Special Events in Glasgow

February
Scottish Wedding Show
SECC
From confetti to cakes - find all you need for the perfect day, as 300 of Scotland's leading wedding suppliers set up at the Scottish Wedding Show. As you browse, enjoy free goodies including bridal beauty treats, and wine tasting from Tesco, with master of wine Rose Murray-Brown. Top designers and well-known high street fashion shops will strut their stuff five times a day in the biggest bridal collection catwalk show in Scotland - ensure your priority seat, plus bubbly and canapés with a £5 VIP Catwalk ticket.

March
Glasgow Art Fair
George Square
Fancy snapping up some art? Nestled in Glasgow's civic centre, the Glasgow Art Fair will feature over 50 national and international galleries and arts organisations, presenting a mix of the contemporary art scene's established names and emerging talents - with pieces to suit every taste and budget. Last year's fair attracted over 16,000 arts aficionados, buying, selling or simply viewing the work of more than 1000 different artists across every media.

April
Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts
Since its creation in 2005, the Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts has been showcasing work both by the city's vibrant artistic community and artists from across the world. The Festival will see exhibitions of new and specially commissioned work on show in leading galleries across the city, from the Hunterian to Tramway, GOMA and the Modern Institute. It will also offer the chance to encounter artistic installations and interventions in new venues and exciting found spaces, some rarely publicly accessible. A truly unmissable experience!

June
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
Now in it's 21st year and going from strength to strength. Whether it be through the main programme, the varied fringe events or the famous late night festival this year you can look forward to the best that jazz has to offer in one of Europe's most exciting cities.

July
Glasgow River Festival
The Glasgow River Festival returns with nautical-themed fun for all the family. The Festival is one of Glasgow's best free events and offers visitors of all ages an opportunity to celebrate the history of the River Clyde and explore the future of Glasgow's waterfront.

August
Indian Summer Victoria Park
Back triumphant, the Indian Summer weekender is again to be set in Victoria Park in Glasgow's leafy west end. Its uniqueness comes from it being an intimate event, so expect a different kind of outdoor experience.

October
Merchant City Festival
Merchant City Festival enjoys record crowds and sell-out performances across much of its programme. Don't miss this years festival which is sure to be an extravaganza of theatre, music, comedy, film, visual arts, opera, dance, fashion and food! For further updates visit