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 March
Catalan Film Festival
The Catalan Film Festival returns to Scotland from 8th – 30th March 2025 with a mesmerising programme of award-winning films.
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Glasgow International Comedy Festival
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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Glasgow Short Film Festival
Glasgow Short Film Festival returns for a glorious 18th edition of boundary-crossing genre-defying new cinema between the 19th and 23rd March!
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Govan Music Festival
Govan Music Festival has announced its forward-thinking multi-genre programme of performances for its fourth annual edition, set to be staged in venues across the area from 26th - 29th March!
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The Craft Spirit Show Glasgow: The Ultimate Gin, Rum & Vodka Spring Festival
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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Festival of the Sea
Clyde Fishermen's Trust are thrilled to announce the return of The Festival of the Sea, on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, in an exciting new partnership with the iconic Barras Market!
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Country 2 Country
Country To Country, the UK & Ireland's largest contemporary country music festival will return to the OVO Hydro Glasgow for 2026 between the 13th & 15th March!
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Scottish National Whisky Festival
Take a deep dive into the modern world of spirits and live music with the Scottish National Whisky Festival at SEC Glasgow - the definitive whisky and cultural experience!
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Springfest: The Scottish Food & Drink Festival
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
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
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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On The Green Festival
Whistler On The Green's annual On The Green Festival returns for the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend with Funk & Soul Saturday and Hoedown Sunday!
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Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival
Glasgow Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival is being held in the stunning surroundings of Oran Mor Glasgow on Sunday 27th April!
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Stag & Dagger Glasgow
Stag & Dagger, Scotland's original multi-venue event and biggest new music showcase returns to Glasgow on Saturday 3rd May!
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Yardworks Festival
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 3rd and Sunday 4th May!
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Copita Mezcal & Tequila Festival
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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Glasgow Music Festival
Glasgow Music Festival is an annual festival featuring thousands of amateur performers, come and enjoy the performances and, if you like, compare your views with the adjudicator's assessment!
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Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival
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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Clyde Chorus
In celebration of Glasgow's 850th anniversary, Clyde Chorus, a spectacular three-day music event, will shine a light on the city's rich musical heritage and its status as a UNESCO City of Music!
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Big Nights Out
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 Mela
The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 22nd June!
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Summer Nights on The Southside
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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Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest
Loch Lomond Shores are hosting a two day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family this July with the return of Summerfest!
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TRNSMT Festival
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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Laugh in the Park - Glasgow’s Southside Comedy Festival
Laugh in the Park, the Southside's annual outdoor comedy festival, returns for a mid-summer extravaganza, promising another evening of award-winning, side-splitting comedy!
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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!
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Big City Festival
Big City Festival returns for 2025 to Kelvingrove Bandstand on Saturday 16th August, more details to follow!
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The Gin & Rum Festival
The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival tour is returning to Glasgow! If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival at The Briggait is for you!
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Doors Open Days
Doors Open Days, Scotland's largest festival of places, history and culture, will return for its 36th year in September 2025!
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Glasgow Festivals in January
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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Celtic Connections
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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Glasgow Festivals in February
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