May Bank Holiday Events And Parties In Glasgow 2026

Cheers to the weekend, especially when it's an extra-long one. And lucky for us? There are plenty of great events, bars and restaurants to make it a fun-filled few days. From cracking cabaret nights to indulgent cocktail bars, we've lined up the crème de la crème. Don't let that additional Monday off go to waste; check out the best things to do in Glasgow over the May bank holiday weekend here.

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Glasgow Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Single route or double for racing!

@ Glasgow Central Station on Various dates from Monday 8th December 2025

The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunts are a great choice for getting outside this bank holiday, and you may even learn a little more about this city. You'll be given a map, compass and clues to solve as a team, which will lead you to your grand prize at the end - a mystery pub where a table will be booked and waiting for you. Even better? You'll get 20% of your bill at the end.

Moskito

Moskito Cocktail Bar & Restaurant is the place to be this May bank holiday weekend, serving up two standout brunch events in Glasgow. On Saturday the 3rd of May, You Can't Stop The Brunch brings feel-good energy, delicious dishes and plenty of bubbles to kick off your long weekend in style.

Then on Sunday the 4th, settle in for Bridget Jones Diary Quiz Brunch - where cocktails meet rom-com trivia. Expect hearty laughs, themed rounds and a side of indulgence. With tickets from £35, it's a weekend made for brunch lovers.

Popworld Glasgow

Looking for a budget-friendly night out in Glasgow? Head over to Popworld Glasgow for their incredible four drinks for £12.50 offer, available on Sunday the 25th of May.

For just £12.50 per person, you'll receive a wristband and four drink tokens that can be redeemed for house spirits and mixers, house wine, pints of house lager, or prosecco. This fantastic offer is limited to the first 200 guests, so make sure to grab your spot early.

ARTÀ

A Mediterranean-inspired venue with a lineup of quirky activities to choose from, there's all sorts of fun events taking place at ARTÀ across both May bank holidays. We're talking stand-up comedy nights with some of the UK's best comedians, Spanish-themed afternoon teas featuring live music and ABBA tribute nights, with a talented duo providing the tunes while you tuck into a two course meal. Even better? tickets start from as little as £10 to these fun outings.

Maggie's Rock N Rodeo

Maggie's Rock N Rodeo in Merchant City never disappoints, and they've got two high-energy events to choose from across the May bank holidays. Their cowboy ceilidh takes place on Friday nights, promising a line dancing lesson, live country music and DJ sets, with a mechanical bull ride thrown into your £8 ticket. And if you fancy something a little more raucous? Then head to their cowboy strip shows on Saturday nights.

The Corinthian

If you're looking for fun things to do this May bank holiday in Glasgow, check out The Corinthian's lineup of events. Not only is it hosting day discos for those of you that can't handle the late nights, but there's also live music and ABBA-themed afternoon teas.

Sloans

Located on Argyle Street, Sloans is the place to be for all your bank holiday fun. These guys host a Friday night ceilidh every single week, where for as little as £16 per person you can dance the night away to a live band, and look out for their Eatfilm events too.

BrewDog Merchant City - Glasgow

Not sure what to do over the May bank holiday in Glasgow? Grab a mate and have a catch up at BrewDog Merchant City, a brilliant bar that's home to 30 taps of tasty craft beer and delicious US-style soul food, including wings, burgers and fries. Plus, you can even get stuck into beer school experiences complete with five 1/3 pint tastings and a cheese board pairing for just £25 each.

Flight Club Glasgow Brunch Social

@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 27th December 2025

Kick off your bank holiday weekend early with a boozy brunch social at Flight Club in the city centre. This quirky, fairground-themed bar is offering two-hour sessions where you'll receive a whole bottle of prosecco each, as well as unlimited sharing paddles of delicious pizza.

You'll spend the first half of this event getting competitive on their electronic dartboards, which offer all kinds off fun minigames and add up the scores for you, before relaxing in the bar with more tasty slices.