Manuka
Let your hair down this month by tearing up Manuka's dancefloor. This joint has got a massive agenda of events in Scotland this April, from its disco and R&B-led Saturday nights to its mid-week bonanzas, Juicy Tuesdays and wild Wednesdays.
The evenings are getting a little longer and the weather is a wee bit better - yep, spring is most definitely in the air. And whether you're booking up dazzling drag brunches for Easter, looking for a wild night out or fancy learning how to shake up a cracking cocktail, you'll want to have a read of our guide to the best events in Glasgow this April.
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Last updated on 1st May 2024
Let your hair down this month by tearing up Manuka's dancefloor. This joint has got a massive agenda of events in Scotland this April, from its disco and R&B-led Saturday nights to its mid-week bonanzas, Juicy Tuesdays and wild Wednesdays.
The Social is holding all kinds of big events in Glasgow this April, from its wild Friday evenings to its late-night DJ sets. You can also simply pop over for a load of scrumptious pizzas, sharing boards or steaks accompanied by creative cocktails - we recommend the candyfloss martini for a hit of sugar.
It's all kicking off at the West End's Hillhead Bookclub this month; not only can you revel in spoken word poetry, but also shake your tailfeather to the most iconic queer tunes from across decades and banging garage beats by DJ CT. And the best part? These events are all free.
Situated in Glasgow city centre, Moskito is pulling out all the stops with its ABBA and drag queen Spice Girls brunches. Get stuck into a delicious meal like eggs Benedict or Nutella pancakes stacks alongside Beefeater gin cocktails while you shake it to tunes from DJs, live saxophone players and singers.
A bustling pub with plenty to offer, Committee Room No.9 is providing us with all kinds of fun things to do in Glasgow this April. Hot on the agenda? Musical bingo and thumping club nights on Fridays and Saturdays. And to keep you fuelled, these guys are slinging out chicken wings, burgers, loaded fries and more.
@ Maggie's on Various dates from Friday 20th September 2024
Be right buck, we're grabbing tickets to Maggie's Rock 'n' Rodeo Presents The Cowboy Ceilidh this April at her Merchant City den. Don your cowboy boots and giddy on up as country takes over, with tickets starting from only £8 per person. The night will be packed full of dancing lessons, live music from house band The Jaybees and a DJ blasting the best of the western 'til 3am.
@ YO! Glasgow Central on Wednesday 25th September 2024 and 11 other Wednesdays
Whether you're a budding chef or just keen to learn a new skill, YO! Sushi School is certainly one of the most fun activities in Glasgow this April. Head along to the city centre restaurant and learn how to slice sashimi and roll maki from the experts, with gyozas, edamame and beer or prosecco to enjoy throughout.
It's always going off at Missoula Glasgow and this April is no exception. If you're looking to party at the end of the week, then join resident DJ John for Kickstart Friday's where entry is free and the music doesn't stop 'til 3am. Thursday and Saturday nights bring you more of the same electric atmosphere, whereas Mondays demand you use your brain power with a quiz.
@ Corset Club on Saturday 12th October 2024 and 2 other Saturdays
Dance to five hours of your favourite hip hop, UKG and club anthems with tickets starting from £20 per person to R&B Brunch Glasgow. This raucus event is full of fun throughout the day, including a whole hour of free-flowing, complimentary rum punch from midday 'til 1pm. If it's your birthday in April, you can bag a VIP package that includes reserved seats, a cake and 12 shots.
@ All Bar One Glasgow on Every 4th Sunday of the month
Swing by All Bar One in the city centre for its brilliant Sunday Cocktail School. As one of the most fun activities this April in Glasgow, it'll see the venue's top mixologists teaching you to mix, muddle and shake a selection of classic libations. You'll be welcomed with a bellini before creating three tasty tipples, all for £35 per person.
Head on over to one of SpeedDater's singles events to meet like-minded people in a fun, friendly environment this April. How does it work? You'll get to have between eight to 12 mini-dates lasting four minutes each, and chat to any matches after. What's more, they're so confident that you'll meet someone special, that your next event will be free if there's no one you want to see again.
Delmonicas is keeping the vibes all throughout the month by hosting a cracking lineup of fun things to do this April in Glasgow. Whether you fancy a mid-week rollick at its Let's Get Quizzical Thursdays or dancing 'til the early hours on Saturday, it's going to be totally wicked - and there's likely to be plenty of drag on show too.
O'Neill's Merchant Square is making sure you're never bored with all kinds of music events in Glasgow this April. Get ready to dance the evening away to live band Scooby Snax or head-banging tunes from The Widtinks Rock Band, as well as taking part in their cracking pub quiz every Thursday.
The Glasgow Festival of Burlesque is hitting the city this April, with shows like Tacky Tassel Club: Nerdlesque at Polo Lounge & Riding Rooms, and Friday Night Fling at Britannia Panopticon. Tickets to the former start from only £7 and include a night that's geeky galore, while the latter features celebrated local cabaret, as well as special guests from further afield from £14 each.
@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 21st September 2024
It's never a dull moment with Flight Club Glasgow's Brunch Social, so book your spot with your mates this April and prepare to have some serious fun. Tickets start from £30 per person and include a two-hour brunch session, half of which will be spent perfecting your aim with darts. Bag a bottle of prosecco for your table and wolf down gooey slices of pizza to refuel.
There's so much going on at Grosvenor Cafe, it's hard to keep up. Get on down to this iconic West End haunt for live jam sessions, DJ-led parties, wild Saturday nights with plenty of booze and even a family-oriented event on Sundays, complete with a delicious lunch.
When it comes to fun things to do this April in Glasgow, The Corinthian in Merchant City is blowing it out of the water with cracking events across its five floors. What's on the agenda? Live music in Charlie Parker's Piano Bar, Friday club nights, late-night DJs every Saturday and so much more - with indulgent burgers and delicious brunches up for grabs too.
Sometimes you just need a bit of a laugh to see you through the weekend. In which case? Head on over to Rotunda Comedy Club for their Friday night stand-up show, created by the team behind the Scottish Comedy Awards. Expect big names and up-and-coming newbies at this event for couples in Glasgow this April.
A fabulous place to visit regardless of what month it is, thanks to its ace selection of craft brews, Drygate is also home to many an exciting event. Whether you're heading down for their famed open mic nights, featuring pottery, pints and music, or the twice-a-month pub quizzes, this place is an absolute hoot.
Merchant City hotspot Speakeasy is in full bloom this spring, hosting a bucketload of quirky things to do in Glasgow this April. We're talkin' cracking karaoke sessions, sing sync battles led by iconic drag queen Lola Fierce and late-night club events with DJ James on the decks 'til 3am.