Glasgow Life presents

17/08/2026

Drawing Inspiration | A new exhibition coming soon to The Burrell Collection

Enjoy 13 remarkable drawings, featuring works by internationally renowned artists including Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, Édouard Manet and Jean-François Millet 🖋️

📅 1 Sep - 26 Nov 2026
🎟️ Book a free viewing slot at the link in the comments

14/08/2026

Enjoy the Edinburgh Book Festival at Glasgow Life Libraries for FREE!

📖Tue 18 August, 1pm | Kae Tempest at The Mitchell Library
📖 Thu 20 August, 12:45pm | Mairi Kidd, Marion Gibson, Steven Veerapen at The Mitchell Library
📖 Fri 21 August, 1pm | Colson Whitehead at The Mitchell Library
📖 Sat 22 August, 12:45pm | Lorraine Kelly (in conversation with Val McDermid) at The Mitchell Library
📖 Sun 23 August, 1:30pm | Jacqueline Wilson at Hillhead Library
📖 Sat 29 August, 1pm | Ann Patchett at The Mitchell Library & Dennistoun Library
📖 Sun 30 August, 1pm | Douglas Stuart at Elder Park Library

Who will you be going to see?

12/08/2026

Come and see Dancing Shoes at a community centre near you!

🎟️ Tickets: £3 / £1 (link in comments)
📅 7-12 September

Presented by A Play, A Pie and A Pint and Glasgow Life, in association with Traverse Theatre 🎭

06/08/2026

Exciting news ⤵

05/08/2026

Did you know that Glasgow used to have more than 130 cinemas and more cinema seats per person than any other city in the world? 🎬

Whether you’re a film fan, history buff or just love Glasgow’s stories then come along to Sitting with the Stars this September on Sauchiehall Street. Enjoy a whole range of talks, events and film screenings showcasing the past and present cinemas of Sauchiehall Street.

Find out more and book your free tickets via the link in the comments 🔗

04/08/2026

Outdoor performance | Queen’s Park 🌳

Requiem by Kaleider is a free, unticketed event, part of Tramway's Beyond Walls programme. Everyone is welcome!

Watch as performers build a monumental installation to an original soundtrack.

📅 3.30-4.40pm, Sunday 16 August
📍 Queen's Park at The Terraces (top of the stairs near the Victoria Park entrance)

29/07/2026

Coming up at the final weekend of Merchant City Festival👇

🎶 Free Music at Candleriggs Square

Fri 31 Jul: Indie Music Showcase – with 4 OUTTA 5, Radhika, F.O. Machete, Youth of America and Lung Leg

Sat 1 Aug: Pitch Scotland Day – with DJ LuckyBabe, Kozyeli, Sonedo, Vagrant Real Estate and Namesbliss

Sun 2 Aug: A Celebration of Trad Music – with Fèis Phàislig, Seàn Gray, Kaitlin Ross, Evie Waddell and Mairi McGillivray

All 1-8pm

😋 A Place at the Table Talks at City Halls

Fri 31 Jul: The Food of the Indian Diaspora, Between Two Waters and Affirming Humanity

Sat 1 Aug: Reckoning with Glasgow's Past, Rethinking Scottish Identity, Food Cultures & Social Change, The New Glasgow

10am-4pm

🍽️ Dinner with Julin Lin and Noby Leong at Dryate Brewery

Enjoy a special meal that marries the very best Scottish produce with the vibrant flavours of Malaysia

Fri 31 Jul, 7pm

🪩 Glasgow Techno Alliance at The Old Fruitmarket

A tour de force on the global Techno circuit, see Slam with support from Gary Beck + Co-Accused, Nightwave + Posthuman, Quail + LAZLO and Kairogen + Fear

£10 tickets available with code "SOMA30"

Sat 1 Aug, 6.30pm-1am

🎧 Free DJ sets at Clydeside Commons, The Briggait

Fri 31 Jul: Junglehussi – with Dean Much, Junglehussi & Bake, Wheelman, Ria, spinefluid, Huntress and Hu-Sane

Sat 1 Aug: Radio Buena Vida – with Hemerocallis, Mesozi Mzia, Fourth Precinct, Bandolier, T-Kidd, Leon Cerrone, How Bizarre and LuckyBabe

Sun 2 Aug: Clyde Built Radio – with Andrew Tomson, Elazer, Pabs Debussy, DJ Peanut, T-Sebastian Swarm, Charlotte Tuesday, Sebastian Rodgers & Duncan McBride and Bonzai Bonner

All 12-8pm

24/07/2026

Never been to the World Pipe Band Championships?
Here's why this could be your year ⤵

It’s a brilliant day out!
🎶 Live pipe bands across multiple arenas
🌍 Bands from around the world
🏆 Competitions happening all day
One ticket gives you access to the whole event!

You get to see the world's best in action!
211 pipe bands 🙌🏻
From future stars & world champions, you'll experience unforgettable performances and a brilliant atmosphere 🎶

Come hungry because there’s plenty on offer.
🌮 Street food
🍜 Global flavours
🛍️ Traders and makers
🎁 Official event merchandise

Bring the whole family!
👪 Family tickets available
🐶 Dogs welcome (on a lead)
A full day out at Glasgow Green

If you’ve not been before now’s the time!

23/07/2026

Let’s go! 🙌🏻 🥳

It’s finally here, ! 🥇🎉

22/07/2026

Merchant City Festival starts this weekend! 🥳

From live music and street theatre to dance, workshops and late-night gigs, there’s something happening around every corner of the city centre, so here’s some highlights for your diary this weekend ⤵

🎶 Enjoy opening day of live music in Candleriggs Square on Friday 24th, 12-8pm

💃 Join Dance Makes the Floor and watch a dancefloor being built right before your eyes on Fri 24th, 1-4pm

🎵 Discover Kin-TU at Clydeside Commons on Sat 25th for a full day of DJ sets, 12-8pm

🐑 Take part in the interactive FLOCK workshops and performances on Sat 25th & Sun 26th at 11am

🎭 Catch spectacular street theatre from Surge Festival on Sat 25th & Sun 26th, 12-5pm

🎤 Round off the weekend with Hen Hoose & Friends on Sunday night at the Old Fruitmarket from 7pm to late
Get your £10 ticket with code “MCFHOOSE” from Merchant City Festival's website

Merchant City Festival has you covered this weekend 🎉 Will you be going?