Festivals Events in Glasgow
95 upcoming festivals events
Glasgow knows how to celebrate. From the historic grandeur of Kelvin Hall and the expansive green of Glasgow Green to the academic spirit found at the Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre and the University of Glasgow, this city hosts festivals of all shapes and sizes. Expect a warm welcome and a diverse programme, reflecting Glasgow's creative energy and its knack for bringing people together. Whether it's music, arts, or community gatherings, the city's festival spirit is alive and well, offering memorable experiences year-round.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 95 upcoming festivals events in Glasgow, Strathclyde, including 7 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Family & Community Super Sunday
📍 Bridgeton Bus Garage
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Sub Club Southside Weekender 2026 // August 1st & 2nd // Queen's Park Arena Bandstand
📍 Queen's Park Arena
Ceilidh Meets Garba
📍 Civic House
£6.50
FREEAutisfun Group: ASN Summer Festival
📍 Hope House
FREESurge Festival
📍 Merchant City Festival (various locations)
Henry Charles Foundation Cup - Glasgow 2026 Festival
📍 Toryglen Regional Football Centre
Free - £44.04
Sip & Paint: Carnival Edition
📍 Revolucion De Cuba
FREEScottish Archery: Soft Archery Festival
📍 Easterhouse Phoenix Community Centre
The Ginge Festival
📍 Slouch Glasgow
FREEParagon Music: Jam46 Summer Festival
📍 The Boardwalk
Glasgow Real Ale Festival
📍 The Briggait
FREEGlasgow Life Summer of Fun Festival Events (GC Maryhill) ASN Event
📍 Glasgow Club Maryhill
FREEScottish Archery: Soft Archery Festival
📍 Easterhouse Phoenix Community Centre
Paragon Music: Jam46 Summer Festival
📍 The Boardwalk
Mela Bibia'n Da Glasgow
📍 Maryhill Community Central HAll
ALT Presents: A Level Playing Field Live
📍 EXIT GLASGOW
FREESpàgan is Spòrs
📍 Govanhill Library
Ogrepalooza presents: 25 Years of Shrek featuring The Ogretones
📍 G2 The Garage
£11.55
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Para Powerlifting
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Bowls and Para Bowls
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Swimming and Para Swimming
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Judo
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Boxing
Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow
📍 Rouken Glen Park
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Festivals Events in Glasgow — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in Glasgow with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals events from across Glasgow, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's festivals events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best festivalsexperiences Glasgow has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in Glasgow?
There are currently 95 upcoming festivals events in Glasgow. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.
Are there free festivals events in Glasgow?
Yes — 7 of the current festivals listings in Glasgow are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in Glasgow this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals events in Glasgow at /glasgow/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for festivals events in Glasgow?
Every festivals listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are festivals listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new festivals events for Glasgow three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Festivals Events in Glasgow — Your Complete Guide
Glasgow's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.
Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to Glasgow, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.
But Glasgow's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.
Planning a festival visit in Glasgow: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.