, suitable for all ages and abilities.

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The Abbey Inn in Paisley steps up for Off the Beatson Track

The Abbey Inn in Paisley steps up for Off the Beatson Track

Staff and regulars from The Abbey Inn in Paisley are lacing up their trainers once again to take part in Beatson Cancer Charity's annual Off the Beatson Track walking event!

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Finalists announced for Scottish Bar & Pubs Awards 2025

Finalists announced for Scottish Bar & Pubs Awards 2025

Lights, Pints, Action! Scotland's pubs go for gold at the hospitality industry's very own oscars.

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Aidan MacDonald Takes the Leap for Beatson Cancer Charity

Aidan MacDonald Takes the Leap for Beatson Cancer Charity

On 17th August, Aidan MacDonald, Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist for teenagers and young adults at The Beatson, will be taking to the skies for a thrilling skydive in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity.

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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!

Country Fest

15th Aug 2025 - 17th Aug 2025
Glasgow East End

Drygate Brewing Co goes Country... get ready for an unforgettable August weekender celebration, it's the ultimate Country music fan experience!

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Africa Festival

16th Aug 2025 - 16th Aug 2025
Glasgow West End

Enjoy an afternoon of dance, music and art at Scottish Refugee Council's Africa Festival, where Glasgow's African communities share their culture and traditions!

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Big City Festival

16th Aug 2025 - 16th Aug 2025
Glasgow West End

Big City Festival returns for 2025 to Kelvingrove Bandstand on Saturday 16th August, featuring LANKUM, Gruff Rhys, Prolapse, Rev Magnetic, Skloss and Tristwch Y Fenywod and more!

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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!

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

15th August 2025

Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever! Don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th August!

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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour

15th August 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow over the last 850 years!

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Journey

15th August 2025

Journey is one of Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre's two shows. It features a wide selection of kinetic sculptures including the most recent works by Eduard Bersudsky made in Scotland.

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Glasgow

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

Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined

15th August 2025

Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever! Don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th August!

READ MORE

World Pipe Band Championships

15th Aug 2025 - 16th Aug 2025

Thousands of pipers and drummers are expected to compete for the ultimate prize in pipe band competition when the World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green on the 15th and 16th August!

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Kirkintilloch Big Weekend

15th Aug 2025 - 17th Aug 2025
Kirkintilloch

Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!

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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!

The Cathode Ray + The Letting Go

15th August 2025

Don't miss this double header featuring live music from The Cathode Ray and The Letting Go at Nice N Sleazy on Friday 15th August!

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The Jam Tribute: The Jexit - From Japan

15th August 2025

All the way from Japan, The Jexit return to McChuills on Friday 15th August for an epic tribute to The Jam!

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MAP Fundraiser

15th August 2025

Club night to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians - featuring sets from Ubre Blanca and Charlotte Tuesday.

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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!

West End Pole Dance Academy

Discover the exciting and inclusive world of West End Pole in Glasgow. Join our supportive studio community where all abilities, disabilities, ethnicities, and genders are welcomed and embraced!

The Glasgow School of Massage

This is a monthly run, fun, one day course for beginners without previous massage experience who would like to learn some basic massage to practice on...

Music Bus Glasgow South

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

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Attractions in Glasgow

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

Merchant City Festival

The Merchant City Festival is an annual extravaganza of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre!

Scottish Event Campus

Find out what's on at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow and book your tickets online with What's On Glasgow!

Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

The Hunterian is Scotland's oldest public museum and home to over a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies and Mackintosh!

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Eating & Drinking in Glasgow

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

Pasticcio Glasgow

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

Club Tropicana & Venga

Born out of love for all things retro Club Tropicana is Glasgow's original and best throwback music venue and the perfect place to dance the night away!

The Corset Club

The Corset Club is a vibrant cocktail lounge and show bar located in the historic Jacobean Corsetry building in Glasgow.

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Popular Events

Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a tenth year with 13 nights of live music from elbow, Billy Ocean, Hue And Cry, Teenage Fanclub and many more!
Rollers Forever
Rollers Forever, a brand new musical play by Danny McCahon featuring all the hits from the greatest boy band of them all – The Bay City Rollers, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow in August!
Kirkintilloch Big Weekend
Whether you're into cars, music, food, or just looking for a brilliant day out with the family, the Kirkintilloch Big Weekend is well worth a visit!
Piping Live!
Piping Live!, Glasgow's International Piping Festival, will return for its 22nd edition this summer with an eclectic calendar of events from Monday 11th - Sunday 17th August!
Billy Connolly’s Banana Boots
Get ready for a fun-filled day at St. Enoch Centre as Billy Connolly's legendary banana boots make a rare appearance – for one day only on Monday 25th August!

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