Celtic Connections
January
Celebrating Scottish culture with a succession of ceilidhs, workshops and traditional music performances, Celtic Connections is a staple of the Glasgow calendar. More than 300 events take place over the course of the 18-day festival, many attracting audiences of thousands.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival
March-April
Get ready to belly laugh your way through this brilliant festival, which has showcased big names such as Jimmy Carr, Paul Merton, Al Murray and Sean Locke. The festival has been the springboard for many of the industry's funniest figures, so it's also a good place to spot the rising stars of the comedy scene.
West End Festival
June
The largest cultural event in Glasgow, this incredibly diverse festival takes place in more than 80 venues across the West End. Expect a range of exhibitions, performances, workshops and screenings, as well as torchlit processions and family parades.
Glasgow Jazz Festival
June
Dating back to 1987, this long-running jazz event has hosted everybody from Sarah Vaughan and Chick Corea to Benny Carter and Miles Davis. The Late Night Jazz Club sessions are the most hotly anticipated concerts of the festival and feature the stars jamming together in a casual environment.
Glasgay!
October-November
This annual celebration of LGBT culture is one of the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom. It represents almost every form of cultural expression, from music and dance to comedy, art, theatre and literature.