TALKS PROGRAMME 2025

TALKS PROGRAMME: GLASGOW: A TRANSPORT HISTORY *NEW*

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Michael Meighan, author and historian, remembers riding a trolleybus or tram to visit relatives and taking a steam train and paddle steamer ‘doon the water’ to Dunoon. Since then, trams and trolleybuses have given way to modern buses, the electric ‘Blue Train’ and the diesels arrived, and paddle steamers, ferries, ships and shipyards disappeared from […]

Free
LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS

Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Kick off your weekend early at Grosvenor Café with an exciting evening of live music every Thursday from 9pm. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local talent and rising stars bringing everything from acoustic soul to upbeat covers. With delicious food, cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere, it’s the perfect midweek lift. www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla

Free

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 […]

Free
Second Hand Book Fair

Second Hand Book Fair

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

The days are getting longer and we seem to have more time on our hands. So why not spend it reading? Choose from an eclectic mix of books in our library and take your favourites home! 5 – 27 June Mon- Tue: 10am-6pm Fri: 10am-3pm Saturday: 10am -1pm https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/bib.html https://www.instagram.com/goetheinstitut_glasgow/

Free

GERRY DURKIN – NATURE TALES @ THE CHILDREN’S WOOD

The Children's Wood 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow

Scottish storyteller Gerry Durkin returns to The Children's Wood to enthral and entertain Toddlers, Pre-Fives and Families. A fun-filled session with a master storyteller. Free - all welcome. Fb: TheChildrensWood

Free
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Start your weekend in style with Friday Night Live at Grosvenor Café. From 7pm, enjoy a hand-picked line-up of talented musicians delivering a feel-good soundtrack for your night. Pair the music with mouth-watering food, your favourite drinks, and a lively setting that sets the tone for the weekend ahead. www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla

Free

Malvina Guitar Duo

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, Glasgow

Join the Malvina Guitar Duo for an evening of beautiful music. The program will include works by Brouwer, Faure, Houghton, Maxwell Davies, Mertz, McGuire, McKay, Pasieczny, and Sor. Played by two of Scotland’s finest Classical Guitarists Adam Brown & Stewart Kelly. General admission - £14 Concession - £12 Under 16 - £5 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/malvina-guitar-duo-glasgow-tickets-1226733666419?aff=oddtdtcreator  

£14

THE AULD ALLIANCE – CHORAL MUSIC FROM SCOTLAND AND FRANCE

University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University Avenue

Join vocal ensemble Cantus Firmus, in the University of Glasgow's beautiful Memorial Chapel, as they explore renaissance choral polyphony from Scotland and France. French masterpieces by Nicolas Gombert and Josquin des Prez will be paired with thrilling works by Scottish composers Ramsey and Carver and accented with modern gems from Olivier Messiaen and Frederick Rimmer. […]

Free
THE WONDER ROOM

THE WONDER ROOM

voco Grand Central Hotel 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow

Hidden deep within the corridors of voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow is an intimate close up magic theatre which hosts The Wonder Room, a unique, up-close experience of magic and storytelling to a strictly limited audience. The show has sold out every week for the past 20 months and is currently ranked as Trip […]

£22.50

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 […]

Free
WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS – CIRCUS SKILLS

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join Halo Arts team of specialist tutors for 4 weeks of multi arts workshops at Kelvin Hall as part of WestFest, for young people aged 6-12. 7th June: 10-11.30am. All other dates: 12.30-2pm All take place in Kelvin Hall’s workshop space. Only £5 + Booking Fee Pre registration required via Eventbrite. FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE […]

£5
STEP INTO THE ARLINGTON BATHS

STEP INTO THE ARLINGTON BATHS

Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington Street

Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow's best kept secrets! Since opening in 1870, Arlington Baths Club has been a home-from-home for thousands of Glasgow men, women and children who have come to the Baths to swim, exercise and relax. Hear a wealth of stories […]

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KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS

KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Join us for a volunteer-led tour of Kelvin Hall to learn more about the history of the building and how it is used today. The tour includes a behind the scenes look in the Glasgow Life Museums' stores. www.tinyurl.com/kelvinhalltour25

Free

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES BY BANYAN PUPPET THEATRE

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 8 - 10 Balcarres Ave

A 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 […]

£7.95

BOOZY BINGO BRUNCH

Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow

Join us for a wild afternoon of bubbles, bingo, and brilliant prizes! Expect cheeky banter, funky tunes, and a brunch menu to die for. It’s bingo, but with a boozy Grosvenor twist! www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla

BYRES HUB COMMUNITY DAY 2025: CELEBRATING CONNECTIONS

Clarice Pears Building Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Discover the vibrant spirit of Glasgow at our third annual Community Day. Join some of our Hub community groups and School of Health and Wellbeing research teams for a free event packed with fun and inspiration. Enjoy music, tours, exhibitions, refreshments and hands-on pop-up activities. Explore a bustling marketplace featuring incredible third sector organisations, and […]

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VINICOMBE STREET GALA

Vinicombe Street Piazza

Join us for the return of the fabulous Vinicombe Street Gala. Taking place on the piazza just off Byres Road (opposite Waitrose), you can look forward to an afternoon of live music, circus performers, choirs & community groups. As well as this we will have street theatre, balloon artists, face-painting and lots more. A great […]

Free

AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY WORKSHOP: PRINTING 850

Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Celebrate Glasgow’s 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols. Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

Free

WRITING A MUSICAL – OILCAN TASTER WORKSHOP

Hillhead Library 348 Byres Road

This hands-on creative session blends playwriting, songwriting, and performance, introducing the core skills behind musical theatre writing. No experience needed— just bring your ideas and enthusiasm! Led by the team behind OILCAN – Scotland, this workshop offers a unique chance to explore storytelling through music with opportunities to get professionally published. https://www.oilcanthemusical.com Fb: glasgowcityofpoets £15 […]

£15

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES BY BANYAN PUPPET THEATRE

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 8 - 10 Balcarres Ave

A 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 […]

£7.95