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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 through the year in Glasgow!

Glasgow Festivals in February

Into The New Festival

13 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025

Into the New is a festival of contemporary performance by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the 2025 edition will be taking place in February at CCA Glasgow!

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Glasgow Film Festival

26 Feb 2025 - 09 Mar 2025

The 21st edition of Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland's largest film festival, will run from 26th February to 9th March at Glasgow Film Theatre and venues across Glasgow and beyond!

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Glasgow Festivals in March

FrightFest Glasgow

06 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

FrightFest, the UK's No.1 horror & fantasy film event, is back at the renowned Glasgow Film Festival for its 20th year, running from Thursday 6th March to Saturday 8th March!

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Laithwaites Glasgow Wine Festival

07 Mar 2025 - 07 Mar 2025

Discover the world of wine in Glasgow with an evening of tastings, masterclasses, and music – all for just £30 - when Laithwaites Wine Festival comes to Platform!

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Glasgow International Comedy Festival

12 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival returns in March 2025 featuring spectacular stand-up stars and home-grown favourites on stages across the city!

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Country 2 Country

14 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2025

Country To Country, the UK & Ireland's largest contemporary country music festival will return to the OVO Hydro Glasgow between the 14th & 16th March!

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The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival

28 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025

The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow, the Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival with unlimited tasting samples, is returning to the SEC Glasgow between the 28th and 30th of March!

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Glasgow Festivals in April

Springfest: The Scottish Food & Drink Festival

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

Springfest, The Scottish Food & Drink Festival, returns for 2025, celebrating delicious local produce on the beautiful bonny banks of Loch Lomond!

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Scottish House & Disco Festival

20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2025

The Scottish House and Disco Festival returns to SWG3 on Sunday 20th April with another EPIC lineup of some of the biggest names in House & Disco!

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Glasgow Festival Of Burlesque

24 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Polish off your dancing shoes and get yer favourite party outfit ready... it's time to celebrate Glasgow Festival of Burlesque's 10th Birthday!

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Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival is being held in the stunning surroundings of Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 27th April!

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Glasgow Festivals in May

Copita Mezcal & Tequila Festival

10 May 2025 - 10 May 2025

Enjoy a celebration of exceptional spirit, as Copita, Scotland's annual mezcal and tequila festival, returns to The Briggait in Glasgow this May!

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Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival

16 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Enjoy live music, delicious food and more in an iconic waterfront location when Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival returns for 2025 on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May!

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Big Nights Out

30 May 2025 - 04 Jul 2025

Big Nights Out is an exciting new summer concert series taking place in Glasgow across two of the city's iconic outdoor bandstands featuring Arab Strap, Camera Obscura, Midge Ure, 10cc and more!

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Glasgow Festivals in June

WestFest

01 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Sunday 1st and Sunday 29th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

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Meatopia

06 Jun 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

Meatopia, the renowned London food festival, comes to Scotland for the first time at SWG3 in Glasgow featuring top global chefs and live fire-cooking!

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Summer Nights on The Southside

26 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Del Amitri, The Saw Doctors, Echo & The Bunnymen and Ocean Colour Scene will all headline The Big Top Tent in Queens Park when Summer Nights on the Southside returns in 2025!

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Glasgow Festivals in July

TRNSMT Festival

11 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green for its 8th year between the 11th and 13th July 2025, bringing its massive energy to the city once again!

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Summer Nights at the Bandstand

29 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 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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Glasgow Festivals in August

Big City Festival

16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Big City Festival returns for 2025 to Kelvingrove Bandstand on Saturday 16th August, more details to follow!

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City Of Glasgow Chorus
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Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow Festivals in January

Glasgow 850

01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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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Celtic Connections

15 Jan 2026 - 01 Feb 2026

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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Sponsored Links

Ayrshire Hospice
The Quay
City Of Glasgow Chorus
Gin To My Tonic
Glasgow City Council
City Sightseeing Glasgow
Fayre Play
One Ren
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Glasgow Science Centre
ATG

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!
Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic Merchants House of Glasgow come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Whitehouse Artists Exhibition
Six Foot Gallery's latest exhibition showcases work from Glasgow artists Shona Dougall, Christine Sinclair, Sue Steele, and Jo Sunshine, all of whom part of the Whitehouse Artists group.
Grand Art Exhibition
Annan Gallery are delighted to be starting their 2025 programme with their popular 'Grand Art' exhibition - a large mixed show featuring a wide selection of artists!
Open Hospice Tours
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Glasgow's Hospice? Well now you can find out by coming along to one of their free monthly Open Doors tours.

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