The West End Wander
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, GlasgowCome 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 […]
Big Band Dance Night
Glasgow University Union 32 University Avenue, GlasgowGrab your partner and join Glasgow's record-breaking big band, Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation, in a fun night for dancers of all levels and those who just enjoy good live music. Dance the night away or just sit back and listen to big band and swing classics from the band that got Glasgow dancing […]
Music for Nostre Dame: Machaut and Poulenc
University Of Glasgow Memorial Chapel 1 The Square, University AvenueRenowned vocal ensemble iuchair’s new concert programme pairs two masterpieces of French medieval and modern polyphony: Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame and Francis Poulenc’s Quatre petites prières de Saint François d’Assisse. Come hear Machaut’s chaotic counterpoint complemented by the luxuriant close harmony of Poulenc. A diverse programme of incredible music.
Silenced (A Scottish Suffragette Musical)
Websters Theatre 416 Great Western RdFollowing last year's inaugural production of Pippin, Theatre Alliance return with a new original show following the rise and struggle of the Suffragette movement in Scotland.
A Window on Ukraine – photographs by Robert Burns
Hillhead Library 348 Byres RoadThis 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 […]
Scotty Plants A Seed with illustrator Lizzy Duncan
Children’s Wood and North Kelvin Meadow Kelbourne Street, GlasgowScotty is a little Scotty dog who was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm. But when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Will they both learn something […]
PAINTINGS ON RAILINGS
Railings at Botanic Gardens and Queen Margaret DriveThe annual display of local artists showing their paintings, drawings, ceramics and jewellery for sale. Please note - weather dependent! To exhibit, please contact Selma on selmasilkbatik@hotmail.com (Modest charge to exhibit)
Gaia (The Earth) by Luke Jerram, part of 50th Anniversary Celebrations of The CRM Society
Mackintosh Queen's Cross 870 Garscube RoadTo 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 […]
The West End Wander
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, GlasgowCome 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 […]
SAMBAYABAMBA & FRIENDS @ VICTORIA PARK
Victoria Park (near the pond)Sambayabamba are Scotland’s biggest and most well know samba drumming and percussion group. Come and join them for an afternoon of fun, vibrant carnival music and dance that’ll get your toes tapping and hips swaying. Also joining them will be the cream of the crop of Scotland’s samba bands as well as our fabulous circus […]
The 21st Japanese Matsuri
Wellington Church 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, United KingdomJoin us for a performance of Taiko Japanese drumming and a Japanese experience corner for visitors to try origami and write their names in Japanese alphabets.
Wilton Street Garden Fete
Wilton Street Gardens Wilton StreetThe Wilton Street Garden Fete is back for 2023! Wilton Island Association is again organising its popular Summer fete and everyone is welcome to come along for a fun-filled afternoon with kids’ entertainment, BBQ, scrumptious home-baked cakes, local artists and craft-workers, bric-a-brac, massage and music, including performances from local musicians. A great day out for […]
Dot and the Ruby Sneakers by Theatre Presto
Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre 8 - 10 Balcarres AveA summer musical with Dotty and her faithful dog Toto. Transported to another world, Dotty makes friends with Mophead, Rusty and Lion, who help her defeat the Wicked Witch of Westfest!
OUTDOOR CEILIDH AT ST MUNGO’S SQUARE
St Mungo's Square University of Glasgow ARC BuildingCome and join WestFest & Glasgow Folk Music Workshop for the annual outdoor ceilidh at the new St Mungo’s Square events space at University of Glasgow. Led by the talented musicians of Glasgow Folk Music Workshop a fantastic, free afternoon at either of these events is guaranteed. Come and have a dance to traditional folk […]
Kelvinside Allotments Open Day
Kirklee Allotments Wyndham StreetCome and join us – meet the allotmenteers and see our plots. Homemade Cakes, Jams and Chutneys. Fresh Allotment Produce. Plants and Flowers. Tombola. Refreshments. Free Entry. 15% of proceeds donated to ‘Trellis’ the therapeutic gardening charity. Entrance off Kirklee Road.
Silenced (A Scottish Suffragette Musical)
Websters Theatre 416 Great Western RdFollowing last year's inaugural production of Pippin, Theatre Alliance return with a new original show following the rise and struggle of the Suffragette movement in Scotland.
Highland Dance and Scottish Music
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadHighland dance display from tots to adults. Donations welcome.
Organ Music for a Summer Afternoon
Kelvinside Parish Church Observatory RoadHear our wonderful Willis organ as you enjoy and explore the beauty of the building. Donations welcome.
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, he church contains five stained glass windows by Burne-Jones, Cottier, Stringley-Hunt, Meikle and Sadie McLellan. ‘Open Church’ gives opportunity to visit our magnificient building; to admire the glass and architecture and/or simply to sit and frelect quietly and privately.
Pergolesi Stabat Mater
Jordanhill Parish Church 28 Woodend DrivePergolesi’s Stabat Mater is a transcendently beautiful and deeply personal musical meditation on suffering and redemption. Performers: Jennifer Craig (soprano), Marion Ramsay (contralto), and Tiffany Vong (piano). This concert is part of the Jordanhill Parish Church concert series, with proceeds from entry donations going to the church organ restoration fund. Donations Welcome.
