• 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 first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today. £5-6

    £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
  • Dementia Friendly Walk

    Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western Road

    Join us for a lovely stroll around the beautiful Botanic Gardens.  We’ll wander for 45 minutes and return to the Kibble Palace for a cuppa and a blether.  Everyone is welcome and the walk will be wheelchair accessible.  Dress for the weather and if you need one to one support please bring a buddy with […]

  • 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
  • ADULT AUTISM-FRIENDLY SESSION: GAMES OF THE WORLD

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    An Autism-friendly session for adults. This is a relaxed workshop with archive films, object handling, crafts and activities relating to the world of sport and games. A quiet space is available, numbers are limted, all activities are optional and you are welcome to come and go as you please. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvin-hall Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

    Free
  • HERITAGE TALKS: THE WORKERS WHO BUILT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Little is known of the manual workers who constructed maior Victorian buildings, but JOSEPH SHARPLES of the Hunterian, University of Glasgow, has researched about 100 of the 900 masons, joiners, bricklayers, etc. working here between 1867 and 1871. Their recruitment, prior experiences, circumstances while working, and subsequent careers, shows this famous West End building in […]

    Free
  • TIMES AND SEASONS

    St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland Road

    £12 / STU U18 CONC £5 Times and Seasons – poetry ranging from Burns and Alexander McCall Smith to Rűckert and Goethe, set in a wide range of musical styles, from madrigals and renaissance partsongs to light music, and romantic partsongs to jazz standards. Featuring composers and musical arrangers from across Europe and beyond including […]

    £12
  • AYOADE BAMGBOYE

    The Stand 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow

    The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Nigerian stand-up Ayoade Bamgboye winner of Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. £16

    £16
  • 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
  • WHAT IS A SOROPTIMIST?

    Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

    What is a Soroptimist? Soroptimists want to make the world a better place where women can achieve their potential, and we try to transform the lives and status of women and girls around the world. The word Soroptimist means “best for women”. Come and meet Glasgow Soroptimists to learn about our work in the city […]

    Free
  • ‘DEUTSCHE RUNDE’: GERMAN GAELS

    Goethe-Institut Glasgow 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Join us to explore why so many Germans are fascinated by Gaelic language and culture. What are “the German Gaels” contributing and are the languages close? Come and find out in our Deutsche Runde where we explore monthly topics in a friendly atmosphere. These guided sessions are suitable for B1 German speakers. No Gaelic required […]

    Free
  • HERITAGE TALKS: DOBBIES LOAN TO GREAT WESTERN RD

    Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    EILEEN ROSS reflects on Glasgow’s promotion of wellbeing and provision of mental health care over 200 years, in a historically rich journey from Glasgow’s first Institution at Dobbie’s Loan, to Gartnavel Royal Hospital today. This is the last time her talk will appear in WestFest. START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY Arrive early to […]

    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 THURSDAY SHOW

    THE THURSDAY SHOW
    The Stand 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow

    The weekend starts here! Featuring our ace comperes, seasoned headliners joining forces with newer kids on the comedy block. Great show and value. £5-10

    £10
  • BONA FIDE

    The Stand 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow

    Our cult comedy show Bona Fide is 10 years old this year! Ten whole years of top comics developing material specifically to fit the theme of the night. We are celebrating this milestone with a year of fantastic line ups, special mystery guests, prizes, parties and more. £7-8

    £8
  • 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