The Glasgow Jazz Festival has hosted some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B and world music across the years, with major concerts, a late-night jazz club, film screenings and talks, it’s one of the biggest events in the Scottish and British jazz calendar.

Piping Live is a week-long celebration of piping culture with everything from traditional Piobaireachd to contemporary bands all lined up to represent the international world of Piping. The week culminates in the World Pipe Band Championships.

A festival of musical discovery, with bands performing across multiple venues in Glasgow as Tenement Trail celebrates its 10th edition in 2025.

With a diverse programme of curated retrospectives and new films, as well as special events, Samizdat is the first Scotland-based festival dedicated exclusively to cinema from Eastern/Central Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. As well as the main festival in Glasgow, there will also be pop-up events in Edinburgh in October.

A festival devoted to 'bears, cubs, chasers, otters and admirers' for a weekend of fun at the largest bear event in Britain. The festival includes multiple parties and club nights, brunches, and the crowning of Mr BearScot.

Five days of live music, with blues, country and folk following in the footsteps of the fondly remembered Big Big Country festival.

Described as 'A celebration of noise', this hardcore musical festival returns, with gigs in venues across Glasgow.

Join us for 10 days of mixology magic at the Glasgow Cocktail Festival, where you can sip on sensational cocktails, mocktails, exclusive cocktail menus while discovering new hotspots, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Scotland’s cocktail capital. Grab your festival wristband to unlock unlimited discounts on signature cocktails starting from just £5 at some of Glasgow’s finest bars and restaurants. Whether you’re a regular at your local or itching to explore new venues, this is your chance to shake up your night out! Official Event Partner: Diageo. Enjoy stunning exclusive cocktails made from spirits from the extensive portfolio of Diageo as part of Glasgow Cocktail Festival. Including: Smirnoff Red Label, Smirnoff Vanilla, Smirnoff Miami Peach, Captain Morgan Spiced Gold, Captain Morgan White, Captain Morgan Tiki, Baileys, Tanqueray London Dry, Ciroc Blue Dot, Johnnie Walker Black Label, Guinness, Casamigos Blanco, Reposado and Anejo. Mocktail partners: Tanqueray 0.0%, Captain Morgan’s Spiced Gold 0.0%, Seedlip Why you need a wristband: Your Glasgow Cocktail Festival wristband is your key to unlock the exclusive offers across the city: - Signature cocktails from £5 at participating venues. - Unlimited discounts throughout the festival – sip as many as you like! - Support Glasgow’s incredible hospitality scene while enjoying these unbeatable deals. - Pre-order your wristband online at glasgowcocktailfest.co.uk and collect from at our pick-up point during the event. Participating venues with more to be announced: Our curated lineup features Glasgow’s best-loved bars, trendy new openings, and hidden gems. From the chic vibes of the West End to the buzzing energy of the Merchant City, there’s something for every cocktail lover! Confirmed Venues: The Spiritualist, Lucky Strike, Bar Soba, Trumans, Cask & Clyde Restaurant & Bar, The LAB, Crescent, Sloans Bar & Restaurant, Maggies Rock n Rodeo, Brel, Gael & Grain, Van Winkle, The Raven, Church on the Hill, The Smokin Fox, Mharsanta, Lebowskis, Chaophraya, The Alchemist, Flight Club + MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!