You Glasgow folk sure do know how to have good time, which is why, when you want to know what's on in the city, there are bucket-loads of fun events to choose from. Whether it's wild club nights, raucous student parties, lively bar bashes or offbeat experiences, there are some seriously fun events every night of the week. Check out our recommendations for some of the most fun events in Glasgow.
Last updated on 20th January 2020
@ Swing on Every Thursday
Get a heap of jazz into your life as Swing house trio Fraser John Lindsay, Charlotte Marshall, and Kenny Robertson host a night of music from local and touring musicians.
@ Slouch on Every Saturday
If you're Saturday nights are feeling a bit quiet, we've got the solution. Head to Slouch for a massive mix of rock n roll, funk, punk and soul to make sure you celebrate the weekend as you should.
@ The Old Toll Bar on Every Sunday
Get down to the Old Toll Bar for this fun thing to do in Glasgow. This welcoming and chill open mic night promises good vibes, a free drink for all the performers, and there's a guitar you can borrow too.
@ The Butterfly and The Pig South on Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday night the Butterfly and the Pig South open their doors for their Open Mic nights. You can play solo, join a jam session, or sit back and enjoy the music. Everyone who plays gets a free drink!
@ Slouch on Every Sunday
Sleeping in on a Sunday? Don't be ridiculous. Get yourself down to Slouch, where you can listen to some amazing acoustic live acts before partying until the early hours to rock n roll.
@ Arta on Every Friday
Fridays at Arta means its Club Cabaret, where you can enjoy a weekly night of burlesque, magic, live music, and cabaret, before descending into dancing at their club night till the early hours.
@ Royal Concert Hall on Fri, 7th Feb 2020 @ 13:00 - 16:00
One of the best ways to discover the secrets of this beautiful city, this Glasgow walking tour doubles up as a scavenger hunt. Over the course of two hours your'll have to play detective solving clues, completing photo challenges and seeking out that all-important final treasure.
@ Firewater on Every Thursday
Firewater is opening up two rooms to make sure your Thursday nights are as rocking as ever, with top DJs on the decks and drink deals that start as long as 89p, it's almost impossible not to have fun.
@ The Garage on Every Thursday
A very fun event in Glasgow every week, Neverland is where the over 18s get to act like big kids. The Sauchiehall Street club keeps revellers feeling forever young, with fun party tunes, a big screen for tweeting, and best of all a bouncy castle where you can relive your 8th birthday, only this time you're old enough to stay out on a school night. With two DJs and £1 drinks, this Thursday night party is a fun one in Glasgow every week.
@ Multiple Venues on Thu, 16th Jan 2020 - Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Celebrate Scottish history and culture at Celtic Connections 2020, where we'll be going to our roots and championing home-grown talent. Expect over 300 events across 25 venues, with over 2,000 artists taking part in the yearly festival across Glasgow.
@ Boteco Do Brasil on Every Thursday
Boteco Do Brasil's jam sessions are a force to be reckoned with. A weekly dose of rhythm, this fun Glasgow event, sees musicians of all walks of life get together for a reggae, Afrobeat, carnival clash of sounds that comes together for a night you won't forget in a hurry. Head down, to play, dance or even just watch, some of the best, most spontaneous and informal live music in Glasgow.
@ Obsession on Every 3rd Saturday of the month
The Pretty Ugly Cub is a hidden gem in the form of a kicking Glasgow club night. A very fun event in Glasgow's nightlife calendar Pretty Ugly means it's ladies night at the decks, as Aarti, Pam & Lynne, "three gals with good tunes and bad moves who like dark scuzzy clubs and sweaty sticky dancefloors," spin some of the the best alternative tunes in town. A cool and quirky club night with pop classics, retro finds and indie and electro favourites. A fun-tastic night out in Glasgow.
@ Hillhead Bookclub on Every 4th Wednesday of the month
We all know about bingo and some of us can't be dragged away from the telly box for it, or can we? Coming at you every 4th Wednesday of the month, this is one of the most unique nights out in Glasgow as you pair hooting and hollering bingo numbers with drag queens, drinks and more.
@ The Stand Comedy Club on Every Saturday
Why not get top quality stand up this Saturday night? The Stand's Saturday Show has sold out every week for the past five years by bringing together five different acts, the best comperes and top quality headliners from around the UK and abroad.
@ SWG3 on Sat, 25th Jan 2020 @ 12:00 - 16:15
Take part in The National Whisky Festival this January, all taking place as part of Celtic Connections 2020. Whether you're a novice or connoisseur of Scottish whisky, this is sure to be a fun and informative way to expand your palate and try new things.
@ The Lane Bar @ The Grosvenor on Every Thursday
Some of us are blessed with pretty big brains, so what if you're blessed with a big brain full of movie facts? Then there's only the one thing for it. Join The Lane Bar ever Thursday in Glasgow as you work your way through a hilarious selection of quiz rounds and questions.
