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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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.
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.
@ Maggie's on Various dates from Saturday 10th January 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, 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.
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.
@ 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.
@ YO! Glasgow Central on Wednesday 17th December 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 27th December 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
