The Briggait
Merchant City Festival is expanding to The Briggait in 2026 thanks to funding from Glasgow 2026 Festival.
What you can expect
This vibrant festival hub is where you can fuel your day while resident DJs spin the perfect summer soundtrack. The venue will be packed with non-stop inspiring talks and family activities, alongside hands-on Participation Zones filled with interactive workshops for all ages. There will be pop-up performances throughout the weekend, including ‘State Dinner’ by Craig McCorquodale.
Whether you are dropping in for a bite to eat, looking to keep the kids entertained, or wanting to catch some cutting-edge performance art, The Briggait is your ultimate indoor festival hangout.
Empire Cafe: Watershed
Watershed is a series of events, discussions, film screenings and exhibitions hosted by the team from the award-winning podcast Who owns the Clyde.
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July &
Friday 31st July - Sunday 2nd August