Celtic Connections
January
Enjoy the ceilidhs, workshops and traditional music performances as Glasgow celebrates Scottish culture in style. The festival lasts for 18 days and over 300 events draw plenty of crowds for this staple of the Glaswegian calendar.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
March-April
This festival is sure to have you in stitches with the big names that it attracts, including the likes of Jimmy Carr, Al Murray Paul Merton and Sean Locke. It’s a good place to go talent spotting, with plenty of comedians having used the festival as a platform on which to build future success.
West End Festival
June
The West End makes use of over 80 venues to put on this diverse festival that is Glasgow’s largest cultural event. Enjoy the performances, exhibitions, workshops and screenings, in addition to parades and torch-lit processions.
Glasgow Jazz Festival
June
The Glasgow Jazz Festival is coming up to its 30th anniversary, and this longevity is built around the star names it can attract; ranging from Miles Davis to Benny Carter, and Sarah Vaughan to Chick Corea. One of the most incredible tickets in town for jazz enthusiasts is for the Late Night Jazz Club sessions, where the artists kick back and jam together in a relaxed setting.
Glasgay!
October-November
One of the UK’s largest LGBT celebrations, Glasgay! revels in cultural expressions encompassing everything from music and dance to comedy, theatre, art and literature.