WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS – CIRCUS SKILLS
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin 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 […]
STEP INTO THE ARLINGTON BATHS
Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington StreetVisit 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 […]
KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin 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
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 […]
BOOZY BINGO BRUNCH
Grosvenor Cafe 24 Ashton Lane, GlasgowJoin 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 KingdomDiscover 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 […]
VINICOMBE STREET GALA
Vinicombe Street PiazzaJoin 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 […]
AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY WORKSHOP: PRINTING 850
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomCelebrate Glasgow’s 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols. Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow
WRITING A MUSICAL – OILCAN TASTER WORKSHOP
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis 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 […]
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 […]
