Events in Glasgow in August 2026
Glasgow has 1 sourced event in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Glasgow calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Venue Premium - The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues RevueAug 29OVO Hydro · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Going to Glasgow in August?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
Celtic Connections Festival 2026
A month-long celebration of Celtic music and culture with concerts, workshops, and events across Glasgow venues.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 1 - Aug 31
Commonwealth Games
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Aug 2
Commonwealth Games 2026 - Closing Ceremony
The grand closing ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, featuring performances and celebrations marking the end of the Games.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Summer bank holiday · publicAug 3
- Long weekendAug 1–Aug 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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