The year in Glasgow
The big moments of the year in Glasgow: Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green, Hogmanay in Glasgow, Celtic Connections and more, with their dates.
Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green
The ice rink at Glasgow's Winter Wonderland on the Green is open on selected dates and times, booked by ticket. In 2025 Visit Glasgow listed the city's Christmas markets at St Enoch Square, Glasgow Green, Glasgow Fort, Clydeside and the Barras; its page for 2026 had no list yet when we checked.
Hogmanay in Glasgow
Hogmanay is New Year's Eve, and Glasgow marks it with ticketed parties in pubs, clubs and halls. Ashton Lane in the West End holds a Hogmanay street party, listed for 2026 with live music, street performers and food stalls; tickets and times are not confirmed yet.
Celtic Connections
Eighteen days of folk, roots and world music in January, with concerts across the city. The Royal Concert Hall, the Barrowland Ballroom, the City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket are among them, alongside King Tut's, the Mackintosh Church and Kelvingrove.
Glasgow Film Festival
Twelve days of films at the Glasgow Film Theatre and other cinemas around the city centre, with a new venue on Renfrew Street added for 2027. The full programme is due on 20 January.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Nineteen days of comedy across the city, first held in 2003. The first names announced for 2027 are Alan Carr, who plays three nights at the King's Theatre, Fascinating Aïda and Jimeoin; more shows are added as venues register.
WestFest
A month of community-led events across the West End, from street parties on Kelvin Way and theatre in the Botanic Gardens to talks, comedy and grassroots music. Many of the events are free.
Glasgow Jazz Festival
Five days of jazz in the city, at venues including the City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket. The 2026 festival was its 40th edition.
Merchant City Festival
Glasgow Life's ten-day street festival in the Merchant City, with markets of makers and street food and performances in the squares. The 2026 festival ran over two weekends, and Glasgow Life is already taking trader enquiries for 2027.
Glasgow's Pride
The march and the celebration in the Merchant City, which were free to join and to watch in 2026.
Piping Live!
Six days of piping and traditional music, based at the National Piping Centre, in the week of the World Pipe Band Championships. Tickets for the 2027 week went on sale on 18 August 2026.
World Pipe Band Championships
The pipe bands of the world compete on Glasgow Green over two days at the end of Piping Live! week. Tickets are sold through Glasgow Life.
Glasgow Doors Open Days
Four days when buildings the public rarely sees open their doors, from historic halls and theatres to factories and museum stores, with tours, talks and workshops. The events are free and run by the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
