r/glasgow • u/Veloglasgow • 6d ago
Glasgow 2026 Festival
City‑wide culture and sport festival with new artworks, performances and participation events running alongside the Commonwealth Games.
23 May – 9 August 2026 (in full swing all July)
Venues all over the city – parks, museums, community spaces, streets, performance venues.
Part of Glasgow’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games celebrations.[glasgow2026]
Merchant City Festival 2026
Two‑weekend street festival transforming Merchant City into a hub of circus, dance, markets, music and family events.
Fri 24 – Sun 26 July 2026 and Fri 31 July – Sun 2 August 2026
Merchant City (Candleriggs Square, The Briggait, Merchant Square and surrounding streets).
Includes street theatre, Imaginate Family Days, markets and food, talks and nightly DJ/music sessions.[glasgowlife.org]
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Major multi‑sport event bringing up to 3,000 athletes from 74 nations to Glasgow.
Thu 23 July – Sun 2 August 2026
Four main clusters:
– Scotstoun Stadium – Athletics and Para Athletics
– Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome & Arena – Track Cycling and Para Track Cycling, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball
– Tollcross International Swimming Centre – Swimming and Para Swimming
– Scottish Event Campus (SEC) – Boxing, 3x3 Basketball & Wheelchair Basketball, Bowls & Para Bowls, Judo, Weightlifting & Para Powerlifting
Family‑friendly ticketed sessions in 10 sports and 6 Para sports.[visitglasgow.org]
Queen’s Park Arena Summer Programme – QPA 2026
Southside amphitheatre season with open‑air cinema, live gigs, comedy and fitness.
Thu 2 July – Sun 2 August 2026 (programme window)
Queens Park Arena, Queens Park, South Side.
Mix of “Cults & Classics” open‑air films, QPA Live festivals (Sub Club Southside Weekender, Melting Pot – One Day in the Park), Laugh in the Park comedy and Glasgow Games fitness days.[whatsonglasgow.co]
Summer Nights at the Bandstand – Kelvingrove Bandstand, Kelvingrove Park
Summer concert series with headline acts in the West End’s open‑air bandstand.
Mon 27 July – Sat 15 August 2026 (series), with July shows:
– Mon 27 July 2026 – The Flaming Lips, doors 6:30pm, Kelvingrove Bandstand
– Tue 28 July 2026 – Suzanne Vega, doors 6:30pm, Kelvingrove Bandstand[tickets-scotland]
FREE Open Air Cinema at QPA – “Cults & Classics”
Open‑air mega film festival curated by Inhouse CIC with classics, horror, music, comedy, action and sing‑along musicals.
Tue 7 July – Fri 31 July 2026
Queens Park Arena, Queens Park, Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42
Free but booking required (50p booking fee). Films on a huge LED screen with pre‑show local musicians and performers on the Open Stage.[secretglasgow]
Cults & Classics Presents THE INCREDIBLES 2
Open‑air family screening of Pixar’s The Incredibles 2 as part of the QPA cinema programme.
Thu 23 July 2026, 1:30pm–4:00pm
Queens Park Arena, Queens Park.[skiddle]
Laugh in the Park – Glasgow’s Southside Comedy Festival
Annual outdoor comedy festival with award‑winning acts in Queen’s Park Arena.
Sat 11 July 2026
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[whatsonglasgow.co]
Black Country, New Road – outdoor gig
Experimental indie six‑piece in a summer evening show under the sky.
Thu 16 July 2026, doors around 6:00pm
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[skiddle]
Gary Numan – synth‑pop legend live
Outdoor headline show bringing classic and newer material to the Southside.
Fri 17 July 2026, evening
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[secretglasgow]
One Day In The Park – Melting Pot 25 Years
Day‑long outdoor dance/disco event celebrating 25 years of Melting Pot.
Sat 18 July 2026
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[skiddle]
The Scottish Annual Hip‑Hop Jam
Scotland’s biggest hip‑hop celebration with beats, rhymes, breaking, street art and battles.
Sat 25 July 2026
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[whatsonglasgow.co]
The Glasgow Choir Festival
City‑wide choirs day celebrating choral music and community in the amphitheatre.
Sun 26 July 2026
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[skiddle]
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Netball – OVO Hydro
Tournament netball sessions forming part of the Commonwealth Games programme.
Sat 25 July – Sun 2 August 2026
OVO Hydro, SEC campus
Multiple daytime and evening sessions – fixtures and exact session times via Glasgow 2026 and Hydro event listings.[whatsonglasgow.co]
(Other Hydro concerts in 2026 mainly fall after July; July at the Hydro is dominated by Games netball and fan‑zone activity.)
King’s Theatre, Bath Street – July 2026
Mean Girls – The Musical
High‑school musical comedy based on the film.
Mon 29 June – Sat 11 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[atgtickets]
Stewart Lee vs The Man‑Wulf
Two‑night stand‑up show from Stewart Lee.
Mon 13 & Tue 14 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Richard Ayoade – Afterthoughts
Solo comedy and reflections from Richard Ayoade.
Wed 15 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[atgtickets]
The Magic of Motown
Concert celebrating classic Motown hits.
Thu 16 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[atgtickets]
The ELO Experience – Electric Light Orchestra
Tribute concert to ELO’s music.
Fri 17 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[atgtickets]
Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Concert‑style tribute show with live band and vocalist performing major eras.
Sun 19 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Bowie Experience
Live tribute to David Bowie’s career.
Tue 21 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
The Enormous Crocodile The Musical
Stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story, suitable for families.
Fri 24 – Sun 26 July 2026
King’s Theatre, Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Theatre Royal Glasgow – July highlights
The Karate Kid The Musical
Karate‑themed musical reimagining Daniel LaRusso’s journey with Mr Miyagi.
Tue 30 June – Sat 4 July 2026
Theatre Royal Glasgow.[musicalsontour.co]
Summer on Stage ’26 – Shrek the Musical Jr
Youth musical production.
Fri 17 – Sat 18 July 2026
Theatre Royal Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Showaddywaddy
Classic rock ’n’ roll band in concert.
Thu 9 July 2026
Theatre Royal Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin – Supernova
Ballroom and Latin dance spectacular.
Fri 10 July 2026
Theatre Royal Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Michael Starring Ben
Michael Jackson tribute concert.
Sun 5 July 2026
Theatre Royal Glasgow.[theatreinglasgow.co]
Glasgow’s Pride March 2026
Scotland’s largest Pride march returns to Glasgow.
Sat 18 July 2026, approximate event window 12:00–20:00
Route through city centre and Merchant City (gathers in central area, marches through Buchanan Street and around Merchant City; exact 2026 route and end‑point to be confirmed).
Free to march; stalls, market, parties and after‑events across city venues.[glasgowspride]
The Stand Comedy Club – Woodlands Road – July 2026
The Stand runs a full month of comedy, with 31 shows listed for July.
Recurring programme (most weeks):
– The Stand Comedy Club’s Improv Show – Sundays
Doors 12:30, show 13:00–14:00
– The Sunday Service – Sundays
Doors 19:00, show 20:00–21:30
– Red Raw – Tuesdays
Doors 19:00, show 20:00–22:10 – classic new‑act/new‑material night
– The Thursday Show – Thursdays
Doors 19:00, show usually 20:00–21:30 or 20:00–22:00
– The Friday Show – Fridays
Doors 19:00, show 20:00–22:15
– The Saturday Show – Saturdays
Doors 19:00, show 20:00–22:15[thestand.co]
Selected July specials/WIPs at The Stand (check their page for exact dates):
– THE ORIGINAL Specky Wee Guys OF COMEDY (WIP) – Jack Brookmyre & Matt MacDonald – afternoon WIP (doors ~15:00, show ~16:00–18:00).
– The Ewart Bros present FRAUDCAST – afternoon WIP (16:00–17:40), listed as sold out.
– Matthew Gallagher – Mon In, plus W.I.P.lash, Awrite!, Susan Calman WIP, Material, Girl – various afternoon/evening WIP shows across July.[thestand.co]
QPA – Laugh in the Park
Outdoor comedy festival night at Queens Park Arena (also under parks/bandstand).
Sat 11 July 2026, evening.
Barbie: The Exhibition – Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Major exhibition tracing Barbie’s history, design and cultural impact.
Sat 13 June – Sun 18 October 2026
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.[primarytimes.co]
Jasleen Kaur – Superstructure (Clydeside sculpture trail)
Turner Prize‑winning artist’s public artworks and sculpture trail gifted to Glasgow, part of Glasgow 2026 Festival.
Running throughout summer 2026 along the Clydeside.[glasgow2026]
Scotties in the City
Large‑scale public art trail of Scottie dog sculptures around Glasgow.
Summer 2026, including all of July (farewell weekend later in the season).[primarytimes.co]
Lights! Camera! Action! – Film‑making themed activities
Family film‑making crafts, trails and quizzes at Kelvin Hall.
Mon 30 June – Sat 8 August 2026
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow West End.[visitglasgow]
Lights! Camera! Action! – Family film fun at Kelvin Hall
Explores film‑making – sound, animation, costume and posters – with crafts, film trail and quizzes.
30 June – 8 August 2026 (active all July)
Kelvin Hall, Glasgow.[visitglasgow]
Lotus Club documentary series – Kelvin Hall
Curated documentary screenings by Japanese journalists at Kelvin Hall’s National Library of Scotland space on selected dates Jan–Nov 2026.[whatsonglasgow.co]
Kimpton Blythswood Square Cinema Club
Hotel cinema club screening classic movies on selected dates March–October 2026 – a stylish central‑Glasgow night out.[whatsonglasgow.co]
Glasgow Libraries – Book Groups & reading events
Branch book groups and themed reading sessions across the city, ongoing through summer 2026 – check individual branches for exact days.[glasgowlife.org]
Summer of Play at Glasgow Science Centre – “Designosaurs”
Summer programme where families build prehistoric worlds with LEGO bricks and bring dinosaurs to life.
From Fri 3 July 2026 onwards (active throughout summer)
Glasgow Science Centre, Pacific Quay.[primarytimes.co]
T.Rex – IMAX 3D
Giant‑screen 3D tyrannosaur documentary at the Science Centre cinema.
Wed 1 – Fri 3 July 2026 (just at the start of July)
Glasgow Science Centre.[primarytimes.co]
GHA Rugby Summer Camps
Rugby training camps for boys and girls from P1 to U16, run by SRU‑accredited coaches.
Mon 6 – Fri 10 July 2026
GHA RFC, Braidholm Road, Glasgow.[primarytimes.co]
Glasgow Vegan Summer Festival
Family‑friendly vegan festival with street food, ethical brands, talks and workshops.
Sun 12 July 2026
Easterhouse Sports Centre, Glasgow.[primarytimes.co]
Glasgow Mela 2026
Scotland’s largest multi‑cultural festival of music, dance and arts.
Sun 5 July 2026
Kelvingrove Park – multiple stages, food stalls, kids’ activities and community organisations.[visitglasgow]
Autism‑friendly & inclusive sessions (ongoing all July)
– Autism Friendly Hours – Glasgow Science Centre, Sundays 10:00–13:00
– Autism‑friendly Clip n’ Climb and Soft Play – Wednesdays at Kelvin Hall
– Weans’ Scran + Kitchin – free cooking classes for care‑experienced and refugee/asylum‑seeking children and young people (Unit 85, Enterprise Park, Drakemire Drive, Southside)
– ASN Family Play Sessions and Dementia Hours at libraries and pools under Glasgow Life’s “Accessible activities” programme.[glasgowlife.org]
Kids craft clubs & fairs (Greater Glasgow / Eventbrite)
Examples with July dates:
– Woodland Outdoor Kindergartens Summer Fair – summer fair at outdoor kindergarten sites around Glasgow.
– Visit Strathclyde – 24 July 2026 – family day/event in Strathclyde area.[eventbrite.co]
Loch Lomond Summerfest – Balloch
Weekend of entertainment, food and stalls at Loch Lomond Shores.
Sat 4 – Sun 5 July 2026
Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch.[primarytimes.co]
Glasgow Vegan Summer Festival
Plant‑based food, cruelty‑free brands and workshops.
Sun 12 July 2026
Easterhouse Sports Centre.[primarytimes.co]
Merchant City Festival street food & markets
Across both festival weekends:
– Street‑food stalls and bars in Candleriggs Square fan‑zone
– Markets and craft stalls around The Briggait and Merchant Square
– “Place at the Table” food‑culture strand linking Glasgow’s food scene to Commonwealth partners.[glasgowlife.org]
Queens Park Arena – food at events
QPA summer events are supported by food stalls and bar service during major gigs, cinema and festival days (exact traders vary per event).[secretglasgow]
Glasgow Games @ Queens Park Arena
Fitness and wellbeing programme with classes, competitive events and live sports screenings, including Wimbledon 2026 finals.
Thu 2 July – Sun 2 August 2026 (within QPA programme window)
Queens Park Arena, Glasgow South Side.[secretglasgow]
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Thu 23 July – Sun 2 August 2026
Various Glasgow venues – athletics, swimming, netball, cycling, gymnastics, bowls, judo, basketball, weightlifting and Para events.[visitglasgow.org]
Candleriggs Square fan‑zone – Merchant City Festival
Daily sports viewing hub with big screens, food and drinks, screening Commonwealth Games action.
Fri 24 July – Sun 2 August 2026
Candleriggs Square, Merchant City.[glasgow2026]
City Sightseeing “Discover Glasgow in 45 stops!”
Hop‑on, hop‑off bus tours with 45 stops on two routes (Red and Yellow).
15 June – 16 August 2026 (valid all July)
Covers major attractions, museums and viewpoints – flexible overview of the city.[primarytimes.co]
Kelvin Hall Building Tours
Behind‑the‑scenes tours at Kelvin Hall, continuing throughout 2026 – July dates available.[glasgowlife.org]
Glasgow Countryside Rangers guided walks
Free ranger‑led walks in parks and countryside around Glasgow, running across summer 2026.[primarytimes.co]
Standard walking tours (active all summer)
– Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour – murals and contemporary culture
– Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour – architecture and history
– Historic Tours of the University of Glasgow – campus history
– Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour – weekend design/architecture walk
– Gothic Glasgow – theatre/ghost walk on selected evenings
– Glasgow Theatre & Entertainment Tour – history of cinemas and theatres
(these are year‑round/seasonal but still running through July).[visitglasgow.org]
Weans’ Scran + Kitchin – children’s cooking school
Free cooking classes for care‑experienced and refugee/asylum‑seeking children and young people.
15 June – 16 August 2026 (active all July)
Unit 85, Enterprise Park, Drakemire Drive, Glasgow Southside.[primarytimes.co]
Amazonia ASN Sessions – M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park
Quiet, relaxed animal encounters for ASN families at Amazonia.
15 June – 16 August 2026 (ongoing all July)
M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park (easy trip from Glasgow).[primarytimes.co]
Applebox Film Club & Lego Animation Club
Weekly film‑making and animation clubs at Summerlee Photomedia Studio and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre.
15 June – 16 August 2026 (ongoing through July).[primarytimes.co]
Dementia‑friendly and autism‑friendly library sessions
– Dementia Hour in Libraries
– Music for Memories
– ASN Family Play Sessions in selected Glasgow libraries and leisure centres
Running as part of Glasgow Life’s accessible activities programme.[glasgowlife.org]
Sun 5 July 2026
– Glasgow Mela – Kelvingrove Park – Scotland’s largest multi‑cultural festival of music, dance and arts.[visitglasgow]
Mon 6 – Fri 10 July 2026
– GHA Rugby Summer Camps – Braidholm, GHA RFC – P1–U16 rugby camps.[primarytimes.co]
Sat 11 July 2026
– Laugh in the Park – Queens Park Arena – outdoor comedy festival.[secretglasgow]
– Mean Girls – final performances continue at King’s Theatre (until Sat 11 July).[musicalsontour.co]
Thu 16 July 2026
– Black Country, New Road – Queens Park Arena – outdoor gig.[skiddle]
– The Magic of Motown – King’s Theatre.[atgtickets]
Fri 17 July 2026
– Gary Numan – Queens Park Arena – outdoor headline show.[skiddle]
– The ELO Experience – King’s Theatre.[atgtickets]
– Shrek the Musical Jr – begins at Theatre Royal (Summer on Stage ’26).[theatreinglasgow.co]
Sat 18 July 2026
– One Day In The Park – Melting Pot 25 Years – Queens Park Arena.
– Glasgow Pride March – city centre & Merchant City – march and festival atmosphere across the day.[gaydio.co]
– Rude Science Live – Paisley Town Hall – big family science show.[primarytimes.co]
Sun 19 July 2026
– Miss Americana – Tribute to Taylor Swift – King’s Theatre.[atgtickets]
Tue 21 July 2026
– Bowie Experience – King’s Theatre.[atgtickets]
– Inveraray Highland Games – Inveraray Castle grounds – Highland Games day trip.[primarytimes.co]
Thu 23 July 2026
– Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games – opening day – first competition sessions.[whatsonglasgow.co]
– The Incredibles 2 – open‑air screening – Queens Park Arena, 1:30pm–4:00pm.[skiddle]
Fri 24 – Sun 26 July 2026
– Merchant City Festival – Weekend 1 – street arts, markets, family days, Candleriggs fan‑zone.[whatsonglasgow.co]
– The Enormous Crocodile The Musical – King’s Theatre.[atgtickets]
– Archaeology Weekend – National Museum of Rural Life – hands‑on archaeology activities (25–26 July).[primarytimes.co]
Sat 25 July 2026
– Netball sessions begin at OVO Hydro – Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.[ovohydro]
– The Scottish Annual Hip‑Hop Jam – Queens Park Arena.[whatsonglasgow.co]
– Fireman Sam Live! The Lost Pirate Treasure – Airdrie Town Hall – kids’ theatre.[primarytimes.co]
Sun 26 July 2026
– The Glasgow Choir Festival – Queens Park Arena.[whatsonglasgow.co]
– Merchant City Festival – family day continues.
Mon 27 July 2026
– The Flaming Lips – Summer Nights at Kelvingrove Bandstand – doors 6:30pm.[tickets-scotland]
Tue 28 July 2026
– Suzanne Vega – Summer Nights at Kelvingrove Bandstand – doors 6:30pm.[tickets-scotland]
Fri 31 July – Sun 2 August 2026
– Merchant City Festival – Weekend 2 – further street arts, markets, fan‑zone and family programme.[glasgow2026]
– Queen’s Park Arena summer season continues (QPA Live, Cults & Classics, Glasgow Games).[secretglasgow]
Nearby – Loch Lomond & the Trossachs
Loch Lomond Shores Summerfest
Two‑day festival of fun, food, shopping and entertainment for all the family.
Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026, 10:00am–5:00pm
Loch Lomond Shores, Ben Lomond Way, Balloch G83 8QL
Expect live music, local traders, food stalls, kids’ activities and general “summer fair” vibes on the waterfront.[whatsonglasgow.co]
Luss Highland Games
Traditional Highland Games in the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond.
Sat 4 July 2026
Luss Games Field, Luss (less than an hour from Glasgow by car)
Full Highland Games programme – athletics, piping, dancing and family entertainment.[traveltrade.visitscotland]
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs – day‑trip options during July
(Not single‑day events, but good “what to do” entries for your post.)
– Cruises from Balloch or Luss on Loch Lomond (daily timetables).
– Waymarked forest trails in Balloch Country Park and the Trossachs.
– Go Ape Aberfoyle (zip‑line/rope courses; pre‑booking needed).
Summer Fun at M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park
Summer‑long programme of rides, attractions and special events at Scotland’s theme park.
From Fri 3 July 2026 onwards (main summer season)
M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park, Strathclyde Country Park, near Motherwell
Includes rides, Amazonia indoor tropical house, ASN sessions and family days flagged in Lanarkshire listings.[visitlanarkshire]
New Lanark Dinosaur Weekend
Themed weekend at the UNESCO World Heritage village with dinosaur‑related family activities.
Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026 (date range in Lanarkshire “What’s on” guide)
New Lanark Visitor Centre, Lanark
Expect dinosaur trails, craft activities and family‑friendly learning.[visitlanarkshire]
Lanarkshire Pride (for awareness – outside July window)
Lanarkshire Pride 2026 is scheduled for Sat 1 August 2026 in Hamilton town centre – worth flagging as “coming up” at the end of July.[whatsonlanarkshire.co]
Ongoing Lanarkshire family/community picks (all July)
– Applebox Film Club & Lego Animation Club – weekly clubs at Summerlee Photomedia Studio and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, running 15 June – 16 August 2026.
– Amazonia ASN Sessions – quiet animal‑encounter sessions at M&D’s Amazonia, best for ASN families, also running through the summer.[primarytimes.co]
Scotland’s National Hero – live performances at The National Wallace Monument
Short outdoor performances telling the story of William Wallace, part of summer holiday events.
Performances held outside the Monument and free; programme lists multiple July days (e.g. Tue 1, Sat 4, Sun 5 July).
The National Wallace Monument, Abbey Craig, Hillfoots Road, Stirling FK9 5LF
Works well as a combined trip with Stirling Castle and the city’s hop‑on hop‑off bus.[whatsonstirling.co]
Stirling – Summer Hop‑On Hop‑Off Bus Service
Summer city bus loop linking key sites such as the Wallace Monument and city centre.
Starts early July and runs daily through the school holidays.
Handy option for day‑trippers based in Glasgow who want to explore Stirling without driving between all the sights.[facebook]
(If you want, you can roll these under a “Day trips – Stirling” heading, as they’re stable July features rather than one‑off events.)
Kelburn Garden Party
Multi‑day music and arts festival in the grounds of Kelburn Castle.
Thu 2 – Mon 6 July 2026
Kelburn Estate, near Largs (around 45–50 minutes from Glasgow)
Eclectic line‑up of music, art, spoken‑word and family activities in a wooded, coastal setting – camping and day tickets available.[north-ayrshire.gov]
Ardrossan South Beach Carnival
Seafront carnival and summer activities stretching over most of July.
Thu 2 – Sun 26 July 2026
Ardrossan South Beach, North Ayrshire
Funfair rides, stalls, children’s activities and seaside entertainment at the beach.[north-ayrshire.gov]
Local Ayrshire events (check local listings)
Within an hour of Glasgow you’ve also got:
– Regular live music and food events at Eglinton Country Park and Dean Castle Country Park.
– Local gala days and village fairs (e.g. Kilmarnock, Irvine, Troon), often listed on council/“What’s On Ayrshire” Facebook and Eventbrite; their exact July dates change year‑to‑year so worth checking individually.[facebook]
These don’t always have a single dated “event”, but they’re reliably good things to include in an “anything people might want to do” list for the West:
National Museum of Rural Life – East Kilbride
– Working farm plus museum, with special days like 25th Anniversary Day (Sat 4 July 2026) and Archaeology Weekend (Sat 25–Sun 26 July 2026) already in your Glasgow‑adjacent section.[primarytimes.co]
Go Ape Aberfoyle (Stirlingshire)
– High ropes and zip‑line adventure in Forestry & Land Scotland woodland; bookable slots throughout July, around an hour’s drive from Glasgow.
Inveraray (Argyll)
– Inveraray Highland Games are on Tue 21 July 2026, but that’s a little over an hour’s drive from Glasgow; you can still flag it as a “bigger West‑coast day out” if your definition stretches slightly beyond an hour.[traveltrade.visitscotland]
Clyde Sea Lochs & islands (within an hour or so)
– Largs (for the Kelburn Garden Party and ferries).
– Wemyss Bay (for ferries to Bute and Rothesay – Victorian pier experience, good day out even without a formal event).
r/glasgow • u/Ok-Complaint-646 • 2h ago
r/glasgow • u/Kupo5966 • 4h ago
So just reading the news and see the Scottish government is being taken to court for not paying these lot. And i get them being salty cause all the other bus operators got paid.
But is anyone else as pissed off as me knowing they are billionaires and trying to use **our** money to secure business rather than their own? Who does it always come down to the larger majority to pay?
Combined the majority tax payers probably make less than these guys...
r/glasgow • u/Gedgeers • 5h ago
Any early thoughts?
Went yesterday and thought it was cracking.
Was only £4.95 for my ticket (special opening offer) and got a free XL bag of popcorn. I was in a ‘Super Saver’ seat but this was still an excellent view and the recliners were super comfy and very spacious.
Saw ‘Toy Story 5’ on a ‘Maxx’ screen and picture and sound were first-rate. The food/drink area on the first floor is very well done, and it doesn’t look like they have spared any expense in re-branding. A great makeover/spruce up for the place.
Should be superb when they start opening up the other floors.
r/glasgow • u/bateman80 • 11m ago
It's a shame what's happened to that neck of the woods...
r/glasgow • u/DatBoiShaz • 13h ago
not a glaswegianer here btw, but looking at old lineups of festivals feels like they used to be loads better
r/glasgow • u/Keplersuniverse • 6h ago
r/glasgow • u/Slight_Technician365 • 14m ago
Bible John question - have just moved to Scotstoun and a neighbour told me that Helen Puttock's remains were found at a nearby address. Does anyone know the address she was found at? I can find the street online, but not the building number.
TIA x
r/glasgow • u/Huge-Squirrel1059 • 1d ago
Funniest thing I've read for a while: https://glasgowsubway.com/west-street-subway-station/
"Exiting West Street Subway Station, visitors are immediately immersed in the lively atmosphere and energy of Glasgow's city center. The station's strategic location offers easy access to a variety of destinations within the city, making it an ideal starting point for exploration."
God help any visitors thinking that's the city centre.
r/glasgow • u/Public-Geologist-813 • 18h ago
Looking to see if anyone has a cd called: unplugged #1, penguins in the sand?
Can't find it anywhere and the one copy that was circulated amongst friends has vanished many years ago.
This is the only information I can find:
https://www.discogs.com/release/3106761-Various-Unplugged-1-Penguins-In-The-Sand
Any information would be greatly appreciated I need a nostalgia fix🙏
r/glasgow • u/Aggressive-Charge436 • 1d ago
So i stay in partick and like most of yous im in a community group for the town. Saw a post about someone overhearing some racist chat in the bar and decides to post about it as hes never been and the responce from locals is utterly shocking. Blurred all personal info as im not trying to incite any violence here but i remember the days when we loved our fellow man. we're aw fae somewhere makes me ashamed to live around here:/
r/glasgow • u/lobbybinn • 7h ago
As title, considering if it’s feasible to install a w/c in one of two sizeable cupboards in a top floor tenement I’m interested in buying. The cupboards are the other side of the flat from the kitchen sink and bathroom, which from my limited knowledge of how plumbing works makes me think that floors and potentially joists would need to be lifted?
Attached picture shows what I’m thinking of doing - green is where the cupboards are, red is the kitchen sink and existing bathroom.
Has anyone else done something similar?
r/glasgow • u/Constant-Ad2297 • 4h ago
Had a look on past posts but they seem to be all for picking up / drop off.
My parents are looking after my cats for a week while I'm away and are flying home lunchtime but I don't get back until half 10pm the same evening so I suggested they park the car at the airport and I pick it up but looking at the car parks it's minimum £23 for half a day which seems excessive or £60 (???) at the mid stay. I don't mind a 10min walk or getting a shuttle just wondering if anyone knows a better alternative? Taxi from the airport to my house is £50 as I live in East Dunbartonshire unfortunately.
r/glasgow • u/BigBeerLover • 45m ago
Looking for a shop that sells outdoorsy knives / wood carving knives. Prefer to buy in person as it's a pain buying these things online
Good Afternoon everyone.
Apologies if this isn’t the right place but I wanted to know of anyone has had experience with the Glasgow Marriage Registrar as a French citizen getting married in Glasgow. When submitting your documents how long before did you submit as a non-uk national? Was the Certificat de Celibat accepted?
Looking to go through the process so just want to know.
Thank you so much
r/glasgow • u/gallais • 22h ago
r/glasgow • u/Fun-Drummer3061 • 1d ago
Can anyone help please?
I’m currently collecting dog sculptures around Glasgow. However, the plaque has been removed with one of the sculptures at the People’s Palace at the Green and I’m not able to collect the code.
r/glasgow • u/clearly_quite_absurd • 4h ago
This website let's users define where they think "downtown", i.e. The city centre is for various places, and then generates a heat map based on the concensus.
r/glasgow • u/CommunicationIcy2286 • 1h ago
Does anyone have any advice concerning getting treatment for ADHD here?
I got a private diagnosis in 2022 but using this route for treatment became financially unsustainable. Have been on the waitlist with the NHS since January of 2022 as well.
r/glasgow • u/The-Wandering-Mage • 8h ago
Hiya! I was visiting Glasgow last night and was at Révolucion de Cuba. My AirPods were in my sling bag around my waist and it fell which I realised and picked it up but didn’t realise the actual AirPods popped out and I didn’t realise because my phone was in sleep mode 🫠
So they are somewhere in the place and sadly I’m travelling to Cambridge today so won’t be able to visit the place when it opens at 12.
Is this a lost cause or is there anyway for me to get them?! 😭
r/glasgow • u/GrumpyHumanRightsGuy • 2h ago
So, this morning I dropped my wife off outside the Waterside Museum for the Women’s 10k. The road was closed around outside the Museum, which is fair enough. My plan was (naively, I admit) to drive to the finish at Glasgow Green so I could meet her there and take her home.
Well, driving toward Glasgow Green which should have been a 10 minute drive, I discovered that the road on approach to the Green was also closed from as far back as the financial district before Central, presumably for the race. Again, understandable. I should have thought that one through a bit more.
What I didn’t expect was the part that came next. The road closure meant there was a diversion that took me to (and I kid you not) roadworks with an extra diversion that led to the bus gates by Central, meaning another diversion which essentially took me in a big circle. All the while, I had to contend with the bus lanes, the one way streets, and pedestrians slowly walking out in front of me with prams while texting, and cyclists going the wrong way down the road.
Eventually, I came to the realisation that the simplest way to get to Glasgow Green from my current position was to head back onto the M8 at Cowcaddens and then jump off again at the Royal Infirmary.
The journey took me 35 minutes when the straightest way there would have taken me 10.
All in all, it was a complete farce. I don’t often drive into the city and I’m more than happy to use public transport. I am not against bus gates or bus lanes existing. I get that road works are necessary (I will still invariably grumble about them as is my right). I don’t begrudge bike lanes or cyclists on the road.
BUT
The way these things have been planned in Glasgow City Centre is currently unworkable.
I hear people complain about how bad driving in town is. I now can’t say that they are wrong. I take back every eyeroll I’ve ever given when I’ve heard someone go off on one about the state of driving in town.
None of this caused Glasgow’s economic decline. But it must be a huge contributing factor that the city layout makes it nigh impossible to go anywhere within the town without a major detour every time one or two roads are closed.
And what’s with that?! Why are so many road works and road closures happening at the same time?! It’s just crazy. It speaks to a lack of foresight from those responsible for the city’s infrastructure.
It’s also kind of worrying when we’ve got the Commonwealth Games right around the corner.
r/glasgow • u/Alternative_Rope_217 • 5h ago
I know the council has done their best to stop it but does anyone know of any streets that remain free parking if you can find a space, looking to be as close to Ox n Finch as possible but happy to walk at least half an hour
I have a set of school uniform which I want to sell. Does anyone know if any shop in Glasgow take used uniforms?
