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: GLASGOW FESTIVALS OF NOTE *NEW*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomVeteran festival and events director Michael Dale, who founded the West End Festival in 1996, reviews his experiences of being the boss not just of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the 1980s but also the very successful Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988 and many more besides. Michael left WEF in 2021 to take on other […]
MOLLY’S CIRCUS WITH ESTHER KENT @ THE CHILDREN’S WOOD (SCHOOLS ONLY)
The Children's Wood 76 Kelbourne Street, GlasgowWhile Mum’s busy, Molly’s imagination brings to life a joyful riot of trapeze from the trees, clowns, animal acrobats and performers on tricycles. But when disaster strikes - Mum is there to help and sharing a picnic brings everyone together. Join author & illustrator Esther Kent for an inspiring story and art making session. P1-P2. […]
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 […]
ANDY MCKEE
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdAndy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic guitarists and it’s evident from the accolades he’s received throughout his career. It’s his youthful energy, attention to song structure and melodic content that elevates him above the rest. After nearly a decade without releasing new studio recordings, McKee returns with his six-track EP, Symbol, out […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: WEBSTERS AT KELVINBRIDGE: WORLD-CLASS STAINED GLASS *NEW*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomWebsters Theatre, formerly Lansdowne Parish Church, is home to stained glass windows by highly acclaimed Glasgow designer Alf Webster. David Robertson, Director of Four Acres Charitable Trust describes this wonderful stained glass, and the massive glass conservation project which the public will be able to visit and observe. Along with the public realm upgrade at […]
BIG HYMN SING IN
University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University Avenue2025 sees the welcome return of the Big Hymn Sing In! A fun community music event for anyone who enjoys singing hymns, in the glorious setting of the University Chapel. Join members of the Chapel Choir and their director Katy Lavinia Cooper for an evening of heartwarming hymnody. Music/lyrics and refreshments provided. Merchandise available! DONATIONS […]
EMILY DODD: CRIME SQUIRREL INVESTIGATORS @THE CHILDREN’S WOOD
The Children's Wood 76 Kelbourne Street, GlasgowEmily Dodd loves science and nature. With a background in science and museum education, Emily is the author of over twenty books including picture books, chapter books and non-fiction science books. Emily is also a screenwriter for CBeebies and a writer of BBC radio plays for children. In Crime Squirrel Investigators: The Case of the […]
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 […]
LAY OUT YOUR UNREST WITH BROKEN SLEEP POETS
Oxfam Bookshop 330 Byres Road, GlasgowCome along for an exciting poetry mashup! Samuel Tongue’s collection explores the troubled marriage between sexuality and religion. Taylor Strickland’s prize-winning translations breathe new life into the extraordinary Gaelic poet, Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair. Martin Malone’s book-length lyric moves through the seasons in a NE Scottish coastal village. A C Clarke dramatises Parisian Surrealism between […]
MSSV
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western Rdmssv, composed of guitarist Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges on drums and mike watt on bass, creates music that is a heretofore unimagined hybrid of a punk power-trio, noir-tinged adventure music and a dreamy experimental rock band, though they prefer the term “post-genre.” www.mainsteamstopvalve.com www.oran-mor.co.uk Fb: mainsteamstopvalve
TALKS PROGRAMME: NORTH KELVINSIDE
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomRowena Statt, local resident and architect, presents old maps and archive images to explain the Victorian evolution of North Kelvinside, when speculative building rapidly consumed the R. Kelvin's beautiful wooded north bank. The tenements, terraces and villas remain, still in demand today, as are churches, shops, schools, bridges and even an industrial relic, the North […]
AN EVENING WITH THE JIMMY BLAIR ACCORDION ORCHESTRA
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomCome hear this vibrant accordion group led by ace accordionist Gary Blair. His father Jimmy Blair set up the orchestra in the early 1970s as part of his music school. Gary took over the orchestra in 1980. They play a large, varied and worldwide repertoire - folk, pop, songs from the movies, singalong songs, and […]
SING-A-THON WEDNESDAYS
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowLive music, every Wednesday from 8pm! Join in the chorus or just soak up the vibes as talented local performers light up the night with acoustic covers and crowd favourites. Singing along highly encouraged! www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on Insta: grosvenorcafegla
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 […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY DISPLAY
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadWorld Environment Day is the United Nations’ principle vehicle for raising awareness and action for the environment. The theme for 2025 is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Come and meet Glasgow Soroptimists to discuss small actions we can all take to reduce plastic pollution. A display will show some of the work Glasgow Soroptimists undertake to care […]
LISA MCHUGH
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdLisa McHugh: Ireland's Leading Female Country-Pop Artist Announces Debut Scottish Tour for Spring 2025 Ireland’s Queen of Country-Pop, Lisa McHugh, is set to embark on her highly anticipated debut Scottish tour in Spring 2025, following the massive success of her latest top-5 album, Watch Me. With over 10 million Spotify streams and a growing fanbase, […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: GLASGOW: A TRANSPORT HISTORY *NEW*
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomMichael 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 […]
LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowKick 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
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 […]
