1-28 June 2026

WestFest 2026

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WHAT'S ON

FONDUE TUESDAY

FONDUE TUESDAY
Brel 37-43 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Fondue or Raclette deal for 3 from £31 or Fondue or Raclette deal for 2 with a bottle of house wine from £41. brelbar.com/book-fondue-tuesday Ig: brelbar

£41

BIG HYMN SING-IN

Kelvin West Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow

FREE - PAY WHAT YOU CAN The Big Hymn Sing-In returns for 2026! A joyful community event for anyone who loves singing hymns, set in the beautiful Kelvin West Church. […]

Free

MEALLAN (WITH SUPPORT)

The Record Factory 17 Byres Road

2026 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Open Stage winners, Meallan headline an evening to remember featuring Kisna Panesar and Joe Riley. Meallan fuse fiddle, clàrsach, accordion, guitar, keyboard, and Gaelic song […]

£22.50

HERITAGE TALKS: HISTORY OF HILLHEAD

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow

Historian and author GORDON URQUHART explores the history of Hillhead, from its origins as a holding of the powerful Gibson family and its haphazard development as a Victorian suburb, to […]

Free

JESSE MALIN

Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow

£26/£24+BF Hailed by Rolling Stone as a “gritty troubadour,” Jesse Malin has built a devoted following with acclaimed albums and electrifying live shows. After recovering from a life-changing spinal stroke […]

£26

RED RAW

RED RAW
The Stand 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow

Our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very […]

£6

LIVE MUSIC

LIVE MUSIC
Jinty McGuinty's 29 Ashton Lane

Join us for Live Music at Jinty McGuinty's, every day of the week! www.jintys.co.uk Ig: jintymcguintysirishbar

Free
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  • HEALTH AND WELLBEING WITH YOUR BREATH

    Glasgow Theosophical Society 17 queens Crescent, Glasgow

    FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME) Learn about your Breathing - Reduce Stress - Increase Vitality. Improve Well-being, Energy, Confidence, Creativity, Better Physical & Mental health, Life Satisfaction. Taster Sessions: Breathing, Metamorphique Process […]

    Free
  • THIS HOME, THIS VOICE

    Mackintosh Queen's Cross 870 Garscube Road

    MON, WED, FRI: 10am–4pm SUN 7th: 12pm–6pm SAT 13th, FRI 19th, SAT 20th, SUN 21st: 11am–6pm This Home, This Voice. Maryhill Integration Network (MIN) and artists Helen McCrorie and Annabel […]

    Free
  • MEDITATION DROP IN SESSION

    Westbourne Medical Studios Westbourne House, 20 Lynedoch Crescent, Glasgow

    Escape the hustle and bustle with Dr. Veronica's guided meditation sessions that happen every Wednesday from 12.30 - 1pm. Join us in our lovely wellbeing studio for a moment of […]

    Free
  • Dementia Hour with SAMH

    Dementia Hour with SAMH
    Partick Library 305 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    The Nook is popping up at Partick Library during Dementia Hour with Dementia Heroes for Dementia Fest! Join us for a friendly and relaxed space for information, conversation, and light-touch […]

  • TWILIGHT TOUR – MACKINTOSH AT THE HUNTERIAN

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Go behind-the-scenes in our curator led Twilight Tours at Kelvin Hall, to explore objects and artworks from The Hunterian collection. This is a chance to see seldom-displayed work from The […]

    Free
  • MACKINTOSH AND THE WEST END AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

    National Library of Scotland - Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow

    Drop in to the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall where you can browse collection items that we preserve relating to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the West End. Watch […]

    Free
  • SEAHORSE POETS IN THE WEST END

    Oxfam Bookshop 330 Byres Road, Glasgow

    Join poet and publisher Linda Jackson and poets Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell, A C Clarke, Jo Gilbert, Maggie Rabatski for an hour of thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining poetry in all three […]

    Free
  • LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE!

    Westbourne Medical Studios Westbourne House, 20 Lynedoch Crescent, Glasgow

    Join us for a friendly, open mic comedy night for a chance to unwind and have a laugh! Support Comic Relief, boost your endorphins and reset your nervous system with […]

    £8
  • MACKINTOSH AND THE WEST END

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Explore Charles Rennie Mackintosh's presence in the West End of Glasgow in this special talk and film screening! Hunterian Curator of Mackintosh and Applied Art Joseph Sharples and National Library […]

    Free
  • PAUL RILEY

    The Stand 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow

    Following two hugely successful tours in 2024 and 2025, Paul Riley is back with his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart to Be Nice. Known and loved by millions as the […]

    £40
  • QUIZ

    QUIZ
    Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rd

    Quiz in our main bar, hosted by Gooses Quizes. EVERY WED

    Free
  • LIVE MUSIC

    LIVE MUSIC
    Jinty McGuinty's 29 Ashton Lane

    Join us for Live Music at Jinty McGuinty's, every day of the week! www.jintys.co.uk Ig: jintymcguintysirishbar

    Free
  • Open Museum

    Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

    Curious about the relationship between object handling and reminiscence, particularly for those living with dementia? If the answer is yes, join Glasgow Life’s Open Museum outreach team at as part […]

  • BCUC

    Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rd

    BCUC – Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness – have been channeling the spirit of Soweto for over twenty years. Indigenous funk, hip-hop consciousness, and punk rock energy fused into something utterly […]

    £22.50
  • SEONAID AITKEN & BEN SHANKLAND: RHAPSODY IN BLUE

    Mackintosh Queen's Cross 870 Garscube Road

    BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician winner, pianist Ben Shankland joins forces with award-winning violinist/vocalist Seonaid Aitken to present a celebration of George and Ira Gershwin’s music including the 100+ […]

    £22.50
  • HERITAGE TALKS FILM: SYMPHONY IN STONE

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Celebrating Glasgow’s stunning architecture and cityscape, the film shows the city’s burgeoning wealth driving innovation in architecture, planning and design. Interviews with key experts include John Hume and Gavin Stamp. […]

    Free
  • THE GARDENER QUIZ

    THE GARDENER QUIZ
    Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

    Join us every Thursday to test your knowledge at The Gardener Quiz. £50 is up for grabs as well as lots of other fun prizes. thegardenerglasgow.co.uk Ig: gardenerglasgow

    £7
  • THE SWEET SORROWS

    Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, Glasgow

    The Sweet Sorrows bring the very best in acoustic Celtic/Americana/ Roots music, packed with the imagery of the Celtic landscape, folklore and heritage, of love stories, jigs and reels. They […]

    Free

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