What`s on
Current and upcoming events in Glasgow
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JANUARY
Celtic Connections
Glasgow's annual festival of contemporary and traditional celtic music.
Celtic Connections Web site
FEBRUARY
New Territories
Annual festival of contemporary dance and live art presented by New Moves International.
Tramway and other venues.
Phone: 0141 357 5538
E-mail: admin@newmoves.co.uk
New Moves Web site
MARCH
Magners Glasgow International Comeday Festival
Launched in 2003, this hugely successful festival takes place in a variety of venues throughout the city.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Web site
Glasgow Film Festival
The first festival was held in 2005. The festival celebrates the passion the people of Glasgow have for the movies and the passion the film industry has for the city.
For more information go to the Glasgow Film Festival Web site
APRIL
Glasgow International
Glasgow International hosts exhibitions, seminars, artists talks and events that have been specifically developed for the festival. In addition, there are further collaborations throughout the city reflecting Glasgow's capacity to exhibit internationally significant visual art.
E-mail: info@glasgowinternational.org
Glasgow International Web site
Glasgow Art Fair
2006 was the 11th year of this event which has established itself as THE place to view, buy and sell art in Glasgow.
Phone: 0141 552 6027
E-mail: office@uzevents.com
Triptych
Music Festival embracing genres as diverse as Indie, Jazz, Neo-Classical, Reggae and Dance.
E-mail: info@betterdays.co.uk
Triptych Web Site
MAY
Big Big Country
Annual festival of American music which showcases emerging talent alongside established names.
Phone: 0141 221 0359
E-mail: info@soundsfine.co.uk
Big Big Country Web site
Maydaze
Beginning with the traditional Mayday Rally and culminating in a family fun day on Glasgow Green, Maydaze presents a high profile programme of traditional and contemporary music, community performances, children’s theatre and special events. This year's programme was headlined by Chas and Dave.
Information: 0871 200 39 40
Resolution Asset Management Women's 10K
Sunday 13th May 2007
This is the largest all women 10K road race in the UK with over 14,512 women entering in 2005. The race follows a picturesque route around the South Side of Glasgow (including an internal route through Pollok Park) and finishes at Bellahouston Park.
Race Information: 0845 270 0166
Run Glasgow Web site has information about where the race takes place and how to enter.
JUNE
West End Festival
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres Road, this has now grown over the past 10 years to become one of the biggest cultural events in Glasgow's calendar. Phone: 0141 341 0844
E-mail: westend.festival@virgin.net
West End Festival Web site
Glasgow Mela
The Mela (meaning 'gathering' in Sanskrit) is organised by the The Scottish Academy of Asian Arts and is a high profile multicultural music and dance festival for the West of Scotland.
Phone: 0141 423 2210
E-mail: info@saaa.org.uk
Scottish Academy of Asian Arts Web site
RSNO Scottish Power Proms
Feast of popular classical music at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. Their website contains details of the 2006/7 Season.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Web site
JULY
Lord Provost's Pageant
The theme for 2006 was the 'Treasures of Kelvingrove' and hundreds of children joined Lord Provost, Elizabeth Cameron, to celebrate the re-opening of this much loved Glasgow museum and art gallery.
Information: 0871 200 3940
North Glasgow International Festival
Based in Sighthill, this festival was set up to promote integration and harmony by celebrating cultural diversity within the local community. A family-orientated day, usually at the beginning of June, with a children's tent and stage, sports arena and children's rides as well as music, dance and food from all around the world. For more information:
Phone: 0141 532 4101
Email:susan.cuthbert@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk
Glasgow River Festival
The hugely popular Glasgow River Festival provides a colourful opportunity to celebrate the past, present and future of Glasgow's historic waterfront with two days of free family entertainment. A mixture of water and land activities and entertainment in and around the SECC, Glasgow Science Centre and The Tall Ship 'Glenee'.
Phone: 0871 200 39 40
Email: info@rem-events.com
Glasgow River Festival web site
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Annual Jazz Festival highlighting performers from around the world.
Phone: 0141 552 3552
E-mail: glasgow@jazzfest.co.uk
Glasgow International Jazz Festival Web site
AUGUST
Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival
Piping Live festival began in 2004. It features some of the biggest names in Scottish and international piping, in outdoor spaces and venues throughout Glasgow.
Telephone: 0845 241 4400
Email:info@pipingfestival.co.uk
Visit the web site: Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival
World Pipe Band Championships
Saturday 11 August 2007
The World Pipe Band Championships is the major event in the piping world and the competition culminates in a spectacular March Past of all competitors. Typically, over 5,000 musicians (230 bands) take part from all over the world, including Canada, USA, Australia, Oman and Tokyo.
Information: 0871 200 39 40
Ticket Hotline: 0141 564 4242
Visit the web site: World Pipe Band Championships
On-line tickets
SEPTEMBER
FRESH 'N' LO Great Scottish Run
Sunday 2 September 2007
Each year Glasgow plays host to one of the largest participative events in Scotland - runners can choose between the half marathon, 10k or Junior 3K. The race takes runners past some of the city's most famous attractions and will again feature the hugely popular run over the Kingston Bridge, before finishing in Glasgow Green.
Information: 0845 270 0166
Run Glasgow Web site has information about where the race takes place and how to enter.
Doors Open Day
A unique chance for the public to visit some of Glasgow's most interesting buildings over one weekend in September. Organised by the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
Phone: 0141 221 6061
E-mail: info@gbpt.org
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust Web site
Merchant City Festival
The Merchant City Festival presents a programme of film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion - all taking place amidst the architectural elegance of the Merchant City.
Phone: 0141 552 6027
E-mail: info@merchantcityfestival.com
Merchant City Web site
OCTOBER
Big Big World
Glasgow's annual festival of World Music.
Phone: 0141 221 0359
E-mail: info@soundsfine.co.uk
Big Big World Web site
Glasgay!
Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture with events spanning comedy, film, visual art, performance and community arts projects.
Phone: 0141 334 7126
E-mail: info@glasgay.co.uk
Glasgay! Web site
Inspiration
This annual festival of the arts for children and young people is now in its 8th year. There are family days, performances, workshops, events and activities for pre-5s and schoolchildren as well as a special Youthfest programme for young people aged 16-20.
For more information contact:
Arts Development Officer for Children and Young People,
Phone: 0141 287 9843
NOVEMBER
Glasgow Fireworks
Monday 5 November 2007
Glasgow Fireworks is a colourful and spectacular display which is unparalleled in the United Kingdom. The event, which is set to music, has the city’s famous Winter Gardens as a key cultural icon and is supported by a high profile programme of entertainment and fun. Glasgow Fireworks offers both the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city with a free, safe, family focused evening of entertainment.
Information: 0871 200 39 40
DECEMBER
Glasgow on Ice
Until 24th December 2007
George Square
This event provides residents and visitors with the opportunity to skate on one of the largest outdoor rinks in Europe whilst taking in the Christmas Lights, nativity and famous City Chambers. The programme also includes special ice discos, themed evenings, Santa’s Grotto, café/concessions and traditional children’s rides.
Information: 0871 200 39 40
Glasgow on Ice Website
Glasgow's Hogmanay
Monday 31st December 2007, George Square
Glasgow celebrates Hogmanay in style as thousands of revellers descend on George Square to celebrate the New Year in style. The music-based programme presents a mixture of high profile Scottish, popular and rock music.
Information: 0871 200 39 40
Glasgow's Hogmanay Website
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