Music, World within 5 miles of Glasgow

23 events within 5 miles

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Partick Folk Festival

Three nights of traditional music, song and ceilidhs, including performances from The Adam McCulloch Trio and The Tannahill Weavers.

The Annexe Healthy Living Centre, Glasgow (2.4 miles)

Fri 31 May

£8 (£6) / 07709 652237

  • 19:30

Sat 1 Jun

£8 (£6) / 07709 652237

  • 19:30

Sun 2 Jun

£8 (£6) / 07709 652237

  • 19:30

Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays

Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.

La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow (4.2 miles)

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00
…and 34 more dates until 31 Jan 2014

Alistair Savage Trio

Emerging fiddle maestro.

St Silas Episcopal Church, Glasgow (1.5 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£10 (£8) / 0141 337 2276

'Burns and The Blues' – music celebrating the life of Rabbie Burns with vocalist and guitarist Euan Drysdale.

  • 20:00

St Bride's Episcopal Church, Glasgow (2.6 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

£10 (£8)

Focusing on the music of Niel Gow, William Marshall and James Scott Skinner.

  • 19:30

Hyndland Community Hall, Glasgow (2.6 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

£10 (£8)

With Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass.

  • 19:30

A Belgian Fanfare

The Poembak Collective of 20 musicians preform an eclectic repertoire of world music including jazz, tango, gypy and Latino.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 276 9599

Part of West End Festival.

  • 15:00

Ashton Lane, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 18:00

Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2.0 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 334 2422

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:00

Bom Dia Brasil!

Celebrating all things Brazilian including a display of Brazilian dance/martial artform, and a talk from Jen Clark about her recent visit. Free Brazilian coffee plus home baking a fair trade goods.

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)

Fri 31 May

£2 / 0141 334 2788

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:00
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City of Stars Launch

Glasgow launch of the City of Stars festival, a two-day arts festival and conference in Malawi. Scottish Album of the Year nominee Auntie Flo headlines this launch party with his Afrobeat-infused electronica, plus performances by Bhundu Boy Rise Kagona and Edinburgh Afro-tinged indie combo Bwani Junction, plus Malawian…

The Arches, Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Thu 30 May

Free (rsvp to guestlist@lakeofstars.org to attend) / 0141 565 1000

  • 19:00

Clarinet Factory

Four Czech clarinettists playing a blend of jazz, folk, contemporary classical and electronic music.

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

£7–£25 / 0141 357 4000

Part of West End Festival.

GFAD Hafla

Glasgow Festival of Arabic Dance presents over 20 performances from solo and group dancers.

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Fri 31 May

£12 / 0141 559 5902

  • 19:00

The James Brothers

The James Brothers aren't actually brothers and only one of them is called James: James Fagan is an Australian singer/guitarist/bouzoukist (as well as life/musical partner of ace fiddler Nancy Kerr), while Jamie McClennan is a Kiwi singer/fiddler/guitarist, but they do share a common love of fokl, bluegrass, blues and bad…

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Thu 13 Jun

£7–£25 / 0141 357 4000

Here they welcome special guest Emily Smith (who happens to be McClennan's wife and musical collaborator). Part of West End Festival.

Moishe's Bagel

Jazz inflected klezmer and Balkan dance music.

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow (2.5 miles)

Fri 14 Jun

£7–£25 / 0141 357 4000

Part of Cottier Chamber Project.

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PaCoRa Trio and Salsa Celtica

Czech folk/jazz sounds from the PaCoRa Trio and Latin-Scoto-Irish fusion from Salsa Celtica, in what should be a humdinging concert.

Òran Mór, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Sat 1 Jun

£15 / 0141 357 6200

Part of West End Festival.

Refugee Week Scotland

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

Various venues: Glasgow (0.6 miles)

Mon 17 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Tue 18 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

Wed 19 Jun

Times & prices vary (many free)

…and 4 more dates until 23 Jun

RSNO: Shankar Plays Shankar

To most classical fans, Indian classical music is like a vast unexplored continent (actually two continents – northern and southern India each have quite different musical traditions). Ravi Shankar was the great ambassador of Indian music: a virtuoso musician whose combination of talent, curiosity and luck enabled him to…

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (0.3 miles)

Sat 12 Apr

Main Auditorium

£11.50–£35 (students & under 26s £5; under 16s free) / 0141 353 8000

  • 19:30

Russkaya Cappella

This programme pays tribute to the founding of Russia's ruling house, with 2013 being the 400th anniversary of this occasion.

Hyndland Parish Church, Glasgow (2.6 miles)

Sun 16 Jun

£8 (£6)

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30

Sacred Harp All Day Singing

An all-day singing event in the tradition of the American South. Both newbies and experienced Sacred Harp and Shape-Note singers welcome. The lunch is potluck, so bring along a cold dish to share with the other singers.

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church, Glasgow (2.1 miles)

Sat 27 Jul

Free (donations welcome) / 0141 334 2788

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is the country's foremost large ensemble for traditional music.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (0.3 miles)

Sat 14 Sep

Times & prices to be confirmed / 0141 353 8000

Shangaan Electro

Cry Parrot and the Highlife club night presents an evening showcasing the Shangaan Electro streetdance craze which originated in Soweto and features traditional Shangaan tribal chants and harmonies over hi-octane electro backing tracks. Producer/vocalist Nozinja, plus vocalists Tiyiselani and Nkata Mawewe, the…

SWG3, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Wed 17 Jul

£10 (performance); £4 (workshop); £12 (performance and workshop) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00

Son al Son

The seven-piece Scottish Cuban salsa band with a mission to get feet tapping.

The Poetry Club, Glasgow (2.0 miles)

Fri 28 Jun

£8 / 0141 204 5151

Part of Glasgow International Jazz Festival.

Sound Sessions at The Mackintosh Church

Bathe yourself in the tranquil surroundings of The Mackintosh Church Hall, enjoying peace and calm as you are exposed to healing sounds. Booking is essential.

The Mackintosh Church, Glasgow (1.6 miles)

Tue 21 May

£5 / 0141 946 6600

Introductory taster session.

Tue 28 May

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

Tue 4 Jun

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

…and 2 more dates until 18 Jun

Southside Americana Club

Music from the Carlton Jug Band, Kevin Young and more.

The Glad Café, Glasgow (2.4 miles)

Sun 26 May

Over-18s only

£5 / 0141 636 6119

Part of Southside Fringe.

Southside Sessions Matinee

Howlin' Radio present folk and country music from the 60s and 70s.

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Sat 25 May

Over-18s only

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

Tumbleweed

The Sweeney's resident country and western band present an evening of classic tunes and Americana.

Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow (2.3 miles)

Thu 23 May

Over-18s only

Free / 0141 632 6741

Part of Southside Fringe.

  • 21:00 – 00:00

The Way of the Drum

Experience the thundering rhythms of Taikio in a dynamic and captivating show performed by the Mugenko Taiko Drummers.

Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow (1.5 miles)

Thu 20 Jun

£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825

Part of West End Festival.

  • 19:30