Homecoming Live – The Final Fling
Saturday 28th November 2009: On Saturday the 28th of November, Scotland will proudly celebrate St Andrews day (albeit 2 days early) with a festival that will bring Scots from across the globe for a one-off ‘reunion’, at Homecoming Live – The Final Fling in Glasgow’s SECC.
Ya Beauty and the Beast at the Tron Theatre
28th November 2009 – 3rd Jan 2010: The Tron puts its usual spin on a panto classic – this time it’s Bunty versus the Beast. Book your tickets now!
A Christmas Carol at Oran Mor
30th November – 19th December 2009: Dave Anderson and David MacLennan collaborate on a twisted version of the classic Dickens tale, with current political and economic issues seeping into the panto-style show.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at the SECC
10th – 24th December 2009: Scotland’s most successful children’s panto rolls into the SECC for another truly spectacular Christmas production, this year telling the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.
Cinderella at the Citizens Theatre
28th November 2009 – 2nd January 2010: This festive season, the Citizens Theatre turns its attention to the Cinderella, using the Grimm’s text as their starting point for an inventive take on the much-told tale.
The New Magical Adventures of Pinocchio
2nd December 2009 – 30th January 2010: This year it will be Pinocchio’s turn for some new magical adventures in the Pavilion Theatre’s 2009 Panto. Don’t miss out; this is sure to be a great show in the Pavilion tradition of fun, songs, dance, fun and more fun!
Aladdin at the Kings Theatre
4th December 2009 – 17th January 2010: King’s favourites Gerard Kelly (Wishee Washee), Karen Dunbar (Widow Twanky) and Gavin Mitchell (Abanazar) are joined by ‘Any Dream Will Do’ finalist Keith Jack for this year’s panto: Aladdin.
Glasgow on Ice 2009
21st November 2009 – 3rd January 2010: The ever popular Glasgow On Ice will return once again this year, marking the beginning of Glasgow’s festive season, and promises to be better than ever!
Glasgow’s Hogmanay 2009-2010
31st December 2009 – 1st January 2010: Celebrate the coming of the New Year with thousands of other revellers, at Scotland’s best street party in George Square, Glasgow.
Christmas Lights Switch On in George Square 2009
15th November 2009: Wrap yourself and the kids up warm and head along for a special night in George Square on the 15th of November, for Glasgow’s annual Christmas Lights Switch On event.
Glasgow Fireworks 2009
5th November 2009: Celebrate bonfire night in Glasgow Green, with Glasgow’s infamous and spectacular musical fireworks display.
The Great Hallowe’en Puppet Making Workshop
31st October 2009: Make an extra creepy puppet in the form of a witch, wizard, monster or ghost at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this Hallowe’en.
Hallowe’en Family Party
30th October 2009: The biggest indoor Hallowe’en party in Scotland is all under one roof, so you can go guising, take part in workshops, see scary science or try some truly terrifying karaoke without braving the elements (or the spooks).
Hallowe’en Celebrations in the Park
19th – 25th October 2009: This Hallowe’en, visit the Hallowe’en events in Glasgow’s parks, with lots of scary things to see and do…
Hellowe’en Ceilidh (or Gayleidh)
31st October 2009: Spooky ceilidh (or should that be gaylidh?) in aid of Gay Mens Health. Part of Glasgay!
Children’s Classic Concerts: Magic & Monsters
31st October 2009: There will be no tricks, just treats at Owen and Olly’s wicked Hallowe’en concerts! Come in costume to join in the fun and enjoy a spooktacular celebration featuring a special guest appearance by CBBC’s Raven.
Club Noir Halloween Burlesque
31st October in the O2 Academy, Glasgow: Club Noir is back with the most gory, gruesome, glamorous Halloween event in all of Scotland.
Back to the Future Halloween Party
30th October 2009: The ghouls and ghosts will be out in force at the O2 Academy on the 30th of October this year, as the best hardcore and old skool acts make sure you have a scarily spectacular Halloween.
Drumchapel & West Fireworks
5th November 2009: With live music, fireworks, funfair rides, Titan the Robot and more visitors are assured of a warm welcome at the 2009 Drumchapel & West Winter Festival.
Loch Lomond Highland Games 2009
Saturday 18th July 2009: This year the Loch Lomond Highland Games are returning to their original venue in Moss o’ Balloch Park, in the heart of the village of Balloch.
The World Pipe Band Championships 2009
On Saturday the 15th of August, pipe bands from around the world will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal – to be World Pipe Band Champions 2009.
East End 5k and Big Day Oot!
28th June 2009: The East End 5K Run this year plans to be a Big Day OOT (out) for all the Family!
Piping Live! 2009
10th – 16th August 2009: Piping Live! is a week long piping event that makes Glasgow the centre of the world stage for piping brilliance. It’s exciting and challenging, traditional and contemporary and very much alive.
Glasgow Mela
Celebrating the diverse cultures within Scotland, the Glasgow Mela is packed full of music, dance, arts, fun and entertainment.
Partick Folk Festival
Sunday 31st May 2009
Location: The Tall Ship.
Admission: £7/£3 concession for daytime events, £7 for evening concert.
Daytime Events
11am – 12noon: An introduction to Traditional music – family event.
1pm – 2pm: Family Ceilidh Dance Workshop.
2pm – 3pm: Family Ceilidh Dance With the “Blyde Lasses” from Shetland.
Evening Concert
7 – 9.30pm: Maritime songs and Music with Richard Grainger and [...]
Celtic Connections
14th January – 1st February 2009
In January 2009, Glasgow will provide the backdrop for Celtic Connections, one of the world’s largest and most prominent winter music festivals.
Taking place over 18 days, the UK’s premiere Celtic music festival will provide several tons of entertainment that will make sure Scotland’s first city is bustling, buzzing and back to life after the festive period!
Celtic Connections, a major event in the folk and [...]
Burns Illuminated
23rd – 25th January
Glasgow’s City Chambers will be illuminated with the story of Scotland’s favourite poet, Robert Burns, told in sound and light from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th January.
Over the weekend, artist Ross Ashton, famed for his outdoor building illumination, will tell the poet’s story in a wonderful sound and light presentation which will be [...]
Homecoming Scotland 2009
Throughout 2009
In 2009, Scotland will host its first homecoming year in order to celebrate Scotland’s great contributions to the world.
Such contributions include golf, whisky, technological and medical innovations, a rich ancestry and culture, and the work of Robert Burns whose 250th anniversary is in 2009.
Homecoming Scotland will incorporate a year long programme of events, starting [...]
The Big Stage in George Square
Throughout December until 11th Jan 2009: George Square will come to life every day and night throughout December with a festive mix of fun (and completely free) entertainment for all the family
The Annual Santa Dash, 2009
Sunday 14th December
After it’s successful debut last year, Glasgow’s Santa Dash is back!
Make sure your name appears on Santa’s nice list this year! Register for Glasgow’s Santa Dash and help raise money for charity. The Marina Dalglish Appeal and The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice will benefit from money raised.
The 5K Fun Run will follow a [...]
Santa’s Grotto in George Square
22nd November – 24th December 2008: Santa is back in George Square, and is waiting to offer a warm and friendly welcome to anyone wishing to visit him.
Christmas Carols in George Square
On the 21st of December, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus will be singing their Christmas socks off in George Square.
Hogmanay in George Square, Glasgow 2008-2009
Bring in the New Year of 2009 with friends and thousands of revellers in true Glasgow style, in Glasgow’s George Square.
Strathclyde Park Fireworks 2009
5th November 2009: Why not take a trip out to Strathclyde Park for a night of music and fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes on the 5th of November.
The Irn Bru Carnival
19th December 2009 – 11th January 2010: Europe’s biggest and best indoor carnival returns to the Glasgow SECC for another festive season.
Glasgow On Ice
22nd November to 11th January
Glasgow on Ice is back again in 2008, to mark the beginning of the festive season in true Glasgow style.
Glasgow on Ice is a once a year opportunity to enjoy the centre of Glasgow in this unique way, skating beneath the stars. So get your winter woolies on, grab the rest of the family, [...]
The Scottish Wedding Show
20th & 21st September 2008
Scotlands biggest and best event for brides and grooms-to-be will take place in the SECC on the 20th and 21st of September.
The Scottish Wedding Show will bring together more than 300 of Scotland’s leading wedding suppliers. These supliers will showcase everything from bridalwear and guestwear to fireworks and photography, balloons to [...]
Hogmanay in George Square, 2007-2008
Tickets are now on sale for the big Hogmanay George Square party. Bring in the New Year the best way – with 15,000 revellers to enjoy it with.
Bring in Christmas with a big illumination…
18th November 2007: Glasgows Christmas lights in George Square will be turned on this coming Sunday (the 18th November) at 6.30 pm.
Scotland v Italy: See it on the big screen, live from Glasgow Green
If you don’t have tickets for the big match on Saturday the 17th November, don’t worry.
The Scotland v. Italy Euro 2008 qualifier will be shown on the big screen, in Glasgow Green. The Tartan Party on the Green will begin at 11am on Saturday and go on until 10pm. The match kick off is at [...]
