Days Out Events in Glasgow in May 2025
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Events in Glasgow
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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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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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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Dance by Daylight with Bandeoke!
Daytime events are the way forward. Party in the afternoon and be in your bed before midnight!
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The 30+ Club - Daytime Clubbing for Over 30’s
With its high-energy party atmosphere and top live DJs, The 30+ Club at the O2 Academy Glasgow is not to be missed!
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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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Bute Yard Market
Bute Yard is a food and drink hub and home to a monthly producer market which showcases the best local, artisan and craft fare on the Isle of Bute!
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Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Super Sundays
The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust opens its Bridgeton Bus Garage to the public for their Super Sunday events throughout the year!
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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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Top Dogs Day Out
Loch Lomond Shores' Top Dogs Day Out is a celebration of all things doggy with lots of fun activities for you and your four-legged family members!
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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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Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair
Come along to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May for the annual Orchid Fair hosted by the Scottish Orchid Society!
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Loch Lomond Shores Continental Market
The Continental Market returns to Loch Lomond Shores on May 10th & 11th, expect to find tasty street food options, tempting sweet treats and a range of authentic craft offerings!
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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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R&B Lovers
The biggest festival for lovers of R&B is coming to SWG3 on Saturday 17th May, as part of the venue's Spring Sessions!
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Electric Dreams - All Dayer ft Michael Gray
Radisson RED Glasgow are delighted to announce the return of their Summer All Day event with guest DJs, full venue production and all of YOU!
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Ideal Home Show Scotland
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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Gin & Juice: Old School Hip-Hop Summer BBQ
Gin & Juice are back to bring you a bigger and better old school hip-hop BBQ to SWG3 on Sunday 25th May, as part of SWG3's Spring Sessions!
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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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Sense Scotland’s Ladies’ Lunch
Go back to the 1980s with Sense Scotland's Ladies' Lunch... and help them celebrate their big birthday with not one but two spectacular events in Glasgow!
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Days Out Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Neilston Agricultural Show
The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
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Day Fever Edinburgh
Day Fever is bringing the party back to Edinburgh! They guarantee it'll be an afternoon of no holds barred party times for over the 30's!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
READ MOREDays Out Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Harthill
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: Lindores House
Enjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!
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Fife Metal Fest
Cadaver Concerts have once again decided to take the Metal Fest experience on the road and bring it to the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy on 10th May!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Raver Maws & Das
Join Raver Maws & Das for an daytime rave at Harleys Sky Bar on Saturday 10th May and be home with a takeaway in your PJs by 7pm!
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Eagle Fest
Get ready for an epic day of live music when Eagle Fest, the Ultimate Tribute Party, comes to the Eagle Inn, Coatbridge on Saturday 17th May!
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Country Music Festival
Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to party as Lanark Agricultural Centre host their first Country Music Festival on Saturday 24th May!
READ MOREDays Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Gourock Highland Games
Gourock Highland Games, the first games of the Scottish season, will take place in Inverclyde at Battery Park on Sunday 11th May!
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ACCORD Hospice Boogie Bingo
Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and non-stop entertainment at ACCORD Hospice's Boogie Bingo fundraiser on Saturday 24th May at the stunning Ingliston Hotel Grand Marquee!
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Ardgowan Hospice Ladies Day
Join Ardgowan Hospice for their annual Ladies Day at the Chartroom in Inverkip, with live entertainment from Take That & The Boybands and hosted by Gina Mckie!
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Here's a selection of Days Out Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Japanese Garden at Cowden
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Scotland’s National Hero
Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oakmore
Oakmore is a garden for real plant enthusiasts and to enjoy. A maturing garden with raised herbaceous borders, young orchards, a developing shrubbery, a rose garden and a bog garden.
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!
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Boswell Book Festival
Boswell Book Festival, the world's only festival of biography and memoir, comes to Dumfries House for 2025 between the 9th and 11th May!
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