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Events in Glasgow on 18 December 2024

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A Niche Family Christmas

18th December 2024

The Niche Family fresh off a run of festival gigs in the UK and Europe bring a night of country, bluegrass and folk festivities to McChuills on Wednesday 18th December!

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Aladdin

14th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

After the success of last year's panto Cinderella, Theatre Presto return to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre in December with Aladdin!

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BAaD Christmas Market

18th December 2024

BAaD Christmas Markets are back! Come along on Wednesday 18th December as they welcome over 25 local traders with a range of stalls featuring festive goodies, homeware, jewellery and lots more!

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Beauty And The Beastie

28th November 2024 - 12th January 2025

From the team that brought you the hilarious and much-revered adventure Treasure Island, this year's panto at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow will be Beauty And The Beastie!

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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC

Selected dates between 15th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!

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Blind Escape - An Escape Room Blind “Date” For Future Friends

Selected dates between 31st July 2024 - 18th December 2024

Riddle Rooms Glasgow's Blind Escape is like a blind date, but for future friends... play an escape room with a bunch of strangers, and leave as a group of friends.

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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow - Christmas Specials

Selected dates between 29th November 2024 - 28th December 2024

Christmas in Glasgow is going to be extra special, because this winter, it's time to celebrate the party season the right way at the most talked about night out in the UK... Bongo's Bingo!

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Burrell Bites

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

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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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

29th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1st January 2024 - 30th June 2025

Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.

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Christmas Market at Glasgow Fort

22nd November 2024 - 29th December 2024

The Glasgow Fort Christmas Market is returning for 2024! From Friday 22nd November until Sunday 29th December, pop along for a festive shopping experience for all the family!

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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Dams To Darnley Health Walks

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 18th December 2024

On Wednesday mornings join the Dams To Darnley Countryside Ranger for a health walk through the park leaving from Darnley Mill Car Park.

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Darkness Falls: International Photography Exhibition

4th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

For the month of December the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme of night photography.

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Dave Anderson’s Christmas Bunnet Done It!

17th December 2024 - 18th December 2024

Dave Anderson has an early Christmas present - a bunnet. Not just an ordinary bunnet, but the kind of bunnet that means he can no longer put off working on his homage to Chic Murray.

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Drag Bingo With Miss Tess

Selected dates between 8th May 2024 - 18th December 2024

Join the incredible Miss Tess at Nice N Sleazy on a Wednesday night for Drag Bingo!

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Dream Destinations

31st August 2024 - 28th December 2024

The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) on Castle Street, Dumbarton, celebrates the rise of Scotland's seaside resorts and the golden era of steamboat travel 'doon the watter' in a new exhibition.

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Elf School At Princes Square Glasgow

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Princes Square's very own elves will be teaching your little ones to help make this the most magical time of the year!

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Evergrey

18th December 2024

Swedish prog-metal quintet Evergrey have announced a headline Scottish show at the Cathouse Rock Club on Wednesday 18th December!

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Free Health Checks, Lifestyle Support & Advice With Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Selected dates between 22nd April 2024 - 24th December 2024

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's Health Defence team is here to help you make positive changes to your health – starting today!

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Gin Tour and Tastings

6th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024

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 Christmas Markets

9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Winterfest will host two Christmas Markets in St Enoch Square and George Square this festive season... it's a winter wonderland right in the heart of the city!

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Glasgow City Chambers Illuminated

17th November 2024 - 1st January 2025

Visit George Square this winter and experience Glasgow City Chambers like never before as a state-of-the-art lighting and projection show repeats through the evening!

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Glasgow Silverburn On Ice

22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Gather your friends and family for a day filled with laughter, joy, and the magic of skating together at Silverburn On Ice!

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Glasgow Winterfest

9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025
Glasgow City Centre

Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back for 2024, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!

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Glass Painting Christmas Edition

Selected dates between 20th November 2024 - 18th December 2024

Looking for something to do this Christmas? Join That's Pure Glass in blue dog for their festive glass painting workshop and create your own personalised gifts!

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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!

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Gothic Glasgow

Selected dates between 3rd April 2024 - 30th December 2024

Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!

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Hoedown Wednesday

Selected dates between 13th November 2024 - 18th December 2024

Every Wednesday at Campus, DJ Healy is live mixing the biggest country tunes live for you until 3am!

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Hopscotch Theatre and Glasgow Life present Pinocchio

28th November 2024 - 20th December 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

Hopscotch Theatre Company and Glasgow Life present a fresh retelling of the classic tale Pinocchio where avatars and influencers pull the strings!

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Ibrox Stadium Tours - The Home of Rangers FC

28th May 2024 - 20th December 2024

Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!

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itison Drive-In Movies

13th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this Christmas, with your favourite festive classics, a host of festive foodie treats and itison's famous Car-aoke!

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Journey

Selected dates between 3rd January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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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Karate

18th December 2024

Influential indie rock band from Boston, Karate will headline Glasgow's King Tut's on Wednesday 18th December!

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Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

8th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!

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Liv Dawn

18th December 2024

Scottish singer-songwriter Liv Dawn will headline The Poetry Club on Wednesday 18th December!

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LUSH Glasgow City North Pole Breakfasts

30th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

The LUSH Glasgow City Elves are excited to host you at their beautiful North Pole Breakfast sessions this December!

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Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market

Selected dates between 10th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets Mansfield Park Partick Retail Market!

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Maud Sulter

23rd November 2024 - 30th March 2025

Don't miss this immersive exhibition at Tramway by the Scottish-Ghanaian poet, artist, photographer, writer, curator, gallerist and publisher Maud Sulter (1960 – 2008).

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Maw Goose

29th November 2024 - 31st December 2024

From the Producers that brought you last year's smash hit A Crackin' Cinderella Story, Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd proudly presents Maw Goose at Websters Theatre!

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Midge Ure

18th December 2024

Experience a spectacular musical journey with Midge Ure's Catalogue: The Hits Tour at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday 18th December!

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Milngavie Free Snow Globe Trail

23rd November 2024 - 22nd December 2024
Milngavie

Find 10 snow globe images Milngavie's shop windows and write down each business where you find one. Once you've completed the trail, collect a free chocolate coin as your festive reward!

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Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes

23rd May 2024 - 23rd May 2025

Join Lorna's Jazz Boxes for a new Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes starting in Glasgow Southside on Thursday 23rd May!

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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran

25th June 2024 - 1st June 2025

A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.

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Open Access Pottery Sessions

Selected dates between 11th November 2024 - 22nd March 2025

Creative Bloc's open access studio is a relaxed, social, creative space. Suitable for anyone who has completed a class or has some experience of ceramics and is ready to work on their own projects.

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Oran Mor Christmas Panto: Weans in the Wood(lands)

26th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Join Oran Mor for Weans in the Wood(lands)... another hysterical, subversive Christmas panto full of laughs, boos and, of course, a pie!

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Peter Pan

23rd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love when this swashbuckling J M Barrie pantomime adventure, starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell

22nd November 2024 - 5th January 2025

With plenty of swashbuckling shenanigans to be had, don't miss this year's Tron Pantomime... Peter Panto And The Incredible Stinkerbell!

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Phoenix Taekwon-do

Selected dates between 30th September 2024 - 18th December 2024

Have you wanted to try Tae Kwon-do? Hosted by Phoenix Tae Kwon-do this event is perfect for all abilities so come along and find out if it's for you!

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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon

Selected dates between 5th December 2024 - 30th December 2024

Join Glasgow Science Centre for the Pink Floyd fulldome experience which sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals in their digital Planetarium!

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Polmadie Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 18th December 2024

Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!

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Project Ability’s Xmas Show

7th November 2024 - 21st December 2024

Project Ability's annual Xmas Show features artworks from participants at all three of their studios and is a great chance to stock up on gifts for the holidays!

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Queer Life Drawing

Selected dates between 2nd October 2024 - 18th December 2024

Join Skye Di Maio and AJ Duncan at Punts Pots for Queer Life Drawing, an inclusive event where all are welcome!

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Rodeo Riders

Selected dates between 30th October 2024 - 18th December 2024

Maggie's are throwing down the gauntlet to find Scotland's best bull rider with the chance to win awesome weekly prizes and our grand annual prize - A 7 night trip for 2 to Nashville!

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Rumpelstiltskin

3rd December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Join Platform Glasgow for their annual festive show and find out if maybe, just maybe, Rumpelstiltkin won't be alone for Christmas after all!

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Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie

5th December 2024 - 24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to visit Santa Paws at Dobbies Milngavie!

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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Milngavie

28th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Santa's Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies Milngavie, and this year it's even more magical!

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Santa’s Submarine

Selected dates between 1st December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Join The Submarine Centre this Christmas as they invite you to explore Coral Cove, meet Santa, and watch some of his elves hard at work making all the magic happen in their own fantastic way!

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Scott Myles - Head in a Bell

27th July 2024 - 23rd February 2025

Head in a Bell is a new exhibition of painting, sculpture, print, moving image and sound by Scott Myles, through which the artist examines ideas of exchange and circulation.

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Scottish Ballet - The Nutcracker

6th December 2024 - 30th December 2024

Scottish Ballet's much-loved production of The Nutcracker returns! Catch it at the Theatre Royal Glasgow in December 2024!

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Seascape: International Photography Exhibition

4th December 2024 - 21st December 2024

For the month of December the Glasgow Gallery of Photography is showcasing the work of photographers from the UK and Internationally in an exhibition with the theme of Seascape photography.

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Tape Letters Scotland

12th October 2024 - 31st January 2025

Drawing from first-hand interviews and from the informal and intimate conversations on the cassettes themselves, this exhibition platforms the experiences of members of Glasgow's Pakistani community.

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The Guilty Men

18th December 2024

The Guilty Men have announced a run of dates in support of their debut album, Invisible Confetti, don't miss them live at The Hug and Pint on Wednesday 18th December!

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The Hidden Lane

6th September 2024 - 21st December 2024

Come wander round, enjoy the quirkiness of old Glasgow and maybe do a little shopping at The Hidden Lane in Finnieston, one of Glasgow's little hidden gems!

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The Makers Christmas Showcase

2nd December 2024 - 24th December 2024

The Crafters Roadshow presents the Makers Christmas Showcase running every day in Silverburn Glasgow from December 2nd until Christmas Eve!

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The Mary Wallopers

Selected dates between 16th December 2024 - 19th December 2024

Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers have announced three massive headline shows at The Barrowlands on Monday 16th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December!

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The Winter Collection

26th November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Join Gerber Fine Art for The Winter Collection 2024-25, a vibrant, mixed exhibition of 19th-21st century fine art!

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The Winter Exhibition

26th November 2024 - 31st January 2025

Compass Gallery invite you to enjoy their annual Winter Exhibition featuring a wide selection of original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics!

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Two Step: Exhibition

21st September 2024 - 11th January 2025

For their exhibition at Platform Glasgow, Beth and Fraser will utilise the vast scale of the exhibition wall and site specific areas around the building to celebrate their two-step collaborations.

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Welcome Home: Southside Pop-up Shop

15th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

The Welcome Home Pop-up Shop at Tramway is a place to shop for inspiration as well as great gifts and products that are handmade, well designed, useful, beautiful or all of the above!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

15th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Join Santa for a tasty breakfast at The Redhurst Hotel ahead of his busy Christmas schedule on Sunday 15th or Sunday 22nd December!

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East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

Selected dates between 6th November 2024 - 20th December 2024

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

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Festive Cinema Screening: Die Hard

Festive Cinema Screening: Die Hard

Selected dates between 14th December 2024 - 18th December 2024

Is it a Christmas movie... we think so! Don't miss a screening of the classic film Die Hard at Eastwood House on Saturday 14th or Wednesday 18th December!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh

The Polar Express™ Train Ride Edinburgh

29th November 2024 - 23rd December 2024

This November and December join us on board THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to Waverley Station!

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Conifox Christmas Experience

Conifox Christmas Experience

30th November 2024 - 24th December 2024

Conifox Christmas Experience is back for it’s 6th year, with so much more than just Santa's Grotto!

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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland

14th September 2024 - 1st June 2025

Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.

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Events in Fife

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

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

6th December 2024 - 28th December 2024

Fife's most immersive, family friendly panto is back for 2024! Starring Ian 'Sheepie' Smith alongside an all star cast, this is a festive treat not to be missed!

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Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington

Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington

5th December 2024 - 27th December 2024

The “Best Wee Panto in Scotland” returns to The King’s Theatre Kircaldy with a brand spanking new show for 2024!

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Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

Joseph Noel Paton An Artist’s Life – From Dunfermline to the Royal Court

14th September 2024 - 9th February 2025

Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries welcomes home one of its own with a major exhibition devoted to the life and work of Sir Joseph Noel Paton.

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Events in Lanarkshire

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

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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BGCP Comic Con East Kilbride Pop Up Shop

BGCP Comic Con East Kilbride Pop Up Shop

23rd November 2024 - 31st December 2024

The BGCP Comic Con Pop Shop returns to East Kilbride this Christmas selling Comics, Action Figures, Trading Cards, Anime, Lego, Collectibles, Art and more!

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Walking Football

Walking Football

Selected dates between 18th October 2023 - 18th December 2024

Join Clyde FC Community Foundation for their Walking Football sessions on Wednesday mornings, perfect for anyone looking to keep active!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

The Anything Place

The Anything Place

16th November 2024 - 19th December 2024

The Anything Place is a FREE interactive play experience for children age 5 and under being held in the centre of Paisley this Christmas!

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Fully Loaded Christmas at XSite

Fully Loaded Christmas at XSite

19th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, XSite will be hosting a packed lineup of FREE family activities designed to get everyone into the festive spirit.

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Christmas Market At Braehead

Christmas Market At Braehead

15th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whether you're looking for that last minute gift or something truly unique don't miss the seven day Festive Market at Braehead Shopping Centre this December!

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Events in Stirling

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

Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

5th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Join us for a Magical Adventure at Christmas as Santa and his elves return to Briarlands Farm again this year!

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Dates-n-Mates Falkirk Christmas Party!

Dates-n-Mates Falkirk Christmas Party!

18th December 2024

Enjoy festive music, a buffet, raffle and dancing at the Dates-n-Mates Falkirk Christmas Party at the Airth Venue on 18th December!

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Happy Chinese Classes

Happy Chinese Classes

11th March 2024 - 31st December 2024

These fun Happy Chinese Classes for pre-school age children are run by Yan An at The Raploch Community Campus on Monday mornings.

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Events in Other Areas

A Christmas Tale With Santa

A Christmas Tale With Santa

14th December 2024 - 22nd December 2024

A magical extravaganza awaits at Kelburn Castle & Estate this festive season... come along for a A Christmas Tale With Santa!

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Starry Nights at Dean Castle

Starry Nights at Dean Castle

6th December 2024 - 23rd December 2024

Magical illuminated Christmas experience Starry Nights will return to Dean Castle Country Park this December, providing outdoor festive fun for friends and family alike!

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Popular Events

Glasgow Winterfest
Glasgow Winterfest, the city's most anticipated winter celebration, is back for 2024, set to transform George Square and St Enoch Square into enchanting wonderlands!
Peter Pan
Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love when this swashbuckling J M Barrie pantomime adventure, starring Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow!
Beauty And The Beastie
From the team that brought you the hilarious and much-revered adventure Treasure Island, this year's panto at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow will be Beauty And The Beastie!
itison Drive-In Movies
Scotland's original Drive-in returns to Loch Lomond Shores this Christmas, with your favourite festive classics, a host of festive foodie treats and itison's famous Car-aoke!
Oran Mor Christmas Panto: Weans in the Wood(lands)
Join Oran Mor for Weans in the Wood(lands)... another hysterical, subversive Christmas panto full of laughs, boos and, of course, a pie!

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