Events and festivals in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Events in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley run right from the start of January with Celtic Connections and international curling at Braehead through to the end of December when the city declares to the world - Glasgow Loves Christmas.

February sees three Glasgow festivals cover all genres of film, while in March you can enjoy the best of Scottish and international writers at Aye Write! or laugh yourself silly at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

The Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is one of the UK’s boldest visual arts events. It kicks off in April and takes place in venues across the city.  

Discover music, theatre and dance at the West End Festival in June or enjoy an exciting programme of unique and innovative performances, including world premieres, at the Merchant City Festival in July.

Why not try something different at the Strathaven Balloon Festival, the Kirkintilloch Canal Festival or head for a swim in Strathclyde Country Park with the British Gas Great Scottish Swim in September?

Glasgow will be hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games from 23 July - 3 August 2014 with 17 sports from aquatics and athletics to wrestling and lawn bowls.