Fun Events in Glasgow

Get a heap of jazz into your life as Swing house trio and award-winning blues vocalist and bassist Charlotte Marshall host a night of music from local and touring musicians. There really is no better hump day cure than a good ol' fashioned boogie.

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. Because what could be a better way to follow a sophisticated dinner than a little naughtiness?

Firewater is opening up two rooms to make sure your Thursday nights are as rocking as ever. Swing by and you'll find top DJs on the decks and drink deals that start for as little as 89p... it's almost impossible to not have fun.

The Glasgow Festival of Burlesque have a whole range of fun events to try at home, from tassel twirling to chair dancing, precise peeling to boa workshops. Hosted by some of the UK's top performers, these masterclasses are not to be missed by any lover of the art form. 

When it comes to fun things to do in our city, no one does it quite like Glasgow Festival Of Burlesque. They'll be hosting the Midweek Fling June edition, bringing an epic livestreamed extravaganza straight to your home from just £3 a ticket. 

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 at Boteco.

Once a week, Hillhead Bookclub opens its doors to the city's budding artist. Whether you're new to a paintbrush or a budding Picasso, this workshop will provide a fun and inclusive setting to let your artistic talents flourish.

The Pretty Ugly Cub is a hidden gem in the form of a kicking Glasgow club night. Spinning pop classics, retro finds, indie hits and electro favourites, it's the city's best-kept secret and a local institution dating all the way back to 2005.

One of the best food events in Glasgow, this monthly pairing session at Pie & Brew is showcasing what the bar and restaurant does best. Tuck into a selection of their delicious handmade pies, expertly matched with sample sips from legendary craft beer bods Harviestoun Brewery.

Craving a little live music? Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, Pie & Brew host live sets from some of the finest talent on the Glaswegian scene. Grab a beer, chomp on a pie and enjoy a night of local songwriters, DJs with vocalists or upbeat jazz jams. 

Start the weekend right and be entertained by the scene's best comedians, all from the team behind the Scottish Comedy Awards. The Rotunda Comedy Club's Friday night special promises knee-slapping comedy, with plenty of booze to keep you giggling.

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.

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.