THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES BY BANYAN PUPPET THEATRE
Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 8 - 10 Balcarres AveA delightfully creative puppet show, with accompanying live music and clever use of everyday object theatre; when a very vain Emperor orders two swindlers to make him a set of clothes.... the like of which has never ever been seen before.... or since! Craft Activity from one hour before the show in our cafe. Lots […]
KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowALL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN JUNE Designed by James Sellars in 1876 and modelled on La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, the church contains fine stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley- Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. Open Church gives the opportunity to visit our magnificent building, to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to […]
SATURDAY SHOWTIME
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowEase into Saturday evening with live music from 5pm, creating the perfect backdrop for catching up with friends over dinner or drinks. Then, from 9pm, the legendary Grosvenor House Band brings the energy with a high-octane set of crowd-pleasers and classics to get you dancing into the night. www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla
The Blue Bird – Glasgow Chamber Choir
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowGlasgow Chamber Choir invites you to an evening of choral music that drifts between stillness and flight. At the heart of the programme is The Blue Bird by Charles Villiers Stanford — a work of exquisite restraint and luminous beauty, evoking the silent arc of a bird over water. Alongside this, the serene polyphony of […]
THE DRYING GREEN – REAL STORIES, TOLD LIVE
The Dining Room, Glasgow University Union 32 University Avenue, GlasgowSharing true and personal stories is a powerful experience for both storyteller and listener. It creates pathways to explore our common humanity and connect with others’ experiences, building community and compassion. The Drying Green is a space to experience the vividness of live storytelling. Whether simple, sad, hilarious or nostalgic, these stories are sure to […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)Bring a smartphone and headphones to be transported to the Western Isles... Machair is an immersive soundwalk that explores the unique coastal grasslands of the Uists through spoken word, song, and soundscapes compositions. Developed in partnership with communities on Uist, this free 40-minute self-guided circular walk is mapped to Kelvingrove Park, starting at Snow Bridge […]
CINEMA KIDS CLUB & FAMILY FUN DAY
Family fun just upstairs! While the kids enjoy a movie, we’ve got face painting, bouncy castle action, and activities galore waiting in Grosvenor Café. A great wee family day out in the West End! Insta: grosvenorcafegla
WILTON STREET GARDEN FETE
Wilton Street Gardens Wilton StreetA fun, FREE event in beautiful Wilton Street Gardens, bigger and brighter than ever. There's something for everyone: original art, jewellery, kids’ games and activities, prints, beading, mid-century finds, cards, books, artisan baking, vintage fashion, gourmet burgers, plants, retro ceramics, make-your-own crafts, local information stalls, coffee and cake stands, music, massage... and more! Everyone welcome! […]
ALASTAIR SAVAGE, THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF SCOTLAND
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowAward winning Scots fiddler Alastair Savage returns to Westfest with an unmissable celebration of Scottish music. Also featuring Euan Drysdale (guitar/ piano), Iain Crawford (double bass), Bronte Hudnott (whistle/flute) and Chris Gibb (border pipes). ‘a must for aficionados, a primer for anyone with a notional interest in Scottish traditional music’ (Herald) 'panache, grace and affection’ […]
KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowALL SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN JUNE Designed by James Sellars in 1876 and modelled on La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, the church contains fine stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley- Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. Open Church gives the opportunity to visit our magnificent building, to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to […]
GLASGOW WIND BAND PRESENTS: “MEET THE BRASS”
Govan & Linthouse Parish Church 796 Govan RoadCome and meet the wonderful Brass instruments of Scotland’s award winning Glasgow Wind Band in this fantastic, fun and highly anticipated interactive concert for all the family. Can the kids tell their trumpet from a french-horn? Just how low can a bass trombone go? Wave a flag and go mad. Follows last year’s highly successful […]
SHONEN KNIFE ‘HAVE A KNIFE DAY TOUR’
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rd“When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” - Kurt Cobain Shonen Knife - from Osaka, Japan - formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko & Atsuko long before terms like ‘riot girrrl’ and ‘girl rock’ entered the lexicon, the all-female trio were happily […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)Bring a smartphone and headphones to be transported to the Western Isles... Machair is an immersive soundwalk that explores the unique coastal grasslands of the Uists through spoken word, song, and soundscapes compositions. Developed in partnership with communities on Uist, this free 40-minute self-guided circular walk is mapped to Kelvingrove Park, starting at Snow Bridge […]
German Story Circle for Children
Goethe-Institut Glasgow 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, United KingdomAre you a parent from a German-speaking family looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones? The German Story Circle is our regular event for toddlers and babies aged 0-3 years old. The German Story Circle is a parent-run event designed to connect multilingual families, teach children German language skills in a […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: THE PRE-VICTORIAN WEST END *NEW*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomGlasgow’s West End is renowned for its glorious Victorian townscape, but there's also a rich legacy from its earlier history. In this talk, historian Gordon R. Urquhart will examine the settlement of the city’s western hinterlands, from the Neolithic period, through the Viking hogback tombs in Govan, to the era of the grand Georgian country […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)Bring a smartphone and headphones to be transported to the Western Isles... Machair is an immersive soundwalk that explores the unique coastal grasslands of the Uists through spoken word, song, and soundscapes compositions. Developed in partnership with communities on Uist, this free 40-minute self-guided circular walk is mapped to Kelvingrove Park, starting at Snow Bridge […]
WEEKDAY WONDERS: THE 1955 PHOTO SURVEY *CANCELLED*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomThis event has been cancelled - apologies for any inconvenience. Explore these photos of post-war Glasgow with the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team. The 1955 photographic survey provides a snapshot of post-war Glasgow, a city on the brink of change. Taken by local camera clubs, the photographs present the sights and sounds of the city's […]
THE SOUND OF SCIENCE ARC TOUR
ARC, University of Glasgow 11 Chapel LaneJoin us for a tour of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. The tour will showcase the world-class research going on in the ARC relating to all things sonorous. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival. Insta: uofg_ar https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/
TALKS PROGRAMME: SYMPHONY IN STONE
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomA Symphony in Stone celebrates Glasgow’s stunning architecture and cityscape. The film shows how the city’s rapid growth and wealth creation brought about innovation in city planning, architecture and design. Featuring interviews with key experts including John Hume, aerial photography and archive footage are used to explore the work of famous architects including Alexander ‘Greek’ […]
