• WestFest 2026 Opening Street Party

    Ashton Lane Ashton Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Kick off WestFest 2026 in style at the Opening Street Party on Ashton Lane and Vinicombe Street. Get ready for a full weekend of festivities in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, with outdoor BBQs, street food stalls, pop-up bars and live music running throughout the weekend. Expect a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty to […]

    Free
  • WestFest 2026 Opening Street Party

    Ashton Lane Ashton Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Kick off WestFest 2026 in style at the Opening Street Party on Ashton Lane and Vinicombe Street. Get ready for a full weekend of festivities in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, with outdoor BBQs, street food stalls, pop-up bars and live music running throughout the weekend. Expect a lively, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty to […]

    Free
  • DEMENTIA HEROES – WEST END DEMENTIA CAFE AT DEMENTIA FEST

    Byres Community Hub School of Health and Wellbeing, Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    If you’re living with dementia, or await a diagnosis, or are a carer, friend or family member supporting a loved one, you’re very welcome to join us for some music, laughter and activities. There’s good chat, tea/ coffee and biscuits too. The awardwinning Dementia Heroes West End cafe is free to all and gathers on […]

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • VINICOMBE STREET GALA

    Vinicombe Street Piazza

    Return of the Vinicombe Street Gala on the piazza just off Byres Road (opposite Waitrose). An afternoon of live music, circus performers, choirs and community groups, plus street theatre, balloon artists and facepainting. A great afternoon out for all the family!

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • OUTDOOR CEILIDH AT KELVINGROVE GALLERIES

    Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle St, Glasgow

    Join WestFest and Glasgow Folk Music Workshop on the steps of Kelvingrove Art Gallery for a community ceilidh. Led by talented musicians from Glasgow Folk Music Workshop — traditional folk music plus a few modern numbers. A great event for all the family.

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • ARCEILIDH AT ST MUNGO SQUARE

    ARC, University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane

    Join WestFest, Glasgow Folk Music Workshop and the Advanced Research Centre for the annual outdoor ceilidh in St Mungo Square. Dance to traditional folk music and modern numbers, then step into the ARC to discover ground-breaking research at the University of Glasgow. Great for all the family. Ig: @uofg_arc

    Free
  • ARCEILIDH & DEAR GREEN MUSIC SCENE

    ARC, University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane

    Join us for the third Dear Green Music Scene, a sustainably powered festival in St Mungo Square at the ARC. Across two hydrogen and solar powered stages, enjoy grassroots musicians and research on clean energy. Featuring the WestFest ceilidh and indoor, green-themed activities, this collaborative event brings music, sustainability, and innovation together in one outdoor […]

    Free
  • DEAR GREEN MUSICSCENE FESTIVAL 2026

    ARC, University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane

    Join us for the third Dear Green Music Scene, a sustainably powered festival in St Mungo Square at the ARC. Across two hydrogen and solar powered stages, enjoy grassroots musicians and research on clean energy. Featuring the WestFest ceilidh and indoor, green-themed activities, this collaborative event brings music, sustainability, and innovation together in one outdoor […]

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • WESTFEST MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE FIRE SHOW

    Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle St, Glasgow

    Join WestFest on the longest day of the year for a unique evening of fire theatre, circus and music. Created and performed by Think Circus, featuring a specially choreographed fire performance and atmospheric music against the stunning backdrop of Kelvingrove Galleries. Not to be missed.

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • THE BIG SUNDAY ON KELVIN WAY

    Kelvin Way

    WestFest returns to Kelvin Way for its biggest community event of 2026. A jam-packed day of live music, choirs, brass bands, samba bands, circus performers, face painters and community stalls. Free and open to all. Full lineup at westfest.uk.

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free
  • ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB COMMONWEALTH GALA

    Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington Street

    Join the historic Arlington Baths Club for their gala- part of the city's Commonwealth Games celebrations. Featuring live music, sports and arts activities, water polo match and chilled poolside music.

    Free
  • PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS

    Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive

    6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent. To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

    Free