Glasgow Madrigirls: The Bird, The Fish, The Bell & The Tree
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowWestfest 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 […]
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
CINEMA KIDS CLUB & FAMILY FUN DAY
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
ARCEILIDH AT ST MUNGO SQUARE
St Mungo's Square University of Glasgow ARC BuildingJoin 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
St Mungo's Square University of Glasgow ARC BuildingRunning 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 […]
KELVINSIDE HILLHEAD PARISH CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN CHURCH
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowALL 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 […]
THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdFirst 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
St John's Renfield Church 22 Beaconsfield RoadOur 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 […]
VOICEBEAT: A WORLD OF HARMONY
Kibble Palace Glasshouse 730 Great Western RoadIn 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. […]
HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB TURNS 15 – BIRTHDAY WEEK
Hillhead Bookclub 17 Vinicombe Street, GlasgowLook 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
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
German Story Circle for Children
Goethe-Institut Glasgow 3 Park Circus, Glasgow, United KingdomAre 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 […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: THE SWINGING SIXTIES (OR, WHEN LORD ESHER CAME TO TOWN)
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomAfter 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 […]
HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB TURNS 15 – BIRTHDAY WEEK
Hillhead Bookclub 17 Vinicombe Street, GlasgowLook 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
MACHAIR SOUNDWALK
Snow Bridge Kelvingrove Park (South Entrance)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 […]
RACQUEL RODRIGUEZ
Òran Mór 731-735 Great Western RdRaquel 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 […]
TALKS PROGRAMME: THE ENIGMA OF SIR JJ BURNET, ARCHITECT
Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomIn 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 […]
WINDOWS OF WONDER
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church Saltoun Street, GlasgowJoin 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 […]
HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB TURNS 15 – BIRTHDAY WEEK
Hillhead Bookclub 17 Vinicombe Street, GlasgowLook 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
