WestFest

THIS HOME, THIS VOICE
2026-06-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, G20 7EL
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 Wright have collaborated on a behind-the-scenes portrait of MIN’s vital work with refugees, migrants and people seeking asylum. The resulting exhibition celebrates and reflects on daily acts of care and solidarity, through an evocative collage of drawings, sound recordings, 16mm film, and animation.
tinyurl.com/thtv26
Ig: @gifestival / @maryhill_in / @helenmccrorie / @awri6ht

A CELEBRATION OF GLASGOW: HISTORY, HERITAGE & TRADITIONAL SKILLS
2026-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
A day of history, heritage and traditional skills at Cottiers. Get hands-on with slating (Scottish Traditional Skills Forum), plus sign writing and stone carving demonstrations by Glasgow City College. Browse stalls from heritage organisations and discover how to get involved. Building tour at 1.30pm – meet at the Cottiers bar.
www.cottiers.com

LIVE MUSIC
2026-06-16 21:00, 2026-06-15 21:00, 2026-06-14 21:00 | Jinty McGuinty’s, 29 Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ
Join us for Live Music at Jinty McGuinty’s, every day of the week!
www.jintys.co.uk
Ig: jintymcguintysirishbar

RED RAW
2026-06-16 20:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
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

MUSIC FOR A SUMMER'S EVE
2026-06-16 19:30 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
DONATION – SUGGESTED £12
An opportunity to celebrate a variety of choral music inspired by summer, the seasons and nature presented by the wonderful voices of Cathures Chamber Choir. Our programme will include a selection of pieces covering musical periods from Byrd to Gjeilo, via Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor, all performed in the magnificent setting of Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church.
cathures.org.uk
Insta: @cathureschoir
Fb: cathures chamber choir

CLOSE SHAVE CHORUS IN CONCERT
2026-06-16 19:15 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
An evening of fun and harmony singing, with the multi-award winning Close Shave Chorus. Winners of the best choir at the Glasgow Music Festival, we sing anything from The Great American Songbook, to songs made famous by Queen, Adele and Carole King, all in our unique acappella harmonies. Advance booking, but some tickets will be available at the door.
info@closeshavechorus.com
Fb: closeshavechorus

COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT - MAMMA MIA!
2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Westbourne Medical Studios, Westbourne House, 20 Lynedoch Crescent, Glasgow, G3 6EQ
Come and join us in our studios to sit back, relax and watch Mamma Mia together in our lovely wellbeing studio. Sit on a chair or on a mat with a bolster, forget the day and emerge yourself in the film.
tinyurl.com/cmnmamma
www.westbournemedicalstudios.com
Ig: @uofg_arc

HERITAGE TALKS: THE ARLINGTON BATHS, THE ALHAMBRA AND OWEN JONES: ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN IN THE 19TH CENTURY *NEW*
2026-06-16 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
What inspired the architecture of the Arlington? Dr AILSA BOYD will examine an extraordinary book on the Alhambra published by designer Owen Jones and discuss how it inspired the Victorian swimming pool and its unique Turkish bath.
START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY
Arrive early to be sure of a seat!
Advance booking only required for 10 & 17 June (National Library of Scotland Talks, via Eventbrite.
Our Heritage Talks have run since 1996 and joined WestFest in 2024. Grateful thanks to Ann Laird (Friends of Glasgow West) for curating the programme, and to Glasgow Life for use of the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre.
MORE INFO: INFO@WESTFEST.UK

GERMAN BOOK CLUB
2026-06-16 18:30 | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6AX, United Kingdom
Interested in German books? Join our friendly book club to discuss the novel “Pi mal Daumen” by Alina Bronsky. We meet once a month on a Tuesday in the library of the Goethe- Institut Glasgow. The conversation is in German, and leaners are very welcome!
tinyurl.com/goetheevents
Ig: @goetheinstitut_glasgow Fb: @goetheinstitutglasgow

FONDUE TUESDAY
2026-06-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Brel, 37-43 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG
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

STORIES OF KELVIN HALL
2026-06-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Come and explore the fascinating museum store at Kelvin Hall and its social history collections. Handle museum objects and learn more about Kelvin Hall and the local area through the stories our collections tell. This session is led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team and is ideal for older adults. Advance booking required. Part of Dementia Fest.
tinyurl.com/storieskh
Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

CURLERS COSY CORNER POETRY OPEN MIC
2026-06-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Curlers Rest, 256-260 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8SH
Poetry open mic night for writers and performers to practise their craft of performance.
Insta: @rossopenmic

HERITAGE TALKS: CHARLES WILSON ARCHITECT *NEW*
2026-06-15 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
FIONA SINCLAIR, conservation Architect, looks at the output of Victorian architect Charles Wilson, which in Glasgow included the Gartnavel Royal Asylum, the Queen’s Rooms, and Free Church College. He is most closely associated with the Park Circus development, and assisted Sir Joseph Paxton with the layout of Kelvingrove Park.
START 7PM | DOORS 6.45PM FREE ENTRY
Arrive early to be sure of a seat!
Advance booking only required for 10 & 17 June (National Library of Scotland Talks, via Eventbrite.
Our Heritage Talks have run since 1996 and joined WestFest in 2024. Grateful thanks to Ann Laird (Friends of Glasgow West) for curating the programme, and to Glasgow Life for use of the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre.
MORE INFO: INFO@WESTFEST.UK

MINDFUL MUSEUM SKETCHING
2026-06-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
A sketching session led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team.
Join us for a fun and relaxed session, explore and handle objects in our museum store, then enjoy simple guided sketching and drawing activities. No experience needed, drawing materials provided. This session is held in the activity space at Kelvin Hall, led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team.
tinyurl.com/mindfulsketch
Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

CRY/LAUGH
2026-06-15 13:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
An absurd, time-bending comedy where a Town Crier and Jester grapple with storytelling, the future and their own purpose.
by Nay Dhanak (dir. Brian Logan)
£17 – £22.50

MOULES MONDAY
2026-06-15 12:00 - 20:30 | Brel, 37-43 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG
Moules Monday deal with Moules Pot and Fries for £14pp or Moules for 2 with 2 full pots, 2 fries and a bottle of house wine for £38 for 2.
brelbar.com/book-moules-monday
Ig: brelbar

GERMAN STORY CIRCLE FOR CHILDREN
2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, G3 6AX, United Kingdom
The German Story Circle is a parent-run event designed to connect multilingual families, teach children German language skills in a playful and engaging way, and provide a regular meet-up for parents and kids alike.
We meet every two weeks at the library of the Goethe-Institut Glasgow and it’s free to attend.
tinyurl.com/goetheevents
Insta: @goetheinstitut_glasgow
Fb: @goetheinstitutglasgow

THE SUNDAY SERVICE
2026-06-14 20:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
Our popular Sunday night show returns, just slightly earlier. With emphasis on the chilled and the laid back, this show will help you get the most out of the dying embers of the weekend before work looms at the start of the week.
£1-10

IVY BIG BAND
2026-06-14 20:00 | Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
£18/£15+BF
After sold-out Edinburgh shows, Ivy Big Band makes its Glasgow debut. This 30-piece ensemble delivers a joyful mix of jazz, pop, funk and soul in an inclusive, high-energy performance perfect for a boogie. Formed to amplify gender diversity in jazz, the band creates a welcoming space for women and gender minorities. Grab your friends and don’t miss it!
cottiers.com/event/ivy-big-band

THEO KATZMAN
2026-06-14 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
Theodore Daniel Katzman is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer based in Los Angeles. His musical style is a fusion of pop, jazz, funk, and indie rock. He is a member of the funk band Vulfpeck.

ELGAR MUSIC MAKERS WITH STRATHAVEN CHORAL SOCIETY
2026-06-14 19:00 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
£15/£10 STU
Edward Elgar’s ‘The Music Makers’, with orchestra and soloist, will be the central part of this concert. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Elgar Society, experience the journey of this deeply personal, nostalgic cantata, setting Arthur O’Shaughnessy’s poem ‘Ode’. Lasting around 40 minutes, listeners will detect quotations from several of Elgar’s earlier works.
https://wegottickets.com/f/17637/
https://strathavenchoral.com/
Fb: Strathaven Choral Society

A GATHERING OF LIGHT: CHORAL MUSIC FOR MIDSUMMER
2026-06-14 18:00 | University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, 1 The Square, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
A programme of choral music exploring light, memory, and the ties that connect us across borders. Including music by Lili Boulanger, Peter Maxwell Davies, Sheena Phillips and arrangements of songs from Scotland, the Basque Country, England and France.
chapelchoir.glasgow.ac.uk
Insta: @chapelchoir
Fb: @guchapelchoir

SUNDAY SESSION
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Jinty McGuinty’s, 29 Ashton Lane, G12 8SJ
www.jintys.co.uk
Ig: jintymcguintysirishbar

KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
ALL SAT & SUN IN JUNE – FREE (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Designed by James Sellers 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 sit and reflect quietly and privately.
https://www.khkirk.org

JAZZ ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON
2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Jazz. On a Sunday afternoon. Every Sunday in June. 2-4pm.
hillheadbookclub.co.uk
Ig: hhbookclub

THE STAND’S IMPROV SHOW
2026-06-14 13:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
The Stand Comedy Club’s Improv Show – Where YOU Control the Comedy! Get ready for the most unpredictable, laugh-out-loud Sunday you’ll ever experience at The Stand Comedy Club.
£1-5
