Events in Glasgow on 05 April 2025
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Events in Glasgow
80s, 90s & 00s Silent Disco
An 80s, 90s & 00s Silent Disco in a spectacular historic building like no other is returning to Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April!
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season will take you all over the world, from a gothic thriller set in the Highlands to an affecting comedy at a sun-drenched Moroccan spa!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Acting: Voice Toolkit Short Study
On this course, you will learn straightforward but highly effective vocal techniques that can be used to enhance and develop your acting toolkit.
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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An Inspector Calls
Stephen Daldry's record breaking and multi-award winning production for the National Theatre of An Inspector Calls is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April 2025!
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And If You Know The History?
Follow the antics of the Devlin family and the very strange man in the new comedy play, And If You Know The History?, at Websters Theatre Glasgow!
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André Rieu
World-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, André Rieu, is set to captivate audiences across the UK and Ireland with a mesmerizing concert tour, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro!
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Back To The 80s with Martin Kemp
Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp swaps the bass for the decks for a night of 80s hits and classics when he returns to SWG3 Glasgow on Saturday 5th April!
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Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition
Bearsden Art Club return to Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, between Saturday 5th April and Thursday 8th May with their Annual Exhibition!
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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep
The centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low is to be marked through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.
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Bongo’s Bingo Glasgow
Bongo's Bingo takes on Scotland and SWG3 Glasgow! Join us at our infamous bingo show for a unique twist on the traditional past time!
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Building Wonders
This Easter, Glasgow Science Centre have got an egg-stravaganza of hands-on building challenges, egg-citing science activities and even a hare-raising trail to enjoy!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Discover the music of Coldplay at The Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!
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Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd
Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at The Trades Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
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
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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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Colour: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Colour in photography at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
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Counterflows
Counterflows Festival returns in April for four days of live music from some of the most interesting artists working on the fringes today!
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Cowboy Stripshow
Saddle up for the cheekiest cabaret in town as Maggie's Rock 'N' Rodeo presents the Cowboy Stripshow!
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Denise Chateau Loney - Take a Leaf
Denise Chateau-Loney will bring her exhibition, Take a Leaf featuring botanical printing and watercolours, to Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie from Saturday 5th April.
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Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects
Kelvingrove's Discover - Make And Create, Handle And Discuss Objects weekly sessions offer free hands-on fun designed for families with children!
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Discover! Weekend Sessions
Join The Burrell Collection each weekend for a free drop in family session where you can get hands on and find out more about the collection through crafts, music and object handling!
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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!
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Exhibition: Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 150
This exhibition, commemorating the 150th anniversary of his death, is organised by The Alexander Thomson Society in conjunction with Glasgow Libraries and the staff of the Mitchell Library.
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Express Collaborations
Express Collaborations at Project Ability is a group exhibition built over many months and devised by artist Tanya Raabe-Webber.
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Fat Salami
Fat Salami will be headlining the show on the 5th of April at Glasgow's very own Nice N Sleazy, with support from local bands Crox & Sox and WSKR!
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Festival of Fire
The Scottish Fire Brigades Heritage Trust and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service return to Riverside Museum with their Festival of Fire on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Fun Time Carnivals: Glasgow Green
Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to Glasgow Green between Friday 4th and Monday 21st April, just in time for the Easter Holidays!
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Galactic Carnival
Space-themed fairground Galactic Carnival will return, by popular demand, to Silverburn Shopping Centre between Friday 28th March and Monday 21st April!
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Gin Tour and Tastings
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 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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Taste the Place will provide the chance for locals and visitors to learn more about the history of Glasgow's hospitality scene by eating their way around the city!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
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 City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Glasgow West End Walking Tour
Join a fun and informative small group walking tour around the West End of Glasgow discovering its history, stories and characters along the way!
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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
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
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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Grado’s Big Family Wrestling Bash
Don't miss an all star wrestling extravaganza when Grado's Big Family Wrestling Bash returns to the Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Saturday 5th April!
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry
Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!
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Ian Prowse & Amsterdam
Merseyside hero Ian Prowse brings his band Amsterdam to Oran Mor Glasgow on Saturday 5th April!
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Ichiko Aoba
Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Ichiko Aoba brings her Luminescent Creatures World Tour to Glasgow's City Halls on Saturday 5th April!
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In The Folds
In the Folds, at Glasgow Women's Library, is an installation created by Alexandra Compton, a writer and artist from Bridgeton, Glasgow.
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Inflatable Fun City - CANCELLED
The amazing Inflatable Fun City is returning to Victoria Park for the Easter Holidays, every day between the 5th and 21st April!
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Introduction to Dramatherapy
This intensive weekend course will provide you with a basic understanding of the principles of dramatherapy.
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Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at Denny Civic Theatre on Saturday 5th April!
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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette
This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
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Kelvin Hall Building Tour
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
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Madeleine Hand & Peter Foyle
The Glasgow Gallery are delighted to announce their upcoming exhibition with Madeleine Hand and Peter Foyle, which brings together two artists who transform everyday moments into timeless scenes.
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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
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Milngavie Free Easter Trail
A free, family friendly Easter Trail is being held in Milngavie town centre between Saturday 5th and Sunday 20th April!
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Mimesis: African Soldier
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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Monochrome: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, focusing on the theme Monochrome at their exhibition space on High Street during April.
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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes
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 Ifs, Just Butts – Pattern Your Perfect Trousers!
Love your favourite trousers but dreading the day they wear out? Learn how to make a pattern from them and sew a mock-up in this fun, hands-on workshop at The Indie Sewing Room!
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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran
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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OCDonuts Window Exhibition
Japanese artist and designer Kanae, based in Glasgow, presents OCDonuts... a fun and colorful window exhibition featuring handmade Jesmonite donut sculptures and bold screen prints!
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Oracle Sisters
Multi-instrumentalist artist trio, Oracle Sisters, will bring their European tour to The Garage Glasgow on Saturday 5th April!
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Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator
It's the year 2024 and there's a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots - Patrick Monahan: The Talkinator!
READ MOREPollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
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Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
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Pottering Around: A Decade of Participants’ and Tutor’s Work
See earth and imagination mix to create magic at the latest exhibition in the Auld Kirk Museum in Kirkintilloch!
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Pride in the Seas
The Pride in the Seas exhibition at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Dumbarton captures the pride, passion and heritage of Scotland's fishing communities and their commitment to a sustainable future.
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Primal Scream
Back with new album 'Come Ahead', Primal Scream have announced they are heading out on tour which will see them play two shows at The O2 Academy Glasgow in April!
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Queen - We Will Rock You Tribute
This tribute to the musical We Will Rock You features powerhouse vocals and energetic choreography celebrating one of the world's best rock bands!
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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions
Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Raver Babies Easter Tour
Raver Babies bring their 2025 Easter Tour, featuring DJ Stu McLean, to Dumbarton Masonic Hall on Saturday 5th April!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Shostakovich Eight
Jonathon Heyward conducts and joins an RSNO favourite – saxophonist Jess Gillam – in a thriller from Anna Clyne: an Irish legend of banshees and night terrors, told in music like you've never hear
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Saturday Art Club
The Gallery of Modern Art holds a regular, drop in, Saturday Morning Art Club for 5 to 12 year olds!
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Saturday Night Comedy
Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!
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Saturday Night Stand Up Comedy at The Buff Club
Front Tier Comedy brings a new stand up comedy showcase to the heart of Glasgow headlined by the cream of the crop of Scottish comedy, Billy Kirkwood!
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Sci Fi Galactic Adventures
Step into a galaxy far, far away with Sci Fi Galactic Adventures, an immersive exhibition at Riverside Museum, that brings the magic of the world's favourite space saga to life!
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Sci Fi Galactic Adventures - Mini Figure Trail
Get ready for a mission at Riverside Museum that's fun for all the family! Come and discover our Sci Fi Galactic Adventures Figure Trail. Do or do not. There is no try!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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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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Scottish Refugee Council Spring Ceilidh
To mark their 40th Anniversary, Scottish Refugee Council are hosting a Spring Ceilidh in the beautiful settings of the Barony Hall with special guest host Mark Nelson and Big Stupit Ceilidh Band!
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Shadow Work: Practices In Radical Self Acceptance
A group event focusing on spiritual practices in radical self acceptance through supportive meditation, journaling & optional energy healing.
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Shawlands Farmers Market
Shawlands Farmers Market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's Southside on the first and third Saturdays each month!
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Shine Glasgow April Meet Up
Shine Cancer Support support young adults in their 20s, 30s or 40s who have been affected with a cancer diagnosis, join them for their next Meet Up at the Gallery of Modern Art on April 5th.
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Springburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
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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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Take 2: Family-Friendly Films
Everything from kid-friendly classics to family foreign language and the latest blockbuster releases, Take 2 screenings at Glasgow Film Theatre will keep even the littlest film fans entertained!
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The Barras Market
With its iconic archways The Barras Market is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
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The Comedy Cabaret
Three or more Top UK Comedians perform in The Comedy Cabaret's back-to-back variety show at Blackfriars Of Bell St on Saturdays!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The R-CADE F****D Up Quiz
R-CADE Over's presents: The F****D Up quiz! To celebrate the chaotic month of April, our quiz master will take you through 6 rounds of absolute chaos, to be determined on the night.
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The Saturday Show
The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
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Through The Shortbread Tin
National Theatre of Scotland are back with Through the Shortbread Tin, the story of the greatest literary hoax of all time, don't miss it at the Tron Theatre in April!
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Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
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Travelling Alone by Jules Mather
Travelling Alone by Jules Mather is a body of work where each piece is pushed on a journey, evoking the sensory experience of being in the land.
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Tribute to Howard Shore: The Music of The Lord of The Rings
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a concert that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages!
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Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
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Vintage Sale
A curated selection of used and vintage clothing and accessories, including high end and American labels, will be on offer at this Vintage Sale in Decadent Riot on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April!
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VIP Record Fair Glasgow Merchant Square
With several decades running the major Vinyl Record Fairs in Glasgow, VIP Record Fair have added a second 50 table event to their schedule at Merchant Square on Saturday 5th April!
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Wheels Of Life
Wheels of Life at Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is a special show which features some of the earliest and most exquisite work created by Eduard Bersudsky in Russia.
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Worth The Weight Glasgow: Vintage Kilo Sale
The UKs Biggest Vintage Kilo Sale is returning to Glasgow! Don't miss this event from Worth The Weight Vintage at The Briggait on Saturday 5th April!
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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:
Giffnock Litter Pickers
Join the Giffnock Litter Pickers on Saturday mornings through the year and help remove litter from the streets of Giffnock!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Newton Mearns Parish Church Coffee Morning
Join Newton Mearns Parish Church on Saturday 5th April for their charity Coffee Morning raising funds for SNAC, the Scottish Network for Arthritis in Children.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scottish Rock Garden Club: Spring Flower Show
Come and enjoy a superb display of spring bulbs, alpine and rock garden plants at the Scottish Rock Garden Club's Spring Flower Show on 5th April at Liberton Kirk!
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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation
Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!
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Hotwax
Hotwax play Sneaky Pete's April Random Rules show and it's a big one for fans of Lambrini Girls, Wolf Alice, SPRINTS, Elastica and QOTSA!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Lynne Muir - Photography Exhibition
After a hugely popular first exhibition at The Scottish Fisheries Museum last year, we're delighted to welcome back local photographer Lynne Muir with her stunning images of the natural world!
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The Story of Guitar Heroes
If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show... don't miss 'The Story of Guitar Heroes' when it comes to the Adam Smith Theatre on 5th April!
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Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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New Lanark Easter Festival
This Easter at New Lanark, there are a variety of exciting activities to take part in including a scavenger hunt, bonnet making and parade and the Great New Lanark Duck Race!
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Princess Afternoon Tea
Come dressed as your favourite Princess to the AlonA Hotel where you can meet Princess Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Elsa at their Princess Afternoon Tea event!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Micro Layouts Model Railway Show
Join Renfrewshire Model Railway Club, Cupar Model Railway Club and Leven Valley Trains for the Micro Layouts Model Railway Show on Saturday 22nd March!
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Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families
Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on this family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Amazing Silent Disco
Amazing Silent Disco is bringing its surreal 80s dance party to The Albert Halls Stirling for an amazing club night experience on 5th April!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Find Direction Home Exhibition
Presented by Stirling’s Gossip Collective in partnership with emerging artists from across the world, Find Direction Home is an exhibition about belonging.
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Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
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Peter Pan and the Quest for the Easter Treasure
Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee for a family-friendly adventure filled with excitement, laughter, and a sprinkle of pixie dust at Kelburn Castle this Easter!
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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair
Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2025 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!
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