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What's On in Glasgow

Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across Glasgow. Always check with the venue before you travel.

November 2026

Tue 3 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Konradsen + Jason Riddell

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

The Norwegian duo of Jenny Marie Sabel and Eirik Vildgren bring their poetic Scandinavian alternative pop to Shawlands.

Wed 4 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Wendy Eisenberg + Jack Mellin

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Singer-songwriter, improviser and guitarist Wendy Eisenberg brings songs shaped by country and folk to the Southside. Over 18s only.

Wed 4 Nov
Arts

Trial by Jury with Mark Bridgeman

Daydreams Bookshop, Milngavie

Author Mark Bridgeman plays judge, prosecution and defence as he presents a real-life murder trial and the audience becomes the jury, with a Q&A to follow.

Thu 5 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Maria BC + Cuckoo Spit

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Oakland-based artist Maria BC, known for haunting ambient folk, plays the Southside venue with support from Cuckoo Spit.

Fri 6 Nov
7.30pm
Sport

Glasgow Clan v Fife Flyers

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

The Glasgow Clan host Fife Flyers in a Friday night ice hockey clash.

Sat 7 Nov
7.30pm
Comedy

Crossmylaff Comedy

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

The Southside's long-running Saturday comedy night returns with Scott Agnew, Amelia Bayler, Matt Wheelwright, Murray Briggs and Hannah Stakes, hosted by Fergus Mitchell.

Wed 11 Nov
7.30pm
Gigs

Jaimee Harris

The Glad Cafe, Glasgow

Texas songwriter Jaimee Harris plays her own headline show in Glasgow, with songs from her album Boomerang Town.

Fri 13 Nov
10am
Family

Autism-Friendly Quiet Opening

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow

Kelvingrove opens early with reduced noise, lights and crowds for visitors who prefer a calmer visit, with ear defenders available.

Mon 16 Nov
Comedy

Bright Club Glasgow

The Stand Comedy Club, Glasgow

The thinking person's variety night, where researchers from Scotland's universities mix comedy, academia and music on stage.

Fri 20 Nov
12.30pm
Arts

Lunch with author Beth McDonough

Andiamo, Milngavie

Daydreams Bookshop hosts a launch lunch for Beth McDonough's A Year in Water, with a two-course meal, author interview, Q&A and signing.

Sat 28 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
Theatre

Cinderella

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

The Citz Christmas show puts a fun twist on the much-loved fairytale, full of magic and mischief for families.

December 2026

Tue 1 Dec – Thu 24 Dec
Theatre

Christmas Show: Hansel and Gretel

Platform, Glasgow

Platform's family Christmas show, written by Lewis Hetherington, follows a goat and a badger raised as Hansel and Gretel through a mysterious forest.

Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
10am
Markets

Loch Lomond Christmas Festival

Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch

A free festive weekend on the bonnie banks with a Christmas market, winter street food, live music on the Lomond Radio stage and children's rides.

Wed 16 Dec
Comedy

Weegie Hink Ae Adult Panto

The Stand Comedy Club, Glasgow

The raucous adult panto returns after three sell-out years, joined this time by comedian Matthew Gallagher.

Tue 22 Dec
7.30pm
Gigs

Joe Strummer Tribute Night

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

King Tut's festive tribute night celebrating the music of Joe Strummer.

Wed 30 Dec
7pm
Family

Festive Family Ceilidh

Paisley Town Hall, Paisley

The seasonal family ceilidh returns to Paisley Town Hall with music from Clamjamfrie.

Wed 30 Dec – Thu 31 Dec
Sport

Ice Hockey at the Hydro

OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Professional ice hockey comes to the OVO Hydro for the first time, with three Elite League games featuring Glasgow Clan, Dundee Stars, Fife Flyers and Belfast Giants.

January 2027

Thu 14 Jan – Sun 31 Jan
Festivals

Celtic Connections 2027

Venues across Glasgow, Glasgow

The 34th edition of the winter music festival brings folk, roots, world, jazz and more from over 20 countries to venues across the city.

Sat 23 Jan
7.30pm
Gigs

Dallahan with Laura Cortese

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow

Part of Celtic Connections 2027, on the main stage of the Gorbals theatre.

Mon 25 Jan – Sun 31 Jan
Festivals

Partick Film Festival

Venues across Partick, Glasgow

The community film festival founded by producer Joseph McLean returns to Partick with screenings and events, many of them free.

Sun 31 Jan
7.30pm
Gigs

Tommy Lefroy

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

The soft rock project Tommy Lefroy plays songs from its debut album, The Precariat.

February 2027

Fri 19 Feb
7.30pm
Gigs

Boy Kill Boy

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

Boy Kill Boy head to the famous St Vincent Street venue, with tickets on sale from 30 October.

Sun 21 Feb
Gigs

Oscar Lindsey

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow

The singer-songwriter brings songs from his album Sunshine to King Tut's on a Sunday night.

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