Glasgow Film Festival
18th – 28th February 2010: With 11 days of premieres, celebrity guests, family events and more, the Glasgow Film Festival is the best place to see exciting and innovative films, old and new.
Club Noir: Valentine’s Venetian Masked Ball
13th February 2010: As Venice unleashes its Carnivale in February, Club Noir brings its very own taste of this world-famous festival from Italy to Scotland with a lavish Valentine’s Venetian Masked Ball this February at Glasgow’s O2 Academy.
Diversity
30th March 2010: Diversity, the 2009 Britain’s Got Talent winners are going on tour, and are coming to Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium for one night of fantastic moves and brilliant entertainment in March 2010.
Ya Beauty and the Beast at the Tron Theatre
28th November 2009 – 3rd Jan 2010: The Tron puts its usual spin on a panto classic – this time it’s Bunty versus the Beast. Book your tickets now!
A Christmas Carol at Oran Mor
30th November – 19th December 2009: Dave Anderson and David MacLennan collaborate on a twisted version of the classic Dickens tale, with current political and economic issues seeping into the panto-style show.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at the SECC
10th – 24th December 2009: Scotland’s most successful children’s panto rolls into the SECC for another truly spectacular Christmas production, this year telling the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty.
Cinderella at the Citizens Theatre
28th November 2009 – 2nd January 2010: This festive season, the Citizens Theatre turns its attention to the Cinderella, using the Grimm’s text as their starting point for an inventive take on the much-told tale.
The New Magical Adventures of Pinocchio
2nd December 2009 – 30th January 2010: This year it will be Pinocchio’s turn for some new magical adventures in the Pavilion Theatre’s 2009 Panto. Don’t miss out; this is sure to be a great show in the Pavilion tradition of fun, songs, dance, fun and more fun!
Aladdin at the Kings Theatre
4th December 2009 – 17th January 2010: King’s favourites Gerard Kelly (Wishee Washee), Karen Dunbar (Widow Twanky) and Gavin Mitchell (Abanazar) are joined by ‘Any Dream Will Do’ finalist Keith Jack for this year’s panto: Aladdin.
The Great Hallowe'en Puppet Making Workshop
31st October 2009: Make an extra creepy puppet in the form of a witch, wizard, monster or ghost at the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre this Hallowe’en.
Children's Classic Concerts: Magic & Monsters
31st October 2009: There will be no tricks, just treats at Owen and Olly’s wicked Hallowe’en concerts! Come in costume to join in the fun and enjoy a spooktacular celebration featuring a special guest appearance by CBBC’s Raven.
Martin O'Connor's Playing Houses
13th – 17th October 2009: As part of Glasgay! 2009, the Arches plays host to Martin O’ Connor’s sensitive take on this year’s theme – FAMILY. It’s the eviction night on Big Brother. All eyes are on the house. But something equally eventful is happening in another house…
Louise Welsh's Memory Cells
20th – 24th October 2009: Best selling author Louise Welsh explores the age old pattern of women being trapped and contained by predatory men, taking in constriction, sexuality, power and obsession. Part of Glasgay! 2009
Zest: Glasgow's Kids Summer Holiday Programme
June 26th – August 10th 2009: Are you trying to find something to do with your kids during the long 9 weeks of summer holidays? Well Glasgow’s Zest Summer Holiday Programme is just the thing, with hundreds of events planned for kids throughout the summer.
Merchant City Festival 2009
24th – 27th September 2009: Attracting tens of thousands to Glasgow’s architecturally stunning and vibrant Merchant City, the Merchant City Festival presents a cutting-edge programme featuring the best of Scotland’s theatre, music, visual arts, comedy, dance, film, literature and fashion scene.
WWE Survivor Series Live at Braehead Arena
Thursday 5th November 2009: The wrestlers of WWE will return to Braehead Arena this November for a night of pure entertainment, drama and action that no fan should miss!!!
East End 5k and Big Day Oot!
28th June 2009: The East End 5K Run this year plans to be a Big Day OOT (out) for all the Family!
The Singing Kettle: Christmas Pyjama Party
Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th December 2009: The Singing Kettle’s Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin are having a pyjama party just before Christmas and you are all invited!
Glasgow Festival On The Green
1st & 2nd August 2009: The Glasgow Show is one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar, with tens of thousands of visitors each year, enjoying a huge range of performances.
Bard in the Botanics
As has been proven in outdoor venues around the world, Shakespeare plays work very well in the open air. Glasgow’s beautiful Botanic Gardens provide the perfect backdrop for just such an event.
Britain's Got Talent – The Live Tour at the SECC
Tickets have just gone on sale for the 2009 Britain’s Got Talent – The Live Tour. Get your tickets now to see all the finalists perform their only Glasgow performance.
Southside Festival
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May 2009
Location: Queens Park, Glasgow’s Southside.
Admission: Mostly free with the exception of a few evening events.
After it’s hugely successful debut in 2008, the Southside Festival will returning on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th May 2009 for an extended 2 day music and dance extravaganza.
In 2008 Queens Park hosted the [...]
West End Festival 2009
Friday 12th June – Sunday 28th June 2009: This year, Glasgow’s West End Festival will present 2 weeks packed full of more than 300 events including street parties, comedy, film, theatre, dance, music and family fun.
Partick Folk Festival
Sunday 31st May 2009
Location: The Tall Ship.
Admission: £7/£3 concession for daytime events, £7 for evening concert.
Daytime Events
11am – 12noon: An introduction to Traditional music – family event.
1pm – 2pm: Family Ceilidh Dance Workshop.
2pm – 3pm: Family Ceilidh Dance With the “Blyde Lasses” from Shetland.
Evening Concert
7 – 9.30pm: Maritime songs and Music with Richard Grainger and [...]
Elton John plays the SECC
10th June 2009: Elton John has announced he will play his only Scottish live show of his 2009 tour at Glasgow’s SECC on Wednesday 10th June.
Thank You For The Music
Saturday 30th May 2009
Million-selling hit follows million-selling hit as Abba meet the Bee Gees in brilliant box office blockbuster Thank You For the Music. Now in its 11th fantastic year, it’s coming to Glasgow in May 2009!
Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic star in the year’s biggest and best concert show, taking you on an [...]
The Subway Festival
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th May
The Wow Factor, with the Childrens Classic Concert Orchestra
25th April 2009 – 3pm
Owen and Olly put the ‘O’ into ‘Wow’ as we discover which instruments have the X Factor.
Feel the tension build as the contestants battle it out with show-stopping performances as they showcase their unique talents.
Which section of the Orchestra deserves to be in the running to become your favourite?
Featuring orchestral classics [...]
Celtic Connections 2010
n January 2010, Glasgow will once again provide the backdrop for Celtic Connections, one of the world’s largest and most prominent winter music festivals.
RSNO Christmas Concerts
18th December 2008 – 3rd January 2009: Come celebrate the festive season with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
