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

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!

Nights Out

Country Legends Tribute Night

1st June 2024

Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, Glasgow West End

Dig out the cowboy boots on and get ready to dance the night away at Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel's Country Legends Tribute Night on Saturday 1st June!

Dance

Ceilidh Night

8th June 2024

Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel, Glasgow West End

Looking for a Flying Scotsman to Strip the Willows with? Join Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel on Saturday 8th June for their Summer Ceilidh and dance the night away!

Days Out

Vinicombe Street Gala

8th June 2024

Glasgow West End

Join WestFest on Saturday 8th June at the top of Byres Road for the annual Vinicombe Street Gala... an afternoon of festival fun for all the family!

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!

Exhibitions

Paintings on Railings

Selected dates between 8th June 2024 - 23rd June 2024

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow West End

Outdoor art gallery, Paintings on Railings, returns to the Botanic Gardens every weekend in June as part of WestFest!

Music

The Big Sunday at the Bandstand

9th June 2024

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Glasgow West End

WestFest is excited to be back at Kelvingrove Bandstand on Sunday 9th June for a jam-packed programme of free, community events in partnership with Glasgow Life!

Dance

Kelvingrove Art Gallery Outdoor Ceilidh

9th June 2024

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow West End

Enjoy an outdoor ceilidh with WestFest and Glasgow Folk Music Workshop on the steps of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery!

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!

Workshops

Madrigirls Sing & Craft Workshop

15th June 2024

Innis & Gunn Beer Kitchen Ashton Lane, Glasgow West End

Join Madrigirls for a sing and craft workshop inspired by the wonderfully varied history of printed music at Innis & Gunn Ashton Lane!

Theatre

Bard in the Botanics

19th June 2024 - 27th July 2024

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow West End

Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2024 with their 'Her Infinite Variety' season!

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!

Days Out

Mansfield Park Street Festival

22nd June 2024

Mansfield Park, Glasgow West End

Join WestFest for a day of festival fun at Partick's Mansfield Park! Featuring live music, street play, street theatre, pop-up workshops, face painting and lots more!

Family and Kids

Glasgow Mela

23rd June 2024

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow West End

The Glasgow Mela, Scotland's biggest multi-cultural festival of music, dance and arts returns to Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 23rd June!

Days Out

Anderston Family Fun Day

23rd June 2024

The Pyramid at Anderston, Glasgow West End

Join WestFest and The Pyramid for the first ever Anderston Family Fun Day, A free and open afternoon of live performances and activities, on Sunday 23rd June!

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?

Days Out

Queen Margaret Drive Street Festival

30th June 2024

Glasgow West End

Calling children, families and locals... the hugely popular Queen Margaret Drive Festival is back this year as part of WestFest 2024!

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