Audience watches a performance in Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow. The stage features a Celtic banner.

Glasgow's Events Calendar

Glasgow hosts a vibrant and diverse programme of events year-round. Browse highlights below and visit our What's On calendar to find out more.

A view of Hampden stadium from the empty stands with the word HAMPDEN spelt out in the chairs in white

A view of Hampden stadium from the empty stands with the word HAMPDEN spelt out in the chairs in white

UEFA EURO 2028

The UEFA European Championship, the men’s international football tournament held every four years, will be hosted by the UK and Ireland in 2028, with matches to be played at Hampden Park in Glasgow. An event zone will be established for EURO 2028 in the area around Hampden Park and potential fan zones at other locations in Glasgow, known as ‘event zones’ during the event.The Scottish Government ran a public consultation on the proposed commercial rights protection measures from 2 May to 26 July 2024, targeting a wide range of stakeholders including street traders, media owners, businesses operating within event zones, local residents, and representative groups with in person engagement sessions hosted at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.The consultation highlighted general support for the proposed measures to protect commercial rights for EURO 2028. The most prevalent view was that the proposals would not have a noticeable impact on respondents and the benefits to consumers were often noted.

 

 

 

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Video explaining approach to Glasgow 850 programme, with imagery of the city and its citizens.

Glasgow 850

Glasgow celebrates its 850th birthday in 2025. The city is building a yearlong, inclusive programme of events to mark this milestone. We'll reflect on how the city has transformed and how we can inspire change for a better, sustainable future. The River Clyde will be at the centre of this storytelling. as the lifeblood of the city.

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European Capital of Sport 2023

Glasgow was honoured to be the first city to be named the European Capital of Sport for the second time in 2023. Sport is an integral part of life in Glasgow, from community clubs and volunteers to our world class facilities and the hosting of international events. The year encouraged participants, clubs, coaches, volunteers, and organisations to come together to improve lives through the power of sport.

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Major events

Hosting one-off major events enhances Glasgow's annual calendar.

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