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Clubs

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Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco

Sunday 26th July

1:00pm - 5:45pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

The Soul On Sunday Summer All White Party White Dress Code and Summer Shades and Sunglasses under the big Disco Mirror Ball

Natte Visstick Glasgow at O2 Academy

Natte Visstick Glasgow

Friday 28th August

10:00pm - 3:00am

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

One More Tune! at O2 Academy

Saturday 31st October

5:00pm - 12:00am

O2 Academy, Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

One More Tune is back again after 4 massive SELL OUT'S. We return to a new venue for the next One More Tune with 5 international headliners.

Soul On Sunday Halloween Day Party at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Soul On Sunday Halloween Day Party

Sunday 25th October

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Halloween Day Party

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

More info coming about Scotlands No 1 Day party for Halloween. Fancy dress is optional.

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding

Saturday 22nd August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Jamie Fielding joins us for a all day party supported by some of the best selectors from Scotland and England

Soul On Sunday Day Party at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Soul On Sunday Day Party

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 5:45pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Day Party

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Day time event the best show in town full of dancing laughter and fabulous entertainment for a Sunday afternoon!

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th - at Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th -

Saturday 26th September

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th -

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Guilty pleasures Fauldhouse

Judge Jules Club Anthems at Old Fire Station

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Saturday 16th January 2027

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A DJ legend and dance music icon for 3 decades, Judge Jules is bringing classic club anthems to Carlisle.

Gigs

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August Jam Pot @ the Barras at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

August Jam Pot @ the Barras

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

August Jam Pot @ the Barras

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties Day Party @ BAaD in the Barra's

The Vintage Explosion at Barrowland Ballroom

The Vintage Explosion

Monday 28th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

The Vintage Explosion

Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan at Old Fire Station

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Sunday 12th July

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes.

The Vintage Explosion at Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Sunday 1st November

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Ayr Town Hall .

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home' at Old Fire Station

THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home'

Wednesday 25th November

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home'

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Now, twenty years on from the release of their multi-million selling debut album 'Twelve Stops and Home', the group celebrate their wonderful journey.

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute at Old Fire Station

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden's legendary 1986-87 tour with a fully realised recreation of the iconic Somewhere On Tour era.

Summer Outdoor Party at Princess Bar

Summer Outdoor Party

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Princess Bar, Glasgow

Summer Outdoor Party

Princess Bar, Glasgow

Relive your youth - Glasgow Clubs Revival (Archaos | Silver | Victorias) presents SUMMER OUTDOOR PARTY - PRINCESS BAR TAKEOVER

Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush at Old Fire Station

Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush

Saturday 11th July

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring 'The Music of Kate Bush' back to Carlisle. Featuring material from across Kate's hugely successful catalogue

Festivals

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top at Queens Park Recreation

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

We return and bigger and better on Saturday 19th September! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 8am. We expect this to sell very fast!

Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026 at Vogrie Country Park

Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026

Saturday 3rd October

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge

Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge

Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings of Vogrie Country park just 30 minutes from central Edinburgh

One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot] at Queen's Park Arena Bandstand

One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot]

Saturday 18th July

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Queen's Park Arena Bandstand, Glasgow

One Day In The Park [25 Years of Melting Pot]

Queen's Park Arena Bandstand, Glasgow

After nearly seven years away, we are more than delighted to be bringing 'One Day In The Park' back to Queen's Park Arena Bandstand as part of MP25

Vodafone at Kendal Calling at Lowther Deer Park

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Madisons 90s Festival at Rivendell

Madisons 90s Festival

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival with Camping 29th August 2026

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

ITG Festival at Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 12:00am

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Join us as we takeover the Ortus Rec for a full day of dance anthems with the ITG Residents!

Comedy

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2 at Queens Park Arena

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Sunday 26th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Due to the high demand we are doing a second date, two weeks later, with a whole new lineup of Scotland's favourite comedians.

Laugh in the Park '26 - Part 1 - SOLD OUT at Queens Park Arena

Laugh in the Park '26 - Part 1 - SOLD OUT

Saturday 11th July

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Laugh in the Park '26 - Part 1 - SOLD OUT

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Southside's Annual Comedy Festival returns for Year 6 in Queens Park with a big lineup of Scotland's favourite Comedians.

Scott Bennett: Bloody Sugar Baby at Old Fire Station

Scott Bennett: Bloody Sugar Baby

Thursday 9th July

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Scott Bennett: Bloody Sugar Baby

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby...

Dan Nightingale & Friends at Old Fire Station

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Thursday 25th February 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Dan Nightingale will be joined by his hilarious friends Eshaan Akbar & Mark Nelson.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Open Stage Presents Signpainting with Cíarán Glöbel at Queens Park Arena

Open Stage Presents Signpainting with Cíarán Glöbel

Thursday 30th July

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Open Stage Presents Signpainting with Cíarán Glöbel

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cíarán Globel delivers hands-on workshops exploring traditional signwriting techniques, materials, and the craft behind his distinctive style.

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti at Queens Park Arena

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Tuesday 21st July

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Express yourself through color and creativity! Learn graffiti techniques from sketching to spray-painting in this dynamic workshop.

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam at Queens Park Arena

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Beats, rhymes, and breaking - Scotland's biggest hip-hop celebration is here! Experience live battles, street art, and performances from top artists.

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti at Queens Park Arena

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Tuesday 14th July

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Express yourself through color and creativity! Learn graffiti techniques from sketching to spray-painting in this dynamic workshop.

Experiences & Attractions

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Cults & Classics Presents THE GODFATHER at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents THE GODFATHER

Thursday 9th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents THE GODFATHER

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics at Queen's Park Arena.

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Cults & Classics Presents STOP MAKING SENSE at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents STOP MAKING SENSE

Sunday 12th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents STOP MAKING SENSE

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Stop Making Sense - The greatest concert film of all time, live outdoors. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics.

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Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

Tuesday 21st July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for a summer of family-friendly open-air cinema at Queen's Park Arena.

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Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult classic like no other - don’t dream it, be it. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Cl

Food & Drink

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail

Saturday 24th October

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Enjoy ALL Taylor Swift ERAS played all day long at our SWIFTIE day party featuring your welcome cocktail and Taylor Swift on the big screen!

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular at The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

Saturday 8th August

1:30pm - 6:00pm

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch & Disco Spectacular. Bottomless drinks 2-4, buffet, games and music all afternoon.

Taste of the Calton at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Taste of the Calton

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Taste of the Calton

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

An intimate dining experience honouring our surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine & anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!

Big BAaD Sunday Roast at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Big BAaD Sunday Roast

Sunday 11th October

11:00am - 2:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Big BAaD Sunday Roast

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Make your Sunday one to savour with the Big BAaD Roast. A hearty, bottomless carvery experience designed for serious food lovers.

Sport

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Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 MEN'S FINALS at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 MEN'S FINALS

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 7:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 MEN'S FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Experience the thrill of the Wimbledon Men's Finals in an open-air setting at Queen's Park Arena! Join us for an outdoor screening!

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Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Sunday 19th July

6:15pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games presents The World Cup final screened live

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Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 WOMEN'S FINALS at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 WOMEN'S FINALS

Saturday 11th July

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 WOMEN'S FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Wimbledon Women's Finals 2026 at Queen's Park Arena's open-air screening!

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Thursday 9th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for an afternoon of Hip Hop dance classes in the park.

Family Days Out

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Wednesday 8th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover “Big Fun” at Queen's Park Arena this summer with inclusive MOVE! DANCE! GO! sessions for children led by Giggle N Grow.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 14th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Friday 10th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

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Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 7th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Seasonal

Oktoberfest at BAaD at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Oktoberfest at BAaD

Saturday 17th October

11:00am - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Oktoberfest at BAaD

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Get on those Lederhosen, ready for some stein swinging fun!

End of Summer Party at BAaD! at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

End of Summer Party at BAaD!

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

End of Summer Party at BAaD!

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

We're sending summer off the right way with good tunes, good scran, and proper vibes all day.

Dumfries events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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