WestFest

Kañabikaña Basque Music, Singing and Dancing
2023-06-24
The 16 members of Kañabikaña play, sing and dance to traditional Basque accordion and tambourine music known as ‘trikitixa’ in the Basque Country, where we can frequently be found playing for myriad events in and around San Sebastián. Entertainment for all the Basque way!

Pop up street performances – check WestFest website and social media for times and locations.

Henry IV
2023-06-23 20:00, 2023-06-22 20:00 (Europe/London) | Kibble Palace Glasshouse, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE
Shakespeare’s great historical drama is adapted for just 4 actors in the stunning and intimate surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse. As the ailing King Henry IV faces rebellion and war, his son and heir prefers to waste his time in taverns. Fathers and sons take centre stage – alongside one of Shakespeare’s most vivid creations, Sir John Falstaff – in this thrilling new adaptation.

Julius Caesar
2023-06-23 19:45, 2023-06-22 19:45, 2023-06-21 19:45 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE
Outdoor Shakespeare returns to the Botanic Gardens with this epic new production of the Bard’s political thriller, “Julius Caesar”. When Caesar’s popularity with the people threatens the city’s democracy, a group of conspirators decide to take action and unleash civil war on the streets of Rome. Join Bard in the Botanics for this fast-paced, exciting take on Shakespeare’s classic story.

Simply Dylan
2023-06-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
As straightforward as the title suggests: No frills, no gimmicks, no pretence; Simply Dylan is John O’Connell’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.
Simply Dylan delivers the songs of Bob Dylan with no attempt to imitate or impersonate the prodigious songwriter, instead the band focus on the bringing Dylan’s lyrics and clever storytelling alive with a joyous and exuberant sound.
www.simplydylan.com
Facebook – @SimplyDylanOfficial
Twitter – @simplydylanband
Instagram – @simplydylanband

Piano Music for a Summer Evening
2023-06-23 19:00 | Kelvinside Parish Church, Observatory Road
Come and enjoy some beautiful piano music at the beautiful Kelvinside Hillhead Church whilst you explore the beauty of the building. Donations welcome.

The West End Wander
2023-06-23 12:00, 2023-06-22 12:00, 2023-06-21 12:00 | Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Come join us on an award-winning food tour of Glasgow’s leafy west end and explore the thriving food scene Glaswegians love! With our tour you will wander through our vibrant city, tasting an eclectic mix of quality Scottish food and drink. Enjoying the Glasgow patter and some Gaelic, your local tour guide will walk you through the history and culture of Glasgow. This tour is perfect for you to get a taste of Glasgow in an afternoon.

Gaia (The Earth) by Luke Jerram, part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations of The CRM Society
2023-06-23 11:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-22 11:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-21 11:00 - 16:30, 2023-06-20 11:00 - 16:30 | Mackintosh Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, G20 7EL
To celebrate its 50th year, the CRM Society is holding a series of events at its home at Queen’s Cross. This former church was designed by Mackintosh and now operates as a successful venue for music and events. Measuring six metres in diameter, Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. The artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.

A Window on Ukraine - photographs by Robert Burns
2023-06-23 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 20:00 | Hillhead Library, 348 Byres Road, G12 8AP
This exhibition offers distinctive observations and reflections of the Ukraine over several years between 2007 and 2012 by Glasgow-based photographer Robert Burns. The exhibition demonstrates his keen interest and empathy for the ordinary people in Kyiv and other nearby towns and cities. He has recorded the joys of Ukrainian life, the weddings, the festivals, children at play and vibrant street life.

SongSeeds Presents... Songwriters Circleircle
2023-06-23 | Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, G4 9HZ
A curated evening of music from some of Scotland’s most dynamic songwriters! Becci Wallace, BrownBear, John McMustard and more present an intimate evening of songs and stories as part of West Fest 2023. Come and share in the music, laughter and love of songcraft in this unique songwriting event. Time TBA.

Lincoln Laughs
2023-06-22 19:30 | The Lincoln Inn, 2131 Great Western Road, G13 2XX
A regular New Material Comedy night that brings together Emerging and Experienced Acts for fabulous nights of Daftness & Laughter in Knightswood, West Glasgow.

Delaware Women’s Chorus, Wilmington
2023-06-22 19:30 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
“Songs of Strength, Hope and Unity” Presented by Delaware Women’s Chorus
Hailing from four different US States and representing a wide variety of ethnicities, life styles and abilities, this entertaining ensemble presents a programme showcasing the wide spectrum of music written specifically for women’s voices, highlighting the vast range of human emotion and experience found in choral works.

Choral Music for the Solstice
2023-06-21 21:00 | University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, 1 The Square, University Avenue, G12 8QQ
Celebrate the longest day with a late-night concert of choral music including Herbert Howell’s beautiful setting of the Requiem and highlights of our upcoming tour to Northern Ireland.

New Writers Showcase with UofG Lifelong Learning
2023-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Lecture Theatre 639, James McCune Smith Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QW
Join the lifelong learners at the University of Glasgow as they share the best of their new creative writing. From poems and short stories to true tales and drama, help us celebrate these new writers finding their voice and talent on short courses at the University of Glasgow. All welcome for an evening of inspiration and imagination.

Toot Ard
2023-06-21 19:30 | Audio Glasgow, 14 Midland St, Glasgow, G1 4PP
TootArd are two brothers from the occupied Golan Heights. Their latest album, Migrant Birds, showcases the band’s new sound, a captivating and nostalgia-inspired homage to the synth Arabic disco pop era.
The album’s core is based on a simple idea – freedom; the freedom to be a Migrant Bird that can fly away. But perhaps that’s a challenging feat for people who remain officially undefined and stateless.
The band hopes that one day, TootArd will be free to fly away wherever they choose. Until then, the Migrant Birds can fill and electrify the dancefloors.
Join us for an evening of funky disco with an Arab twist!
Marsm.Scotland

Let the Earth Speak
2023-06-21 19:30 | Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE, United Kingdom
Celebrate Midsummer at our Poetry Evening in our Woodlands Hall. We will listen to poetry old and new on the principal theme of Climate Justice hosted by Christian Aid and led by Val Brown, their interim Head in Scotland. To book a slot on the Open Mic please email munrowalker@ntlworld.com. Let’s climb strange new hills together at least metaphorically.

Close Shave Chorus in Concert
2023-06-21 19:30 | The Watson Auditorium, The Glasgow Academy, Colebrooke Street, G12 8HE
Come and enjoy an evening of song with Scotland’s best-loved male voice a cappella
chorus at their annual concert. Winners at the Glasgow Music Festival and at the Derry International Choral Festival, and soon to be performing on tour in Verona, Italy later this summer. Their harmonies and arrangements of popular songs have entertained audiences for 30 years. Tickets at the door or by email.
Adv tix: info@closeshavechorus.com

Musicians in Exile
2023-06-21 19:30 | Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road, G51 2YL
Musicians in Exile bring our voices from homes across the world to WestFest, in association with Refugee Festival Scotland and Make Music Day UK. A multicultural ensemble of local musicians with asylum seeking experience, supported by Govan’s orchestra The Glasgow Barons, made possible by players from People’s Postcode Lottery and lottery funding from Creative Scotland. c.60 mins running time.

The French Baroque: music for soprano and continuo
2023-06-21 19:30 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
A concert of French Baroque vocal and instrumental music with performers Poppy Shotts (soprano), Tiffany Vong (harpsichord) and Marina Sanchez Cabello (cello), featuring composers Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre, Jean-Baptiste Barrière, and Jean-Philippe Rameau

A Super Summer Spectacular - Hollywood comes to Hyndland
2023-06-19 19:30 | Kingsborough Gardens Sanctuary, 79 Hyndland Rd, Glasgow, G12 9JE
A celebration of the most successful Hollywood composers including John Williams with music from Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Halo Schiffrin (theme from Mission Impossible) & Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean). Under 5′ Free.
