Literary Events in Glasgow
102 upcoming literary events
Glasgow’s literary pulse beats with a distinctive rhythm, a blend of raw energy and a deep-seated love for the written word. This city, shaped by its industrial past and forward-looking spirit, fosters a literary scene that’s as diverse as its people. You’ll find intimate gatherings in beloved bookshops like Waterstones, where authors connect with readers, and in the unique spaces of Glasgow Zine Library, championing independent voices. The Poetry Club SWG3 offers a platform for spoken word and performance poetry, reflecting the city's tradition of impassioned expression. From established writers to emerging talents, Glasgow’s literary landscape is a welcoming, often boisterous, space for stories to unfold.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 102 upcoming literary events in Glasgow, Strathclyde, including 16 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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FREEStorytelling Day at Provan Hall
📍 Provan Hall
Sex Positive Reading Group (18+)
📍 Pluto Q Community Reading Room
Free - £11.55
FREELaunch of Watershed Commonwealth River Poetry Anthology
📍 The Briggait
FREEPossible Futures and Taking Action
📍 The Briggait
FREEBecca's Book Club: The Master and Margarita
📍 Waterstones
FREEGlasgow - People Planet Pint: Book Club
📍 Cafe Fame
FREENon Fiction Book Group -Glasgow Sauchiehall St
📍 Waterstones
FREEPoetry at Sweeneys
📍 Sweeney's on the Park
An Evening with Lin Anderson (Argyle Street)
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £23.00
FREEChildren's Bookclub - Glasgow Sauchiehall St
📍 Waterstones
FREEA Commons Ceilidh
📍 GalGael Trust
FREEFeminist Book Club Glasgow
📍 The Mitchell Library
An Evening with Eliza Chan at Argyle St
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £25.00
An Evening with Yáng Shuāng-zi and Lin King at Sauchiehall St
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £17.00
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Louise Welsh
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEMilngavie Library Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Louise Welsh
📍 Milngavie Library
SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB - AUGUST (NIGHT TWO)
📍 The Wee Retreat CIC
£11.55
FREEPANEL: Music in the Rural Creative Economy -- Highlands and Islands
📍 HYBRID EVENT: online and in person at Glasgow Caledonian University
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Chris Brookmyre
📍 William Patrick Library
The Reading Room Book Club
📍 Loreto Club
FREEWilliam Patrick Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Simon Kuper
📍 William Patrick Library
FREEBishopbriggs Library - Edinburgh Festival Live Stream: Simon Kuper
📍 Bishopbriggs Library
TBC GLASGOW - Both Nights
📍 Wunderbar
TBC GLASGOW - A Night with Sophie Gravia - Stars and Swipes
📍 Wunderbar
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Discover the vibrant literary scene in Glasgow with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates literary events from across Glasgow, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many literary events are on in Glasgow?
There are currently 100+ upcoming literary events in Glasgow. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming literary in the city.
Are there free literary events in Glasgow?
Yes — 16 of the current literary listings in Glasgow are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find literary events in Glasgow this weekend?
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Literary Events in Glasgow — Your Complete Guide
Glasgow's literary scene is a rich, year-round tapestry of book clubs, author events, poetry nights, writing workshops, literary festivals, and storytelling sessions that reflect the depth of the city's creative writing culture.
Author events in Glasgow range from intimate bookshop readings to ticketed talks at major venues, and the city benefits from a strong relationship with some of the UK's most celebrated writers who call it home. Publisher launch events, long-form literary conversations, and book club tie-in discussions with authors all feature regularly in the city's literary calendar.
Poetry thrives in Glasgow: open mic poetry nights, slam competitions, dedicated poetry festivals and community writing groups give both emerging and established poets a platform and an audience. Spoken word — which blends poetry, performance, storytelling and social commentary — has deep roots in the city and continues to attract new voices.
For aspiring writers, Glasgow's workshop programme is outstanding. Courses and sessions in short fiction, novel-writing, screenwriting, personal essay, playwriting and poetry are offered by independent tutors, writing organisations and literary centres throughout the year. Many are open to absolute beginners, and several Glasgow-based literary prizes and competitions provide tangible goals to write towards.