Glasgow's annual festival of contemporary and traditional Celtic music.
The Glasgow Film Festival celebrates the passion the people of Glasgow have for the movies and the passion the film industry has for the City. Phone: 0141 332 6535
Aye Write! Glasgow's Book Festival 2012
9 - 17 March 2012
Glasgow's very own book festival, taking place in the Mitchell Library, is now in its fifth year. Visit the Aye Write website
APRIL
Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2012
20 April - 7 May 2012
One of the UK’s boldest visual arts events, the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art returns in April 2012, bringing together exhibitions by the best international and local artists, from Turner Prize winners to the most exciting, emerging talent.
Email info@glasgowinternational.org www.glasgowinternational.org
MAY
Southside Festival 2012
2012 dates tbc
In 2008 Queens Park hosted the first ever Southside Festival, attracting over 8000 people on the day. The Festival is a celebration of everything which is great about the Southside of Glasgow and aims to celebrate the cultural diversity and community spirit of this unique area of the city.
Email: southsidefestival@hotmail.co.uk Visit the Southside Festival website
JUNE
West End Festival 2012
1-24 June 2012
Having started off as a small local festival centred around Byres Road, this has now grown over the past 10 years to become one of the biggest cultural events in Glasgow's calendar. Phone: 0141 341 0844 West End Festival Website
Glasgow Mela 2012
23-24 June 2012
The Mela (meaning 'gathering' in Sanskrit) is organised by the Scottish Academy of Asian Arts and is a high profile multicultural music and dance festival for the West of Scotland. Visit the Glasgow Mela website
Glasgow International Jazz Festival 2012
2012 dates tbc
Annual Jazz Festival highlighting performers from around the world.
Phone: 0141 552 3552 Glasgow International Jazz Festival Website
JULY
Merchant City Festival 2012
2012 dates tbc
The Merchant City Festival presents a programme of film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion - all taking place amidst the architectural elegance of the Merchant City. Phone: 0141 552 6027 Merchant City Website
North Glasgow International Festival
2012 dates tbc
Based in Sighthill, this festival was set up to promote integration and harmony by celebrating cultural diversity within the local community. A family-orientated day, usually at the beginning of June, with a children's tent and stage, sports arena and children's rides as well as music, dance and food from all around the world.
AUGUST
Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival 2012
6 to 12 August 2012
Piping Live festival began in 2004. It features some of the biggest names in Scottish and international piping, in outdoor spaces and venues throughout Glasgow
Visit the Piping Live! website
World Pipe Band Championships 2012
11 August 2012, Glasgow Green
The World Pipe Band Championships is the major event in the piping world and the competition culminates in a spectacular March Past of all competitors. Typically, over 5,000 musicians (230 bands) take part from all over the world, including Canada, USA, Australia, Oman and Tokyo.
Tickets: 0141 353 8000 Visit the World Pipe Band Championships website
SEPTEMBER
Doors Open Day
2012 date tbc
A unique chance for the public to visit some of Glasgow's most interesting buildings over one weekend in September. This free event is organised by the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust. Phone: 0141 221 6061 Visit the Doors Open Day website
OCTOBER
Glasgay!
2012 dates tbc
Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture with events spanning comedy, film, visual art, performance and community arts projects.
Phone: 0141 552 7575/8 Visit the Glasgay! website
Inspiration Festival 2012
2012 dates tbc
This annual festival of the arts for children and young people is now in its 15th year. There are family days, performances, workshops, events and activities for pre-5s and primary schoolchildren. Phone: 0141 287 9843 Visit the website