What's On in Glasgow — 2026
Festivals, events, and things happening month by month.
By
Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-11
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Jan 2026
Glasgow's New Year's Eve
Street party at George Square with free hot chocolate and live bands. Avoid the main stage for better views of the midnight fireworks.
FREEFeb 2026
Glasgow Film Festival
Premieres at the Pavilion and free outdoor screenings in Kelvingrove Park. Book early for the "Cinema on the Clyde" riverboat show.
£5-£15Mar 2026
Celtic Connections
World music festival with free street performances across Glasgow. Book riverfront seats for intimate Celtic harp sets.
FREE-£50Apr 2026
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Jazz in historic pubs like The Horseshoe. Arrive by 7pm for free early sets before ticketed main shows.
FREE-£30May 2026
Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art
Free exhibitions at galleries across the city. Skip the crowded main venues for hidden pop-up shows in Stockwell Street studios.
FREEJun 2026
Glasgow Fair
Historic fair with rides at Kelvingrove Park. Get free entry with a donation to local youth clubs at the gates.
FREEJul 2026
Celtic Festival
Traditional music, dance, and food on Sauchiehall Street. Skip the main stage for free pop-up ceilidhs in quieter courtyards.
FREEAug 2026
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Stand-up at The Stand and free street performances. Book riverfront shows 2 weeks ahead for best seats.
£5-£20Sep 2026
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Return engagement at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. Arrive 1 hour early for free pre-show jazz in the lobby.
£10-£25Dec 2026
Hogmanay Street Party
Free torchlight parade from George Square to the River Clyde. Get free hot whisky at the main stage if you arrive by 8pm.
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