
A family-friendly outdoor event exploring the history of fire-fighting with vintage vehicles and fire-fighting machines at the Riverside Museum.

Free hands-on family sessions to make, create, handle and discuss objects from the museum collection.

Drop-in art workshops for children aged 5-12 in the rooftop studio at the Gallery of Modern Art, exploring art techniques and the gallery's collection.

A family-friendly day with stage fighting, falconry, medieval crafts, music and curator-led tours at The Burrell Collection.

Drop-in activity to make your own glass lantern; glass jars provided. Delivered by RSPB.

An early evening cabaret production featuring performances, finish-the-lyrics rounds, bingo, nostalgic gameshows, quizzes, musical statues and karaoke hosted by the venue's resident drag personalities.

Open day at The Gamer Club with tours of its members-only venue featuring board, arcade, retro and PC/VR games.

A magical family workshop transforming the Old Victorian Street at Riverside Museum into a wizarding world with spooky crafts, object handling and a magical performance.

A modern pre-loved market bringing high-quality second-hand goods to Park Lane Market, with homeware, records, books, and collectibles.
A queer cabaret night with live sets, burlesque, side-show and magic, devilish cocktails and soulful music presented by Showboy Tom Harlow.

Iconic indie folk band The Mountain Goats perform live at the historic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow.

A specialist guided tour exploring two paintings by Guyanese painter Aubrey Williams, part of his centenary celebrations and Glasgow Museums' Black History Month programme.

Weekly workshop for babies aged 0 to walking and their carer to experience contemporary art in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

A challenging pub quiz held every Tuesday night at The Taphouse, with cash prizes, free beer and cheap pizza for winners.

Music workshops for young people aged 11-16 to learn and play favourite songs as a fully-fledged indie/rock-style band at Music Broth.

A screening of the documentary 'Living Proof: A Climate Story' at Kelvin Hall, part of a series celebrating 50 years of Scotland's film archive.

A free, accessible big band performance designed for audiences living with dementia, featuring swing and jazz classics, as part of the Dementia Friendly Concerts series.

Free public lectures on nature for naturalists and curious visitors at Kelvin Hall, part of the Glasgow Natural History Society series.

Scotland's largest gathering for the construction industry with a speaker programme, interactive sessions and exhibition floor, including the Scottish Housing Summit and Future Talent Hub.

A ceremony celebrating award-winning cinema from Scotland and the rest of the world, hosted by Raisah Ahmed as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.

Illustrated talk by Senior Curator Heather Robertson on the Glasgow Salaam Festival truck art van by Afshan Abid.

Exhibition showcasing the work of over 40 oil painters from Sandy Grant's painting classes at the Botanic Gardens, featuring life drawing, portraiture and oil painting pieces.

A family-friendly day of spooky activities at Provan Hall, one of Glasgow's oldest haunted houses, featuring a spooky trail, face painting and ghostly clay crafts.

A roundtable workshop to learn about and share knowledge of John James Audubon and The Birds of America, examining the colonial context of his work.

An exploratory creative workshop for young people aged 16-25 led by trans filmmaker Lexie Bean, focusing on self-care and community healing, followed by a screening of 'What Will I Become?'.

A day out for girls with live music, cocktails and dancing, with Dionne Hickey on stage.

Exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Agatha Christie, with workshops, tours and talks. Free, drop-in event.

A specialist guided tour exploring how plants shaped colonial history, part of the Black History Month programme at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre.

Free guided object-handling tour of Edward House exploring Glasgow's pub culture from the late Victorian era to the 1960s.

A documentary series curated by two Glasgow-based Japanese journalists, screening at Kelvin Hall with a discussion following each film.

Special edition of the Art of Possible series exploring games beyond the consumer market, with talks and panel discussion.

Informal workshop with soft-seated play, gallery walk and creative activity for parents, carers and babies aged 0-2 years.

A part gig, part social experiment bringing musicians together to make music as strangers, with no auditions or egos.

A guided tour led by Senior Curator Nelson Cummins exploring the history of empire at Kelvingrove.

Monthly organ recitals on a restored 160-year-old William Hill organ, featuring works by Samuel Wesley, Herbert Howells, Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens and Franz Liszt.

A lecture introducing spiritual healing through the teaching of Bruno Groening, based on his words 'There is no incurable, God is the greatest physician'.

A month-long exhibition of landscape photography at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, part of the gallery's 'Season of Photography 2026'.

Drop-in museum-inspired fun and crafts for 3-5 year olds and their carers at Kelvingrove.

A free family day of crafts, games, sports and trails to celebrate Kelvin Hall's 10th birthday, with a dedicated pre-5s zone.

A winter market gathering independent creative businesses from across Scotland, featuring textiles, jewellery, ceramics and illustrations.

Concert Number 25 of the Glasgow Bach Cantata Project, bringing the glory of J.S. Bach's 200+ cantatas to Glasgow with performances of BWV 27, 95 and 127.

A family-friendly performance and workshop discovering the world of Peking Opera through puppetry, including a shadow-puppet show and a hands-on puppet-making workshop.

A modern pre-loved market bringing high-quality second-hand goods to Park Lane Market in Glasgow South Side.

A live performance of traditional Chinese Peking Opera presented by the Peking Opera Society and the University of Glasgow, part of the Being Human Festival.

Annual Christmas light switch-on ceremony at Princes Square, transforming the area into a festive winter destination with displays and community activities.

A guided tour led by Molly Hughes exploring magic and witchcraft objects from the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre collection, tracing the evolution of the witch stereotype.

Regular behind-the-scenes tours of the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, allowing visitors to explore the stores and discover highlights from the 1.4 million treasures held there.

Exhibition for Scotland's road transport industry with over 80 exhibitors showcasing vehicles, products, services and technologies across road haulage, transport and logistics.

Tenth edition of the music industry conference for professionals, musicians and fans, featuring panels, workshops and a live showcase of Scottish artists.

A daytime rock and metal party featuring pop-punk, emo, nu-metal and glam metal hits, aimed at over-30s.

Free drop-in family sessions at The Burrell Collection with crafts, music and object handling, with a different theme each weekend.

Two-piece band Getdown Services headline a sweaty, groove-infused live show at the Barrowland Ballroom, with support from Shelf Lives.

Annual festive market with 70+ stalls of handmade gifts, local crafts and baked goods at Riverside Museum.

Exhibition with over 80 works of photography on Glasgow, past and present, drawn from the Glasgow Life Museums' collection.
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Weekly free hands-on family sessions with crafts, music and object handling at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Free premiere of a new live work by Glasgow composer Giles Lamb, played in quadraphonic sound with multi-screen projection.
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A winter market featuring independent creative businesses from across Scotland, with textiles, jewellery, ceramics and handcrafted work.

A specialist tour of the Ship Model store at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, examining Clyde shipbuilding in miniature with a focus on liners, paddle steamers and battleships.

A specialist tour exploring images of the Devil from the museum's collection, featuring works by William Blake, James Elder Christie and Niki de Saint Phalle, suitable for all ages.

Informal meeting series for rock and fossil enthusiasts to meet, share specimens and ask questions about geology.

Free drop-in weekly arts and crafts sessions for children aged 5 to 17 at the Library @ the Bridge in Easterhouse.

Canadian quartet The Fretless bring their genre-defying approach to string music as part of the Celtic Connections 2027 festival.

An intimate evening of heartfelt songwriting and acoustic elegance as part of Celtic Connections 2027, featuring Carolina Deslandes with guitarist Feodor Bivol and cellist Sandra Martins.

French jazz guitarist Nguyên Lê plays an hour of improvised fusion with Canadian bassist Chris Jennings and the Alyn Cosker Trio at Drygate Brewing Co., part of Celtic Connections.

Free evening of songs and storytelling by Adam Holmes & Lauren Jackson and Lee McGilvray's folk project Flew the Arrow, part of Celtic Connections 2027.

Saltfishforty expand their sound for a festival celebration with a big band and guest performers, part of the Celtic Connections festival.

An exhibition exploring the extraordinary life of the Chevalière d'Eon, a French soldier, aristocrat, diplomat and spy whose gender identity sparked public speculation.

Free weekly themed tours led by volunteer guides through the collection at The Burrell Collection, suitable for adults.

Exhibition pairing new work by artist Marie-Claire Lacey with work made by a community of new mums in workshops she facilitated across Glasgow.

Exhibition of 19th-21st century British paintings, drawings and sculpture by Modern British & Scottish Masters, the Scottish Colourists and the Glasgow School.