Events in Glasgow in December 2026
Glasgow has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Glasgow calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- The Big Christmas Sing A-Long with Aled Jones and Alexander ArmstrongDec 1Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
- Bloc Party & Interpol Co-Headline TourDec 2OVO Hydro · Source: Ticketmaster
- Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - The Film With Live OrchestraDec 2Glasgow Royal Concert Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 3
- Dec 4
- Dec 4
- Dec 5 - Dec 6
- Dec 6
- Dec 6 - Dec 10
Del Amitri: Past to Present - Four Decades Of Their Greatest Music
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 7
- Dec 7
Venue Premium - EsDeeKid - Council House Rat Tour
OVO Hydro. Music · Hip-Hop/Rap.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 8
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 24
Glasgow Christmas Market
Annual festive market held in George Square featuring artisan stalls, food vendors, and seasonal entertainment.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 3
Glasgow Christmas Lights Switch-On
Official event marking the start of the festive season with the illumination of the city’s Christmas lights, including live performances.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 5 - Dec 31
Theatre Royal Pantomime: Cinderella
Traditional Scottish pantomime production of Cinderella, a popular family Christmas theatre event.
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.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day) · publicDec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 26–Dec 28
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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