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Quality Hotel Glasgow
99 Gordon Street
Glasgow
Scotland G1 3SF

Phone: (44) 0141 221 9680
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Major Events In & Around Glasgow

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

(Events listed 25/06/08)

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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
 
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

 
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
 
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

 
Glasgow Fireworks - 5 November 2008
Glasgow's Annual Firework Display is held at Glasgow Green.  This is a FREE event.
 
Glasgow Winter Festival - November 2008 - January 2009
Further details coming soon..  For more details visit the Winter festival website
 
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

 
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
 
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
 
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

 
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

 
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

 
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

 
Glasgow International: Festival of Contemporary Visual Arts - TBC April 2009
Glasgow 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

 
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.