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Helping the people of Glasgow lead happy, healthy lives

Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Through our city wide network of museums, cultural events, libraries, community programmes and physical activities, we're here to help everyone live their best life.

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Helping citizens lead healthier and happier lives

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Hottest tickets

Glasgow Life Tickets
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
22 March 2026
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
Glasgow Life Tickets
Sparks
14 June 2026
Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre
Sparks
Glasgow Life Tickets
Celine: My Heart Will Go On
4 February 2026
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Celine: My Heart Will Go On

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Saturday Art Club

Every week on Saturday from 10th Jan 2026 until 19th Dec 2026
Gallery of Modern Art
Saturday Art Club
Bookbug

Bookbug

Monday 5th Jan - Tuesday 22nd Dec 2026
Various Locations
Bookbug

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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3NY
0141 353 8000 Please note opening hours are for Box Office
Open today 10:00am - 5:00pm

The Mitchell Library

Free entry
North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
0141 287 2999
Open today 9:00am - 5:00pm

Tramway

Free entry
Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
0141 276 0950
Open today 11:00am - 6:00pm
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Emirates Arena

London Road, Glasgow, G40 3HG
0141 287 7000
Open today 8:00am - 6:00pm

Partick Library

Free entry
Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6AB
0141 276 1560
Open today 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Library at GoMA

Free entry
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH
0141 287 3010
Open today 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Baillieston Library

Free entry
141 Main Street, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 6AH
0141 276 0706
Open today 10:00am - 5:00pm

City Halls

Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
0141 353 8000
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Bridgeton Library

Free entry
2-16 Orr St, Glasgow, G40 2QH
0141 276 0870
Open today 10:00am - 5:00pm