Events in Glasgow in August 2026
Glasgow has 12 sourced events 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:
- SolyaAug 3King Tuts Wah Wah Hut · Source: Ticketmaster
- EveretteAug 4King Tuts Wah Wah Hut · Source: Ticketmaster
- Vio-lence + CutthroatAug 4Audio · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Aug 6 - Aug 8
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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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