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What's On in Glasgow

Glasgow is officially the 'World's Leading Festival and Event Destination' (2019 World Travel Awards). For world class theatre, music, sport and more, check out the major events happening in the city!

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LGBT

The Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow with people wandering round Royal Exchange Square

Hal Fischer, Gay Semiotics and other works

This exhibition features photographic works by American artist Hal Fischer, on display for the first time in Scotland. Fischer ...

Fri 15 Nov 2019 - Sat 30 May 2020

Free

Free

Arts & Exhibitions

A picture frame with a monkey picture alongside a ornamental parrot on a perch and rat drinking out of a water bowl with knitted cacti in the background

Domestic Bliss

Domestic Bliss is an exhibition of works from Glasgow Museums' collection reflecting on how artists work with fine art and craf...

Sun 8 Mar - Thu 31 Dec 2020

Free

Free

Family Friendly

three children holding up shadow puppets one of a man and one of a seal against a white curtain

Puppet Animation Festival

Puppet Animation Festival is the UK’s oldest performing arts event for children, with a diverse programme of events for childre...

Sat 28 Mar - Sat 18 Apr 2020

Various

Free

Books & Talks

A group of men and women with their backs to camera facing a white wall that they are all painting a rang of bright colours and shapes

Glasgow Zine Festival

Glasgow Zine Festival is a two-day festival that celebrates self-publishing and 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) ethos. This exciting fes...

Sat 18 Apr - Sun 19 Apr 2020

Free - £10

Free

Festivals

People browsing stalls full of gifts and handmade goods at the Southside Fringe

Southside Fringe

The Southside Fringe Festival is back again in May and they also have lots happening year-round! This 16 day independent fringe...

Fri 8 May - Sun 24 May

Free - Various Prices

Free

Festivals

dancers dressing costumes. Dancers wearing feathers in their hair

West End Festival

The West End Festival (WEF) is Glasgow’s largest community cultural event and every June delights the imaginations of participa...

Fri 29 May - Sun 28 Jun 2020

Free (event dependent)

Free

LGBT

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The Coming Back Out Conversation

The Coming Back Out Conversation welcomes everyone who is interested in progressing this international conversation around the ...

Thur 11 Jun 2020

Free

Free

Festivals

Forth and Clyde Canal lined by people attending the festival and there are also several white houses on the banks of the canal too. Image credit: Families Online

Glasgow Canal Festival

Glasgow Canal Festival is North Glasgow's most exciting annual festival. The fourth edition will take place on Saturday, 25 Jul...

Sat 25 Jul 2020

Free

Free

Festivals

Drummers marching down a Glasgow street dressed in very colourful clothing looking happy

Merchant City Festival

The Merchant City Festival is a wonderful celebration of creativity which brings carnival to the streets and venues in the hear...

Sat 25 Jul - Tue 28 Jul 2020

Free - Various Prices

Free

Film

A panel of four people sit on the stage for a Q&A in front of the cinema screen. The auditorium is full as audience members sitting in red cinema seats look on

Take One Action Film Festival

Take One Action nurtures communal exploration of the stories, ideas and questions at the heart of positive social change. Throu...

Wed 16 Sep - Fri 27 Sep 2020

Various Prices

Free

Days Out

A large sail boat is docked at the River Clyde, while rowers set off in small row boats down the river. In the background are the modern buildings that line the Clydeside, including the SSE Hydro.

Clydebuilt Festival

Enjoy a weekend on the water with Clydebuilt Festival. As it's Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters, the festival is back, bigg...

Sat 19 Sep - Sun 20 Sep 2020

Free during day - £5 for evening party

Free

Festivals

Image of the film city glasgow building which is red sandstone. it stands on a corner of a road and the sky is blue

WoFF: World of Film International Festival Glasgow

World of Film International Festival (WoFF) is an annual which aims to promote independent international cinema and new talent ...

Thu 8 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 2020

Free - Various Prices

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LGBT

The cast of the theatre show Priscilla Queen of the Desert dressed up as cupcakes posing front of stage

Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical

The iconic musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Glasgow! Based on the Oscar-winning film, Priscilla is the hilari...

Tue 28 Apr - Thu 30 Apr 2020

£13 - £55

Sport

The two team captains at either side of the presenter, Sue Barker, of the TV show A Question of Sport at the presenter desk on the tv show studio

A Question of Sport Live

BBC’s A Question of Sport – the world's longest-running TV sports quiz – will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an all-new li...

Fri 17 Apr 2020

£39.75 - £170.25

Music & Dance

Five ballet dancers in a dance pose with the centre dancer looking to camera with a beam of light across them

Scottish Ballet: Swan Lake

Lose yourself in the raw intensity of this sleek and unmissable ballet, returning to Scotland after its sell-out 2016 debut....

Wed 29 Apr - Sat 2 May 2020

£14.40 - £62.40

Sport

Women dressed in pink t-shirts ready to run the race for life

Race for Life

Race for Life brings millions of people together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you'll make a differen...

Sun 17 May 2020

£10 - £14.99

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