PARTICK FILM FEST-ATHON
2025-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
In collaboration with Kelvin Hall, Partick Film Festival has curated a programme of short films that celebrate Glasgow and the people who make the city. The films will screen from 10am – 5pm in the cinema at Kelvin Hall
Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow

SCOTTISH UFO & PARANORMAL CONFERENCE 2025
2025-06-14 10:00 - 19:00 | Queen Margaret Union, University Avenue, G12 8QN
The Scottish UFO and Paranormal Conference, now in its 10th year, always has a great line up of guest speakers to take you on an exploration of the worlds beyond, daring to ask questions, putting forward new and exciting theories and bringing evidence to light which proves that our universe is truly stranger than we could possibly imagine.
www.tinyurl.com/ufoparanormalconf25
Fb: The Scottish UFO & Paranormal Conference

KELVIN HALL BUILDING TOURS
2025-06-14 10:30 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join us for a volunteer-led tour of Kelvin Hall to learn more about the history of the building and how it is used today. The tour includes a behind the scenes look in the Glasgow Life Museums’ stores.
www.tinyurl.com/kelvinhalltour25

90S BOOZY BRUNCH
2025-06-14 11:50 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Hit rewind and brunch like it’s 1999! Sip on cocktails, feast on brunch classics, and dance your way through a nostalgic 90s paradise.
www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on
Insta: grosvenorcafegla

WEST FEST YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS - MAKE YOUR OWN T-SHIRT
2025-06-14 12:30 - 14:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
Join Halo Arts team of specialist tutors for 4 weeks of multi arts workshops at Kelvin Hall as part of WestFest, for young people aged 6-12.
7th June: 10-11.30am. All other dates: 12.30-2pm
All take place in Kelvin Hall’s workshop space.
Only £5 + Booking Fee Pre registration required via Eventbrite.
FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE EMAIL: JULIA@WEAREHALOARTS.COM

Glasgow Madrigirls: Singing Workshop
2025-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Join Glasgow Madrigirls for a fun singing workshop where they will be sharing some of their favourite music – from medieval ditties to Scottish song and folk music from around the world – in a friendly and relaxed environment. No need to read music and no experience necessary – all voices welcome! Workshop participants will also have the opportunity to join Madrigirls on stage at their concert later in the evening.
£10 / PAY WHAT YOU CAN
Fb: glasgowmadrigirls

THE 23RD JAPANESE MATSURI
2025-06-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Kelvin West Church, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE
A festival for all, regardless of their backgrounds. Watch Taiko Japanese drumming performance, and try calligraphy, origami and colouring.

KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
2025-06-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | 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

SATURDAY SHOWTIME
2025-06-14 17:00 | Grosvenor Cafe, 24 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Ease into Saturday evening with live music from 5pm, creating the perfect backdrop for catching up with friends over dinner or drinks. Then, from 9pm, the legendary Grosvenor House Band brings the energy with a high-octane set of crowd-pleasers and classics to get you dancing into the night.
www.grosvenorcafe.co.uk/whats-on
Insta: grosvenorcafegla

Glasgow Madrigirls: The Bird, The Fish, The Bell & The Tree
2025-06-14 19:30 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Westfest regulars Glasgow Madrigirls are back with a concert of a cappella vocal music inspired by Glasgow’s 850th anniversary. The varied programme, which the group are also releasing as a series of EPs this year, includes a mix of music from across the centuries – from medieval and Scottish song to lively folk arrangements, sea shanties and more – all performed in Madrigirls’ much-loved signature style!
DONATIONS WELCOME
Fb: glasgowmadrigirls

MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
2025-06-15, 2025-06-16, 2025-06-17, 2025-06-18 | 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

CINEMA KIDS CLUB & FAMILY FUN DAY
2025-06-15 10:00 - 14:00
Family fun just upstairs! While the kids enjoy a movie, we’ve got face painting, bouncy castle action, and activities galore waiting in Grosvenor Café. A great wee family day out in the West End!
Insta: grosvenorcafegla

BOTHY BBQ
2025-06-15 12:00 - 20:00 | The Bothy, 11 Ruthven Lane, Glasgow, G12 9BG
Join us for The Bothy BBQ in the Bothy garden as part of WestFest. Enjoy delicious, locally sourced food hot off the grill, live music, and a relaxed afternoon for all.
www.bothyglasgow.co.uk
Insta: @bothyglasgow

ARCEILIDH AT ST MUNGO SQUARE
2025-06-15 12:30 - 14:30 | St Mungo’s Square, University of Glasgow ARC Building, G11 6EW
Join WestFest, Glasgow Folk Music Workshop and the team at the Advanced Research Centre (the ARC) for the annual outdoor ceilidh in St Mungo Square. Dance to traditional folk music plus a few modern numbers, and step into the ARC to learn more about the groundbreaking research taking place at the University of Glasgow.

DEAR GREEN MUSIC SCENE
2025-06-15 14:30 - 19:00 | St Mungo’s Square, University of Glasgow ARC Building, G11 6EW
Running across two stages powered by hydrogen and solar energy, this popular free event returns for its second year. The sustainably powered mini music festival will showcase a fantastic line-up of grassroots musicians and science activities for the whole family, as well as a chance to chat to university researchers about their work on clean energy transition.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/

THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS
2025-06-15 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
First UK dates in decades for Garage Rock Legends!
Hailing from Rochester, NY, The Chesterfield Kings formed in the late 70’s, heavily mining the sounds of 1960s music from The Rolling Stones to acoustic blues and more.
www.thechesterfieldkings.com
www.oran-mor.co.uk
Insta: @thechesterfieldkings

SONGS OF THE SOULTHE MACKINTOSH CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT
2025-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | St John’s Renfield Church, 22 Beaconsfield Road, G12 0NB
Our summer concert features two dramatic pieces demonstrating the triumph of the human spirit in adversity. Cherubini’s beautiful but rarely performed Requiem in C Minor was praised by Beethoven, Schumann, Berlioz and Brahms and played at Beethoven’s funeral. We’re pairing this with “Feel the Spirit” a cycle of spirituals arranged by Sir John Rutter and featuring solo mezzo-soprano Cheryl Forbes.
£15 / UNDER 12 GO FREE
To purchase tickets, contact tickets@mackintoshchoir.com
Fb: The Mackintosh Choir Glasgow

VOICEBEAT: A WORLD OF HARMONY
2025-06-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Kibble Palace Glasshouse, 730 Great Western Road, G12 0UE
In a world that seems increasingly dominated by strife, division and hostility, can singing each other’s songs bring people together? Join Glasgow’s world music community choir in the glorious setting of the Kibble Palace for a feast of unaccompanied singing from around the world. Donations invited to Refuweegee, extending a Glasgow welcome to displaced people.
Fb: VoicebeatGlasgow

HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB TURNS 15 - BIRTHDAY WEEK
2025-06-16, 2025-06-17, 2025-06-18 | Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow, G12 8SJ
Look out for some classic Bookclub Nights & Days, BYOB, Granny would be proud Vintage Market, free haircuts, the original Drag Bingo and much more….
www.hillheadbookclub.co.uk
Insta: @hhbookclub

German Story Circle for Children
2025-06-16 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 SWINGING SIXTIES (OR, WHEN LORD ESHER CAME TO TOWN)
2025-06-16 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
After WW2, Glasgow’s infamous ‘Bruce Plan’ proposed motorways encircling a completely remodelled futuristic city centre. So many key assets were demolished for modernisation that by 1964 our Victorian heritage was in mortal danger. This was part of a national problem, and Westminster passed the protective Civic Amenities Act in 1967. Glasgow quickly designated its first conservation area, and has never looked back. Fiona Sinclair, conservation architect, tells the story.
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

RACQUEL RODRIGUEZ
2025-06-17 19:00 | Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
Raquel Rodriguez is a multifaceted artist from Los Angeles who has made a name for herself by continually pushing her creative boundaries and navigating the music industry on her own terms. Raised in LA, Raquel was always recognized for her talent, often being labeled “the singer,” yet her artistry goes far beyond that. As a singer, producer, songwriter, and performer, she blends her diverse talents to create a sound that is uniquely her own.
www.racquel.la
www.oran-mor.co.uk
Insta: @rqlrod

TALKS PROGRAMME: THE ENIGMA OF SIR JJ BURNET, ARCHITECT
2025-06-17 19:00 | Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW, United Kingdom
In talent, Sir JJ Burnet’s was as great as Thomson and Mackintosh while his career was even more stellar in achievement – yet he remains little known, the most mysterious of the Glasgow architects. Has Burnet’s ability as stylistic chameleon contributed to this overshadowing? Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust discusses the career and buildings of Glasgow’s third Architect.
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

WINDOWS OF WONDER
2025-06-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Saltoun Street, Glasgow, G12 9AR
Join Cathures Chamber Choir as we take you on a musical journey inspired by the architecture and outstanding stained-glass windows of Glasgow’s own Saint Chapelle – Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church. The programme includes music by Tchaikovsky, Mealor, Stainer, Mozart, and the first performance of a setting of Rosetti’s poem Maundy Thursday by Julie Cavanagh.
Please join us for post-concert refreshments.
DONATION OF £10 SUGGESTED
Fb: Cathures Chamber Choir
