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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.

About us

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When you join our gyms, buy a ticket for a concert or buy a gift in our shops, you're helping us provide essential services for the people of Glasgow.

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Highlights

What's on

Check out what's happening in Glasgow

  • World Pipe Band Championships

    Every year over 8,000 of the world’s best pipers and drummers assemble for the World Pipe Band Championships.

    Bagpipers and drummers march together wearing kilts

  • Merchant City Festival

    The Merchant City Festival returns for 2026, transforming the heart of Glasgow into a vibrant hub of creativity from 24 July - 2 August.

  • I am from everywhere

    An exhibition by Glasgow Museums' Intercultural Youth Group marking 18 months of collaboration. Funded by Museums Galleries Scotland.

    Colourful graphic featuring the phrase “I am from everywhere” in multiple languages and scripts on a pink and orange background.

Our services

Our charity

About Glasgow Life

What we do for our citizens and our city

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Join our team

Job and volunteering opportunities across Glasgow Life

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Find out how you can help our charity

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Health and wellbeing

Helping citizens lead healthier and happier lives

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Venue hire

For birthdays, corporate events, weddings and more

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Hottest tickets

BBC SSO
Symphonic Pride: We Have Always Been Here with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
22 July 2026
City Halls
Symphonic Pride: We Have Always Been Here with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
World Pipe Band Championships
14 August 2026 to 15 August 2026
Glasgow Green
World Pipe Band Championships
Barbie: The Exhibition
13 June 2026 to 18 October 2026
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Barbie: The Exhibition

Family friendly events

Full list of what's on

Our picks

Summer of Fun

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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Discover our venues across Glasgow

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

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

The Mitchell Library

Free entry
North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN
0141 287 2999
Open tomorrow 9:00am - 8:00pm

Tramway

Free entry
Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE
0141 276 0950
Open Wednesday 11:00am - 5:00pm
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Partick Library

Free entry
Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6AB
0141 276 1560
Open tomorrow 10:00am - 8:00pm
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Library at GoMA

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

Free entry
141 Main Street, Baillieston, Glasgow, G69 6AH
0141 276 0706
Open tomorrow 10:00am - 8:00pm

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 tomorrow 10:00am - 8:00pm