Harmonies of the Forest
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomStudents from the Milly Holroyd Music school present a lunchtime concert featuring Walter Carroll's piano miniatures, 'River & Rainbow' and 'Forest Fantasies'. We are showcasing Carroll's music alongside the poetry that inspired him to write the evocative, nature inspired songs. The concert will also feature performances from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students and alumni. Support […]
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete
Holyrood Pleasure Gardens Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant, GlasgowHolyrood Pleasure Gardens Summer Fete. Fun for all the family in these beautiful private gardens. Live music, burgers, curries, cake stall, bouncy castle, bric- a-brac, book stall and lots of fun games for kids.
Kelvinside Allotments Open Day, Julian Site
Kelvinside Allotments Julian Allotments, Mirrlees Drive, GlasgowThe annual open day at the Julian site of the Kelvinside Allotments. Come and look round the allotments and talk to allotment members. Flowers, fruit, vegetables, plants, teas, homemade cakes, jams and chutneys for sale, and there will be a tombola. 15% of proceeds donated to 'Trellis,' the therapeutic gardening charity. The open day for […]
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Presents Open Church
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadDesigned 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 sit and reflect quietly and privately. All […]
GLASGOW BACH CANTATA PROJECT CONCERT NUMBER 13: JS BACH CANTATAS 24, 111 AND 34
St. Bride's Church 69 Hyndland RoadThe Glasgow Bach Cantata Project brings together some of the city's best professional, student and amateur musicians with the aim of performing all J.S. Bach's 200+ cantatas over the next two decades. These stunning short works feature soloists, choir and orchestra and were performed in Lutheran church services between 1707 and 1745. St Bride's is […]
JANE EYRE
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western RoadBard in the Botanics kicks off its summer season of classics with this outdoor production of one of the best-loved novels of all time. This brand-new adaptation brings Charlotte Bronte's famous heroine to vivid life as she fights with passion and heart to claim. Events run from the 19th-27th June Fb: Bard In The Botanics […]
HEDDA GABLER
Glasgow Botanic Gardens 730 Great Western RoadHedda Gabler is bored - and when Hedda is bored, she is very, very dangerous! Ibsen's bold, powerful and complex heroine comes to the Kibble Palace as part of Bard in the Botanics' summer season in a thrilling new version by acclaimed playwright Kathy McKean (Medea) with award-winning actress, Nicole Cooper, in the title role. […]
PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret DrivePaintings on Railings is back for WestFest 24! The annual display of local artists showing their fabulous paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale. Please note - weather dependent! To exhibit, please contact Selma on selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (Modest charge to exhibit) Runs: 8th, 9th, 15th 16th, 22nd and 23rd June FROM 10AM
Glasgow Mela
Kelvingrove Park Otago StreetFounded in 1990, Glasgow Mela is the largest in the country. The free multi-cultural festival brings music, dance, arts and vibrancy to the heart of Glasgow’s West End. It is attended by thousands of people every summer. Join us Sunday 25 June 2023 in Kelvingrove Park.
Anderston Carnival
The Pyramid 759 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin us for the first ever WestFest event in the community of Anderston in partnership with The Pyramid. A free and open afternoon of live performances and activities in and around this fantastic community venue including live music, arts workshops, circus performers, face painting, community stalls and more. Not to be missed!
Arlington Street Gala Day
Arlington Baths Club 61 Arlington StreetJoin us on the 23rd of June for the Arlington Baths Gala day, as part of WestFest. We’ve lined up a fantastic range of FREE entertainment and activities for all the family to enjoy, in and around the wonderful Arlington.
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
GOW Backcourt Garden Fayre
GOW Backcourt Westbank Quadrant, Glasgow, United Kingdom2024 sees the return of the GOW garden fayre featuring the Wee Shop full of pre-loved items, stalls, music, art exhibits, community choir, junior highland dancers, clothing swap, home baking, raffle, and a range of activities for all ages. Free entry and open to all. All proceeds go towards garden maintenance. GOW is the collective […]
Glasgow Wind Band Presents “Meet the wind”
The National Piping Centre 30-34 McPhater St, Glasgow, United KingdomAn interactive musical exploration of the wonderful wind instruments of Scotland's premiere Symphonic wind band. Come, listen and dance in the aisles. For children (and adults) of all ages. Fb: glasgowwindband £8 / £5 CON / CHILD AND YOUNG CARERS FREE
Glasgow Viol Consort
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadThe Glasgow Viol Consort is a society of mixed ability viol players which formed in 2014. Our aims are to introduce the viol to a wider audience while encouraging new and existing members to explore the wealth of music composed for consorts of viols. Our members range from advanced adult players to school age pupils. […]
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Presents Open Church
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadDesigned 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 sit and reflect quietly and privately. All […]
Family Friendly Football At Cottiers Theatre
Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant 93-95 Hyndland Street, GlasgowCottiers Theatre have teamed up with kids party specialists Mini Manoeuvres to bring you family friendly football screenings. All the Scotland games on the big screen with pies, a piper and face painting! For families, kids and teens. Its the only place to watch the football together as a family.
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: From Dobbies Loan to Great Western Road
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomShare in the compelling and historically rich journey from Glasgow’s first Lunatic Asylum at Dobbie’s Loan to Gartnavel Royal Hospital, with Eileen Ross as your guide. She will reflect on how our local services have promoted wellbeing and provided mental health care to their communities over the last two centuries. Presented in conjunction with Art […]
RUYA – Exhibition
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadAn exhibition by Sareh Abasi, Syeda Sadaf Anwar, Najat El Bouhali Digoug & Morwenna Kearsley which showcases a collection of portraits and still lifes reflecting on cultural heritage, representation and memories of home. The work was created during a series of workshops, facilitated by Morwenna. The title is primarily a female name of Arabic origin […]
