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Events in Glasgow

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 15th December 2024

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

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An Evening With Genevieve Jagger

25th April 2024

Genevieve Jagger joins Waterstones Sauchiehall Street to launch her dark and brilliant debut, Fragile Animals, a story of complicated sexuality, religious and family trauma... and vampirism.

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Poetry Launch - DWAMS by Shane Strachan

25th April 2024

Join Waterstones Byres Road on Thursday 25th April for an evening of poetry as we celebrate the launch of DWAMS, the new collection from Shane Strachan!

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Damian Barr and James Ley - Maggie & Me

30th April 2024

Join Damian Barr and James Ley in conversation with Jackie Wylie at the Mitchell Library as they explore the creation of the new stage version of Damian’s celebrated memoir Maggie & Me.

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An Evening With Mikaela Loach

1st May 2024

Join climate campaigner and activist Mikaela Loach at Waterstones Argyle Street to celebrate the paperback launch of her vitally important book, It's Not That Radical!

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An Evening With Rose Ruane

2nd May 2024

Join local author and artist Rose Ruane as she launches her incredible new novel in store at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street on Thursday 2nd May!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Glasgow Zine Fest and Friends Zine Launch

3rd May 2024

Join us to launch an array of amazing new zines emerging from the Glasgow Zine Fest community over the past year.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Zine Fair

3rd May 2024 - 4th May 2024

Glasgow Zine Fest's main event features over 40 makers from the UK and worldwide showcasing their work. Come for the zines, stay for the zines!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Drop-In Zine Making

4th May 2024

Celebrate self-expression and explore the art of self-publishing in a welcoming and inclusive space.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Ink and Action!

4th May 2024

In this creative family workshop Glasgow Zine Fest will delve into histories of radical pedagogy and children and young people’s activism!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: K Patrick

4th May 2024

An in-conversation and reading with K Patrick, discussing their new poetry collection THREE BIRTHS (Granta Poetry).

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Publication Studio Inductions

4th May 2024

A book-binding induction at Publication Studio Glasgow, CCA. Come along to learn how to print, trim, crease and bind your own book.

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Three authors and Mary Queen of Scots

4th May 2024

Expect drama and interactive family fun as well as readings, royal chat and an all-author book signing at this Mary Queen of Scots themed-event at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street!

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Waterstones’ Children’s Book Club

4th May 2024

At the May edition of Waterstones' Children's Book Club they will be discussing April's Children's Book of the Month, Greenwild: The World Beyond the Door by Pari Thompson!

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Glasgow Zine Fest: GZL Open House & Photocopy Party

5th May 2024

Glasgow Zine Library will be open all day. Drop in to browse the collection and have a go at making your own zine or badges.

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Glasgow Zine Fest: Words as Sound World

5th May 2024
Glasgow South Side

Words as Sound World is an interactive workshop exploring processes for writing that go beyond the page.

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An Evening With Nicola Dinan

14th May 2024

Join Nicola Dinan at Waterstones Argyle Street for an event celebrating the paperback launch of her debut novel, Bellies, a beautiful story of love, loss, and transitions.

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An Evening With Willy Vlautin

15th May 2024

Renowned author and musician Willy Vlautin celebrates the launch of his new book 'The Horse' with a reading, Q&A and solo performance of songs at CCA Glasgow on Wednesday 15th May!

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GT Karber - How To Solve A Murdle

16th May 2024

Calling all armchair detectives. There's been a Murdle! Who better to help us solve it in Waterstones Sauchiehall Street than G. T. Karber?

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James O’Brien - How They Broke Britain

17th May 2024

Award-winning writer and broadcaster James O’Brien returns to Aye Write with How they Broke Britain, a major political book which explores the dark forces and figures who have broken Britain.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with author Sara Sheridan

18th May 2024

Book lovers in Glasgow are eagerly anticipating a literary extravaganza as best-selling author Sara Sheridan takes centre stage as the guest author at the upcoming Bookface Sip & Swap event!

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Tim Booth: In Conversation

21st May 2024

Iconic English songwriter and frontman of James Tim Booth heads to SWG3 Glasgow on Tuesday 21st May, for a sit down conversation about his life and career in music!

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Lauren Graham: Have I Told You This Already?

28th May 2024

Spend an evening with actress and New York Times bestselling author Lauren Graham at the Old Fruitmarket to celebrate the paperback launch of her latest book, Have I Told You This Already?

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Helen Kellock launches The Wild Beastie: A Tale from the Isle of Begg

13th June 2024

Meet Bumple and Little Mop: stars of a wild and wonderful new adventure from award-winning author and artist Helen Kellock at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street!

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Sofie Hagen: Will I Ever Have Sex Again?

3rd July 2024

Sofie Hagen is bringing her brand new stand-up show and her brand new book to Oran Mor Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd July!

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Miriam Margolyes: Oh Miriam! Live

26th July 2024

After the success of her sell-out 2023 tour, Miriam Margolyes returns with more, juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career!

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Worldcon: Glasgow 2024

8th August 2024 - 12th August 2024

The Scottish Event Campus will host over 5,000 fans of science fiction books, films, TV shows, games and other media at Worldcon: Glasgow 2024 in August!

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An Evening With Graham Norton

12th September 2024

Graham Norton, the nation's favourite talk show host and author, is taking to the road with a brand-new tour this autumn to celebrate the publication of his latest book, Frankie!

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ACME Comic Con

28th September 2024 - 29th September 2024

If you're a fan of movies, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime or cosplay you cannot miss the ACME Comic Con when it return to the SEC Glasgow on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September!

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Donna Ashworth

28th September 2024

Experience the power of poetry with Donna Ashworth, bestselling Scottish Poet at Bookface Sip & Swap on Saturday 28th September!

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Hollie McNish

24th October 2024

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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Books Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

An Evening With Martin Stewart

An Evening With Martin Stewart

21st May 2024

Waterstones Newton Mearns welcome debut crime writer Martin Stewart to discuss and sign copies of Double Proof on Tuesday 21st May!

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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

8th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

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Books Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Spring Poetry Pamphlet Fair

Spring Poetry Pamphlet Fair

27th April 2024

Come along to the Scottish Poetry Library to browse and buy poetry pamphlets, periodicals and zines from some of Scotland’s incredible independent presses.

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The Epic History of The Lord of the Rings

The Epic History of The Lord of the Rings

1st May 2024

Journey deep into Tolkien's imagination, from The Lord of the Ring's mythic roots to its enduring legacy. Followed by Q&A.

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Bookface Sip & Swap with Helen Fields

Bookface Sip & Swap with Helen Fields

5th May 2024

Meet bestselling crime thriller author Helen Fields at the Bookface Sip & Swap in The Cold Town House, Grassmarket on 5th May!

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Books Events in Fife

Books Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Julia Donaldson Day

Julia Donaldson Day

29th June 2024

South Lanarkshire's Cultural Venues and libraries are joining forces to bring you a fun-filled day featuring all your favourite Julia Donaldson characters on Saturday 29th June!

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An Evening with Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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Leadhills Miners Library

Leadhills Miners Library

Selected dates between 4th May 2024 - 29th September 2024

Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!

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Books Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

How I Became A Butterfly: Book Chat and Q&A

11th May 2024

Held on the eve of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day this event will see Amanda from The Butterfly Room read from her book and share details from her own health journey.

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Film & Comic Con Glasgow

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

24th August 2024 - 25th August 2024

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 24th & 25th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

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Paisley Book Festival

Paisley Book Festival

25th April 2024 - 28th April 2024

The 2024 Paisley Book Festival, themed 'Imagine Something Different', invites attendees to embark on a transformative journey, embracing the festival's renowned radical edge.

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Books Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Books Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Shaun Ryder

Shaun Ryder

26th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to The Albert Halls on 26th October!

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Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

Talks at The Smith: Sherlock, Darcy and friends revisited

26th June 2024

Jo Ross-Barrett revisits characters from classic fiction and applies the lens of what we know now to their experiences and behaviours.

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Events in Other Areas

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Popular Events

Summer Nights at the Bandstand
The Summer Nights at the Bandstand festival returns to Kelvingrove Park for a ninth year with 12 nights of live music from Gabrielle, Bananarama, Echo & The Bunnymen and many more!
Day Fever Glasgow
DAY FEVER COMES TO GLASGOW! Yes, that's right! Day Fever, the Saturday daytime disco, is returning to BAaD!
Will Young
Multi-award-winning British pop star and actor Will Young comes to Clyde Rooms at Edmiston House on Saturday 5th October!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season features 18 wonderful new plays which will shine a spotlight emerging writers, many of whom have never written for them before!
Definitely Not Goblins
After selling out their first performance at the Glasgow Comedy Festival Definitely Not Goblins presents a venue scale 'actual play' live D&D show!

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