Glasgow 850

Celebration at Merchant City Festival

A Ceilidh for Glasgow 850

A big hit
Our dancers
'Big Makes' by Bridgeman Arts

The mass ceilidh-carnival for Glasgow 850 kicked off the 2025 festival with a spin and a burl along Brunswick Street. 

The Social Hub Stage on Brunswick Street on Friday 18 July

Music and Dance

We celebrated Glasgow with local artists on The Social Hub Stage such as Findlay Napier, Dignity Row and DLÙ! Local dance groups and Scottish Ballet showcased their moves in pop-up performances.

St. Teneu Poetry Competition Award Event

The St. Teneu Poetry Competition has gathered submissions from Scottish poets in English, Scots and Gaelic that responded to the themes raised by the story of Teneu.

‘Glasgow Through the Ages’ Walking Tour

Glasgow 850 volunteers hosted tours around the Cathedral Precinct and down High Street towards the Trongate area. Providing an introduction to the past through stories of the area.