What to do and see in Glasgow in 2026: A list of events near our hostel

Staying at Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross (27 Elmbank Street) means you’re right in the centre of everything. Whether you’re planning your trip around an event or looking for things to do once you’re here, this guide has you covered.

Events in Glasgow in January 2026

Bad Manners – 50th Anniversary Tour
📅 3 January 2026
🐝Legendary ska band Bad Manners bring their anniversary tour to Glasgow. (15 min walk)

Celtic Connections Festival
📅 15 January – 1 February 2026
🎻 Glasgow’s huge winter roots, folk & world music festival featuring over 300 events in more than 25 venues across the city (10 min walk)

The 80s Show – Live Music Performance
📅15 January 2026
🎭 A live celebration of 1980s music at The Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow City Centre (15 min walk)

Transatlantic Sessions
📅30 January 2026
🎼A musical collaboration mixing Celtic, Americana and folk traditions live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (12 min walk)

Events in Glasgow in February 2026

Valentine’s Dinner & Jazz at The Blue Arrow
📅14 – 15 Feb 2026
🎷Smooth live jazz, cocktails, and candlelight in a stylish downtown venue (10 min walk)

Glasgow Film Festival
📅26 Feb – 9 Mar 2026
🎬One of the UK’s top film events featuring premieres, indie gems, and international cinema. (10 min walk)

Events in Glasgow in March 2026

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations
📅17 Mar 2026
🍀 Lively Irish parades, pub sessions, and concerts around Merchant City and Buchanan Street. (12 min walk)

Live Music at Barrowland Ballroom
📅Multiple dates in March 2026
🎸 Unmissable live gigs at one of the UK’s most iconic music venues, featuring indie, rock, and alternative artists.(15 min by public transport)

Come back soon to see what’s going on in the city in early 2026!

FAQs on trip to Glasgow in 2026

What are the best January 2026 events in Glasgow within walking distance from Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross?

January is packed with walkable highlights. Celtic Connections (15 Jan–1 Feb 2026) is the city’s biggest winter music festival and is around a 10-minute walk away. For single-night shows, Bad Manners’ 50th Anniversary Tour (3 Jan) and The 80s Show (15 Jan) are both roughly 15 minutes on foot, while Transatlantic Sessions (30 Jan) at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is about a 12-minute walk.

Is there anything special to do in Glasgow for Valentine’s Day in February 2026?

Yes—Valentine’s Dinner & Jazz at The Blue Arrow (14–15 Feb 2026) is a great option for a cosy night out, with live jazz, cocktails, and candlelight atmosphere. It’s also very convenient from Safestay Glasgow Charing Cross, at around a 10-minute walk.

What are the best March 2026 events in Glasgow if I want nightlife and live music?

For a lively night out, St Patrick’s Day celebrations on 17 March 2026 bring pub sessions and events across the city centre areas like Merchant City and Buchanan Street (around 12 minutes’ walk). For big gigs, keep an eye on Barrowland Ballroom listings—there are multiple live music dates throughout March, and it’s typically around 15 minutes away by public transport from the hostel.

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