Gaia (The Earth) by Luke Jerram, part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations of The CRM Society
Mackintosh Queen's Cross 870 Garscube RoadTo celebrate its 50th year, the CRM Society is holding a series of events at its home at Queen’s Cross. This former church was designed by Mackintosh and now operates as a successful venue for music and events. Measuring six metres in diameter, Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. The artwork […]
The West End Wander
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, GlasgowCome join us on an award-winning food tour of Glasgow’s leafy west end and explore the thriving food scene Glaswegians love! With our tour you will wander through our vibrant city, tasting an eclectic mix of quality Scottish food and drink. Enjoying the Glasgow patter and some Gaelic, your local tour guide will walk you […]
YOKER SPRING FESTIVAL
Riverside Event Space Dumbarton RoadCome and join us for a fun filled gala day where there will be something for everyone! Catch some live music from samba drummers, choirs, cover bands and community groups from across the West End. There will also be the Partick Farmers Market, street theatre, pop up workshops, face painting and lots more. This promises […]
Vocal, Piano and Zephyrus Wind Quintet Recital
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomSoprano Virginia Lafean and pianist Han Yin Lim’s programme will include Francis Poulenc’s Fiancailles pour Rire, a Chinese folk song, and an aria from the Japanese opera Yūzuru. Zephyrus Wind Quintet, named after the Greek god of the west wind, will perform Rossini’s The Barber of Seville Overture, ending with a piece to make the […]
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant, GlasgowHolyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete. Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, food, stalls, bouncy castle, bric-a-brac, and lots of fun games for kids. Children go free.
Alastair Savage Trio, Scots Fiddle Old and New
Kingsborough Gardens Sanctuary 79 Hyndland Rd, GlasgowIn recognition of his 50th birthday, one of Scotland’s leading traditional fiddlers celebrates with an extra special concert for WestFest accompanied by his two closest collaborators from the past two decades, Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano) and Iain Crawford (double bass). (concert duration just over one hour approx) ‘A must for aficionados’ (Herald) ‘Panache, grace and affection’ […]
Organ Music for a Summer Afternoon
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadHear our wonderful Willis organ as you enjoy and explore the beauty of the building. Donations welcome.
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church presents Open Church
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadDesigned by James Sellars in 1876 and modelled on La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, he church contains five stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. ‘Open Church’ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.
First Anniversary Concert – Bach Cantatas BWV 21 & 129
St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland RoadThe Glasgow Bach Cantata Project brings together some of our finest professional, student and amateur musicians to perform JS Bach's 200+ cantatas over the coming years. At this our 7th concert, also celebrating our first anniversary, come and hear BWV 129 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott and BWV 21 Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis. Director: […]
Big Vern ‘N’ The Shootahs
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdWhat’s got 18 legs, four horns and will leave you smiling, sweaty with sore feet and hoarse from singing? It means Big Vern n the Shootahs are back onstage at Oran Mor and they’re ready to knock your socks off. Renowned as the ultimate feel-good party band, you are guaranteed a spectacular show with some […]
Julius Caesar
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western RoadOutdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bard’s political thriller, “Julius Caesar”. When Caesar’s popularity with the people threatens the city’s democracy, a group of conspirators decide to take action and unleash civil war on the streets of Rome. Join Bard in the Botanics for this fast-paced, exciting […]
Henry IV
Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western RoadShakespeare’s great historical drama is adapted for just 4 actors in the stunning and intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse. As the ailing King Henry IV faces rebellion and war, his son and heir prefers to waste his time in taverns. Fathers and sons take centre stage - alongside one of Shakespeare’s most vivid […]
