Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days
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Glasgow Cathedral hosts a series of free guided tours as part of the city-wide Doors Open Days Festival in September 2026. Visitors can explore various themed walks across the historic site over four days under the care of performers and guides from various backgrounds. The event offers an inviting atmosphere for those wishing to learn more about the cathedral's rich heritage without any entry fee. This cultural celebration brings together a range of experiences within the iconic venue throughout the festival period.
We invite you to Glasgow Cathedral to join in on the city wide Doors Open Days Festival 2026.
Join us for a range of free guided tours, including several themed tours across the four day festival.
Tours will last approximately 50 minutes, and will cover a general overview of the Cathedral's history and architecture, as well as some specialist tours covering overview's of the Cathedral's burial ground, stained glass, military monuments, and the Cathedral's Archive.
General Overview tours are given in hour slots each of the 4 days (17th to the 20th)
The Stained Glass tour is available on the 17th at 11am
The Military Monuments tour is available on the 18th at 11am
The Glasgow Cathedral Archives Handling Session is available on the 19th at 11am
The Burial Ground tour is avalible on the 20th at 1:30pm
Booking is essential and spots are limited, so register now to avoid disapointment!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Frequently asked questions
Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 10:00.
Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days is held at Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow (Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ).
Entry to Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days is free.
Tickets for Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days
Editorial Summary
Glasgow Cathedral hosts a series of free guided tours as part of the city-wide Doors Open Days Festival in September 2026. Visitors can explore various themed walks across the historic site over four days under the care of performers and guides from various backgrounds. The event offers an inviting atmosphere for those wishing to learn more about the cathedral's rich heritage without any entry fee. This cultural celebration brings together a range of experiences within the iconic venue throughout the festival period.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
We invite you to Glasgow Cathedral to join in on the city wide Doors Open Days Festival 2026.
Join us for a range of free guided tours, including several themed tours across the four day festival.
Tours will last approximately 50 minutes, and will cover a general overview of the Cathedral's history and architecture, as well as some specialist tours covering overview's of the Cathedral's burial ground, stained glass, military monuments, and the Cathedral's Archive.
General Overview tours are given in hour slots each of the 4 days (17th to the 20th)
The Stained Glass tour is available on the 17th at 11am
The Military Monuments tour is available on the 18th at 11am
The Glasgow Cathedral Archives Handling Session is available on the 19th at 11am
The Burial Ground tour is avalible on the 20th at 1:30pm
Booking is essential and spots are limited, so register now to avoid disapointment!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days?
Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days taking place?
Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days is held at Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow (Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0QZ).
How much are tickets for Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days?
Entry to Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days is free.
How do I get tickets for Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days?
Tickets for Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Price
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Date
Until Thursday, 17 September 2026
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