Glasgow Blythswood Festival

Glasgow Film Theatre
2026-05-04 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-06 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-08 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-10 12:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-11 12:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB, United Kingdom
Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street

The art-deco Glasgow Film Theatre in Rose Street just off Sauchiehall Street, built in 1939 as the Cosmo, has been leading the way in art cinema for decades. The three screens show 100% specialised titles, first run world and independent cinema, artists’ experimental work, rarely screened classics and undiscovered gems from countries all around the world, thematic seasons, repertory programmes, Scottish produced work, festivals, and a programme of event cinema and live broadcast.

GFT is an educational charity, a hub of activity where children, families, and young people learn about film, communities come together, and filmmakers of the future develop their careers.

Open seven days a week from 12 noon.

For daily opening times and listings go to https://www.glasgowfilm.org/home

Compass Gallery
2026-05-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Compass Gallery, 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL, United Kingdom
Compass Gallery, 178 West Regent Street

For 57 years, Glasgow’s Compass Gallery has been the foremost contemporary gallery in the West of Scotland. Its role as principal talent spotter of new young Scottish based painters is widely recognised. The gallery also regularly shows the more established artists who see the need to be identified with a progressive and responsive gallery later in their careers. Compass Gallery’s interests are not confined to Scottish based artists, in fact, it is an important part of its policy to bring some of the more prominent and influential British artists to Glasgow.

A not-for-profit charity, it is renowned for its support of emerging new talent and presents monthly changing exhibitions throughout the year. Works on show include Anna H. Geerdes, Peter Howson, Shona Kinloch, Jack Knox, Bet Low, Neil MacPherson, Iona Roberts, Andy Scott, Adrian Wiszniewski, Alma Wolfson, New Generation artists from the 4 Scottish Art Schools and many others.

A Mixed Exhibition will run during May.

Free admission.

Gerber Fine Art
2026-05-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Gerber Fine Art Gallery, 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL, United Kingdom
Gerber Fine Art, 178 West Regent Street

Established in 1986 this gallery is an intimate Glasgow city centre space for art enthusiasts, collectors and first-time buyers to browse through an exciting collection of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by prominent 19th to 21st century British artists, Glasgow Girls & Boys, Scottish Masters, Modern British, St. Ives School and regular exhibitions of current Contemporary Scottish artists.

Works on show include Elizabeth Blackadder, William Crosbie, Joan Eardley, JD Fergusson, John Houston, James Kay, Jack Knox, Sir John Lavery, William McCance, Margaret Morris, Philip Reeves, Tom H. Shanks, Euan Uglow and many others.

A Mixed Exhibition will run during May.

Free admission.

Exhibition: ‘Music, Mackintosh & Murder’
2026-05-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | RGI Kelly Gallery, 118 Douglas Street, Glasgow
RGI Kelly Gallery

Set in its modern Kelly Gallery near Blythswood Square, the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts hosts a special exhibition. Inspired by the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s vibrant music scene and its popular crime stories, the gallery will host new work by current RGI members and entertain the viewers with the deadly mix of culture and crime that Glaswegians love.

The contemporary art scene in Glasgow is known for its experimental energy and strong community of artists. While much of the work is forward-looking and conceptual, the influence of Charles Rennie Mackintosh continues in the city’s creative identity. Institutions such as the Glasgow School of Art have helped shape generations of artists, linking Mackintosh’s elegant design legacy with today’s bold, contemporary practices. Our music scene is raw, energetic and constantly evolving.

Exhibition continuing to 13 June.

Free entry

Paisley Art Institute 137th Annual Open Exhibition
2026-05-05 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 19:00 | Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HU, United Kingdom
Glasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street

In its 150th Anniversary Year, Paisley Art Institute supports and promotes art in its prize-winning 137th Annual Exhibition. With over 400 quality artworks – paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture – by 200 talented artists.

Enjoy the Institute’s home-base in the unique Glasgow Art Club and renowned main gallery with features designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Witness the very best of Scottish creativity all in one vibrant and inspiring space.

Watch painting demonstrations each week by invited artists. Enjoy also treasures of the Institute’s heritage collection throughout the building.

Open Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 7pm (excluding Holiday Monday 4th)

Full catalogue available.

Free entry. Refreshments and food available.

Running from Saturday 25th April to Saturday 23rd May.

https://paisleyartinstitute.org
