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May Bank Holiday Events Glasgow 2026

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

We are over the moon to announce the return of the Queen's Park Spring Weekender curated by Melting Pot & Optimo (Espacio)!!

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Forever Young - Part 2

Forever Young - Part 2

Drygate, Glasgow

Relive your youth - Glasgow Clubs Revival (Archaos | Silver | Victorias)

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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival

Saturday 2nd May

12:00pm - 6:30pm

Chatelherault Country Park , Hamilton

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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival

Chatelherault Country Park , Hamilton

BOOZeBRUNCH returns to Chatelherault Park-Scotland's only boutique brunch festival is back and bigger than ever!

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Warfare X Havox Presents: KRUELTY 3 HOUR EXTENDED SET

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

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Warfare X Havox Presents: KRUELTY 3 HOUR EXTENDED SET

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

We are back with a bang as we introduce the long awaited return of everyones favourite dj KRUELTY!!

China Crisis

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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China Crisis

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The band return to The Bungalow as part of their 2026 tour

Eilidhs Trust Tartan and Tiaras Ball 2026

Saturday 2nd May

6:00pm - 1:00am

DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow

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Eilidhs Trust Tartan and Tiaras Ball 2026

DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow

Welcome to the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust Annual Charity Ball, a special evening of dining, music, and celebration in support of young musicians.

Saint Judes After Dark, Glasgow

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Bonkers Forever

Saint Judes After Dark, Glasgow

The iconic 'Bonkers' returns - Expect high-energy anthems, hands-in-the-air moments, and a packed dancefloor from start to finish!

Acting Workshop with Lenny Mullan

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

10:00am - 4:00pm

1051 GWR, Glasgow

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Acting Workshop with Lenny Mullan

1051 GWR, Glasgow

This hands-on workshop, Acting for Camera is designed to help you build confidence and develop your craft in a supportive and fun environment .

Glasgow's very own Target Street and the electrifying Square Go's will take the stage for MODS May Day

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The Complete Stone Roses & OCS - Ocean Colour Scene Tribute

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Charlies Loft , Milngavie

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The Complete Stone Roses & OCS - Ocean Colour Scene Tribute

Charlies Loft , Milngavie

After a cracking gig in 2025, the TCSR lads are back again at Charlies in May 2026.

BAaD Wedding Festival

Saturday 2nd May

11:00am - 4:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

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BAaD Wedding Festival

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Join us at BAaD for a day of wedding inspiration, live music, street food, drinks and handpicked suppliers - all set in the iconic Barras Market.

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

We are over the moon to announce the return of the Queen's Park Spring Weekender curated by Melting Pot & Optimo (Espacio)!!

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Forever Young - Part 2

Forever Young - Part 2

Drygate, Glasgow

Relive your youth - Glasgow Clubs Revival (Archaos | Silver | Victorias)

The Noble Public House Glasgow

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The Soul Table

The Noble Public House Glasgow

The Soul Table Bringing together great food, fine wine, music, and unforgettable entertainment. Expect excellent service

Acting Workshop with Lenny Mullan

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

10:00am - 4:00pm

1051 GWR, Glasgow

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Acting Workshop with Lenny Mullan

1051 GWR, Glasgow

This hands-on workshop, Acting for Camera is designed to help you build confidence and develop your craft in a supportive and fun environment .

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Warfare X Havox Presents: KRUELTY 3 HOUR EXTENDED SET

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

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Warfare X Havox Presents: KRUELTY 3 HOUR EXTENDED SET

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

We are back with a bang as we introduce the long awaited return of everyones favourite dj KRUELTY!!

Eilidhs Trust Tartan and Tiaras Ball 2026

Saturday 2nd May

6:00pm - 1:00am

DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow

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Eilidhs Trust Tartan and Tiaras Ball 2026

DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow

Welcome to the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust Annual Charity Ball, a special evening of dining, music, and celebration in support of young musicians.

China Crisis

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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China Crisis

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The band return to The Bungalow as part of their 2026 tour

Saint Judes After Dark, Glasgow

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Bonkers Forever

Saint Judes After Dark, Glasgow

The iconic 'Bonkers' returns - Expect high-energy anthems, hands-in-the-air moments, and a packed dancefloor from start to finish!

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Beth & Matthew: Work in Progress

Tuesday 5th May

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

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Beth & Matthew: Work in Progress

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

Beth and Matt are back with all new material in Blackfriars Basement.

Dumbarton Football Club

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Dumbarton Rocks

Dumbarton Football Club

Dumbarton Rocks presents a stacked night of live music to the heart of the community, featuring the best emerging bands

Mayday Manoeuvres '26 ~ by Melting Pot & Mini Manoeuvres

Monday 4th May

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

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Mayday Manoeuvres '26 ~ by Melting Pot & Mini Manoeuvres

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

Mini Manoeuvres & Melting Pot are teaming up once again to bring you another amazing family day out under the Big Top circus tent - MAYDAY MANOEUVRES

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Sound Affex - A Tribute to The Jam | Matinee Show

Sound Affex - A Tribute to The Jam | Matinee Show

McChuills, Glasgow

Sound Affex - A Tribute to The Jam at McChuills.

Glasgow's May Bank Holiday weekend is typically crammed with quality goings on, with its legion of bars, live music venues and clubs giving you plenty of chances to make the most of that extra day off work.

Take a look below to get a load of ideas for the May Bank Holiday weekend in Glasgow.