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.
@ Woody's on Saturday 29th August 2026 and 4 other Saturdays
Party while the sun's out this May Bank Holiday with Day Disco in the Trophy Room. DJ Suave Gav will be behind the decks on the Saturday from 4pm to 8pm, spinning the very finest disco beats.
Entry is free all day - so there's no excuse not to come down and dance under the mirrorball.
@ Haus on Saturday 31st October 2026 and 2 other dates
Party the day away at the ultimate Haus Party. DJ Micheal Kilkie and singer Paige Turley are in the house providing the soundtrack to keep you moving from 2pm to 6pm.
You'll hear the very best disco tunes to get you on your feet. Tickets are just £10.90 and include a welcome drink to get you on your way.
@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 15th August 2026
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.
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 tribute acts, murder mystery dinners and more.
Can you really have a bank holiday without a bit of a party? Spend the three-day weekend drinking and dancing at Revolution, as the lively spot is set to bring its finest DJs and the best cocktail mixers on board. Even better, you'll have an extra day off to nurse that head of yours.
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 in. And if you fancy something a little more raucous? Then head to their cowboy strip shows on Saturday nights.
@ Glasgow Central Station on Various dates from Tuesday 11th August 2026
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.
The Social is coming in hot with all kinds of fun things to do in Glasgow this bank holiday weekend. Get on your glad rags and shimmy on over to dance the night away throughout the weekend, with a lineup of DJs that you don't want to miss.
Discounts available on certain events
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 you can dance the night away to a live band, and look out for their Eatfilm events too.
With a distinctly Spanish vibe, Cubatas is giving you sexy tapas dishes in the heart of Finnieston. Head here for a sociable dinner or a date night which will have you bonding over delicious sharing plates washed down with sangria or a cracking cocktail.
@ The Glee Club Glasgow on Every Friday
Have an absolute barrel of laughs over at The Glee Club's Friday Night Comedy events. Be entertained by four brilliant stand-up comedians as they crack you up with their hilarious sets. And while you watch? Indulge in tasty food and drink.
