WestFest

EMILY DODD: CRIME SQUIRREL INVESTIGATORS @THE CHILDREN'S WOOD
2025-06-04 00:00 (Europe/London) | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
Emily 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 Naughty Nut Thief, you can try to crack the case together with Emily. In an interactive session, you can also discover a few fun facts about squirrels. P1-P3.
*To enquire, email info@westfest.uk
Fb: The ChildrensWood

MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
2025-06-04, 2025-06-05, 2025-06-06, 2025-06-07 | Snow Bridge, Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance), G11 6PB
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 (G11 6PB)
Available to participate at all times.
uistsoundwalks.org
Insta: @uist.soundwalks

LAY OUT YOUR UNREST WITH BROKEN SLEEP POETS
2025-06-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Oxfam Bookshop, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8AP
Come 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 the Wars.
Fb: interpreters.house.9

MSSV
2025-06-04 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
mssv, 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
2025-06-04 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Rowena 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 Woodside Old Flint Mill.
All talks are fully illustrated and begin at 7pm. Arrive early to be sure of a seat.
For more information, please contact info@westfest.uk

AN EVENING WITH THE JIMMY BLAIR ACCORDION ORCHESTRA
2025-06-04 19:30 | Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE, United Kingdom
Come 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 of course traditional Scottish music.
DONATIONS WELCOME
Fb: Kelvin West Parish Glasgow

SING-A-THON WEDNESDAYS
2025-06-04 20:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Live 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

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY DISPLAY
2025-06-05 10:00 - 18:00 | Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
World 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 for our environment.
www.sigbi.org/glasgow-city
Fb: sigbi.glasgowcity

LISA MCHUGH
2025-06-05 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
Lisa 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, Lisa has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting names in the genre.
www.lisamchughmusic.com
www.oran-mor.co.uk
Insta: @lisa_mchugh

TALKS PROGRAMME: GLASGOW: A TRANSPORT HISTORY *NEW*
2025-06-05 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, 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 the Clyde.
All talks are fully illustrated and begin at 7pm. Arrive early to be sure of a seat.
For more information, please contact info@westfest.uk

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS
2025-06-05 21:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
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

Second Hand Book Fair
2025-06-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, GG3 6AX, 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/

GERRY DURKIN - NATURE TALES @ THE CHILDREN'S WOOD
2025-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | The Children’s Wood, 76 Kelbourne Street, Glasgow, G20 8PR
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

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
2025-06-06 19:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
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

Malvina Guitar Duo
2025-06-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
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

THE AULD ALLIANCE - CHORAL MUSIC FROM SCOTLAND AND FRANCE
2025-06-06 19:30 - 21:00 | University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, 1 The Square, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
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.
DONATIONS WELCOME
Insta: @cantusfirmus_glasgow

THE WONDER ROOM
2025-06-06 20:00 - 22:00 | voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SF
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 Advisor’s #1 show in their ‘Theatre and Shows’ category in Glasgow.
Each show is limited to 20 tickets ensuring everyone in the room is a participant and not merely a spectator.
6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June 2025 (OVER 16’s ONLY)
Price does not include the booking fee.
www.thewonderroomshow.com
Insta: @the.wonder.room

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - CIRCUS SKILLS
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, 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 EMAIL: JULIA@WEAREHALOARTS.COM
All funds raised go towards Halo Arts new Partick Youth Theatre project.

STEP INTO THE ARLINGTON BATHS
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
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 members.”
TOUR BEGINS EVERY HOUR from 10am – 2pm
https://arlingtonbaths.co.uk/home
Fb: ArlingtonBathsClub

KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS
2025-06-07 10:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, 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

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES BY BANYAN PUPPET THEATRE
2025-06-07 11:00, 2025-06-07 14:00 | Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8 - 10 Balcarres Ave, G12 0QF
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 of designs including the Emperor.
11AM & 2PM
£7.95 ADULT / £6.95 CHILD
Fb: maskandpuppetcentre

BOOZY BINGO BRUNCH
2025-06-07 12:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
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
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Clarice Pears Building, Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, 90 Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8TB, 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 test your wits with thoughtprovoking challenges in our Byres Hub Subway ‘escape room’. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s come together to celebrate connections and community—see you there! This event is part of the Glasgow Science Festival 2025 programme.

VINICOMBE STREET GALA
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Vinicombe Street Piazza, G12 8SJ
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 wee afternoon out for all the family!

AUTISM FRIENDLY FAMILY WORKSHOP: PRINTING 850
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Celebrate Glasgow’s 850th birthday by printing your own designs of iconic Glaswegian symbols.
Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

WRITING A MUSICAL - OILCAN TASTER WORKSHOP
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
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 / £10 CONCESSION
