Kids, Music within 5 miles of Glasgow

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.

A family-friendly concert of carols and seasonal tunes, including the now annual screening of Dianne Jackson's 1982 film of Raymond Briggs' The Snowman with live musical accompaniment, because nothing spells 'Christmas' like a magical fable about the transience of life. Christopher Bell conducts.

There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.

Kids can enjoy exploring imaginative play through music and movement.

A workshop for kids of P5–P7 age and their parents: write poems and music for performance the following day. Booking is essential.

Anyone who's ever tried to play free improvisation with 3–5 year olds will confirm that although little kids constantly improvise tunes in daily life, the minute you hand 'em an instrument they start bickering about what song they should play. But if anyone can free up that natural creativity, it's the boys and girls of…

Coinciding with the World Pipe Band Championships, this festival offers piping at the highest level. From daytime entertainment in the form of exhibitions, performances, sessions, and a food and drink marquee, to the mainstage evening concerts featuring world class Scottish and international performers to a late night…