The Mòd is a mixture of competitions, concerts, ceilidhs and other events. In addition to the more formal element of the festival, there is also a lively Fringe programme. Although Gaelic is at the heart of everything at the Mòd, all events can be enjoyed by non-Gaelic speakers and this is particularly true of the Fringe programme.

Glasgow International 2026 includes exhibitions and projects, performances and discursive events at more than 20 spaces across the city, featuring work by over 50 artists. The festival presents an array of artists' projects across Glasgow, by international artists and those based locally. It amplifies the city's identity as a vibrant centre for artistic production, presentation and cultural organising; and as a place with deep connections to international cultural and social concerns. All exhibitions and events in Glasgow International are free to attend and open to all.

Scotland's international conference of hip hop will take place over three days across Drygate, McChuills, and MOXY Merchant City in Glasgow.

A major event in the Scottish and British jazz calendar, Glasgow Jazz Festival celebrates its 40th annivesary in 2026, and will once again welcome some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B and world music, for concerts, a late-night jazz club, film screenings and talks.

In 2025 the city of Glasgow turns 850 years old and to mark the occasion, this year’s Science Festival will have the theme ‘Glasgow Celebrates’. We want to celebrate all things Glasgow, from the growth of the city to the importance of the River Clyde. And we want to recognise the amazing scientific research being done here along with the people, past and present, who have made all this possible.

A festival for curious minds and adventurous spirits. Discover international musicians and visual artists alongside homegrown talent, showcased across some of Glasgow's most vibrant venues.

A cornerstone of Glasgow’s cultural calendar and now in its 37th year, the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival invites Glaswegians and city visitors alike to step or wheel behind the scenes of its historic buildings, hidden spaces, factories, theatres, museum stores, and cultural gems over four inspiring days.

The fourth WestFest brings together 150-22 events in 60+ venues across Glasgow’s West End. Expect a mix of community groups, local and international artists, events, exhibitions, performances, talks, workshops and screenings.

Described as 'A celebration of noise', this hardcore musical festival returns with gigs at Glasgow School of Art, Nice ‘n’ Sleazy and Garnethill Multicultural Centre in Glasgow. The 2026 line up features Saetia, Incendiary, Pig Destroyer, Eyehategod, Petrol Girls, Taqbir, Wormrot, Raging Speedhorn and many more.

Set up by Glasgow’s Warriors Studio, the UK’s largest graphic design festival incorporates an international creative conference, a high-profile global poster design competition, and showcase awards.

Scotland’s multi-venue festival of music discovery, featuring a mix of established veterans, hotly tipped artists and brand-new local bands, with anthemic rock, high-energy punk, innovative dance music, folk, pop, and hip hop all represented on the day.

Havana Glasgow Film Festival celebrates the twin cities of Glasgow and Havana through a programme of Cuban film screenings, discussions and joyful cultural events each November. Our ninth Festival will explore real and imaginary worlds - expect everything from documentaries to DJs, actor Q&As to animation.

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA. In this area which was completely isolated from outside cultural and musical influence, the boys grew up playing the traditional music of their forefathers on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and acoustic bass. All of this changed abruptly one afternoon when a stranger crashed his car into a stately old oak tree on a particularly dangerous curve, which the locals refer to as the Devil's Elbow. Sadly, the stranger expired, but his legacy lives on! As the boys searched through the wreckage looking for identification, they discovered several vinyl AC/DC albums. After playing these back on an old Edison 78rpm Victrola, everyone agreed that the songs were right fine country music . . . and that the Lost Highway of Brother Hank Williams and this Highway To Hell of AC/DC were indeed the exact same damn road! And the rest is now enshrined in musical history. Most recently, Hayseed Dixie are exploring the inspired catalogue of the stadium rock of the 1970's and 1980's. This interest began during a 2014 Spring tour of Germany, in which the band heard the song Eye of the Tiger 6 different times on 6 different German radio stations in a single day while driving between Dortmund and Frankfurt. As the seed is planted, so the tree shall grow - this very quote appears on the inner sleeve of the 1980 album Escape by Journey. How very true indeed.

This summer, Glasgow will welcome the world for the UK's biggest sporting event of the year. 11 unforgettable days. 10 thrilling sports. Four iconic venues. And one special host city. From Athletics to Bowls. Track Cycling to Weightlifting. There is something for everyone during this summer carnival of sport, culture and community like no other. Tickets are on sale now and already selling fast!

Info Glasgow Pride takes place on the weekend 18th/19th July 2026. Glasgow Pride is a 2-day Pride Hub hosted at the newly built Strathclyde Student Union. Glasgow's Pride Mardi is Scotland's largest pride. Following on from previous successes: 2021, Largest March in the UK. 2022, Largest March in Scottish History. 2023, Smashing the record with 50,000 marchers. Theme No theme Parade Pride March at noon. Gather your community group, organisation, company, network, or friends to join the march in our stand for LGBTQIA+ rights. Festival We will have a variety of stalls, entertainment and activities at our Pride Hub. More to follow After party To follow

Glasgow Science Festival is turning 20! Join the celebrations as we mark two decades of bringing action-packed events to places and spaces across the city. Enjoy events such as cocktail classes, our sustainably powered music festival with a ceilidh and our ‘Cheers for 20 Years’ party night. Running from the 4th to 14th June, we reflect on the incredible contribution Glasgow research has made and ask what the next 20 years might look like. Almost all events are free.

Librarians across the City are picking their favourite Commonweath Games themed STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) books for you to check out and enjoy! Head to your local library and browse what's on offer.

Bookshop Crawl UK is back, inviting you all to explore and celebrate the amazing bookshops of Edinburgh and Glasgow! Spend a weekend exploring on your own, or with family and friends using our Self Guided Bookshop Crawl Kit, including the Big List of Bookshops all of our best planning resources, and some special extra bookshop crawl perks along the way. Alternatively, come along and meet other book lovers in a low pressure, socially antisocial way on one of our Group Bookshop Crawls. Running in Glasgow Southside on Saturday 30th and in Edinburgh across Stockbridge and Leith on Sunday 31st, the groups are led by our friendly team member, who will take you around a planned itinerary of amazing bookshops, with the chance to chat books, swap recommendations and buy books without judgement (and with support from a professional book enabler...). It will be a whistle stop introduction to the amazing bookshops of the cities, after which you'll know where everything is to come back to on your own at a later date! There may also be some fun surprises along the way! Group Bookshop Crawls run 1 - 4.30/5pm and children are free with a paying adult, but we recommend the event for ages 10+ due to walking and potential waiting times.