The Open Guide to Glasgow

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====== Festivals in Glasgow ======
===== Jan =====
  * [[https://www.celticconnections.com/|Celtic Connections]]
  * [[https://matchboxcineclub.com/cagearama/|Cage-a-rama]] - //Scotland’s first Nicolas Cage film festival//
  * [[http://mediaevalglasgow.org/events|St Mungo Festival]] - //Celebrates St Mungo, the Patron Saint of Glasgow and Glasgow's rich medieval history, parts of which can still be seen across the city.//
  * [[http://www.documentfilmfestival.org/|Document Human Rights Film Festival]] - //Document Festival is Scotland’s international human rights documentary film festival, established in 2003. //
===== Feb =====
  * [[https://www.celticconnections.com/|Celtic Connections]]
  * [[https://femspectives.com/|Femspectives: Glasgow Feminist Film Festival]]
  * [[http://glasgowswhiskyfestival.com/|Glasgow Whisky Festival]]
===== March =====
  * [[https://glasgowshort.org|Glasgow Short Film Festival]] - //This year's Glasgow Short Film Festival shines a spotlight on Lebanese short cinema, illuminating the country’s historical, cultural and geographical positioning across two programmes of shorts and a live performance from Beirut-based gender-defying queer dancer Khansa, a retrospective of award-winning artist duo Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca, wild world-building animations and cinematic existentialism through innovative AI collaborations and two very different journeys to Scotland undertaken for COP26.//
  * [[https://frightfest.co.uk/2022glasgow/index.html|FrightFest Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.ayewrite.com|Aye, Write!]] - //Glasgow's Book Festival//
  * [[http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/|Glasgow Comedy Festival]]
  * [[http://glasgowmusicfestival.org|Glasgow Music Festival]] - //Glasgow Music Festival is an annual festival of music, speech, drama and dance first held in 1911. Each year around 7,000 performers take part in the festival which takes place in March. The next Festival will run from 14 March until 21 March 2020.//
  * [[https://glasgowfilm.org/glasgow-film-festival|Glasgow Film Festival]]
  * [[http://www.glasgowstpatricksfestival.co.uk|Glasgow St. Patrick's Festival]]
  * [[https://c2c-countrytocountry.com/|Country to Country]] - //C2C: Country to Country is Europe's biggest country music festival created by AEG Europe and SJM Concerts in association with the Country Music Association. The festival takes place each March in London, Glasgow and Dublin, with three days of the best in country music and programming. Performances come from the world’s best country stars as well as emerging talent from Nashville, UK and Europe.//
===== April =====
  * [[https://glasgowcoffeefestival.com/|Glasgow Coffee Festival]] - //Specialty coffee lovers annually descend on Glasgow for a caffeine-filled weekend of cuppings, tastings, talks and of course, plenty of delicious specialty coffee. We curate an exciting programme of talks, workshops, presentations, competitions and exhibitors from across the specialty coffee industry to join the party!//
  * [[https://glasgowinternational.org/|Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts (GI)]]
  * [[https://glasgowzinelibrary.com/glasgow-zine-fest|Glasgow Zine Fest]] - //The two day festival is host to a zine fair of over 70 makers, in addition to workshops, talks, performances, and readings.  Glasgow Zine Fest is a yearly opportunity to come, see, make, share, and do.//

===== May =====
  * [[https://seven.satellitex.org.uk/|Satellite]] - //Satellite is the latest in a series of science fiction conventions with a strong science element that have been running in Glasgow since 2007. Each event has a different theme: this time we celebrate the planet Jupiter, in Art Deco / Rocketpunk style. Come and join us for a fun-filled weekend of talks, panel discussions, workshops and games.//
  * [[https://www.gcaf.co.uk/|Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair]] - //This annual event appeals to those curious about contemporary art, the first time buyer, the art lover and the serious collector as a superb range of exhibitors, including art galleries and professional artists from across the UK, present a stunning range of art to view and buy with prices ranging from £50 to around £25,000.//
  * [[https://www.southsidefringe.org.uk/|Southside Fringe]]
  * [[http://southsidegamesfestival.uk/|Southside Games Festival]]
  * [[http://www.gcaf.co.uk/|Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair]]
  * [[http://mayday.link/|May Day on the Green]]
  * [[https://www.nationalwhiskyfestival.scot|National Whisky Festival]] - //Since being founded in 2015, The National Whisky Festival of Scotland has established itself as one of the most exciting exhibitions of uisge-beatha - growing from a single tasting into a popular series of festivals across the country.//
===== June =====
  * [[https://thereeling.com/|The Reeling]] - //Traditional music festival in Rouken Glen Park in the south side of Glasgow. 6-8th June//
  * [[https://westfest.uk/|West Fest]] - //WestFest features a colourful mix of concerts, performances, recitals, galas and exhibitions; across music, theatre, comedy & visual art. You can also expect lots of special highlights such as Luke Jerram’s Gaia at McIntosh Queens Cross, the Glasgow Vintage Open Bus Tours and the return of the Kelvingrove Outdoor Ceilidh.//
  * [[https://dandelion.scot/whats-on/dandelion-festival-glasgow/|Dandelion Festival Glasgow]] - //Join us on 17–19 June in Glasgow’s gorgeous Kelvingrove Park for our first Dandelion Festival – a three-day spectacular of live music, performances, talks, workshops and food that’s open to everyone and completely free.//
  * [[https://www.riversidefestivalglasgow.com/|Riverside Festival]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-cultural-venues/glasgow-mela|Glasgow Mela]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/glasgowmela/|Facebook]], [[http://www.glasgowmela.com|Alt link]])
  * [[https://www.jazzfest.co.uk/|Glasgow Jazz Festival]]
  * [[https://festival-of-wine.com/glasgow-wine-festival/|Festival of Wine]]
  * [[http://www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk/|Glasgow Science Festival]]
  * [[https://bungoblog.com/society-events/bungo-in-the-lanes/|Bungo in the Back Lanes]]
  * [[https://matchboxcineclub.com/keanucon/|KeanuCon]] - //The world’s first Keanu Reeves film festival//
  * [[https://glasgowcyclefestival.wordpress.com/|Glasgow Cycle Festival]]
  * [[https://gvvt.org/west-end-bus-fest|West End Bus Fest]]- //On Sunday 30th June a selection of Vintage Buses from the GVVT collection at Bridgeton will operate a frequent service connecting Riverside Museum with Broomhill, Anniesland and the Botanic Gardens. We also plan to have some vehicles on display on the display area outside Riverside Museum.//
===== July =====
  * [[https://trnsmtfest.com/|TRNSMT Festival]]
  * [[https://www.merchantcityfestival.com/|Merchant City Festival]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/MerchantCityFestival/|Facebook]]) - //A festival of street theatre, music, dance, circus, visual arts, comedy & literature in Glasgow's City Centre. Our events programme creates a mesmerizing, nine day extravaganza. //
  * [[https://glasgowcraftbeerfestival.co.uk/|Glasgow Craft Beer Festival]] - //What can you expect? Well, banging beers from the best breweries from Scotland and beyond. We’ll be fixing up a feast with our fair city’s finest independent kitchens and culinary talent, and making sure everyone is having a party with a curated line-up of headliner DJ acts. Beyond beer, we’ll have some select friends from across wine, cider and spirits.//
  * [[https://www.filmandcomicconglasgow.com/|Film & Comic Con Glasgow]] - //Join us as Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns for a fun weekend where you can browse the many trader stalls, get those hard to find items, geek out and enjoy the cosplay, a must for all fans of pop culture!//
  * [[https://prideglasgow.com/|Pride Glasgow]]
===== August =====
  * [[https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/go-live-glasgow|Go Live! Glasgow]] - //GO LIVE! Glasgow 2023 will be a fantastic multi-location programme of activity taking place across the full 11 days of the Championships from 3-13th August 2023. GO LIVE! is dedicated to celebrating and promoting healthy and active lifestyles across Sport, Culture and the Arts.//
  * [[https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/event/103025-sole-bloc-sneaker-&-lifestyle-festival/|Sneaker and Lifestyle Festival]] - //The festival, which is the first of its kind in Glasgow, will provide you with the opportunity to purchase hundreds of sneakers, streetwear items, collectibles and accessories from premium streetwear brands. An amazing variety of street food will be on offer, in addition to DJ's playing throughout the day.//
  * [[https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/barrowfield-festival-2023|Barrowfield Festival]] - //Three days of fun packed events for all the family, including performances, wellbeing and sporting activities. A chance to play, socialise and enjoy some good old fashioned singing and dancing, ending on a high with our community gala day, featuring Big Angie, and Robert and May Miller, amongst others!//
  * [[http://surge-festival.co.uk/|Surge Festival]] - //SURGE Festival 2023 invites you to cast aside all fear and embrace the celebration of your own existence. Join us as the streets of Glasgow become a playground for the extraordinary, where the ordinary is left behind, and the realm of imagination reigns supreme. //
  * [[https://www.antidotebooking.com/events/2023-08-12-dark-places-a-mini-festival-brought-to-you-by-the-filthy-tongues-stereo-and-old-hairdressers|Dark Places]] - //Dark Places: A Mini-Festival brought to you by The Filthy Tongues.  The Filthy Tongues are taking over Renfield Lane curating their own special Festival lineup with performances in Stereo & Old Hairdressers.//
  * [[http://scapscotland.com/|SCAP Summer Festival]] - //Seahorse creative arts and publishing aims to encourage participation in learning and engagement in a wide range of cultural activities in Scotland.//
  * [[https://foodiesfestival.com/events/glasgow-2/|Foodies Festival]] - //Join us at Rouken Glen Park for Glasgow Foodies Festival 2023 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.   Watch MasterChef Champions, Michelin-starred and top local chefs cooking their signature summer recipes in the La Española Chefs Theatre.//
  * [[https://www.govanhillbaths.com/carnival/|Govanhill International Festival and Carnival]] - //We're thrilled to bring you a programme of events fusing together art, heritage and community activism. This two-week long showcase of music, talks, walks, film, art exhibitions and workshops is a testament to the amazing cultural, ethnic and religious diversity that exists right here in Govanhill.
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  * [[https://ginandrumfestival.com/|The Gin and Rum Festival]] - //If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from our hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at our themed Gin & Rum bars and let your hair down with friends whilst enjoying music from our award-winning DJ and live entertainment.//
  * [[http://southsidefilm.co.uk/|Southside Film Festival]]
  * [[https://pipinglive.co.uk/|Piping Live!]]
  * [[https://www.theworlds.co.uk/|The World Pipe Band Championships]]
===== September =====
  * [[https://www.horrorconscotland.co.uk/glasgow|Horror Con]] - //Welcome to the grand first edition of Horror Con Scotland at the SEC, Glasgow! This epic event expands the terror to a massive scale with a packed schedule including on-stage entertainment and movie screenings. Explore our vast horror and alternative marketplace, filled with eerie treasures. Meet esteemed horror authors and iconic movie guests, encounter creepy characters around every corner, and snap a frightening photo to capture the memories. Don’t miss out on the Willy Wonka-inspired spectacle of 40,000 jelly beans—a sweet yet spooky treat! Dive into the biggest horror event we have hosted (so far) and be part of horror history at the SEC!//
  * [[https://www.sqiff.org/|Scottish Queer International Film Festival]] - //An annual Festival of LGBTQIA+ film things in Glasgow + one-off events throughout the year//
  * [[https://www.gcfestival.com/|Glasgow Cathedral Festival]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowcocktailweekend.co.uk/|Glasgow Cocktail Weekend]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowLovesEvents/|Facebook]])
  * [[https://www.explorathon.co.uk/glasgow/|Explorathon Glasgow]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/ernscot|Facebook]])
  * [[https://scotginfest.co.uk/|Scot Gin Fest]]
  * [[https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/scotlandandnorthernireland/thedrumandmonkeystvincentstreetglasgow|Nicholson's Gin Festival]]
  * [[https://www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/|Doors Open Day Festival]] ([[https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/|alt link]])
  * [[http://www.freshersfestival.com/|Freshers Festival]]
  * [[https://www.takeoneaction.org.uk/|Take One Action Festival]]
  * [[https://www.clydebuiltfestival.com/|Clydebuilt Festival]]
    * [[https://glasgowshanty.weebly.com/|Glasgow Shanty Day]]
  * [[http://www.clydefishermenstrust.com/|Festival of the Sea]]
  * [[https://scalarama.com/glasgow|Scalarama Glasgow]] - //Scalarama is a DIY celebration of cinema taking place every September + championing alternative film culture all year round.//
  * [[https://matchboxcineclub.com/weird-weekend/|Weird Weekend]] - //We scour the world to bring you some of the wildest, weirdest WTF movies ever made//
  * [[https://glasgowfilm.org/glasgow-youth-film-festival|Glasgow Youth Film Festival]]
  * [[http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/|West End Festival]]

===== October =====
  * [[https://www.mhfestival.com/|Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival]]
  * [[http://www.sqiff.org/|Scottish Queer International Film Festival]]
  * [[https://woffglasgow.com/|World of Film International Festival]]
  * [[http://www.glasgowamericana.com/|Glasgow Americana]] ([[https://www.facebook.com/Glasgow-Americana-137637266274105/|Facebook]]) - Glasgow's Number One Americana Festival
  * [[https://www.ancomunn.co.uk/|The Royal National Mod]] - //Celebrating our Gaelic linguistic and cultural heritage, Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, instrumental, drama, sport and literature.//
  * [[http://www.glasgow-oktoberfest.co.uk|Glasgow Oktoberfest]] - //Come and enjoy the amazing atmosphere at Glasgow Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest with German beer, food and music is so much fun; let´s make the Oktoberfest party of the year in Scotland. Queen's Park Recreation just close to the city center will be transformed into a unique Oktobefest celebration. //
  * [[https://modghlaschu2019.com/|The Royal National Mod]] - //Scotland’s premier Gaelic cultural festival, takes place annually. //
===== November =====
  * [[https://festivalforsurvival.com/|Festival for Survival]] - //In a range of workshops, plenaries and cultural exhibits we will bring hundreds of people together to discuss and debate how we can make another world possible, with a focus on the twin threats to our planet: nuclear calamity and catastrophic climate change.//
  * [[http://www.glasgowfestivalofburlesque.com/|Glasgow Festival of Burlesque]]
  * [[https://www.africa-in-motion.org.uk/|Africa in Motion Film Festival]]
  * [[https://tgwfest.com/|The Great Western Festival]]
  * [[http://www.glasgowswhiskyfestival.com/|Glasgow Whisky Festival]]
  * [[https://hgfilmfest.com/|Havana Glasgow Film Festival]] - //The Havana Glasgow Film Festival exists to showcase Cuban cinema and culture within Havana's twin city of Glasgow, Scotland.//

===== December =====
No festivals in December that we know of.

===== Defunct =====
  * [[http://www.digitaldesperados.org/glitch/|Glitch Film Festival]] (last ran April 2017)
  * [[https://www.shawfest.co.uk/|ShawFest]] (last ran Sep 2018)
  * [[https://www.winterfestglasgow.com|Winterfest Glasgow]]
  * [[https://www.smmrsessions.com/glasgow/welcome|Glasgow Summer Sessions]]
  * [[https://www.dardishi.com|Dardishi]] - //Dardishi is a community-focused zine and arts Festival that showcases Arab and North African womxn’s* contributions to contemporary art and culture.  Dardishi Festival first took place on International Women’s Day weekend, 8 – 10 March 2019, at the Centre for Contemporary Arts Glasgow, UK.//

===== Biennial (every 2 years) =====
  * [[https://sonic-a.co.uk/|Sonica]] - //Sonica Glasgow, produced by [[http://www.cryptic.org.uk/|Cryptic]], is an 11-day biennial festival, dedicated to world-class visual sonic arts, presenting exceptional international artists alongside emerging UK talent in diverse venues, city-wide.//

===== 2024 =====
  * [[https://glasgow2024.org/|World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon)]] - //We are delighted to be holding the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) at the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, Scotland from August 8-12, 2024.//
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