Best Christmas Events In Glasgow

The countdown is on... That's right, Santa season is well and truly upon us. And that means? The city is brimming with holiday cheer and all kinds of yuletide fun. From wreath making and themed boozy brunches to festive flicks, we've found you the crème de la crème of seasonal activities. See below for our list of the best things to do in Glasgow at Christmas to get you into the spirit.

Best Glasgow Christmas Events & Activities

Last edited by Lauren Cole

Last updated on 6th November 2025




☃️ Festive Brunch ☃️

@ Slug and Lettuce Glasgow on Thu, 4th Dec 2025 - Wed, 24th Dec 2025

Gather the gang and head on over to Slug and Lettuce on West George Street for a festive brunch. While enjoying the venue's Christmas decor, seasonal tunes and fun atmosphere, get to know the delicious brunch menu. Get stuck into all of your favourites - we're talking fluffy pancake stacks and avo with poached eggs on focaccia - alongside signature dishes like chocolate orange French toast and a pigs in blankets croissant roll.

You'll also have two hours to enjoy bottomless drinks. Options include prosecco, mimosas, spritzes, beer and a Switfmas special, with Trip cans and mocktails available for those laying off the alcohol.

Sloans Christmas Wee Ceilidh

@ Sloans Bar and Restaurant on Sunday 30th November 2025 and 5 other dates

If you're looking for family-friendly Christmas events in Glasgow, head on down to Sloans' Grand Ballroom where they'll be hosting their famous ceilidhs throughout December. These fun daytime parties are ideal for the kids, with visits from Santa Claus, milk, hot chocolate and cookies all included in the ticket price. 

You can also expect their ceilidh band Chitterybite playing live music that'll get you and the little ones burling around the dancefloor, with dances such as Gay Gordons and Strip the Willow on the agenda.

Ark Glasgow: 🎅 The Ultimate Christmas Boozy Brunch 🎅

@ Ark Glasgow on Tue, 18th Nov 2025 - Wed, 31st Dec 2025

Enjoy a festive boozy brunch packed with seasonal cheer, where £36 per person gets you two hours of merriment, six drinks and a brunch dish of your choice. Tuck into limited-edition plates, paired with themed cocktails.

With great food, creative drinks and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect way to celebrate with friends this Christmas.

The Christmas Tree Murder! - Murder Mystery Dinner

@ Arta on Sunday 7th and Sunday 14th December 2025

Fabulous Mediterranean restaurant and bar Arta is offering something a little different this December - a Murder Mystery Dinner.

The Christmas Tree Murder will take place on two Sundays near Christmas (7th and 14th December), with tickets available for £57.50 per person - mind, this also includes a festive three-course meal and a glass of fizz on arrival alongside the interactive show. Make sure to arrive at 7pm for a prompt start, as this isn't something you'll want to miss.

Christmas Eatfilm

@ Sloans on Various dates from Tuesday 25th November 2025

From a festive fair to the Christmas edition of Eatfilm, Sloans is the host of a variety of the best things to do in Glasgow this Christmas 2025. The latter is a highlight, with the ballroom winter wonderland serving a two-course menu with a festive cocktail, followed by your choice of film screening.

Think Christmas films like Love Actually, The Grinch, Elf and Miracle on 34th Street.

A Christmas Carole: Ghosted at Christmas

@ Polo Lounge & Riding Rooms on Sat, 29th Nov 2025 @ 19:00 - 20:30

On Saturday 29th November, Polo Lounge & Riding Rooms will be hosting their annual (and scandalous) panto. A Christmas Carole: Ghosted at Christmas will be a hilarious, adults-only nativity spectacular, with drag royalty Bella Houston and Geezah Gobble leading the show. Get ready for outrageous innuendos, brilliantly camp costumes and filthy festive carols from 7pm - 8.30pm, all for just £5.45 a ticket.

Old Skool Bingo

This Christmas, head to either The Corinthian or Manuka, where they're hosting Old Skool Bingo's festive specials. These high-energy events promise fun rounds of bingo, alongside dance battles and other competitions, with some cracking prizes to be won.

Groove to RnB and hip hop beats from the live DJ, and expect some surprises along the way - with tickets starting from just £21.45 per person.

Moskito

Moskito is blowing it out of the water this Christmas, hosting a bunch fabulous festive events to get you into the spirit. Get ready for a range of brilliant brunches on the 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st December, with themes such as Drag Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bell Rock, Bubbles and Baubles, and Motown Christmas Jam.

At each event, you can expect DJ Suzie Mac bringing the tunes on the decks, complete with live sax and in some instances vocals. But that's not all, as you'll also be treated to delicious brunch dishes, not to mention fun cocktails.

Christmas SMAC - Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club

@ Sloans on Wed, 26th Nov 2025 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)

One of the best things about Christmas is all the cheese right? So you'll be happy to hear that on Wednesday 26th November, Sloans is holding a Christmas Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club. This festive addition will see you digging into bottomless bowls of holiday-themed mac and cheese, all in a wonderfully cosy setting.

Tuck into a range of delicious macaroni and cheese creations, including the Sloans legendary mac; sweet potato, nut roast and sprouts mac; turkey lasagne mac, and a mystery mac to keep you on your toes. Enjoy all of those dishes complete with an arrival beer, bubbles or Christmas cocktail and have a wonderful night of festive feasting.

MAGGIES ROCK 'N' RODEO PRESENTS:THE COWBOY CEILIDH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

@ Maggie's on Various dates from Friday 28th November 2025

Maggie's are making sure its a Christmas to remember with festive specials of their famous Cowboy Ceilidh. Taking place every Friday and Saturday, it's the perfect place to celebrate the season in fabulous hoedown style, with tickets from £16.50.

What to expect? Live country music from Maggie's house band, line dancing lessons led by Maggie herself, and a brilliant host in the form of their resident CowQueen Garry King. You'll also get to try your hand at the bull ride if you think you've got what it takes.

Home Glasgow: 🎅 The Ultimate Christmas Boozy Brunch 🎅

@ Home, Glasgow on Tue, 18th Nov 2025 - Wed, 31st Dec 2025

Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas boozy brunch featuring two hours of fun, six drinks and a brunch dish of your choice for just £36 per person. Expect limited-edition seasonal plates alongside festive-themed cocktails.

Whether it's a catch-up with mates or a festive get-together, this brunch promises great food, creative drinks and plenty of Christmas cheer.

Glasgow Festive Brunch Social

@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 22nd November 2025

A two-hour event packed full of Christmas cheer, Flight Club's festive brunch social is a fun way to kick off your seasonal celebrations. From mid November, this quirky activity bar will be decked out in twinkling lights and colourful decorations, promising visitors an hour of interactive darts on their electronic boards.

Play fun, multiplayer games with your friends, before spending a further 60 minutes toasting to the winners in the bar. Tickets cost £40 each, also including a bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, as well as unlimited pizza to share between the group.