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.
Roll up, roll up to the Riding Room for cocktails, cabaret and community. This buzzing Merchant City bar is home to an amazingly eclectic roster of entertainment, from burlesque to music and musicians.
Get down here this April for the Polo Day Disco. Banging out all the biggest pop hits from the 60s to the 90s across the afternoon, it's perfect if you want to boogie but still be in bed by 10pm.
Boteco Do Brasil brings a vibrant slice of Latin right to the heart of Merchant City. As the caipirinhas flow, the banging tunes never stop. There's always something here to keep you entertained, from salsa nights to live musicians amping up the atmosphere.
Attracting an international crowd, it serves up reggaeton, Latin dance and afrobeat to locals, ex-pats and tourists on the hunt for an epic night out. Unsurprisingly, the cocktails here lean on the side of rum, with reggae punch and Cuba Libre among the most popular tipples.
Tucked within Glasgow's historic Jacobean Corsetry building, The Corset Club is an events and performance space that's jazzing up your April plans. A stalwart for the LGBTQI+ community and its allies, the space is home to musical theatre and cabaret brunches, drag contests, live music nights and more.
@ YO! Glasgow Braehead on Tuesday 24th March 2026 and 38 other Tuesdays
The Yo! Sushi School is back, giving you the chance to roll like a pro. Under the expert guidance of resident sushi masters, you'll learn the history of this delicious dish, pick up some knife skill and make some rolls of your very own.
To fill you up along the way, you can tuck into salmon sashimi slice, inari nigiri, cucumber maki, crunchy Cali rolls and plenty more. Tickets start from just £27.95 and include your feast, plus a welcome beer or glass of fizz.
@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 28th March 2026
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 £33 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.
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.
Discounts available on certain events
From ceilidhs to screenings of Sister Acts, Step Brothers and more for Eatfilm, where tickets come with a main meal and drink included, Sloans has plenty of things to do this April. Enjoy all you can eat mac'n'cheese at the Scottish Macaroni Appreciation Club too.
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.
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 bands or taking part in their cracking pub quiz every Thursday.
Situated in Glasgow city centre, Moskito is pulling out all the stops with its quirky brunches, themed around everything from Dirty Dancing to Harry Potter. Get stuck into a delicious meal like eggs Benedict or pancake stacks alongside Beefeater gin cocktails while you shake it to tunes from DJs, live saxophone players and singers. Plus, there's even an Easter high tea this month too.
@ Manuka on Sat, 18th Apr 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:00
The UK's biggest bingo experience is rolling into Glasgow. Old Skool Bingo is more than just a game. It's a three hour party packed with RnB classics, big prizes and non-stop entertainment.
Expect chaotic rounds, high energy and hilarious challenges right throughout the evening. Grab your tickets to a night of bingo and boogieing from just £19.80.
@ 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.
While we haven't quite reached summer, we're starting to get a few glimmers of sunshine. So that you can enjoy the warming of the weather, we've put together this guide to the city's greatest beer gardens. From hidden haunts to rooftop gems, these are the spots you need to visit.
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 always going off at Slug And Lettuce Glasgow and this April is no exception. If you're looking to party at the end of the week, then join this haunt for 2-4-1 cocktails, bottomless brunches and more throughout the week.
@ Maggie's on Various dates from Friday 27th March 2026
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. 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.
@ Manuka on Sat, 11th Apr 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
POP Bingo is bringing the party to Manuka. Get ready to relive the pop classics from ABBA and Madonna to Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift.
As you search for a full house and groove to your favourite hits, there's big prizes up for grabs. Tickets to this epic day out start from just £19.80.
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, live music or comedy, this place is an absolute hoot.
