Oh, January. You come around every year and smack us in the teeth with bad weather, empty pockets and post-Christmas blues. But your calendar doesn't have to be dull and dry; from quirky events to bottomless feasts and cosy winter walks, there are plenty of fun things to do. Running low on inspiration? Check out our guide to the best events in Glasgow this January here.
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Last updated on 1st February 2024
Hillhead Bookclub is bringing us a bucketload of Glasgow events for January 2025. When you're not lapping up the top-quality cocktails and delish grub, get ready for spoken word poetry, DJ sessions, vintage markets and all kinds of other fun things to do.
Committee Room No.9 is an absolute favourite for buzzing sports screenings and elevated pub grub. But that's not all it's good for, as it also hosts Musical Bingo every Thursday, not to mention DJ party nights come the weekend.
Keen to bust the January blues with some brunch? Then you'll want to hit up Moskito's jam-packed calendar. Shake it off with its Taylor Swift Weekend and enjoy themed cocktails plus a live sax player. Wish you were in Friends? Then you'll love The One With The Brunch.
A beautiful, pink blossom-adorned watering hole, October is making sure we're well-entertained with some of the best January events in Glasgow city centre. Dance late into the night at one of its many DJ-led parties or spend your Sunday enjoying brunch, beats and bellinis.
Get out and about at The Social, a gorgeous Merchant City hangout that's not just a hotspot for mouthwatering munch and creative cocktails; nearly every night of the week, this hip, happening space hosts live music sessions and DJ nights.
Renowned across town as one of the most welcoming LGBTQ+ spaces going, The Polo Lounge is a hotspot for partying into the wee hours. Literally every night of the week, you'll find this place popping off with killer tunes and mega drinks deals.
When it comes to things to do in January in Glasgow city centre, Flight Club have got you covered. Their interactive dartboards provide all kinds of fun games, and if you fancy making it a boozy affair then try out one of their weekend brunch socials, complete with pizza and prosecco.
If you're after January party nights in Glasgow, check out Manuka. At all of their events (like Juicy Tuesdays and their Saturday parties), you can expect some of the best DJs in the city thumping banger after banger, plus there are VIP booths, dance balconies and killer drinks.
Wondering what's on in Glasgow this January? Grosvenor Cafe is a fabulous spot any day of the week, with delicious food and drinks to enjoy in pretty surrounds. It also hosts live jam sessions, DJ gigs and Sunday Funday events that are perfect for all the family.
Ah, The Corinthian. A beautiful, listed building boasting five floors, including The Brasserie and The Club, this joint is a total beaut. Pop over to enjoy one of its exciting events, from ABBA-noon tea to broadway-themed events.
@ George Square on Various dates from Friday 19th April 2024
For a more wholesome January activity, take a walking tour of the city with Go Quest Adventures. Their interactive app will guide you on a treasure hunt around the city, solving puzzles while discovering some fun facts and hidden gems along the way.
When you're not having a chinwag over affordable food and drinks at O'Neill's Grand Central, make sure to check out its Glasgow gigs this January. Every Friday, you'll find musicians taking to the stage to provide you with live tunes, plus there are DJs on Saturdays.
@ All Bar One Glasgow on Every 4th Sunday of the month
All Bar One is providing us with some brilliant events this January, namely its Sunday Cocktail School. Learn how to muddle, mix and mash three classic tipples (and drink them too), as well as play fun games and knock back a welcome bellini.
If you're looking for the best drag shows this January, Lola Fierce is hitting up Speakeasy every Thursday - so get ready for lip sync battles, comedy and more. But that's not all, as the venue also hosts karaoke and wicked DJ nights.
Looking for fun things to do in Glasgow this January? Delmonicas, the sassy gay bar renowned for its epic weekly agenda, is hosting all kinds of cool events. Think quirky quizzes, drag-doused karaoke and late-night clubbing bonanzas.
After free things to do this January in Glasgow? Wrap up warm and see the city on your own two feet. We've created a guide to five handy trails, taking you on a tour of the city's prettiest parks and canals. Plus, we've thrown in a couple of places to tuck into a warming lunch afterwards.
