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The BIG Bookish Day Out

BAaD Glasgow, Sunday - 5th of July 2026, 11am-4pm. Author Q&As, market, stalls, book swap, raffle. Hosted by Shivsbookshelf

Sunday 5th July 2026
Barras Art And Design (BAaD) in Glasgow
11:00am til 4:00pm
Minimum Age
18+
Sunday 5th July 2026
Barras Art And Design (BAaD) in Glasgow
11:00am til 4:00pm
Minimum Age
18+
The BIG Bookish Day Out

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The BIG Bookish Day Out

Hosted by Shiv @shivsbookshelf

📍 BAaD, Glasgow - 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB

Sunday 5th July 2026

Doors open 11am - close 4pm

Your ticket includes a soft drink on arrival.

A day created for book lovers. Meet fellow readers like yourself and celebrate all things bookish. Come solo, come with friends, or bring your whole book club, everyone is welcome.

What's on:

  • On the stage - something happening every hour, including Q&As with authors Meg Jones and Elliot Fletcher, bookish games, a Book Trust Scotland talk, and more
  • Bookish market - exciting small businesses, cakes and bookshop pop-ups
  • Interactive stalls - florists, crocheting, bookish tattoos, and friendship bracelet making
  • Book swap - bring a book or two and leave with something new
  • Raffle - raising money for Book Trust Scotland, who will also be attending on the day with their own stall
  • BookBeat - all attendees get a free trial code
  • Drinks - available from BAaD's well stocked bar
  • Food - pizza available from NonnaSaid

Good to know:

Seating is spread over two floors and is not guaranteed (unreserved seating)

There is no lift

Accessibility: If you have any accessibility requirements, please email shivsbookshelf@gmail.com ahead of the event and adjustments can be made to help.

Please note: The event information above has been added by the organiser. Whilst we try to ensure all details are up-to-date we do not make any warranty or representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information shown.

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54 Calton Entry, Glasgow, G40 2SB

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4.5 / 5 based on 2159 reviews

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