WestFest

KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
ALL 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 sit and reflect quietly and privately.
www.kelvinside-hillhead.org.uk
DONATIONS WELCOME

GLASGOW WIND BAND PRESENTS: "MEET THE BRASS"
2025-06-08 15:30 - 16:45 | Govan & Linthouse Parish Church, 796 Govan Road, G51 2YL
Come and meet the wonderful Brass instruments of Scotland’s award winning Glasgow Wind Band in this fantastic, fun and highly anticipated interactive concert for all the family. Can the kids tell their trumpet from a french-horn? Just how low can a bass trombone go? Wave a flag and go mad.
Follows last year’s highly successful “Meet the Wind”.
£10 ADULTS / KIDS & UNPAID ADULT CARERS FREE
Fb: glasgowwindband

SHONEN KNIFE ‘HAVE A KNIFE DAY TOUR’
2025-06-08 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
“When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” – Kurt Cobain
Shonen Knife – from Osaka, Japan – formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko & Atsuko long before terms like ‘riot girrrl’ and ‘girl rock’ entered the lexicon, the all-female trio were
happily snapping guitar strings to the sound of imported Ramones covers. Like fellow cult Japanese girl group The 5,6,7,8s, Shonen Knife have weathered decades of musical change by adhering to what they know best: belting out their own infectious brand of feelgood pop-punk.
www.shonenknife.net
www.oran-mor.co.uk
Insta: @ShonenKnifeOfficial

MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
2025-06-09, 2025-06-10, 2025-06-11, 2025-06-12, 2025-06-13 | 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

German Story Circle for Children
2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, GG3 6AX, United Kingdom
Are you a parent from a German-speaking family looking for a fun and educational activity for your little ones? The German Story Circle is our regular event for toddlers and babies aged 0-3 years old.
The German Story Circle is a parent-run event designed to connect multilingual families, teach children German language skills in a playful and engaging way, and provide a regular meet-up for parents and kids alike.
We meet every two weeks at the library of the Goethe-Institut Glasgow. It’s free to attend and refreshments are provided to keep everyone energised and happy.
Join us to make new friends and to help your child develop German language skills through fun and interactive activities. We look forward to seeing you!
https://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/en/sta/gla/ver.cfm?event_id=26672366
https://www.instagram.com/goetheinstitut_glasgow/

TALKS PROGRAMME: THE PRE-VICTORIAN WEST END *NEW*
2025-06-09 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Glasgow’s West End is renowned for its glorious Victorian townscape, but there’s also a rich legacy from its earlier history. In this talk, historian Gordon R. Urquhart will examine the settlement of the city’s western hinterlands, from the Neolithic period, through the Viking hogback tombs in Govan, to the era of the grand Georgian country estates.
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

WEEKDAY WONDERS: THE 1955 PHOTO SURVEY *CANCELLED*
2025-06-10 12:45 - 13:15 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
This event has been cancelled – apologies for any inconvenience.
Explore these photos of post-war Glasgow with the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team. The 1955 photographic survey provides a snapshot of post-war Glasgow, a city on the brink of change. Taken by local camera clubs, the photographs present the sights and sounds of the city’s streets, parks and workplaces.

THE SOUND OF SCIENCE ARC TOUR
2025-06-10 18:00 - 18:45 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join us for a tour of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. The tour will showcase the world-class research going on in the ARC relating to all things sonorous. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival.
Insta: uofg_ar
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/

TALKS PROGRAMME: SYMPHONY IN STONE
2025-06-10 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
A Symphony in Stone celebrates Glasgow’s stunning architecture and cityscape. The film shows how the city’s rapid growth and wealth creation brought about innovation in city planning, architecture and design. Featuring interviews with key experts including John Hume, aerial photography and archive footage are used to explore the work of famous architects including Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, Charles Wilson and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Narrated by Bill Paterson, the film is produced by Tony Burton, Director of the Glasgow-based Planning Exchange Foundation and directed by Matthew Cowan of the Glasgow film company, Production Attic.
The music was specially composed by Lliam Paterson, and Gavin Stamp, the renowned architectural historian makes his final contribution to the film before his untimely death.
“The best and most inspiring film about Glasgow historically, socially and architecturally that I have ever seen.” – Alasdair Gray
Duration: 60 minutes

CLOSE SHAVE CHORUS IN CONCERT
2025-06-10 19:15 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
An evening of fun and song with the wonderful a cappella harmonies of Close Shave Chorus. This multi award winning group give their annual summer concert as part of West Fest.
For tickets, contact info@closeshavechorus.com
Fb: closeshavechorus

AGE WITHOUT LIMITS DAY: THE 1955 PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY *CANCELLED*
2025-06-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
This event has been cancelled – apologies for any inconvenience.
To celebrate Age Without Limits day, step back 70 years in time to explore images from the Glasgow 1955 photographic survey. Teas and coffees provided.
Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

TWILIGHT TOUR: EXPLORING "850" IN THE HUNTERIAN'S COLLECTIONS
2025-06-11 17:15 - 18:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
A tuning fork that resonates at 850 Hz? A handheld mechanical calculator that can multiply 850 X 850 X 850? The Hunterian’s 850th accessioned object? Join The Hunterian’s curator of Scientific and Medical History collections on a creative journey as we explore 850 in all its variety on this Twilight Tour.
www.tinyurl.com/twilighttour25

THE ART OF SCIENCE ARC TOUR
2025-06-11 18:00 - 18:45 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Come along for a tour of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. The tour will spotlight the ARC’s art collection and how it complements research taking place in the building. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival.
Insta: uofg_arc
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/

TALKS PROGRAMME: THE ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB *NEW*
2025-06-11 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Will Jess and Lucy Janes of Arlington Baths History Group will bring to life this Grade ‘A’ listed Victorian bathing complex designed by John Burnet and other eminent architects. Owned and run by members, the club is the oldest of its kind in the world, and successfully maintains its 154-year old tradition of a relaxed combination of physical exercise and sociability for its members.
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

AUBREY GERBER NINE PIECE SWING GROUP
2025-06-11 19:30 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Aubrey Gerber Nine-Piece Swing Group – Sounds of Jazz led by David Hamilton.
DONATIONS WELCOME

AYURVEDA - ANCIENT & NATURAL HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP
2025-06-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Soul Food Kitchen, 973 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7TQ
Explore Maharishi AyurVeda, ‘the knowledge of life’ – an extensive and timeless system of natural healthcare. Understand your own personal body type, and how to recognise the signs of being out of balance – why we have cravings, energy crashes and overactive minds. Learn how to reset your body’s natural rhythms and cycles through routine, diet and Transcendental Meditation.
www.tinyurl.com/ayurveda25
Insta: @tm_glasgow

MARY AND THE SAINTS
2025-06-11 20:00 | St. Bride’s Church, 69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UX
Strathclyde University Chamber Choir present an evening of glorious choral music featuring traditional and original texts celebrating the Virgin Mary and Saints Columba, Mungo and Andrew. The programme will include pieces by Górecki, Poulenc, Morten Lauridsen as well as contemporary original texts by Steve King, Philip Stopford and Ken Johnston together with Britten’s Hymn to St Cecilia.
All tickets include refreshments afterwards.
£12 / £5 STUDENT
Fb: Strathchamber

SING-A-THON WEDNESDAYS
2025-06-11 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

ARC PUB QUIZ
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
A themed Body of Science quiz held in the Western Café as part of Glasgow Science Festival. So, if you think you know your ossicles from your metatarsals, come on down and find out how well you know yourself. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival.
Insta: uofg_arc
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/

A BODY OF SCIENCE ARC TOUR
2025-06-12 18:00 - 18:45 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Join us for a tour of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and staff. The tour will introduce you to the world-class research in the ARC that helps us to better understand our own bodies. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival.
Insta: uofg_arc
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/

TALKS PROGRAMME: THE WORKERS WHO BUILT THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW *NEW*
2025-06-12 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Little is known about the manual workers who constructed major Victorian buildings, but Joseph Sharples of the Hunterian, University of Glasgow, has researched in detail the lives of about 100 of the 900 masons, joiners, bricklayers, etc., who built the University between 1867 and 1871, under contractor John Thompson of Peterborough. Their recruitment, experiences before coming to Glasgow, circumstances while working on the University and their subsequent careers, shows this famous West End building in a new and revealing light
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

Taco & Tequila Tasting Night
2025-06-12 19:00 | El Jefes, 1166-1170 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8TE, United Kingdom
Join us at El Jefe’s Finnieston for an exclusive night of tacos and tequilas!
We’ve teamed up with Casamigos to bring you the ultimate Mexican tasting experience. Your evening includes a welcome drink and snack, followed by three hand-crafted tacos, each expertly paired with a Casamigos tequila cocktail.
We’ll guide you through each pairing, sharing the stories behind the spirits and a bit about our friends at Casamigos.
This is an 18+ event and a ticket is required to participate. Please arrive by 7pm for your booking.
https://www.instagram.com/el.jefes_/

SCOTLAND: THE CLASSICAL TRADITION
2025-06-12 19:30 | Wellington Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE, United Kingdom
The landscape of Scotland’s music is vast and diverse. From the ancient Songs of Ossian, the Bothy Ballads of the North East, the classical arrangements of Dr. Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, etc, Scotland has it all! Mòd Gold Medallists Ruaridh Gray, Annie Catriona MacDonald and BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2025 Ellie Beaton present to you – Scotland; The Classical Tradition.
DONATIONS WELCOME
Fb: Kelvin West Parish Church

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAYS
2025-06-12 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

CINEMARC: SONG OF THE SEA
2025-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
Marking Glasgow’s 850th birthday, the ARC is taking inspiration from the fish on the city’s crest to present Song of the Sea for a family-friendly screening. This enchanting animation follows a sea journey across a world of legend and magic. In partnership with Glasgow Science Festival.
Insta: @uofg_arc
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/
