WestFest

HERITAGE TALKS: WALK & LEARN - HISTORIC PARTICK *NEW*
2026-06-14 11:00 (Europe/London) | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Historian and author GORDON URQUHART leads a historical ramble in the ancient and evolving village of Partick, discussing the old milling and industrial sites on the Kelvin and recent archaeological discoveries.
BOOK HERE:
TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST

PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
2026-06-14 10:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 | Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret Drive
6/7/13/14/20/21/27/28TH JUNE | 10AM | FREE TO ALL Various Locations
Paintings on Railings returns for WestFest 2026! Annual display of local artists showcasing paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale at the Botanic Gardens railings. Weather dependent.
To exhibit contact: selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (modest charge to exhibit).

KIDS CLUB
2026-06-14 10:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Join us at The Grosvenor Cafe every Sunday for our Kids Club. Bouncy Castle, Face Painter and fun for all the family.
grosvenorcafe.co.uk
thegardenerglasgow.co.uk
Ig: grosvenorcafegla / gardenerglasgow

SCOTLAND VS HAITI WITH SUSIE MCCABE
2026-06-13 23:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
We’re as excited as everyone else about Scotland in the World Cup. Come watch the opening game with Off-The Ball regular Susie McCabe, and a panel of very special guests as they take us through Scotland’s opening game of the tournament.
£10

APRÈS BREL
2026-06-13 21:00 - 2026-06-14 01:00, 2026-06-12 21:00 - 2026-06-13 01:00 | Brel, 37-43 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG
EVERY FRI & SAT
Live DJ music every weekend from our in house resident DJ’s, based in our Main Bar for music for all!
brelbar.com
Ig: brelbar

LIVE MUSIC
2026-06-13 21:00, 2026-06-12 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

BREATHE
2026-06-13 21:00 | Vodka Wodka, Ashton Lane, Glasgow
Begin the weekend with a bang. DJ every Saturday night in June.
www.vodkawodka.fun
Ig: vodwodkagla

THE SATURDAY SHOW
2026-06-13 20:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
Our big weekend shows feature premium stand-up comedy. Seasoned pros from the Scottish and international circuits. Five acts on every bill offer variety and value in a bumper two-hour show.
£20

GLASGOW MADRIGIRLS - THE WELLSPRING
2026-06-13 19:30 | University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, 1 The Square, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
FREE – DONATIONS WELCOME
Join us for a concert of a cappella vocal music celebrating the wonderful waterways around us, from fens and marshes to rivers, lochs and seas. The varied programme features folk songs, medieval cantigas, Shaker hymns and more – all performed in Madrigirls’ much-loved signature style! With special guests Dolinki – a small female ensemble specialising in Polish folk singing.
www.madrigirls.org.uk
Fb/Insta: @glasgowmadrigirls

BOOKCLUB BARBIE BASH
2026-06-13 17:00 | Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Celebrate the history of Barbie with an all-woman DJ line up bringing you songs from icons through the decades, and décor inspired by retro Barbie looks. Kens permitted, as long as they behave.
hillheadbookclub.co.uk
Ig: hhbookclub

KAI HUMPHRIES
2026-06-13 16:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
A non stop hour of laughter as Blyth’s own Kai Humphries takes you on an uplifting journey through his mind and his past, as an unfortunate situation in his childhood triggers a positive series of events. Packed with self deprecating humour and nostalgia. Come see Kai perform and leave with a big fat smile on your face.
£17.50

KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
2026-06-13 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

THE 24TH JAPANESE MATSURI
2026-06-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Kelvin West Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE
There will be the performance of Taiko Japanese drumming and experience corners for visitors to write their names in Japanese, colour in Japan-themed pictures, and fold papers in origami style.
japanese-matsuri-glasgow.org.uk

GROSVENOR CAFÉ - WEEKLY RUNDOWN (Café Insane)
2026-06-13 15:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Join us every night for Live Entertainment with great food & drinks offers.
Wednesday – 8pm Guitaraoke.
Thursday – 8pm, Acoustic with Tommy McGuire
Friday – Live music from 4pm
Saturday – Café Insane from 3pm.
grosvenorcafe.co.uk thegardenerglasgow.co.uk
Ig: grosvenorcafegla / gardenerglasgow

TRIO 56
2026-06-13 15:00 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
£15 / £13 CONC/STU/U18
Rachel Flynn – Flute/Voice
Susie Hallas – Clarinet
Anne MacLeod – Oboe/Piano
An afternoon concert with Trio 56 featuring much loved works by Saint- Saëns, Debussy and new music by Scottish composer Michael Philip.
tinyurl.com/wftrio56
Fb: trio56 Insta: @trio56_scotland

DEAR GREEN MUSICSCENE FESTIVAL 2026
2026-06-13 14:30 - 19:00 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join us for the third Dear Green Music Scene, a sustainably powered festival in St Mungo Square at the ARC. Across two hydrogen and solar powered stages, enjoy grassroots musicians and research on clean energy. Featuring the WestFest ceilidh and indoor, green-themed activities, this collaborative event brings music, sustainability, and innovation together in one outdoor setting.
Ig: @uofg_arc

Wee Dementia Film Festival: Rethink Dementia
2026-06-13 14:30 - 16:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
A special screening of lived experience films and panel discussion

A screening as part of the Wee Dementia Film Festival.
A screening focused on the Rethink Dementia national campaign and personal lived experience films. This will be accompanied by lived experience panel members and the oppportunity for an audience Q&A.
Book Tickets

MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT: RESET, RESTORE AND RECONNECT
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | The Pyramid, 759 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G38DS, United Kingdom
Gift yourself two hours to slow down. Through guided practices, you’ll explore simple, effective tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate a greater sense of balance.
Combining mindful movement with meditation and some reflection this workshop offers a restorative experience to help you feel grounded, present, and re-energised.
£12+ bf – Buy one get one free!
tinyurl.com/SpaceSeekersWestFest
Ig: @spaceseekersco

ARCEILIDH & DEAR GREEN MUSIC SCENE
2026-06-13 12:30 - 19:00 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join us for the third Dear Green Music Scene, a sustainably powered festival in St Mungo Square at the ARC. Across two hydrogen and solar powered stages, enjoy grassroots musicians and research on clean energy. Featuring the WestFest ceilidh and indoor, green-themed activities, this collaborative event brings music, sustainability, and innovation together in one outdoor setting.

DIAMOND: AFTERNOON TEA & CABARET
2026-06-13 12:30 - 16:00 | Bo’Vine Restaurant, Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, 1 Grosvenor Terrace, Glasgow, G12 0TA
Afternoon Tea served with a slice of cabaret
Kick back relax and enjoy a Saturday afternoon in the capable hands of Chris Small
He delivers an authentic, high-energy tribute performance, capturing the soulful baritone of Neil Diamond alongside a versatile repertoire of other legendary pop & soul icons.
To book, call 0141 341 6555. T&C’s apply.
www.gghotel.co.uk/events

ARCEILIDH AT ST MUNGO SQUARE
2026-06-13 12:30 - 14:30 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join WestFest, Glasgow Folk Music Workshop and the Advanced Research Centre for the annual outdoor ceilidh in St Mungo Square. Dance to traditional folk music and modern numbers, then step into the ARC to discover ground-breaking research at the University of Glasgow. Great for all the family.
Ig: @uofg_arc

WESTFEST YOUTHWORKS: WRITE YOUR OWN SONG WITH COLIN BELL (FALLEN ARCHES)
2026-06-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
FREE – LIMITED TICKETS
Argyll-based singer-songwriter Colin Bell (aka Fallen Arches) leads a hands-on songwriting workshop for children aged 6–12, from first idea to creating their own lyrics and melody.
BOOK HERE: TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST

THIS HOME, THIS VOICE
2026-06-13 11:00 - 18:00 | 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

STEP INTO ARLINGTON BATHS
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
HOURLY TOURS
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 about it’s history and past
https://arlingtonbaths.co.uk
Fb: ArlingtonBathsClub

Free Glasgow West End Walking Tour
2026-06-13 11:00 | Hillhead Subway Station, Hillhead Subway, Glasgow, G12 8SH, United Kingdom
Fun and informative small group walking tour discovering its history, buildings and characters. Join me around the streets of this vibrant area. We’ll start on bustling Byres Road, explore cobbled Ashton Lane, head up to the impressive University of Glasgow before taking in beautiful Kelvingrove Park finally strolling down hip Great Western Road to finish outside the Botanic Gardens.
To book, email strollthrutime@gmail.com (by 9pm the night before)
Duration: 2 hours
​Instagram: @strollthroughtime

KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS
2026-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
EVERY SATURDAY IN JUNE
Our weekly volunteer-led building tours are a great way to learn about the history of Kelvin Hall and take a look at how the building is being used today. Tours last about an hour. Free but please book in advance.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kelvin-hall-building-tours-tickets-267419899117
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/
museums/venues/kelvin-hall Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

BIKE FOR GOOD AT DEMENTIA FEST
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Kelvin Way, G12 8NR
Experience the thrill of cycling once again, under the Kelvin Way tree canopy. Join Bike for Good this Dementia Fest, don a helmet, and set off on a bike. Join a short ride through Kelvingrove Park on a bike or e-bike.
There’s even a special three-wheeler e-cargo bike, and tandem bikes, for any freewheelers out there…
Fb/Ig: @dementiaheroes / Bike For Good
