Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
4th & 5th December 2009: Jools Holland is bringing his magnificent rhythm and blues orchestra are playing at Glasgow’s SECC for 2 nights this December.
James Morrison
3rd December 2009: Brit-Award winner, James Morrison, is performing in Glasgow for one night only in November, 2009.
Lily Allen
25th November 2009: Lily Allen will be bringing her own unique style and music to Glasgow’s SECC for one night, this November.
UB40
23rd November 2009: British reggae act UB40 are set to play an extensive tour across the UK in winter 2009, including one date in Glasgow’s SECC in November.
Dave Matthews Band
11th March 2010: 13 time Grammy award-nominated Dave Matthews Band have announced that they will be performing in Glasgow’s SECC in March, 2010.
Deep Purple
11th November 2009: Deep Purple are on the road, on their 40th Anniversary Tour, and are heading to Glasgow’s SECC this November for one night of pure rock.
The Proclaimers
13th November 2009: The Proclaimers are back on tour with their 8th studio album, ‘Notes & Rhymes’ and will performing for one night only in Glasgow’s SECC this November.
Will Young
12th November 2009: Britain’s first ever Pop Idol, Will Young, is returning to Scotland on his UK tour with one night in Glasgow’s SECC.
Muse
9th November 2009: Muse, the first band to sell out Wembley Stadium, best known for their award winning live performances are back on tour, and will be stopping off in Glasgow’s SECC this November.
Magic of Motown
20th November 2009
Location: SECC, Glasgow
Tickets: £20
The Magic of Motown reaches out… to Glasgow’s SECC on the 20th of November 2009.
See the 50th anniversary tour live on stage. Featuring the music of the… Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Smokey [...]
Swing Sunday – Dance to That Swing Sensation Big Band
25th October 2009: Jongleurs Comedy Club and the Glasgow big band, That Swing Sensation, bring back the golden days of big band dancing to Glasgow’s city centre on the site of the historic Green’s Playhouse.
Little Red Riding Hood
2nd December 2009 – 3rd January 2010: The Arches is transformed into a woodland haven for this magical re-telling of the classic Brothers Grimm story, Little Red Riding Hood.
Kasabian
12th November 2009: English indie rockers Kasabian are heading out on their UK tour, with one night only in Glasgow’s SECC this November.
Backstreet Boys
7th November 2009: Backstreet’s Back! Grammy nominated Backstreet Boys are back on tour in the UK this autumn, and will be performing one night in Glasgow’s SECC this November.
Andrea Bocelli
8th November 2009: Andrea Bocelli, the Italian classical and operatic superstar is coming to Glasgow for one night of pure entertainment at Glasgow’s SECC this November.
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.
Whitney Houston
11th April 2009: Tickets for Whitney Houston’s 2010 European tour, including one night in Glasgow’s SECC, are now on sale.
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!
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.
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.
Cliff Richard & The Shadows
9th & 10th October 2009: See Cliff playing in Glasgow, with the original Shadows band he first played with more than 50 years ago!
Daniel Merriweather
7th October 2009: Australian singer-songwriter Daniel Merriweather is performing in Glasgow for one night only this October.
Maximo Park
7th October 2009: Paul Smith and his Geordie boys are hitting the road once again, kicking off the second leg of their world tour with a gig in Glasgow’s very own Barrowlands this October.
Dizzee Rascal
5th October 2009: The ‘Boy in da Corner’ is back on the stage on his extended UK tour, and is playing Glasgow’s O2 Academy for one night only on the 5th of October.
Zero 7
4th October 2009: Grammy Award-nominated downtempo styled music duo, Zero 7, are heading to Glasgow’s ABC this October as part of their current UK tour
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.
Pixies
Sunday 4th October 2009: Formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1986, legendary alternative rock noise-poppers the Pixies are playing Glasgow’s SECC on the 4th of October.
Massive Attack
28th & 29th September 2009: Massive Attack have long been one of the leading bands of the electronic music scene and one of the best loved live acts in the country. This September, they will return to Glasgow’s O2 Academy for just 2 nights.
JLS
21st February 2010: JLS, X Factor’s should be winners, are including one night in Glasgow in their upcoming UK tour. These tickets are selling fast, so get yours quickly!!!
Katy Perry
21st August 2009: Katy Perry will be performing her only Scottish gig, live in the Barrowlands later this month.
Swing Sunday – Dance to That Swing Sensation Big Band
27th September 2009: Jongleurs Comedy Club and the Glasgow big band, That Swing Sensation, bring back the golden days of big band dancing to Glasgow’s city centre on the site of the historic Green’s Playhouse.
Voices for Hospices
Wednesday 7th October 2009: Voices for Hospices is a wave of simultaneous concerts around the globe which takes place in celebration of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day every two years.
Fleet Foxes
8th September 2009: The brilliant Fleet Foxes are coming to Glasgow in September 2009 for their one and only Scottish gig, at the O2 academy.
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.
Zest: Glasgow’s Kids Summer Holiday Programme
June 26th – August 10th 2009: Are you trying to find something to do with your kids during the long 9 weeks of summer holidays? Well Glasgow’s Zest Summer Holiday Programme is just the thing, with hundreds of events planned for kids throughout the summer.
The Sound Institute Summer Music Workshops & Classes
6th – 11th July 2009: The Sound Institute are offering music workshops this summer in the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, for ages 4 – 20 yrs.
U2 360 Tour
18th August 2009: Rock legends U2 are playing in Scotland for one night only, in Glasgow’s Hampden Park.
The Sound Institute Summer Music Workshops & Classes
21st – 24th July 2009: The Sound Institute are offering music workshops this summer in Cardonald College, Glasgow, for ages 4 – 20 yrs.
Flo Rida live at the O2 Academy Glasgow
Wednesday 15th July 2009: Flo Rida’s tour is in support of his latest album, and will feature many of the songs from R.O.O.T.S. He is performing just once in Scotland this year, at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, so book your tickets now to avoid missing out!
Paolo Nutini
14th & 15th October 2009: Glasgow’s very own fantastic Scottish/Italian singer-songwriter, Paolo Nutini, will return home in October to play 2 gigs at the O2 Academy, Glasgow.
Michael Ball
Tuesday 29th September 2009: Olivier Award winning actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter, the multi-faceted Michael Ball will once again bring his wonderful voice to the city of Glasgow, for just one night in September 2009.
Coldplay Viva la Vida Tour
Wednesday 16th September 2009: After great reviews from their American leg of the Viva la Vida tour, Coldplay are coming back to the UK and will be playing just one gig in Scotland, in the national stadium: Hampden Park.
Merchant City Festival 2009
24th – 27th September 2009: Attracting tens of thousands to Glasgow’s architecturally stunning and vibrant Merchant City, the Merchant City Festival presents a cutting-edge programme featuring the best of Scotland’s theatre, music, visual arts, comedy, dance, film, literature and fashion scene.
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.
Tori Amos Sinful Attraction Tour
8th September 2009: Tori Amos’ tenth tour, Sinful Attraction, is coming to Scotland for one night only!
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!
Retrofest 2009
28th – 30th August 2009: Following two sell-out years, Retrofest has further stretched its spandex offerings as it returns for 2009 with a line-up that spans over three decades in music.
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.
Boyzone Better Tour 2009
12th & 13th June 2009: Boyzone, Irelands biggest export in recent years, has announced a major arena ‘ Better’ tour for 2009.
The Singing Kettle: Christmas Pyjama Party
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th December 2009: The Singing Kettle’s Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin are having a pyjama party just before Christmas and you are all invited!
Glasgow Festival On The Green
1st & 2nd August 2009: The Glasgow Show is one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar, with tens of thousands of visitors each year, enjoying a huge range of performances.
Ne-Yo ‘Year of the Gentleman’ Arena Tour
13th July 2009: See Ne-Yo, the multi-award winning American R&B and pop singer/songwriter at the Glasgow SECC, his one and only Scottish date on the Year of the Gentleman tour.
Listen Here!
18th – 21st of June 2009: Four Days, Seven Concerts, All free from the BBC!
Britain’s Got Talent – The Live Tour at the SECC
Tickets have just gone on sale for the 2009 Britain’s Got Talent – The Live Tour. Get your tickets now to see all the finalists perform their only Glasgow performance.
Glasgow Mela
Celebrating the diverse cultures within Scotland, the Glasgow Mela is packed full of music, dance, arts, fun and entertainment.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
14th July 2009: For the first time in over 13 years in Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return to Scotland for one gig only at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
Southside Festival
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May 2009
Location: Queens Park, Glasgow’s Southside.
Admission: Mostly free with the exception of a few evening events.
After it’s hugely successful debut in 2008, the Southside Festival will returning on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th May 2009 for an extended 2 day music and dance extravaganza.
In 2008 Queens Park hosted the [...]
AC/DC Black Ice Tour
30th June 2009: After selling more than half a million Black Ice Tour tickets in their native Australia, AC/DC are heading over the pond to the UK, with just one date set in Glasgow, Hampden Stadium.
West End Festival 2009
Friday 12th June – Sunday 28th June 2009: This year, Glasgow’s West End Festival will present 2 weeks packed full of more than 300 events including street parties, comedy, film, theatre, dance, music and family fun.
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 [...]
Elton John plays the SECC
10th June 2009: Elton John has announced he will play his only Scottish live show of his 2009 tour at Glasgow’s SECC on Wednesday 10th June.
Thank You For The Music
Saturday 30th May 2009
Million-selling hit follows million-selling hit as Abba meet the Bee Gees in brilliant box office blockbuster Thank You For the Music. Now in its 11th fantastic year, it’s coming to Glasgow in May 2009!
Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic star in the year’s biggest and best concert show, taking you on an [...]
The Subway Festival
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May
Take That: The Circus Live
19th, 20th & 21st June 2009: The Circus Live is one of the most anticipated tours of this year. Don’t miss Gary, Mark, Howard and Jason as they return with bigger theatrics and theri brilliant 2009 stadium tour.
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2009
Friday 19th – Tuesday 20th June: One of the biggest jazz festivals in Europe, the Glasgow International Jazz Festival is back for another fully packed weekend in June, 2009.
The Eagles: Long Road Out Of Eden Tour
4th July 2009: The Eagles are playing in Hampden Stadium, Glasgow for just one night on July 4th, 2009. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the multi-platinum selling Californian country rockers, The Eagles.
The Wow Factor, with the Childrens Classic Concert Orchestra
25th April 2009 – 3pm
Owen and Olly put the ‘O’ into ‘Wow’ as we discover which instruments have the X Factor.
Feel the tension build as the contestants battle it out with show-stopping performances as they showcase their unique talents.
Which section of the Orchestra deserves to be in the running to become your favourite?
Featuring orchestral classics [...]
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 [...]
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
RSNO Christmas Concerts
18th December 2008 – 3rd January 2009: Come celebrate the festive season with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
T in the Park
Thu 9th – Sun 12th July 2009: Voted the festival with the best line-up in 2008, and the best major UK festival in 2006, T in the Park is one of the UKs premiere and best loved festivals.
Amy Macdonald plays the Glasgow Barrowlands
20th & 21st December 2008
Amy Macdonald will end her tour in Glasgow on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of December.
The Scottish singer-songwriter will grace the stage in the Glasgow Barrowlands with that magnificently gutsy voice and a brilliant set of songs!
Amy’s debut album, This Is The Life, was released on 30 July 2007 and has now [...]
The Singing Kettle
11th – 14th December 2008
Spout, handle, lid of metal. What’s inside the singing kettle?
I remember going to see the Singing Kettle when I was a kid. And I loved it. Back then the shows were based on clues for songs inside brightly coloured kettles. This action in the modern shows is still based around these kettle [...]
CBeebies live at the SECC
11th December 2008, 2pm and 5.30pm
CBeebies Live! Treasure Hunt will arrive in the Glasgow SECC on the 11th of December 2008, for a fun-filled family adventure!
Join many of the CBeebies mega-stars, including Postman Pat (and his black and white cat), Pingu, the Teletubbies, Squiglet, the Tweenies, the Koala Brothers, the Jakers and Boo for a fantastical treasure hunt! Stephanie [...]
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.
High School Musical on Ice
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour is returning to Braehead for one show only, on the 21st of December 2008.
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.
Family Ceilidh in George Square
Sunday 30th November 2008, 4pm – 7pm
This year, on St Andrew’s Day, George Square will be transformed into your very own dancefloor for a night of traditional Scottish music and dancing in celebration of Scotland’s patron saint.
The family ceilidh is part of the St Andrew’s weekend ‘Shindig’ celebrations, and is set to be an unmissable Scottish dancing experience. Don’t worry [...]
Time Travellers, with the Childrens Classic Concert Orchestra
25th October 2008, 3pm
A time vortex has opened over Scotland but fortunately Alasdair “Time Lord” Malloy is on hand with his sonic screwdriver and some musical magic to help us travel safely through it.
Prepare for an adventure through time and space with plenty of astral antics and audience participation along the way.
Avoid extermination by coming [...]
The RSNO perform Hallowe’en Classics
31st October 2008
Join Christopher Bell and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a Hallowe’en themed concert of classical tunes: the biggest and best Hallowe’en event in Glasgow.
The RSNO will take you on an exciting and rowdy ghost-ride through the spookiest classical tunes imaginable, including Arnold’s ‘Tam O’Shanter Overture’, and Mussorgsky’s ‘Night On The Bare Mountain’.
Fancy [...]
The Merchant City Festival
25th – 28th September: For one weekend, from Thursday the 25th to Sunday the 28th of September 2008, all of these (and a whole lot more) will be happening in the Merchant City, at the Merchant City Festival.
Glasgay! 2008
1st October to 9th November 2008
Scotlands annual celebration of queer culture, The Glasgay! Festival, will take place between 1st October and 9th November 2008.
Glasgay! Is one of the UK‟s leading LGBT festivals, and one of the largest multi-arts events in the Scottish cultural calender. This year, GLASGAY! will deliver it’s highly diverse and brilliant line-up of material. Some highlights include:
Stephen Petronio Dance [...]
BBC Proms in the Park at Glasgow Green
13th September 2008
Get your picnic packed and get ready to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms in true Scottish style (with some waterproofs just in case of course…)
Join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) on the 13th of September, conducted by Robert Siegler, and the National Youth Choir of Scotland for this brilliant evening in Glasgow Green. [...]
The 2008 World Pipe Band Championships
On Saturday the 16th of August this year, pipers and drummers from all over the world will descend on Glasgow Green to compete for the coveted title of World Pipe Band champions 2008.
The event has taken place in Glasgow almost every year since 1930, when the Scottish Pipe Band Association was formed. For competitive bands, the championship title is [...]
The Glasgow Show in Glasgow Green
The Glasgow Show takes place in Glasgow Green, on Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of July.
Last year saw thousands of visitors descend on the green for a weekend filled to the brim with entertainment by the bucket load. The Glasgow Show will kick off this year at 11.30 am on Saturday, with the Glasgow Show Parade. [...]
Glasgow River Festival
The Glasgow River Festival began in 2004, and was so popular and successful that it keeps getting bigger. The River Festival takes place every year on the Saturday and Sunday of the Glasgow Fair Holiday weekend. This year, that is on the 19th and 20th July.
The River Festival takes place (believe it or not) on [...]
Glasgow’s Zest Holiday Programme
View the 2009 Zest programme here
Looking for something to keep your kids occupied during the long summer holidays? Well, this summer there are literally hundreds of events planned for kids in Glasgow. (I got to 704 before I gave up counting).
The programme is aimed at kids from 5-18 years, with available activities varying by age. [...]
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Looking for the 2009 Glasgow International Jazz Festival?
The Glasgow International Jazz Festival will take place on Friday the 20th June until Sunday 29th June 2008 in more than 13 different venues across the city. This years festival has a brilliant line-up, and includes the likes of Buddy Guy, Lee Konitz, Ian Shaw and Dennis Rollins.
The [...]
Glasgow’s West End Festival
Looking for the 2009 West End Festival?
The West End Festival, one of Scotland’s top annual events (last year more than 100,000 people attended) will take place from Friday the 13th to Sunday the 29th of June.
This festival squeezes a huge variety of events into just over 2 weeks, all of which demonstrate the city of [...]
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.
