Things to do in Glasgow this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Glasgow.
Current events and activities in Glasgow
- Halloween House Party Glasgow
Get ready for the most insane Halloween event of the year the Haunted House Party ! This isn't just any Halloween party; it's going to be the wildest and busie
22:00 at Manuka
- Formal Sppeedwear
From the furnaces of Stoke-On-Trent come Formal Sppeedwear, a wonky new wave teacup ready to be sipped, brimming with a heady infusion of Yellow Magic Orchestra
19:00 at 1990
- Adam Rowe
Adam Rowe a comedian and podcast host who has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and The Stand-Up Sketch Show.
19:30 at King's Theatre
- Going Green – The Drive for Energy Efficiency
Going Green – The Drive for Energy Efficiency considers James Watt’s pioneering spirit and his legacy in a modern-day context, where the desire to be increasingly energy efficient to combat climate change is ever-present.
10:00-12:00 at Riverside Museum
- The Desi Central Comedy Show
Desi Central is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009.
19:00 at The Glee Club
- Path of Miracles - The Edinburgh Singers
Path of Miracles, by British composer Joby Talbot, is an ethereal choral journey following the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
17:00 at Glasgow Cathedral
- Agatha Christie: a World of Mystery at the Mitchell Library
An exhibition celebrating the life and works of Agatha Christie. Delve into the remarkable life and legacy of the bestselling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie, at an exhibition opening at the British Library and Living Knowledge Network partner libraries in October 2026.
09:00-11:00 at Mitchell Library
- Papa Roach
Over the past two decades Papa Roach have established themselves as true trendsetters in rock music and with their new album, Who Do You Trust, the band are ent
18:30 at The OVO Hydro
- Discover - Make and Create, Handle and Discuss
Join us for family friendly fun most Sundays and selected Saturdays where we explore objects, festivals and culture through creative activity.
10:00 at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
- Glaswegians: Cranhill Arts Project
Between 1989 and 1993, Cranhill Arts photographers captured 40,000 images of Glaswegians, offering a rare insider portrait. Restored by the community and funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, this new exhibition at Platform celebrates this new digital archive.
10:00-12:00 at Platform
- Spooky Stories With Special Collections at the Mitchell Library
This Hallowe’en the Special Collections department is serving up some dark fairytales on level 5 of the Mitchell Library! Kids and parents are invited to come
10:00 at Mitchell Library
- RSNO 2026/27: Shostakovich Seven
As Hitler’s armies surrounded the city of Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovich composed his Seventh Symphony - a shout of courage, defiance and victory, written for m
19:30 at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- Book Launch - Goma at a Glance: a Collection in Focus
Join us for a special event marking the 30th anniversary of GoMA, with the launch of the publication GoMA at a glance: a collection in focus.
11:00 at Gallery of Modern Art
- Play, Climb and More at Kelvin Hall!
Our incredible soft play and indoor climbing activity space is for the whole family! Clip n Climb, our indoor climbing space, is for ages 4 and up, while kids ages 0-12 can also enjoy the soft play area, as you relax and look on in our fantastic cafe.
08:00-10:00 at Kelvin Hall
- Getting Started With Computers
This is a free tutor-led class which runs for a 2hr session weekly over 4 weeks.
09:00-11:00 at Glasgow Life Libraries
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!
20:30 at Merchants House of Glasgow
- Celebrating 200 years of the Ramshorn Kirk - Talk Series
Following our talk about the Ramshorn Theatre for Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026, we're pleased to share the three others in the series! From its beginnings as a
14:00 at Price
- Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour
Join your sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat) for a unique evening walking tour in Glasgow exploring the ghostly, creepy, strange history of Glasgow City
20:00 at King's Theatre
Build a weekend around one strong booking
Plan your visit to Glasgow. Discover gigs, theatre, comedy, family activities, food, sport and local things to do around Merchant City, Finnieston, the West End, Southside and nearby Glasgow.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup