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Events in Glasgow on 23 May 2025

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A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season

24th February 2025 - 28th June 2025

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!)

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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ABBA Party Night

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Stunningly authentic costumes and great audience interaction have firmly established this show as Scotland's number one live ABBA Party!

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Adult Music Workshops

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!

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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE

Selected dates between 2nd January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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Battle For Glasgow

23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Battle For Glasgow is the esports event of the year for Glasgow's esports scene — a weekend of intense showdowns where teams from UOG, UOS, and GCU go head-to-head to settle the score!

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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep

11th January 2025 - 2nd August 2025

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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Bridgeton Cross Retail Market

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 19th December 2025
Glasgow East End

Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it

22nd March 2025 - 26th October 2025

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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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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Dear Green Place Exhibition

3rd May 2025 - 31st May 2025

The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts celebrates, Glasgow 850, The Blythwood Festival, and the RGI's Kelly Gallery's 60th Birthday, with its 'Dear Green Place' Exhibition!

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DIG 2025: Asim Abdulaziz - 1941 (Yemen)

17th May 2025 - 25th May 2025

As part of Tramway's Dance International Glasgow festival their gallery programme presents Asim Abdulaziz - 1941 (2021), a short experimental film directed and produced by the Yemeni artist.

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DIG 2025: Starcatchers / Kerry Cleland and company - Float (Scotland)

23rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

A beautiful and immersive world for babies from birth to 12 months old and their grown-ups, with a performance that will ebb and flow through the space during the 3-hour experience.

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DIG 2025: The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl (Scotland)

23rd May 2025

Exploring the universal yearning to belong and sharing the joy of friendship, The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl is a dynamic and visually stunning aerial show!

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DIG 2025: Vince Virr - Then What (Scotland)

23rd May 2025

A dynamic and captivating dance duet exploring the infinite possibilities of a first face to face encounter.

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Friday Night Comedy

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!

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Fridays At One

Selected dates between 2nd May 2025 - 23rd May 2025

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!

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Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Come along to Friends of Forth and Clyde's Social Group on Fridays for a heat, a chat or some peace and quiet - your choice!

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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams

20th November 2024 - 31st December 2025

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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Gin Tour and Tastings

11th January 2025 - 28th December 2025

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

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Glasgow

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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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 30th 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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Glasgow Central Station Tours

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025

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

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

11th January 2025 - 21st December 2025
Glasgow City Centre

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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Good Move Glasgow Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
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 2nd April 2025 - 31st December 2025

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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Greg Coultas and Struan Robb

23rd April 2025 - 31st May 2025

Project Ability presents this two-person exhibition, featuring work by Greg Coultas and Struan Robb, both young painters from their Create studios.

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Historic Tours of Glasgow University

Selected dates between 7th January 2025 - 18th December 2025

Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!

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Hotel Chocolat Glasgow St Enoch’s Love Match Event

Selected dates between 28th March 2025 - 4th July 2025

Book now to secure one of the limited spaces available for Hotel Chocolat Glasgow St Enoch's exclusive, guided chocolate tasting experiences!

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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry

15th February 2025 - 31st May 2025

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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Ideal Home Show Scotland

23rd May 2025 - 26th May 2025

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden between the 23rd and 26th May!

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In The Folds

1st April 2025 - 31st May 2025

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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Inhuman Nature

23rd May 2025

English thrashers Inhuman Nature return to The Garage Attic on Friday 23rd May for a headline show!

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Jagged Baptist Club

23rd May 2025

Raucous quartet Jagged Baptist Club head to The Poetry Club at SWG3 on Friday 23rd May as part of their UK tour with support from Fuzz Lightyear!

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James McDonald RSW: Solo Exhibition of Paintings & Prints

3rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Glasgow's Compass Gallery is proud to present a Solo Exhibition of Paintings & Prints from James McDonald RSW.

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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette

11th March 2025 - 13th June 2025

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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Journey

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 21st December 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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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals

13th January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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

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Live Music at Maggie’s

2nd January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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

4th April 2025 - 31st August 2025

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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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 22nd November 2025

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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Michael Monroe

23rd May 2025

Finnish glam punk icon Michael Monroe will perform with his solo band at Slay Glasgow on Friday 23rd May!

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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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Mini Museum Explorers at Kelvingrove

Selected dates between 25th April 2025 - 18th July 2025

Join Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum for an exciting adventure at their Mini Museum Explorers event, where little ones can embark on a journey of discovery and imagination!

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Nature: International Photography Exhibition

10th May 2025 - 20th June 2025

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is hosting a 6 week long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Nature in photography at their gallery on High Street between May and June.

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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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Penguin

22nd May 2025 - 23rd May 2025

Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh Al Hussien's extraordinary story Penguin takes you on a personal tour of the places he knows best.

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Portrait: International Photography Exhibition

10th May 2025 - 20th June 2025

The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is hosting a 6 week long photography exhibition, showcasing the theme Portraiture in photography at their gallery on High Street between May and June.

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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions

Selected dates between 2nd January 2025 - 21st December 2025

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn

21st March 2025 - 21st September 2025
Helensburgh

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

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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 Ballet: The Crucible

22nd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Scottish Ballet return to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!

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Scottish Rogue Whisky Distillery Tour

Selected dates between 7th February 2025 - 26th December 2025

Explore the past, present and future of Glasgow's whisky with a Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience!

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Sloans Ceilidh

Selected dates between 10th January 2025 - 21st November 2025

Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!

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Solange Pessoa

9th May 2025 - 22nd September 2025

A major new presentation by one of Brazil's most renowned living sculptors, Solange Pessoa, will be hosted at Tramway Glasgow between Saturday 10th May and Monday 22nd September!

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Spring and May Holiday Activities at GoMA

Selected dates between 9th April 2025 - 23rd May 2025

Inspired by their new show 'Undoing it' by artist Ciara Phillips, join the team at GoMA and experiment with different printing techniques.

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Tate McRae

23rd May 2025

Tate McRae will bring the Miss Possessive Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday 23rd May with special guest Benee!

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That’ll Be The Day

23rd May 2025

That'll Be The Day returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

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The Book of Mormon

13th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

The Book of Mormon, Broadway's outrageous smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in May!

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The Friday Show

Selected dates between 3rd January 2025 - 25th July 2025

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

11th January 2025 - 14th December 2025
Glasgow West End

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 Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Merchant City Stroll

Selected dates between 24th April 2025 - 31st December 2025
Glasgow City Centre

To celebrate Glasgow's 850th Anniversary The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour have launched The Merchant City Stroll... it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!

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The Nightingales

23rd May 2025

Underground post-punk legends The Nightingales head to Stereo Glasgow for a headline show on Friday 23rd May!

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Tracing Rossi: An Exhibition Of Drawings Reinterpreting Aldo Rossi’s Analogical City

18th April 2025 - 23rd May 2025

Tracing Rossi, an exhibition of drawings by Cameron McEwan, reinterprets architect Aldo Rossi's architectural and urban ideas through a practice of what McEwan calls 'close-drawing'.

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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers

Selected dates between 24th March 2025 - 1st March 2026

Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!

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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening

2nd May 2025 - 10th August 2025

Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a free display at The Mitchell Library, explores the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.

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Witness & Datura

23rd May 2025

Scottish melodic hardcore band, Witness UK headline Audio Glasgow with special guests Datura on Friday 23rd May!

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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:

Tongue Twister by Greg Sinclair

Tongue Twister by Greg Sinclair

23rd May 2025 - 24th May 2025

Humorous, colourful, rhythmical and odd, Tongue Twister by Greg Sinclair is a celebration of the musical beauty of language!

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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Selected dates between 24th January 2025 - 19th December 2025

Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

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Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

11th February 2025 - 28th October 2025

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

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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:

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

Maps: Memories from the Second World War

9th March 2024 - 26th January 2026

Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.

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Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

Shining a Light: A History of Nursing Support Workers: Exhibition

20th November 2024 - 29th May 2025

Discover the fascinating history of nursing support work and celebrate the contribution that nursing support workers continue to make today.

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Piano Concertos by Candlelight Series - Rachmaninoff 2

Piano Concertos by Candlelight Series - Rachmaninoff 2

23rd May 2025

Moonlight Concerts invite you to join acclaimed concert-pianist Matthew Shiel as he takes centre-stage in Rachmaninoff's breath-taking and fiendishly difficult second piano concerto!

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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:

Disco for Grown Ups

Disco for Grown Ups

23rd May 2025

Don't miss a great night our when The legendary Disco for Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party comes to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Friday 23rd May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill

6th January 2025 - 31st October 2025

Harthill Garden enjoys a tranquil setting in the hills just above Auchtermuchty with beautiful views.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025

Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!

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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:

Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s

Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s

23rd May 2025 - 18th August 2025

Cool Britannia: Britain in the 1990s explores the major events throughout Britain and the world focussing on the changing technology, shifting political landscape and pop culture that defined an era!

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Scottish Garden Festival

Scottish Garden Festival

23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!

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More Than A Mum

More Than A Mum

23rd May 2025

Join Susie at Cumbernauld Theatre for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that tackles the wild world of parenting pre-teens with humour and heart!

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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:

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

23rd May 2025

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 23rd May!

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Kilmacolm Farm Tours

Kilmacolm Farm Tours

1st May 2025 - 30th September 2025

Experience a fantastic farm animal safari from a purpose built 14 seater all weather trailer where you can enjoy the panoramic 360 degree views of this working farm in Kilmacolm!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025

Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!

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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:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025

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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Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Weave A Tartan Scarf In A Day Workshop

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 26th September 2025

Learn how to weave a beautiful tartan scarf on this one day workshop run by Radical Weavers in Stirling!

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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith

1st March 2023 - 1st January 2028

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.

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Events in Other Areas

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