WestFest

WestFest 2024 will take place from between Saturday 1st and Sunday 30th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area.

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WestFest returns for its second annual festival this June

After a hugely successful 2023 event, comprising over 120 events and reaching total audience numbers of 100k, the second annual WestFest will take place from 1 to 30 June 2024.

It's anticipated that in 2024 over 150 events will take place across
60 venues this June, featuring a colourful mix of street festivals, concerts, performances, recitals, galas and exhibitions; across music, theatre, comedy & visual art. You can also expect lots of special highlights such as the Glasgow Vintage Bus Tour, the Kelvingrove Outdoor Ceilidh and a talks and authors' programme.

The highlight for many will be the free programme of outdoor community events across the West End. This year these are expected to be:

> The Big Sunday at Kelvingrove Bandstand
> Vinicombe Street Gala
> Mansfield Park Street Festival
> The Queen Margaret Drive Festival
> Sambayabamba & Friends at Victoria Park.

Plus more TBA!

In addition look out for superb galas, street theatre, cabaret, choral events, brass band concerts and lots more!

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Upcoming Events at WestFest

Music

WestFest Pop-up Launch

20th April 2024

Glasgow West End

The WestFest team will be popping up across the West End on Saturday 20th April with free entertainment as they lunch this year's festival programme!

Days Out

Ashton Lane Street Party

1st June 2024 - 2nd June 2024

Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End

Expect two days packed full of family fun at the annual Ashton Lane Street Party on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June!

Community

WestFest

1st June 2024 - 30th June 2024

Glasgow West End

WestFest returns for its second annual festival between Saturday 1st and Sunday 30th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

Theatre

Billy Billy Billy Goats Gruff

8th June 2024

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

Trip Trap Trip Trap Trip Trap... three hungry Billy Goats, two eyes as big as saucers and one rickety - rackerty bridge... watch as this much loved fairy-tale is brought to life!

Theatre

Little Red Riding Hood

9th June 2024

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

Join Banyan at Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre for a playful and imaginative re-telling of the timeless story, Little Red Riding Hood!

Nights Out

Drag At The Bandstand

9th June 2024

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Glasgow West End

Hosted by the fabulous Cherri Treiffel and featuring the best the Glasgow drag scene has to offer don't miss this fabulous evening of drag, cabaret and comedy at Kelvingrove Bandstand!

Dance

Big Band Dance Night

21st June 2024

Glasgow University Union, Glasgow West End

Grab your partner and join Glasgow's record-breaking dance band, Jon Ritchie's That Swing Sensation, for a great night of fun social dancing at Glasgow University Union as part of WestFest 2024!

Theatre

Oor Boaby

29th June 2024

Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, Glasgow West End

Amalgamating a certain Scottish comic strip and the book Around the World in 80 days, Oor Boaby, takes his bucket and sets off on his travels, through song and dance BUT will he be back by tea time?

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Sonica , Various Locations Glasgow

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Being Human Festival

Hosted by the University of Glasgow , Online Event Glasgow

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Take Me Somewhere , Various Locations Glasgow

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Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

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Glasgow Science Festival

, Various Locations Glasgow

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220 High Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 OQW

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Glasgow Film Festival

Glasgow Film Theatre Rose Street, Glasgow City Centre G3 6RB

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