Glasgow Cathedral

Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral is an awe-inspiring medieval building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo the Patron Saint of Glasgow.

About Glasgow Cathedral

	Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ
	01415528198
	Glasgow Cathedral Website
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Glasgow Cathedral is a medieval cathedral which has an active Christian congregation in the Church of Scotland.

As an active Christian congregation of the Church of Scotland, within the Presbytery of Glasgow, the Cathedral always has a number of events running. We aim to publicise these and encourage your attendance and participation wherever possible.

With a wealth of musical and vocal talent and ability, we are blessed with many fine recitals during the year. There are also Summer Music Recitals and a Winter Lecture Series. Details of these will be given as far in advance as possible.

The wonderful architecture of the Cathedral speaks for itself and is to be enjoyed by anyone who visits it.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Cathedral

Tour

Glasgow Requiem: The Walk

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.

Music

The Christmas Concert on behalf of Cancer Research UK

4th December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Experience the magic of Christmas in the stunning Glasgow Cathedral on Thursday 4th December for a special evening of festive music, readings, and poetry, all in support of Cancer Research UK.

Music

Glasgow Requiem: The Well

5th December 2025 - 6th December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

To mark Glasgow's 850th anniversary, Aproxima Arts invite audiences into the heart of Glasgow Cathedral for a series of special concerts, to celebrate the rededication of St Mungo's Well in the crypt.

Music

Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Christmas Carol Service

12th December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Join the Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary for their annual Christmas Carol Service at Glasgow Cathedral on Friday 12th December!

Arts and Crafts

Community Crafts in the Nave

13th December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Get into the Christmas spirit at Glasgow Cathedral with some pre-Christmas crafting! Make your own pom-pom or wool decoration for Christmas, in the form of a Robin and Santa hats.

Music

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

20th December 2025

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the lead-up to Christmas in the spectacular candlelit setting of Glasgow Cathedral on Saturday 20th December!

Music

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

24th January 2026

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at Glasgow Cathedral!

Music

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

24th January 2026

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow City Centre

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Glasgow Cathedral!

Glasgow Cathedral Festival

Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

Glasgow Cathedral Festival brings music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow's medieval cathedral!

History and Culture

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The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

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Glasgow City Heritage Trust

54 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LQ

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The Burrell Collection

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Auld Kirk Museum Cowgate, Kirkintilloch G66 1HN

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Inveraray Castle , Inveraray PA32 8XE

Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and an iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland.

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St Andrews Cathedral Clyde Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4JY

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Glasgow Museums

, Various Locations Glasgow

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The Tall Ship Glenlee

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House for an Art Lover

Bellahouston Park Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Designed by famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue and one of Glasgow's architectural gems!

History and Culture