Posted 13 hours ago
Tue 28 Oct, 2025 12:10 PM
The nights may be drawing in and the temperature starting to drop but that's ok as Glasgow has plenty of activities and events to keep you educated, entertained and informed throughout the rest of Autumn!
Here are a few for your consideration and remember to keep an eye on UofGLiving Events for events in the residences and 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
Choral Contemplations II (University Memorial Chapel, 4 November 2025)
If you’re looking for a bit of calm and reflection this month, head along to the University chapel and hear the outstanding Chapel Choir explore works involving, unicorns, giant whales, lions and other mythical beasts!
Lunchtime Organ Recitals (University Memorial Chapel, 5, 12, 19 and 26 November 2025)
Come along and hear recitals from some of the UK's finest organists in the peaceful surroundings of the University Chapel.
CinemARC: The Social Network (Advanced Research Centre (ARC), 19 November)
A special screening of 2010's The Social Network about Mark Zuckerberg and the foundation of Facebook. UofG Researchers will also be on had to discuss the emergence of social media and chart its evolution over the last few years.
Culture
GlasGLOW (Botanic Gardens, 24 October - 9 November 2025)
See the beautiful Botanic Gardens as you’ve never seen them before as GlasGLOW returns for the ninth year! This year’s theme will be a celebration of Glasgow's upcoming 850th birthday so expect an illuminating sonic and visual recreation of some of the city's great icons!
Aye Write Book Festival (6 - 16 November)
An absolute must for all book lovers! Glasgow's most popular book festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with over 130 events, discussions and debates.
Book Week Scotland (Multiple venues, 17-23 November 2025)
Book Week Scotland is back for the fourteenth year! If you love reading and literature, you’ll be sure to find an event or activity that appeals to you so check out the programme and get involved.
Charity
MoRun for Movember (Glasgow Green, 23 November 2025)
Feeling fit? Why not help support Movember by taking on a 5k MoRun, 10k MoRun or a Half Marathon!
Christmas/Festive
Glasgow Winter Wonderland (Glasgow Green and St. Enoch's Square, 21 November 2025 - 4 January 2026)
Get in to the festive spirit as Glasgow Green and St.Enoch Square are transformed into a winter wonderland with lights, ice skating, fairground rides, food and artisan gift stalls🎄
The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live Orchestra (SEC Armadillo, 27 November)
Check out the Christmas classic starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Michael Caine performed with a live orchestra!
Glasgow Christmas Markets (St.Enoch Square, 6 November 2025 - 5 January 2026)
Over 50 stalls featuring food and drinks from around the world, arts and crafts, jewellery and much more. There’s also a bar, live music, and a Santa’s train🎅🏻
Mary's Meals Christmas Market (The Social Hub, 15 and 16 November)
The Mary's Meals Christmas Market is back by popular demand! There will be lots of stalls where you can pick up a special gift for a friend or family member so head along and help support the team and their amazing work feeding some of the world's poorest communities.
The Little Mermaid (Kings Theatre, 22 November 2025 - 4 January 2026)
Get along and experience the ‘peculiarly British’ Christmas tradition that is Pantomime with The Little Mermaid at the Kings. It's part theatre, part musical, part slapstick comedy so you’ve got to experience it to believe it!
Waterstones Christmas Shopping Evening (Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 27 November)
Looking for a Black Friday book deal? Waterstones will have special discounts, local authors available to sign books and lots of festive food and drink at their Christmas shopping event!
Step into Christmas (SEC Armadillo, 28 November)
If you're a sucker for a good Christmas song then head along to the Armadillo on the 28th to hear some of the festive favourites being performed live.
Comedy
Alastair Williams and Tania Edwards (Cottiers Theatre, 1 November)
Award-winning stand-up in heart of Hyndland as Alastair Williams and Tania Edwards visit Cottiers!
Grado’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) (The Stand, 8 November)
Sitcom star, podcaster and sometime wrestler, Grado, brings his Ask me Anything show to the The Stand in the West End so be prepared for anything!
Ardal O'Hanlon (King's Theatre, 9 November)
Top comedy from the man behind Father Ted's Dougal!
Film
Back to the Future 40th Anniversary (IMAX - Glasgow Science Centre, 31 October to 9 November)
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marty McFly and Doc Brown's first time travelling adventure with a special screening at the IMAX Theatre.
International Film Festival Glasgow (Various Locations, 12 - 16 November)
If you're a keen cinema buff then there's definitely going to be something for you in the upcoming international film festival. Premieres, special screenings, workshops, competitions and much more taking place at venues across the city, including Ashton Lane's Grosvenor Cinema.
100 Years in a Day (Kelvin Hall, 27 November)
Celebrate the National Library of Scotland's 100th birthday with a nostalgic trip through a century of Scottish daily life caught on camera!
Music
Hamilton (Theatre Royal, 29 October to 27 December)
Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical comes to the city for an eight week run.
Marti Pellow (OVO Hydro, 1 November)
Former Wet Wet Wet frontman and Scottish musical legend Marti returns to his hometown with a special show at the Hydro.
Led Zeppelin: Fulldome Experience (Glasgow Science Centre, 15 and 17 November)
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and Co may no longer be touring but fans of Led Zeppelin can experience the classic rock band as never before as their best loved hits are fused with 360 visuals and abstract art to create a very unique soundscape.
The Red Clay Strays (O2 Academy, 4 November)
The men from Mobile, Alabama are one of the most exciting new talents in Southern Rock and they'll be in town on the 4th.
The Bluetones (Garage, 7 November)
Britpop survivors, the Bluetones, visit Glasgow's iconic Garage to play songs from their new album alongside some of their best know hits.
Mystery Ensemble Play The Music of Harry Potter (Glasgow University Union (GUU), 8 November)
With the Uni's main Gilbert Scott building frequently being referred to as 'Hogwarts' due to it's resemblance to the Harry's famous school, the GUU makes a very fitting location to hear the hits from the film played live.
RSNO Season 25/26: Beethoven Seven (Royal Concert Hall, 8 November)
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) take on one of Ludwig van Beethoven's greatest masterpieces, the incredible, Seventh Symphony.
Gary Numan (O2 Academy, 11 November)
The man who turned synth-pop into an art-form, Gary Numan, returns to the city where he made his first ever solo performance back in 1979!
Bob Dylan (SEC Armadillo, 16 and 17 November)
The musical icon that is Mr Bob Dylan is in town for two nights touring his 39th studio album, Rough and Rowdy Ways. Top Tip: With Christmas approaching, be sure to check out Bob's 2009 album Christmas in the Heart album for a very Dylanesque take on some festive favourites!
Tinie Tempah (SWG3, 16 November)
It's written in the stars! Brit-award winning rapper and MC, Tinie, will be visiting SWG3 mid-month.
The Offspring (OVO Hydro, 18 November)
Still going strong after more than 40 years, American pop-punk rockers The Offspring are back with their new album, Supercharged.
Ash (SWG3, 20 November)
With almost 30 years of hits under their belt, shows from Northern Irish trio Ash are always going to be good but add in the recent release of their brand new album Ad Astra and their visit to the West End should be pretty special!
Wheatus (SWG3, 25 November)
In 2000, you couldn't escape Wheatus' breakout single Teenage Dirtbag and now, 25 years on, the guys are dropping by the SWG3 to play their self tilted debut album in its entirety.
Black Grape (Queen Margaret Union (QMU), 28 November)
You're twisting my melon, man! Shaun Ryder, Bez and the gang will be on campus to play the QMU on the 28th.
Electric Six (Queen Margaret Union (QMU), 29 November)
Detroit rockers and the men behind noughties classics, Danger! High Voltage and Dance Commander will be closing out the month at the QMU on the 30th.
