Events within 5 miles of Glasgow

1,429 events within 5 miles

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Russell Brand: The Messiah Complex

The loverfella with the upwardly-mobile hair struts around the world on his first global tour. This time he's looking at the idea of a Messiah Complex and dissecting historical and social figures to psychoanalyse them in his loquacious way. Plus, he'll talk about sex. But, of course.

SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Fri 11 Oct

Clyde Auditorium

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0844 395 4000

Kelvin Brawl

Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them.

Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow (1.9 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

Over-14s only

£15 / 0844 844 0444

Confessions of a Justified Sinner Reconstructed

Untitled Projects and actor George Anton present an archive of Paul Bright's 1987 Scotland-spanning adaptation of the James Hogg novel.

Tramway, Glasgow (1.7 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501

Thu 20 Jun

£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501

Fri 21 Jun

£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501

…and 6 more dates until 29 Jun

Glasgow University Chapel Choir: Summer Solstice

The choir presents reflective music including Faure's Requiem.

University of Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 330 5511

Part of West End Festival.

  • 21:00

Graham Hancock: War God

The controversial speaker introduces his epic fantasy novel, set in Mexico during the Spanish conquest.

Waterstones, Glasgow (0.5 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

£3 (redeemable against book purchase) / 0141 332 9105

  • 18:30 – 20:00
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Little Bit of Theatre

Monthly evening featuring live performance art, theatre, comedy, music, burlesque and spoken word.

The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£5 (Students £3) / 0141 553 1638

  • 19:00 – 22:30

Cartha Queens Park RFC, Glasgow (3.1 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

0141 427 1593

  • 19:30

Dubbed

DJs Rob Technic and Colin Reid play house, R&B, hip hop and indie.

FHQ, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Tue 25 Jun

£3 / 0845 166 6037

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Poptart

Start the weekend very early with DJ Belle de Hell.

The Polo Lounge, Glasgow (0.3 miles)

Tue 25 Jun

£3 (£2) / 0845 659 5905

  • 23:00

RollerStop Nights

Roller disco club night with a licensed bar and DJ. Advance booking recommended.

SWG3, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Sat 22 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Fri 28 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00
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Trophy Room

Cheesy pop night, formerly at the Polo Lounge.

FHQ, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0845 166 6037

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0845 166 6037

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder

Agatha Christie Theatre Company present the Queen of Mystery's classic thriller, packed with red herrings and suspense til the very end.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow (0.5 miles)

Mon 18 Nov

£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647

Tue 19 Nov

£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647

Wed 20 Nov

£10–£35 / 0844 871 7647

…and 3 more dates until 23 Nov

The Extreme Stunt Show

Motorsport stunts including monster truck mayhem and back flipping motocross.

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Tue 6 Aug

£12 (£6; Family £33)

  • 19:30

Wed 7 Aug

£12 (£6; Family £33)

  • 19:30

BBC SSO: Runnicles Conducts Mozart's Requiem

Donald Runnicles conducts a completion by the great Robert Levin of Mozart's unfinished masterpiece, also featuring the National Youth Choir of Scotland and guest soloists Miah Persson (soprano), Christine Rice (mezzo), Jeremy Ovenden (tenor) and Neal Davies (bass). But first, young American virtuoso Alisa Weilerstein is…

City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Thu 26 Sep

Grand Hall

£11–£24 / 0141 353 8000

BBC SSO: Tchaikovsky Night

If there's one thing better than a concert of music by Tchaikovsky, it's a free concert of music by Tchaikovsky. Alexander Titov conducts the Romeo and Juliet 'Overture', the Piano Concerto No 1 with soloist Boris Giltburg and the Symphony No 5.

City Halls, Glasgow (0.2 miles)

Fri 21 Jun

Grand Hall

Free / 0141 353 8000

Part of Alive with Music!.

  • 19:30
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Gordon Smith: Beyond Belief

Medium Gordon travels the world claiming to connect people with their departed loved ones.

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Thu 26 Sep

£20 / 0141 332 1846

  • 19:30

Imaginary Friends Improv Comedy

Audience, it's your responsibility to make sure you get entertained. Suggest some wacky ideas and you'll get back an improvised film, fantasy novel or literally anything (within the allotted time frame).

The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow (0.4 miles)

Mon 24 Jun

£3 (£2) / 0141 222 2254

  • 19:00

Othello

Bard in the Botanics returns for its 12th annual season with this most heart-breaking and beautiful story.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£16 (£10) / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

Thu 20 Jun

£16 (£10) / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

Fri 21 Jun

£16 (£10) / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

…and 11 more dates until 6 Jul

Ready Steady Cook Live

Watch the red peppers and green tomatoes fly at this live food show.

King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Tue 22 Oct

£26 / 0844 871 7648

Roy Chubby Brown

Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

King's Theatre, Glasgow (0.9 miles)

Mon 1 Jul

£22 / 0844 871 7648

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Subculture

Glasgow's well-established house institution continues to reign supreme, with residents Harri and Domenic. Forthcoming guests include Mark E and Craig Moog (Jun 1), Silicone Soul and Telford (Jun 8), Andrew Weatherall (Jun 15) and John Talabot (Jun 20).

The Sub Club, Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

£10 / 0141 248 4600

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Sat 29 Jun

£10 / 0141 248 4600

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Sat 6 Jul

£10 / 0141 248 4600

  • 23:00 – 03:00
…and 12 more dates until 28 Sep

UDO World Street Dance Championships

A chance to see the next Diversity as dancers and groups from around 30 nations take part in this, the eighth annual World Street Dance Championships.

SECC, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Fri 23 Aug

Prices to be confirmed / 02920 799199

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Up4aMeet?

Bold and brassy musical about a new app for cruising LGBT folks (so think Grindr, but … you know … not Grindr) which leads a couple of flatmates into a spot of bother. Starring X Factor 's Lloyd Daniels.

Òran Mór, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Fri 9 Aug

£16 / 0141 357 6200

Sat 10 Aug

£16 / 0141 357 6200

West End Festival

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 open days.

West End, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Times & prices vary

Thu 20 Jun

Times & prices vary

Fri 21 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 9 more dates until 30 Jun

West End Festival All Dayer

Headliners the Twilight Sad are joined by Fatherson, Meursault, BMX Bandits, Washingtom Irving, Conquering Animal Sound and others, playing across three stages.

Òran Mór, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Sun 23 Jun

£15 early bird tickets; £18 in advance; £20 on the door / 0141 357 6200

Part of West End Festival.

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