Glasgow’s new annual Blythswood Festival brings together major venues of international status, showcasing art, music, heritage and enjoyment. Running from 1 May to 18 May 2025. 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, and Glasgow Art Club.

Helping increase footfall, enjoyment and business in a city-centre area of architectural excellence and urban renewal. Celebrating arts, music, heritage and culture with a focus on Blythswood including Sauchiehall Street and its connecting streets.  Advancing architecture and design including that of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and others from the Glasgow School of Art.

Extending across Blythswood, with boundaries flexible, starting with the city-centre area between Hope Street and Elmbank Street; and Bothwell Street to Garnethill. Embracing the public, performers,  visitors and residents in the life and promotion of the area, its creativity, history and conservation. Involving existing venues, performers and businesses and stimulating new initiatives.

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