1st – 17th May 2026
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2026 Events coming soon – plus new Blythswood Festival Awards 2026 – watch this space & Facebook
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, 232 St Vincent Street Join us for a tour of our beautiful Georgian and Victorian buildings and learn about our College history in its 425th year. The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow was founded by Royal Charter in 1599 initiated by surgeon Peter Lowe, […]
Explore our celebrated Exhibition in the original Willow Tearooms at your leisure and see and learn of the vibrant city of Glasgow in the late 1890s and early 1900s. Times of exciting change and innovation. Learn about the growth of the tea rooms and hear the successful story of entrepreneur Miss Kate Cranston and her […]
Mackintosh at The Willow, 217 Sauchiehall Street There is a tour at 10am, and at 11am. Mackintosh at the Willow is the unique working Mackintosh space in the city, retaining its 1903 original function as the original Willow Tearooms, so that visitors can view the impressive interiors and enjoy an immersive experience by dining with […]
Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum, 518 Sauchiehall Street See and explore the military life and history of today’s Regiment, combining Glasgow’s famous Highland Light Infantry and the Royal Scots Fusiliers of Ayrshire and Glasgow, first starting as volunteer corps. From 1678 to the present day in all parts of the globe. Follow them soldiering around the […]
Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street Each year, members of the Seniors’ Art Class from Garnethill Multicultural Centre explore Glasgow School of Art’s Archives and Collections. Their new art work is the relaxing and thoughtful SITTING WITH MACKINTOSH, inspired by the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh chairs in the Glasgow School of Art collection, beautiful […]
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. […]
Compass Gallery, 178 West Regent Street Founded in 1969, Compass is Glasgow’s longest established contemporary art gallery exhibiting a fresh and exciting combination of original paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and ceramics by new Scottish Contemporaries, leading Modern Masters and selected recent graduates. A not-for-profit charity, it is renowned for its support of emerging new talent […]
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Paisley Art Institute’s 136th prize-winning Annual Art Exhibition, hosted at the iconic Glasgow Art Club on 185 Bath Street! Immerse yourself in a stunning display of over 500 exceptional artworks, paintings, sculptures, and ceramics featuring more than 200 talented artists. This is a unique opportunity to witness […]
David Dolan shares his ongoing work with RCS Chamber Ensembles on how improvision in Classical Music can enhance and inform live performance.
Fields of Performance is a dynamic collection of experimental and interdisciplinary works, ranging from intimate solos to collaborative pieces presented in studio theatre settings and in public spaces around Central Scotland. This is the final year of the Contemporary Performance Practice programme, and this work honours the legacy of past and present students, their expansive […]
Renfield Centre & Sanctuary, 260 Bath Street Don’t miss a fantastic double bill featuring BBC Radio Scotland Traditional Musician of the Year finalist Miguel Girão (guitar) & Celtic Connections Battle of the Bands Winner Dauntless. With a broad style which swiftly shifts between accompanist and soloist, embodying edges of classical, jazz and contemporary music, Miguel […]
RCS Associate Artist, Colin Currie, directs SoM students in a thrilling program of contemporary compositions. This concert marks the exciting culmination of a three-year partnership between RCS Percussion and Colin Currie – an event not to be missed!
