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Events near Stranraer, Dumfries

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Clubs

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Emerge pres. Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren at Bridge Gardens

Emerge pres. Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren

Sunday 18th October

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bridge Gardens, Glasgow

Emerge pres. Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren

Bridge Gardens, Glasgow

After last year’s 6 hour masterclass we are delighted to welcome back Nick Warren & Hernan Cattaneo for round 2!

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Jazzy - Peace & Patience Tour at SWG3

Jazzy - Peace & Patience Tour

Saturday 19th December

11:00pm - 3:00am

Jazzy - Peace & Patience Tour

Irish dance-pop artist Jazzy headlines SWG3 TV Studio on Saturday 19 December 2026, as part of her Peace & Patience Tour.

STREETrave Summer All Dayer 2026 at SWG3

STREETrave Summer All Dayer 2026

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:30pm

STREETrave Summer All Dayer 2026

The legendary STREETrave summer all dayer returns to SWG3 complex

STREETrave Summer All Dayer at SWG3

STREETrave Summer All Dayer

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:30pm

STREETrave Summer All Dayer

Iconic English collective Soul II Soul headline STREETrave All Dayer, when it arrives at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard.

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Camden Rocks at Firewater

Thursday 2nd July

7:00pm - 3:00am

Firewater, Glasgow

Firewater, Glasgow

Camden Rocks is the quintessential student-club-night. Delivering floor-filler after floor-filler in one of the cities most reputable nights-out.

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK at Metro Reloaded

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Friday 4th September

10:00pm - 2:30am

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

RETROSPECT brings NATTE VISSTICK to the Metro Reloaded on September 4th - 150 Tickets Remaining.

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow at Red Sky Bar

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Friday 10th July

7:00pm - 1:00am

Red Sky Bar, Glasgow

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Red Sky Bar, Glasgow

Hedkandi Return To Glasgow For One More Trip To Disco Heaven @ The Red Sky Bar. Join Hedkandi Creator Mark Doyle & Some Very Special Guests.

Vinyl Fantasy 3.0. The Third Dimension Birthday Party at SWG3

Vinyl Fantasy 3.0. The Third Dimension Birthday Party

Saturday 17th October

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Vinyl Fantasy 3.0. The Third Dimension Birthday Party

Vinyl Fantasy returns to SWG3, this time to take over SWG3 Warehouse on Saturday 17 October 2026 - for a special birthday celebration.

Gigs

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.

A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars at The Bungalow Bar

A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The brilliant Spiders On Mars return to The Bungalow with a full band show

QUEEN Rhapsody The Ultimate Live Experience at The Bungalow Bar

QUEEN Rhapsody The Ultimate Live Experience

Saturday 4th July

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

QUEEN Rhapsody The Ultimate Live Experience

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship

Fleetwood Max at The Ferry

Saturday 11th July

8:30pm - 11:45pm

The Ferry, Glasgow

The Ferry, Glasgow

An exceptionally talented group of musicians and performers, who have come together to share their love and appreciation for this supergroup.

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | SWG3, Glasgow at SWG3

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | SWG3, Glasgow

Saturday 11th July

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | SWG3, Glasgow

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to SWG3 in Glasgow!

Mickey 9s + The Fear at Queen Margaret Union (QMU)

Mickey 9s + The Fear

Friday 27th November

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

Mickey 9s + The Fear

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

Mickey 9s return to the QMU on Fri 27 Nov with special guests The Fear - who'll be playing their first full-band show since 2012.

Freddie Mercury Tribute Night at The Ferry

Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

Friday 10th July

8:30pm - 11:45pm

The Ferry, Glasgow

Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

The Ferry, Glasgow

Jim Smart's tribute to Freddie Mercury is one of the most energetic and fun tribute shows available in Scotland today.

Stone Ashes live at Garage Attic at The Garage Attic

Stone Ashes live at Garage Attic

Friday 10th July

6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Garage Attic, Glasgow

Stone Ashes live at Garage Attic

The Garage Attic, Glasgow

Stone Ashes Headline The Garage Attic room, with support from Wool, Boston Blue, Lewis wilson and Riviera.

Festivals

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Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026 at BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT

Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

Sat 15th - Sun 16th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

Get ready for Coloursfest 25th Anniversary Party... OUTDOOR - ONE BIG STAGE! Bringing you the best artists from the past!

Live in Loch Goil 2027 at Lochgoilhead Village Hall

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

"Scotland's Best Small Festival" returns for 2027, with fantastic live music plus family-friendly fun and local food & drink.

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival at Shuttle Street, Paisley

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Shuttle Street, Paisley

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Shuttle Street, Paisley

A family friendly music and arts festival at Shuttle Street and Browns Lane in Paisley

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.....

Pagan Fellowship Festival at Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre

Pagan Fellowship Festival

Saturday 4th July

9:00am - 10:00pm

Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre, Glasgow

Pagan Fellowship Festival

Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre, Glasgow

Join us for our 3rd year of the Pagan Fellowship Festival at Tir-Na-Nog Holistic Centre. A day bringing the Scottish pagan community together

Strictly Bangerz Indoor Winter Festival at SWG3

Strictly Bangerz Indoor Winter Festival

Friday 4th December

9:00pm - 3:00am

Strictly Bangerz Indoor Winter Festival

Something Big Is Coming... The first-ever Strictly Bangerz Indoor Festival lands on Friday 4th December. Line-up revealed 15 Aug. Join the movement!

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

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.....

Comedy

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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.

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm at The Garage

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

Friday 26th February 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Garage, Glasgow

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

The Garage, Glasgow

Another excellent night of stand up with Have A Word host Dan Nightingale. Dan is joined in Glasgow by Mark Nelson & Eshaan Akbar. Starts at 8pm.

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

7:00pm - 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.

Comedy Club at The Old Toll Bar at The Old Toll Bar

Comedy Club at The Old Toll Bar

Sunday 26th July

8:00pm - 10:30pm

The Old Toll Bar, Glasgow

Comedy Club at The Old Toll Bar

The Old Toll Bar, Glasgow

Comedy Club 26 July 8pm It's Susie McCabe Need we say more

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Bookclub Collective|20th August|The Paper Palace at The Marlborough

The Bookclub Collective|20th August|The Paper Palace

Thursday 20th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Marlborough, Glasgow

The Bookclub Collective|20th August|The Paper Palace

The Marlborough, Glasgow

The ultimate book club for perfectly imperfect book lovers, ready to escape the day-to-day and dive into great chat about even greater books!

Open Stage Presents Introduction to DJ Skills at Queens Park Arena

Open Stage Presents Introduction to DJ Skills

Wednesday 15th July

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Open Stage Presents Introduction to DJ Skills

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Drop the beat and spin like a pro! Learn the art of DJing, from mixing tracks to scratching, in this hands-on workshop.

Village Volumes Gathering 29/07/26 at Inverkip Hotel

Village Volumes Gathering 29/07/26

Wednesday 29th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Village Volumes Gathering 29/07/26

Come along to our July Village Volumes gathering! Always a night of fun, reading, and socialising!

Paisley Actors Focus Group: One Night Only at Venue Paisley

Paisley Actors Focus Group: One Night Only

Saturday 12th December

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Paisley Actors Focus Group: One Night Only

Paisley Actors Focus Group presents a one-night-only live performance showcasing some of the West of Scotland's emerging acting talent.

Experiences & Attractions

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Friday 10th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Get ready to experience the irresistible energy and infectious melodies of this beloved musical film

Tilbury at the Top at Radisson Red

Tilbury at the Top

Sunday 12th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Tilbury at the Top

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Sip, snack & glow - Arrival drink, canapés, 45-min Charlotte Tilbury masterclass, pop-up & luxe goody bag

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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.

Food & Drink

18th July Boogie Brunch Dubai Anthems at Radisson Red

18th July Boogie Brunch Dubai Anthems

Saturday 18th July

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Radisson Red, Glasgow

18th July Boogie Brunch Dubai Anthems

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Our Boogie Brunch is back this July, 2 course meal and an arrival drink soundtracked by the sensational Stevie Lennon.

Boogie Brunch 90/00s at Radisson Red

Boogie Brunch 90/00s

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Boogie Brunch 90/00s

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Boogie Brunch: 2 courses + arrival drink, throwback 90/00s vibes , DJ Stevie Lennon & feel good hits - eat , sip and dance all afternoon!

Guilty Pleasures 6th Birthday Party All-dayer at Radisson Red

Guilty Pleasures 6th Birthday Party All-dayer

Friday 3rd July

7:00pm - 1:00am

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Guilty Pleasures 6th Birthday Party All-dayer

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Friday 3rd July 2026 , 7pm - 1am Line up MICHAEL KILKIE & JON MANCINI Special Guest JO MANJI over 18s only

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow at Rouken Glen Park

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow

Fri 14th - Sun 16th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow

Foodies Festival 2026 - Glasgow

Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow is a vibrant three-day event at Rouken Glen Park, featuring top chefs, street food, live music and family fun.

Sport

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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 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!

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 Family Zumba with Joice at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Family Zumba with Joice

Tuesday 7th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Family Zumba with Joice

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join Joice and Glasgow Games for an afternoon of family friendly zumba in the park.

Family Days Out

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

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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.

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.

Big Fun Presents BookBug at Queens Park Arena

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Friday 24th 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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