Posted 5 hours ago
Fri 30 Jan, 2026 12:01 AM
Your monthly What's On guides are back with a bumper February edition! As always, there is lots to see and do in the city so here are a few highlights for your consideration.
Remember to keep an eye on UofGLiving Events for events going on in the residences and the UofGLife App, My SRC App and University of Glasgow Events for everything around campus.
You'll also find out more about the latest shows and events on sites like What's On Glasgow, Visit Glasgow and Glasgow Life.
At the University
Twilight Tours: Behind the Scenes at The Hunterian (Kelvin Hall, runs until 9 December 2026)
Take the opportunity of a special behind-the-scenes look at one of Scotland’s oldest public museums - the University’s very own Hunterian!
Lunchtime Concert: Lee-Horváth Duo (University Concert Hall, 5 February)
Beautiful chamber music from multi-award winning instrumentalists, Katrina Lee on Violin and Alina Horváth on Piano.
Lunchtime Concert: Simone Seales (University Concert Hall, 12 February)
A special lunchtime cello concert from Glasgow-based, Floridian, Simone Seales.
CinemARC: Tales (Advanced Research Centre [ARC], 19 February)
Head over to the ARC for a screening of 2014 Iranian film, Tales. The screening will be followed with discussion between Dr Zahra Khosroshahi from the University's Film and TV department and Loa Pormirza from The Joon Project.
Lunchtime Concert: Sidiki Dembélé (University Concert Hall, 26 February)
Traditional African percussion at its finest from multi-instrumentalist Sidiki Dembélé.
Culture
Keza MacDonald in conversation: Super Nintendo (Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 12 February)
If you're a gaming fan then you'll not want to miss author Keza MacDonald introducing her brand new book, Super Nintendo! Hear all about the rise of the gaming giant and its famous creations like Mario and Zelda.
VIP Record Fair (Bellahouston Leisure Centre, 28 February)
Promising, "the largest selection of CDs, records, DVD’s and memorabilia ever put up for sale in Scotland," this fair will be a must for all music fans! The Leisure Centre is also located next to the delightful Bellahouston Park so it's definitely worth going for a walkabout after you've sorted out the tunes!
Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour (Drygate Brewery, various dates until 26 July)
Take in some of the most important and significant sights in Glasgow on two wheels with this unique tour. Starting at the Drygate Brewery (just 2 mins away from Havannah House!) you'll encounter such places as the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, The Clyde Arc, SEC Armadillo, the Uni and the Forth & Clyde Canal before finishing up back at the Necropolis and Glasgow Cathedral.
Film
Starlight Screenings: Valentine’s Weekend (Glasgow Science Centre, 14 and 15 February)
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with screenings of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge under the stars of Glasgow Science Centre’s Planetarium.
Glasgow Film Festival (Various venues, 25 February to 8 March 2026)
Scotland's biggest film festival is back for 2026 with 16 World and European premieres, 68 UK premieres, and 18 Scottish premieres! There will also be screenings of classic movies, Q&A events with top industry figures and masterclasses for aspiring film makers.
Charity
Winter Warmer Run (Glasgow Green, 8 February)
Are you feeling fit and fresh this February? Why not help support homelessness charity Shelter by taking on a 5k, 10k or a Half Marathon!
Music
Robbie Williams (Barrowlands, 4 February)
A special night in store at the Barrowlands as Robbie Williams performs his debut album, ‘Life Thru A Lens', and most recent, ‘BRITPOP' in full as part of his “Long 90’s Tour”.
James Arthur (OVO Hydro, 4 February)
Singer-songwriter James Arthur is in Glasgow on the second stop of his Pisces UK arena tour.
Maximo Park (02 Academy, 6 February)
Join the Newcastle alt-rockers from as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album A Certain Trigger!
Florence & The Machine (OVO Hydro, 9 February)
Indie favourite Florence Welch and her band are back in town on their 'Everybody Scream' Tour.
Kula Shaker (Old Fruitmarket, 11 February)
Psychedelic indie rock more your scene? Don't miss Kula Shaker on the 11th!
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells: The Best Of Tubular Bells (Royal Concert Hall, 11 February)
Mike Oldfield may now be in retirement but his iconic Tubular Bells carries on under the direction of long-term collaborator Robin Smith. Hear the whole of Tubular Bells l along with cuts from Tubular Bells ll and lll.
The Streets (Barrowlands, 19 February)
Mike Skinner and co are on the road celebrating 20 yers since the launched their award winning second album, ‘A Grand Don’t Come For Free’.
RAYE (OVO Hydro, 20 February)
Find out why RAYE scooped Best R&B Act at the 2025 BRIT Awards as she brings her 'This tour may contain new music' tour to the Hydro.
Fatboy Slim (Barrowlands, 26, 27 and 28 February)
Superstar DJ and the King of Big Beat, Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) has been hammering out the hits since the 1980s and there's still lots more to come in 2026. Not to be missed!
The Fratellis (02 Academy, 26 February)
February must be the month for the 20th anniversary! Local favourites and the men behind Chelsea Dagger, The Fratelli's, head to the O2 Academy to mark two decades of their debut album, Costello Music.
