WestFest

KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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

ENTERTAINING CLASSICS – POOLSIDE LIVE MUSIC AT ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB
2026-06-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
Enjoy an hour of beautiful live music in the unique poolside setting of Arlington Baths Club. A relaxed and atmospheric experience beside the club’s historic Victorian pool featuring music from some of the club’s talented members. Not to be missed!
www.arlingtonbaths.co.uk

GROSVENOR CAFÉ - WEEKLY RUNDOWN (Café Insane)
2026-06-27 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

ALASTAIR SAVAGE, THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF SCOTLAND
2026-06-27 15:00 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
£12/£10 CONC
For the final weekend of WestFest, enjoy a celebration of the cherished Scots fiddle tradition from one of the nation’s leading exponents. Award‑winning fiddler Alastair Savage is joined by long‑time collaborators Euan Drysdale (guitar/piano) and Iain Crawford (double bass). “A must for aficionados” (Herald). “Panache, grace and affection” (Scotsman). Concert duration 1 hour approx.
tinyurl.com/asavage26
www.alastairsavage.co.uk
X: @Scotsfiddler

WESTFEST YOUTHWORKS: TSHIRT MAKING WITH REUBEN
2026-06-27 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
FREE – LIMITED TICKETS
Children aged 6–12 design and make their own printed t-shirt to take home in this hands-on workshop with artist Reuben. A fun chance to get creative and leave with something unique (£8 charge for t-shirt).
BOOK HERE: TINYURL.COM/GLASGOWWESTFEST

ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB COMMONWEALTH GALA
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
Join the historic Arlington Baths Club for their gala- part of the city’s Commonwealth Games celebrations. Featuring live music, sports and arts activities, water polo match and chilled poolside music.

WATER POLO DEMO AT ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
Experience the thrill of water polo at Arlington Baths Club as expert players from Western Baths Water Polo Club showcase their agility, teamwork and strategy in a live demonstration. A fantastic opportunity to witness high-energy action in the historic Victorian pool. Come along and cheer!
westernbathswaterpolo.weebly.com

THE BREAKFAST CLUB - BARBIE MOVIE
2026-06-27 12:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
A boozy brunch like no other. Enjoy a Glass of Fizz on arrival in the Cinema, then join us in The Grosvenor Cafe for a set menu brunch, cocktails and themed entertainment
grosvenorpicturetheatre.co.uk/events
Ig: grosvenorcafegla / grosvenorpicturetheatre

WESTFEST PRESENTS - ESTHER KENT - NATUREART WORKSHOP AT KELVIN HALL
2026-06-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join author-illustrator Esther Kent for some animal-inspired creative fun and make your own mini book to take home. Esther will tell you a bit about her work and guide you through ways to start making your own fantastical animal characters and illustrated stories. A family workshop for parents and children. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Esther’s picturebook and illustrated cards will be available to purchase after the event. For ages 3-10.
tinyurl.com/WestFestEstherKent
www.estherkent.co.uk

Free Glasgow West End Walking Tour
2026-06-27 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
2026-06-27 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

TEA GREEN SUMMER MARKET | KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM
2026-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Argyle St, Glasgow, Glasgow G3 8AG
SAT 27TH JUNE | 10AM-5PM | FREE SUN 28TH JUNE | 11AM-5PM | FREE
Discover a carefully curated selection of stunning textiles, distinctive and bold jewellery, vibrant and functional ceramics, lively illustrations, and so much more!
Featuring a vibrant array of independent creative businesses throughout the weekend, Tea Green at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is an unmissable event.
Be sure to join us and explore, celebrate, and support Scotland’s incredible wealth of creative talent!
www.teagreen.co.uk
Fb/Insta: @teagreenevents

PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
2026-06-27 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).

APRÈS BREL
2026-06-26 21:00 - 2026-06-27 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
2026-06-26 21:00, 2026-06-25 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

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT VODKA WODKA
2026-06-26 21:00 | Vodka Wodka, Ashton Lane, Glasgow
Begin the weekend with a bang. DJ every Friday night in June.
www.vodkawodka.fun
Ig: vodwodkagla

OTHELLO
2026-06-26 20:00, 2026-06-25 20:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE
When Othello marries Desdemona, they set in motion a chain of events that will bring disaster as the malevolent Iago begins a campaign of treachery designed to destroy them both. One of Shakespeare’s most heartbreaking tragedies, Othello is an intensely dramatic tale of jealousy, deception and murder, driven by one of theatre’s greatest villains.
£15-28
www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk
Fb: @BardintheBotanics Ig: @bardbotanics

THE FRIDAY SHOW
2026-06-26 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.
£15-20

Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off
2026-06-26 19:30 | The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
Two queens. Two kingdoms. One familiar tale of bloodshed.
Travel back to 16th-century Britain to explore the lives of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her cousin Elizabeth I of England—two powerful women connected by blood but divided by ambition. Told with sharp wit and insight, their stories race toward a dramatic and inevitable clash. After all, only one may reign.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-queen-of-scots-got-her-head-chopped-off-tickets-1985055054103?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-queen-of-scots-got-her-head-chopped-off-tickets-1985055054103?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Instagram: @vertigotheatreek
Facebook: Vertigo Theatre EK

TWELFTH NIGHT
2026-06-26 19:30, 2026-06-25 19:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE
Viola loves Orsino – Orsino loves Olivia – Olivia loves Viola – who she thinks is a man! Join Bard in the Botanics for an outdoor production of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved stories, weaving together joy and melancholy, heartache and laughter – and an infamous pair of yellow stockings!
£15-28
www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk
Fb: @BardintheBotanics Ig: @bardbotanics

WAYWARD WEATHER - PIANO COMPOSITIONS BY ROZAN VROMAN
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
I will play you a selection of my own piano compositions that are all connected to the weather. Some are simply about weather phenomena such as rain or wind. However, with weather events getting more extreme due to climate change, in some pieces I try to share my worries about the future of our natural world.
Fb/Insta: @wee_aye_aye

NEAL MORSE
2026-06-26 19:00 | Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant, 93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PU
Neal Morse is a prolific singer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist, best known as founder of prog‑rock band Spock’s Beard. With a major solo career and projects including Transatlantic and the Neal Morse Band, he has built a global following. His powerful progressive rock blends technical flair with deeply personal, spiritual themes.
cottiers.com/event/neal-morse

GLASGOW PÉTANQUE CLUB INVITES YOU TO ‘COME AND TRY’
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Glasgow Petanque Club, 36 Dowanside Road, G12 9DW
PÉTANQUE (French boules)
Glasgow Pétanque Club invites you to ‘Come and Try’ on the piste at Willow Bank Bowling Club.
Equipment and Coaching available. Learn to play – give Pétanque a Go!
Refreshments available and new members welcome.
Fb: @GlasgowPetanqueClubOfficial

GROSVENOR CAFÉ - WEEKLY RUNDOWN (Live music from 4pm)
2026-06-26 16:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

GROSVENOR CAFÉ - WEEKLY RUNDOWN (Acoustic with Tommy McGuire)
2026-06-25 20:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ

THE THURSDAY SHOW
2026-06-25 20:00 | The Stand, 420 Great Western Rd, Glasgow, G4 9HZ
The weekend starts here! Featuring our ace comperes, seasoned headliners joining forces with newer kids on the comedy block. Great show and value.
£5-10

DECODE YOUR BODY TYPE: A GUIDE TO ENERGY, CRAVINGS & WELL‑BEING
2026-06-25 19:45 - 21:15 | Balance, 118/122 Napiershall Street, Glasgow, G206HT
Why do we experience cravings, energy crashes, and a restless mind and how can these imbalances contribute to issues like anxiety, obesity, and insomnia? Discover your personal body type and learn to recognise when you’re out of balance. We’ll explore simple dietary and lifestyle shifts to reset natural rhythms, improve well‑being, and explain how Transcendental Meditation supports this process.
tinyurl.com/tmsdecode
Fb: TMScotland Insta: tm_glasgow
