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Quality
Hotel Glasgow
99 Gordon
Street
Glasgow
Scotland G1 3SF
Phone:
(44) 0141 221 9680
Fax: (44) 0141 226 3948
e-mail
us
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Major
Events In & Around
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Throughout
the year there are large number of events that are happening
in and around Glasgow . So why not take that well deserved
break and come and stay with us at the Quality Hotel Glasgow
and whilst you are here why not join in the fun at one of events
detailed below. For more of 'What's On In Glasgow' check out www.glasgow.gov.uk
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| Glasgow
International Jazz Festival - 20-29 June 2008 |
The 2008 festival takes place from Friday 20 June -
Sunday 29 June in various venues across the city.
For
further information visit www.jazzfest.co.uk
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| Glasgow
Mela - 22 June 2008 |
FREE
ourdoor event including: music, dance, street performers, children's
entertainment, funfair, sports, crafts and more. For
further information visit www.glasgowmela.org |
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| Glasgow
River Festival - 19/20 July 2008 |
Glasgow's
annual River Festival in held beside the Science Centre and Scottish
Exhibition and Conference
Centre. Entertainment, mini regatta, boat trips, visiting vessels. Great
fun for all the family.
For
further information visit www.glasgowriverfestival.co.uk |
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| World
Pipe Band Championships - 11-17 August 2008 |
Over 8000 pipes and drums, that's 200 bands from across
the globe desend on Glasgow to take part in the 2008 World Pipe Band
Championships. Venue:
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
For further information visit www.worlds.co.uk |
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| BBC
Proms In the Park - 13 September 2008 |
| The
Last Night magic, live in the open air!
Belfast, GLASGOW,
London, Swansea.
Four BBC Proms in the Park events, all centred
around a live concert with
high-profile artists and presenters, culminating in a live Big
Screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall. So gather together your
friends, pack a picnic and get ready for a fabulous night out!
Venue:
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
For further information visit BBC
proms website
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| Merchant
City Festival - 25 - 28 September 2008 |
Glasgow’s
Merchant City Festival returns for its 7th year, running from Thursday
25 September to Sunday 28 September.
Venue:
Merchant City area, Glasgow
For further information visit Merchant
City Festival website |
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| Glasgay
- 1 October - 9 November 2008 |
Multi-arts festival for multi-sexual people
and their friends that takes place in Glasgow, Scotland in November.
For
further information visit Glasgay
website |
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| Glasgow
Fireworks - 5 November 2008 |
| Glasgow's
Annual Firework Display is held at Glasgow Green. This is
a FREE event. |
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| Glasgow
Winter Festival - November 2008 - January 2009 |
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details coming soon.. For more details visit the Winter festival
website |
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| Disney's
High School Musical The Ice Tour-
20th December 2008 |
Disney's
High School Musical The Ice Tour returns to the Braehead Arena
in December. Don't miss this fabulous show.
Dates:
Monday 20th December 2008
Venue: various locations, Glasgow
For further information or tickets contact www.braehead-arena.co.uk |
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| Glasgow
on Ice - late November to Christmas Eve |
George
Square is transformed into an ice skating rink during the Christmas
period. Great fun for everyone and don't worry if popping on
a pair of ice skates isn't for you, it could be more fun being
a spectator!
Dates: late November until 24th December 2008
Venue: George Square, Glasgow
For further information contact Glasgow City Council on Tel: 0141 302 2845
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| Hogmanay
In George Square - 31st December 2008 |
Every
Hogmanay thousands of revellers take to the streets of Glasgow,
but one of the key places to be is George Square. Where there
is live music, fireworks and a fantastic atmosphere as the revellers
celebrate the New Year. This event is organised by Glasgow City
Council and is ticketed. Please contact Glasgow City Council
events for further details.
Dates: 31st December 2008
Venue: George Square, Glasgow
For further information contact Glasgow City Council on Tel: 0141 302 2845
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| Glasgow
Film Festival 2009 - TBC February 2009 |
The
UK's fastest growing film festival, which recognises Europe's
filmmaking. With over 100 films being screened over 11 days.
Dates:
TBC February 2009
Venue: various cinemas, Glasgow
For further information and tickets see www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk
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| Magners
Glasgow International Comedy Festival - TBC March 2009 |
Bigger
and better than ever. The Magners Glasgow Comedy Festival is
now in it's seventh year and has a fantastic line-up, with over
350 shows in 18 days.
Dates:
TBC March 2008
Venue: various, Glasgow
For further information or tickets contact www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
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| Aye
Write! Bank of Scotland Book Festival - TBC March 2009 |
Covering
both fiction and non-fiction, The Aye Write! Bank of Scotland
Book Festival recognises some of Scotland's finest authors and
writers.
Dates:
TBC March 2008
Venue: Mitchell Library, Glasgow
For further information or tickets contact www.ayewrite.com
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| Glasgow
Art Fair - TBC March 2009 |
The
Glasgow Art Fair is now in it's 14th year. With over 1000 national
and internationally artists work on display
and for sale.
Dates:
TBC March 2008
Venue: George Square, Glasgow
For further information or tickets contact www.glasgowartfair.co.uk
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International: Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts - TBC
April 2009 |
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international - the Gi Festival - is the city of Glasgow’s
curated and commissioning Festival of Contemporary Visual Art.
Dates:
TBC April 2008
Venue: various locations, Glasgow
For further information or tickets contact www.glasgowinternational.org
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| Great
Value Leisure Break Packages at the Quality Hotel Glasgow |
Here
at the Quality Hotel Glasgow we have put together great
value bed & breakfast and dinner, bed & breakfast
packages to compliment the wonderful attractions and shows
that are
happening in and around Glasgow. For further details
or to take advantage of these superb accommodation offers,
simply click here
Please note that the Quality Hotel Glasgow does not hold
stock of tickets for events. Please contact the organisers direct for further
details on events or to purchase tickets.
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