Glasgow’s Blythswood Festival 2026 brings together more major venues of international status, showcasing art, music, heritage and enjoyment. Running from 1 May to 17 May 2026. In the largest part of the city-centre, all the streets west of Buchanan Street. Enjoy exploring what’s on and visiting unique venues and events. Refreshments and food available at the National Piping Centre, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Mackintosh at The Willow, Glasgow Art Club and the Mitchell Library.

Helping increase footfall, enjoyment and business in a city-centre area of architectural excellence and urban renewal. Celebrating arts, music, heritage, commerce and innovation with a focus on Blythswood including Sauchiehall Street and its connecting streets.  Advancing architecture, design, conservation and re-use.

Extending across Blythswood, with boundaries flexible, starting with the city-centre area between Hope Street and Charing Cross;  and Bothwell Street to Garnethill. Embracing the public, performers,  visitors and residents in the life and promotion of the area, its creativity, and history. And inaugurating new Blythswood Festival Awards across five sectors.

Explore & Enjoy  the area hosting the National Piping Centre  –  Royal Conservatoire of Scotland  –  Mackintosh at the Willow  –  Glasgow Art Club  –  Glasgow Film Theatre  – Compass Gallery  –  Gerber Gallery  –  Glasgow School of Art  –  Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow  –  RGI Kelly Gallery  – Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum  –  and the Mitchell Library.