Cinema and comedy

Cinema city

• Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) - The annual GFF programmes world and UK premieres, documentaries, talks and more each spring. This year's event takes place from 1 - 12 March. The festival makes its home in the Art Deco Glasgow Film Theatre, with screenings also taking place across the city in various venues. Visit glasgowfilm.org.
• Glasgow Youth Film Festival (GYFF) - one of Europe's most innovative youth film festivals, GYFF is curated by young Glaswegians. Visit GYFF's website for details on the festival, which takes place each September.
• Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) - Scotland's original independent cinema offers an amazing year-round programme. See everything from foreign to home-grown, independent to classic in this beautiful old cinema. Visit glasgowfilm.org.
• Grosvenor Picture House - Recently refurbished, the Grosvenor is a boutique cinema set in the pretty Ashton Lane in the west end. Visit grosvenorpicturetheatre.co.uk.
• Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) - Presenting radical and independent screenings on an ad-hoc basis. Visit cca-glasgow.com.

• Everyman Cinema - Based in Princes Square, enjoy the latest releases in luxurious armchairs with food and drinks brought directly to your table. Visit everymancinema.com.
• Vue Cinema - Kick back in comfort at the Vue Cinema in St. Enoch Centre. Visit myvue.com.
• Cineworld - The tallest cinema in the world, Cineworld in the city centre shows the biggest blockbusters across their 18 screens. Visit cineworld.co.uk.
• IMAX - Based at the Science Centre, the largest cinema screen in Scotland offers a fully immersive experience. Visit glasgowsciencecentre.org.
• Odeon Luxe - The Odeon Luxe at The Quay beside the River Clyde is home to 12 luxury screens, each kitted out with recliner seats. Visit odeon.co.uk.

Comedy in the city

• Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) - Running for 20 years, the GICF brings amazing UK and international talent to perform in venues across the city for 2 weeks each March. This year's festival takes place from 15 March - 2 April. Visit glasgowcomedyfestival.com.
• The Stand - This famous basement club in the west end offers entertainment 7 days a week. Visit thestand.co.uk.
  
• The Glee Club - Both big name and local comedians take to the stage in this city centre venue. Visit glee.co.uk.
  
• The Rotunda - Enjoy top comedians and food by Cranside Kitchen at their weekend shows in the historic North Rotunda. Visit rotundacomedy.club.
• Crossmylaff at Glad Café - This monthly comedy evening always attracts a great selection of comedians. Visit gladcafe.co.uk.

Article last updated: March 2023