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Tourist Attractions - Glasgow Festivals - Events In Glasgow
Glasgow
Tourist Attractions and Festivals
Glasgow's reputation as 'The Friendly City' is reflected in a wide
range of arts festivals covering all of the art forms, and in an
extensive programme of cultural and sporting events. The arts festival
programme runs throughout the year starting with Celtic Connections'
in January which is attended by over 100,000 people. Other music
festivals include Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Big World
Music Festival and Triptych. Some other major international festivals
include Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Art and the
New Territories Dance Festival.
Summer
events include the West End Festival, Shakespeare in the Botanic
Gardens, the World Pipe Band Championships and the Great Scottish
Run.
JANUARY
Celtic
Connections
Since its beginnings in 1993, this festival has become a premier
showcase for music and culture, featuring artists from the Celtic
heartlands of Canada, USA, France and Spain - as well as Scotland.
In 2006, Celtic Connections takes place between 11th and 29th January.
Phone: 0141 353 8000
E-mail: arts@grch.com
Celtic Connections Web site
FEBRUARY/MARCH
New
Territories
Annual festival of contemporary dance and live art presented by
New Moves International. Tramway and other venues.
Phone: 0141 357 5538
E-mail: admin@newmoves.co.uk
New Moves Web site
Miller
Glasgow International Comedy Festivals
Launched in 2003, this hugely successful festival takes place in
a variety of venues throughout the city. Stars in 2005 included
Jerry Sadowitz, Fred MacAulay, Jack Dee, Paul Merton and the US
comedy legend, Joan Rivers. Provisional dates for 2006 are 9 - 25
March.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Web site
APRIL
Glasgow
International
The inaugural year of this festival which aims to showcase Contemporary
Visual Art in public venues and artist-run spaces throughout the
city. 2005 featured work by Steven Campbell, Jake and Dinos Chapman,
Douglas Gordon and Barabara Kruger.
E-mail: info@glasgowinternational.org
Glasgow International Web site
Glasgow
Art Fair
Now in its 10th year, this event has firmly established itself as
THE place to view, buy and sell art in Glasgow.
Phone: 0141 552 6027
E-mail: office@uzevents.com
Glasgow Art Fair Web site
Triptych
Music
Festival embracing genres as diverse as Indie, Jazz, Neo-Classical,
Reggae and Dance.
E-mail:
info@betterdays.co.uk
Triptych
Web Site
MAY/JUNE
Big
Big Country
Annual festival of Americana music which showcases emerging talent
alongside established names. 2005 featured artists such as Steve
Forbert, Eliza Gilkyson, The Resentments, Jimmy Webb, Jesse Dayton
and Vic Chestnutt.
Phone: 0141 221 0359
E-mail: info@soundsfine.co.uk
Big Big Country Web site
Maydaze
Free day of music, dance and family entertainment which is centred
on Glasgow Green and usually takes place during the first weekend
in May. Includes the traditional May Day Rally and Parade.
Phone: 0141 302 2845
West
End Festivals
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres
Road, this has now grown over the past 9 years to become the biggest
cultural event in Glasgow's calendar. The very popular street party
is on 12th June and features stages, stalls, buskers and food.
Phone: 0141 341 0844
E-mail: westend.festival@virgin.net
West End Festival Web site
Lord
Provost's Pageant
This year's parade on the 18th June celebrated the 400th anniversary
of the creation of the Trades House of Glasgow and the theme was
the life and times of the year 1605.
Phone:
0141 302 2845 (Glasgow City Council events)
North
Glasgow International Festivals
Now in its 5th year and based in Sighthill, this festival was set
up to promote integration and harmony by celebrating cultural diversity
within the local community. A family-orientated day, usually at
the beginning of June, with a children's tent and stage, sports
arena and children's rides as well as music, dance and food from
all around the world.
For more information please contact:
Phone: 0141 532 4101
E-mail: susan.cuthbert@strathclyde.pnn.police.uk
JUNE/JULY
Glasgow
International Jazz Festivals
This year's highlights included performances by Dionne Warwick,
Georgie Fame, Courtney Pine and Kyle Eastwood.
Phone: 0141 552 3552
E-mail: glasgow@jazzfest.co.uk
Glasgow International Jazz Festival Web site
RSNO
Scottish Power Proms
Feast of popular classical music at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.
This year's concerts feature music from the movies and musicals,
Dvorak and Tchaikoksky. Not forgetting the last night of the Proms,
featuring violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Web site
Glasgow
Mela
The Mela (meaning 'gathering' in Sanskrit) is organised by the Scottish
Academy of Asian Arts and is the highest profile multicultural music
and dance festival in the West of Scotland.
Phone: 0141 423 2210
E-mail: info@saaa.org.uk
Scottish Academy of Asian Arts Web site
AUGUST
World
Pipe Band Championships
This event has been held in Glasgow since 1986 and in 2004 attracted
over 8,000 musicians from all over the world.
Phone: 0141 302 2845 (Glasgow City Council events)
SEPTEMBER
Great
Scottish Run
Each year Glasgow plays host to one of the largest road races in
the UK - participants can choose between the half marathon or 10k.
The race will take runners past some of the city's most famous attractions
and will again feature the hugely popular run over the Kingston
Bridge, before finishing in Glasgow Green.
Phone: 0141 302 2845 (Glasgow City Council Events)
Run Glasgow Web site has information about where the race takes
place and how to enter.
Doors
Open Day
A unique
chance for the public to visit some of Glasgow's most interesting
buildings over one weekend in September. Organised by Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust.
Phone: 0141 221 6061
E-mail: info@gbpt.org
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust Web site
Merchant
City Festivals
The Merchant City Festival presents a programme of film, theatre,
comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion
- all taking place amidst the architectural elegance of the Merchant
City.
Phone:
0141 552 6027
e-mail: info@merchantcityfestival.com
Merchant City Web site
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Big
Big World
Glasgow's annual festival of World Music. Last year's line up included
Miriam Makeba, Angelique Kidjo, Mory Kante, Louis Mhlanga and Musafir.
Phone: 0141 221 0359
E-mail: info@soundsfine.co.uk
Big Big World Web site
Glasgay!
Scotlands annual celebration of queer culture with events spanning
comedy, film, visual art, performance and community arts projects.
Phone: 0141 334 7126
E-mail: info@glasgay.co.uk
Glasgay! Web site
Inspiration
This
annual festival of the arts for children and young people is now
in its 8th year. Family days, performances, workshops, events and
activities for pre-5s and schoolchildren as well as a special Youthfest
programme for young people aged 16-20.
Monday
31st October - Friday 11th November, 2005
For
more information contact Maggie Singleton, Arts Development Officer,
Children and Young People.
Phone: 0141 287 9843
E-mail: maggie.singleton@cls.glasgow.gov.uk
Glasgow
Fireworks
This
annual fireworks spectacular on Glasgow Green in early November,
with funfairs and family activities, marks the beginning of the
festive season.
DECEMBER
Glasgow
on Ice
Skate or spectate at the outdoor ice rink in George Square from
late November until Christmas Eve.
Phone:
0141 302 2845 (Glasgow City Council events)
Hogmanay
Glasgow
The
world's friendliest Hogmanay party takes place in George Square
and features top bands, DJs and fireworks.
Phone: 0141 302 2845 (Glasgow City Council events)
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