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Scottish Boat Race
The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.
Glasgow Harbour (2.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 330 5429
- 12:30 – 14:00
Mansfield Park Farmers' Market
Over 40 stalls of local produce, direct from the manufacturers, every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Mansfield Park, Glasgow (2.2 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 10:00 – 14:00
Mono Sunday Social
A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.
Mono, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 553 2400
- 12:00 – 01:00
Toryglen Football
Football for young people
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow (2.3 miles)
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Music Hall Memories
Re-live the Music Hall days with this variety show. And if you think entertainment in Granny and Grandad's time was all prim and proper, you might get a surprise from the saucy singers, comics, jugglers, dancers and magicians strutting their stuff here in one of the world's oldest intact music halls.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free Pay to get out / 0141 553 0840
- 13:00
- 15:00
Sun 26 May
Free Pay to get out / 0141 553 0840
- 13:00
- 15:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free Pay to get out / 0141 553 0840
- 13:00
- 15:00
Toddler Time
Take the wee ones along for songs, stories and fun with a different theme inspired by the museum each week. Suitable for under fives.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 11:30 – 12:00
Pop-Up Comedy
A free comedy event picking out some of the Scottish comedy scene's freshest talent.
The Halt Bar, Glasgow (1.2 miles)
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Blochairn Car Boot Sale
One of the UK's largest weekly car boot sales. Attracts over 500 sellers every Sunday with just about anything you could think of on sale, from curtains to cakes.
Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, Glasgow (1.4 miles)
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 287 2500
- 09:00 – 15:00
The MeatMen
Rockabilly, bluegrass and skiffle from Glasgow trio The MeatMen.
Maggie May's, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 18:00
The Blokes
Blues and folk residency.
Maggie May's, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Liz Hingley: Under Gods – Stories from the Soho Road
Photographic exhibition from award-winning young photographer who documented Soho Road in Birmingham, which is home to people from 90 different countries and numerous different religions including Catholic, Rastafari, Muslim, Sikh, Hare Krishna, Buddhist and evangelical Christian.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 1625
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 1625
- 11:00 – 17:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 0141 276 1625
- 10:00 – 17:00
Peles Empire
A collaboration between Katharina Stoever and Barbara Wolff, borrowing its name from Peleș Castle in Romania, which was built between 1873 and 1914 and which curiously prefigures post-modernist architecture in that each of its great rooms are all designed in a different historical style, so that the castle has no…
Glasgow Sculpture Studios (1.1 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 353 3708
- 11:00 – 17:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 0141 353 3708
- 11:00 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 353 3708
- 11:00 – 17:00
Yuan Zhang and Jerry Dowds
Work from very different painters, both recipients of the Graduate prize at the Glasgow School of Art degree show.
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow (0.7 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Byres Road Makers Market
A market on the last Saturday of the month featuring handmade crafts and work by Scottish designers, artists and crafters.
Hillhead Library, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 0141 339 7223
- 11:00 – 16:00
Farm Craft and Shearing Day
A fun day out for all the family which includes sheep shearing demonstrations and traditional arts and crafts.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:30
The Hidden Lane: Open Studios
Unique opportunity to explore the studios, see the work and meet some of the artists, held on the first Friday of each month.
Hidden Lane Gallery, Glasgow (1.4 miles)
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Mon 2 Sep
Free / 07760 669011
- 17:00 – 20:00
Little Birds Market
New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.
Sloans, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Live Jazz
The best of Scottish jazz talent is showcased in this weekly event, hosted by upright bassist Brodie Jarvis and a rotating cast of musicians.
The Halt Bar, Glasgow (1.2 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Ruth Nicol: Tributary
Landscapes by Scottish artist.
RGI Kelly Gallery, Glasgow (0.7 miles)
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0141 248 6386
- 10:00 – 17:00
Up the Racket
DJ Paddy plays indie, rock, disco and pop.
Maggie May's, Glasgow (0.4 miles)
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00 – 03:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00 – 03:00
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00 – 03:00
Wee Chill 30th Celebration
Showcase of Scotland's most current and exciting live acts, featuring James Yorkston, Roddy Hart and more, check web for details.
SWG3, Glasgow (2.0 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Times vary / Free / 0141 357 7246
Part of West End Festival.
West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show
See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00
Acoustic Open Mic Night
Long-running weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material, hosted by Gerry Lyons.
Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow (0.9 miles)
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 333 0900
- 20:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0141 333 0900
- 20:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 333 0900
- 20:30
Alejandra Contreras and Luna Jung-eun Lee: Get Lucky Yourself
New paint and print works by young artists from Mexico and Korea.
WASPS Studios, Glasgow (0.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 554 8299
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 554 8299
- 12:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0141 554 8299
- 12:00 – 18:00



