Visit Glasgow in 2025

Experience the world-class festivals and events Glasgow has to offer

Welcome to Glasgow!

Glasgow is a city of culture, bursting with experiences and a personality that wears its heart on its sleeve. Expect grand architecture and green spaces, colourful street art and contemporary cuisine. Glasgow is a city stamped with warmth, creativity, and lots to discover.
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Glasgow combines the best of both worlds – the culture of the city and the scenery of Scotland. With coastlines and castles on the city’s doorstep, Glasgow's offering is truly unique. No wonder Conde Nast Traveller named Glasgow one of the 'best UK city breaks' three years in a row and the UK's friendliest city this year.

Culture enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with free-to-visit museums and galleries, and an edgy contemporary art scene. Not to mention the legendary music scene. Two must-visit attractions are the Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The former having won the biggest museum prize in the world, Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023.

Why Visit Glasgow in 2025?

MUSIC - Immerse yourself in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music. No matter what genre of music you love, the perfect gig is waiting for you in a city that lives and breathes music 365 days a year, starting with Celtic Connections in January.

FILM - Glasgow Film Festival has grown greatly in visibility and significance in recent years and has leapt into the top three film festivals in the UK. See over 250 screenings from Galas to Q&A's this spring.

COMEDY - Dubbed the funniest city in the world, the Glasgow International Comedy Festival has been bringing the best comedians to the city for the last two decades. Catch everything from stand up to family shows in over 30 venues across the city.

FOOD & DRINK - With a creative and award-winning food scene that caters for all tastes and budgets, get ready to explore some of the city's best bars and restaurants. MICHELIN are so impressed with the food and drink scene that they are hosting the 2025 MICHELIN Guide awards in the city.

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Award-Winning Food Scene


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Cosy Pubs


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48 hours in Glasgow


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