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Summers Events Guide
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Glasgow’s FREE guide to the best of what’s on this summer
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Summer has arrived once again and visitors and residents are in for a real treat with so many amazing events happening in and around the city its hard to know where to start.
We have highlighted some of the best for you and hope you have a fabulous Summer from all the team at Wirral Media.
Sales Manager Jan Ross
Thank you to Glasgow City Council
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Glasgow Taxis is proud to serve the city and the summer is the season for us all to savour.
Our favourite sounds of the summer in Glasgow include …
The trundling of suitcase wheels as we help passengers on their way to the sunshine via Glasgow Airport;
The laughter and chatter of diners and drinkers dropped off to enjoy themselves in beer gardens, street cafes and outdoor seated restaurants;
The clip clopping of the business community racing for cabs as they keep the city economy ticking over, offices remaining busy while others are in holiday mode;
The echoing music of acts performing in front of audiences large and small, whether at TRNSMT
on Glasgow Green or solo buskers around the city centre;
And the anticipation and unshakeable optimism of football fans as the new season approaches. Recognise yourself? For all these passengers and punters – and more – Glasgow Taxis is here to help you safely enjoy your summer in the city 24/7, whether at work, rest or play.
Download the Glasgow Taxis app today or call 0141 429 7070.
And just remember, there is only one way to start the summer, that’s with the 76th annual children’s trip to Troon organised by the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund – Wednesday 21 June – save the date and see you at Kelvin Way from 10am that day!
Have a superb – and safe – summer 2023, from everyone at Glasgow Taxis.
Treasure Island They can work alongside our team of industry professionals to learn skills, make friends, build confidence, and perform on the Theatre Royal stage!
For a totally unique experience, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship. A story based upon the imagination of best-selling author Neil Gaiman, this five-star production by the National Theatre will take you on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.
As we close the summer season and transition into autumn, we welcome to The King’s for the first time, the exceptional Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet In collaboration with the New Adventures Artistic team, this masterful re-telling of
The summer season is fully underway at the King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal, bringing you some of the most spectacular drama, dance, and musical theatre performances.
Musical theatre fans can enjoy classic favourites and new smash-hits with: Heather’s The Musical, 42nd Street, and Greatest Days, all of which promise to wow you with show-stopping choreography and catchy songs that will be stuck in your head for days.
You’ll also find a healthy dose of Scottish culture. For starters, National Theatre of Scotland’s Dear Billy is a special show celebrating national treasure Billy Connolly through the retelling of moving stories and hilarious tales. Each performance will be different as new stories are added to the collection while out on the road.
Looking for something for your little ones? Following a record-breaking New York premier, everyone’s favourite bear, Winnie the Pooh, and all their best friends (Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger!) will come to life in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood. And if you have any budding performers in the family, make the summer memorable by getting them involved in our two-week Summer On Stage production:
Shakespeare’s timeless story of teenage discovery and the madness of first and forbidden love is injected with raw passion and youthful vitality. One certainly not to be missed!
With so many different and exciting performances, this summer can really be once to remember at The King’s and Theatre Royal.
Booking details: www.atgtickets.com/Glasgow
*Fees apply
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet Winnie The Pooh The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Glasgow City Council’s Road Safety Unit is running a city-wide Road Safety Speeding Campaign during the month of July, asking drivers to slow down and look out for our most vulnerable road users.
The simple message ‘Thumbs Up - Slow Down, Drive Safe in our Community’ is designed to make drivers think about how their speed can directly impact on the safety of other road users.
Speeding, like drink and drug driving, is now socially unacceptable. The campaign aims to encourage drivers, not only to drive within the speed limit, but to drive at a speed which is appropriate to the weather, road condition and presence of vulnerable road users.
Research shows that younger children are unable to judge the speed of cars travelling above 20mph and are more likely to make mistakes when trying to work out how much time they have to cross the road.
Driving at safe speeds is shown to reduce the risk of road death and injury and enables more people to make safe and healthy journeys when walking, wheeling and cycling. Not only does it give drivers enough time to spot and react to hazards on the road, but if a collision does occur, it would be less
likely to cause serious injury or death.
DRIVERS NEED TO KNOW THAT VULNERABLE ROAD USERS DO MAKE MISTAKES AND THE SPEED THEY TRAVEL AT CAN IMPACT DIRECTLY ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT MISTAKE.
Travelling one mile through a residential area at 20mph versus 30mph will only add 60 seconds to your journey and could save a child’s life – so we are appealing to all drivers to slow down in our local communities and look out for vulnerable road users, especially children, during the school summer break when they are more likely to be outside for longer periods of time, than usual.
Travelling at inappropriate speeds is a significant factor in a number of road crashes and many serious and fatal collisions could easily be avoided if drivers SLOW DOWN AND DRIVE SAFE – REMEMBER - 20’s PLENTY!
SO IT’S A BIG THUMBS UP FOR ALL DRIVERS WHO DRIVE SAFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Cars and Motorcycles (Including car derived vans up to 2 tonnes maximum laden weight)
Cars Towing Caravans (Including car derived vans and motorcycles)
Buses and Coaches (not exceeding 12m in overall length) Goods Vehicles (not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight)
A 50mph limit applies on the A9 from Perth to Inverness from October 28th 2014
All speeds stated are national speed limits in MPH (miles per hour) and apply to all roads unless signs show otherwise.
Losing control when travelling at excessive speed is one of the most common causes of collisions involving motorcyclists, the consequences can be devastating.
Travelling at safe speeds is shown to reduce the risk of road death and injury and enable more people to make safe and healthy journeys. Not only does it give bikers enough time to spot and react to hazards on the road, but if an impact was to occur it would be less likely to cause serious injury or a fatality.
that wherever you see the camera logo it is indicating that this area has a history of speed related collisions. Please pay extra attention to your speed. The minimum penalty for speeding or running a red light is £100 and 3 penalty points.
Motorcyclists have to rely on their skill and responsiveness to stay safe on the road. By following some simple steps you can enjoy Scotland’s roads responsibly.
• Actively search for speed limit signs/ road markings warning you of hazards on the road and reduce your speed accordingly, particularly on bends.
• Ride to the conditions at all times.
Safety Cameras Scotland’s aim is to reduce the number of people injured on our roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving rider behaviour. We believe speeding is socially unacceptable and encourage everybody to #KnowYourLimits and ride at a speed appropriate for the road conditions. safetycameras.gov.scot
• Travelling above the speed limit does not prove you are an experienced biker.
By reducing your speed you are allowing yourself more time to observe any hazards on the horizon, plan your course of action, and react safely and accordingly.
As more bikers get ready to explore what Scotland has to offer over the summer months we are asking them to ‘limit your speed, not your future’.
See Glasgow by open top bus this summer with City Sightseeing Glasgow! Feel the wind in your hair on the top deck of our bus as you sit back and enjoy the views whilst soaking up the summer sun.
With a network of 21 stops across the city that serve many of Glasgow’s main attractions as well as it’s exciting city centre and hip west end, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the ideal way for you to take advantage of all the city has to offer over the summer holidays while enjoying the sights and finding out more about Glasgow through our entertaining multi-lingual or live guided commentary.
Our main stop in George Square is great place to start your Glasgow adventure so you can combine city centre outdoor fine dining, do some shopping on our famous “Style Mile” and catch some sun in George Square before heading off on our tour to explore. Our bus leaves every 15 minutes until the end of September.
If you want to get the most out of Glasgow this summer, hop on and take a tour of what’s on offer.
Visit our website at www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk for all your ticket and timetable information over the summer season.
TRSNMT is once again returning to Glasgow this summer, featuring massive acts including Pulp, Sam Fender, The 1975, Royal Blood, George Ezra, Aitch, Becky Hill and Kasabian. A host of BRIT-nominated artists are also part of the festival bill, including Mimi Webb, FLO and Cat Burns. Chart-topping homegrown talent, Joesef and festival favourite Declan Welsh & The Decadent West will be taking to main stage too.
Following a hugely successful year for nu-disco, Scotland’s LF System will be getting everyone dancing at the King Tut’s stage, along with fan favourites The Wombats. Joining them will be The Coronas, Lucy Spraggan, The Mary Wallopers and
Cassia. Championing new and up-and-coming talent, the River stage will be home to Nati Dreddd, Blinders, and Only the Poets across the weekend.
Taking place from 7-9th July, 50,000 music fans will descend on Glasgow per day to enjoy Scotland’s biggest festival. Tickets across the weekend are available to purchase via TRSNMTfest.com with General Admission day tickets starting at £79 + fees. Weekend tickets and VIP packages are also available to purchase.
For more information on the festival, visit trnsmtfest.com
Argyll Arcade
Argyll-arcade.com
Glasgow G2 8BG
Buchanan Galleries
Buchanangalleries.co.uk
220 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 2FF
The Forge Shopping Centre
Forgeshopping.com
1221 Gallowgate, G31 4EB
Clyde Shopping Centre
Clyde-shoppingcentre.co.uk
Clyde House, 170 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank G81 2UA
St Enoch Centre
St-enoch.com
St Enoch Square, G1 4BW
Number 16
Number16.co.uk | 16 Byres Rd, G11 5JY
Café Strange Brew 0141 237 4321 | 1109 Pollokshaws Rd, G41 3YG
The Red Onion
Red-onion.co.uk | 257 W Campbell St, G2 4TT
Cail Bruich
Cailbruich.co.uk | 725 Great Western Rd, G12 8QX
The Gannet
Thegannetgla.com | 1155 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8TB
Mono Café Bar
Monocafebar.com | 12 King St, Glasgow G1 5RB
Dakhin South Indian Kitchen
Dakhin.com | 89 Candleriggs, Merchant City, G1 1NP
Waxy O’Connors
Waxyoconnors.co.uk | 44 West George Street G2 1DH
Nippon Kitchen
Nipponrestaurant.co.uk | 91 W George St G2 1PB
Hutchesons
Hutchesonsglasgow.com | 158 Ingram St G1 1EJ
Full programme for June’s Glasgow Jazz Festival 2023 unveiled
Glasgow Jazz Festival has unveiled its programme for 2023, with jazz lovers from across the city, Scotland and beyond set to be spoiled for musical choice this June for the five-day festival.
There will be performances from some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B and world music taking place across the city’s stages for the 37th edition of the much-loved annual event, with 30 events being staged between Wednesday 14th – Sunday 18th June 2023.
This year will see Glasgow Jazz Festival grow towards its pre-pandemic capacity, taking in venues the breadth of the city and beyond. From St. Luke’s and Drygate in the east to The Griffin, Nice n Sleazy and The Old Hairdresser’s in the city centre, and from The Glad Café and The Rum Shack in the southside and Frets in Strathaven, to the west end’s Òran Mór and The Hug & Pint, and for the first time, The Mackintosh Church.
Scottish talent will stand shoulder to shoulder with jazz names from around the globe – from European nations including Spain, Iceland and Norway, to the US and Nigeria.
Piping Live!, the world’s biggest week of piping, celebrates Scotland’s national instrument and it’s culture. There are concerts from the world’s top traditional musicians, performances by pipe bands from across the globe, family fun days and even come and try sessions.
With home-grown and international artists including Project SMOK, Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Quartet, Catlin Magi and Jarlath Henderson, the festival will also feature daily performances by some of the best pipe bands from across the world, for free, in Glasgow’s main shopping thoroughfare, Buchanan Street. You can also enjoy hearing bagpipes from other countries such as
Estonia, France and Ireland which look and sound very different from the Great Highland Bagpipes. With young people at the heart of the festival, we have emerging talent groups performing through the week and our Pipe Idol U21 Competition is a prestigious international competition with young pipers from across the world competing. With late night sessions and more, there is something for everyone at Piping Live! 2023.
For more information and to book tickets: www.pipinglive.co.uk
DATES: 12th – 20th August 2023
LOCATION: Glasgow, various venues
Viva Brazil is an award-winning authentic Brazilian steakhouse, offering a unique dining experience with up to 14 different cuts of BBQ meat and exceptional customer service.
So, whether it is after a day in the office or shopping, a celebration, or cocktails with friends, there really is no better place to go than Viva Brazil.
The real Brazilian dining experience begins once you are seated. Viva Brazil’s troop of passadors (meat carvers) offer up to 14 select cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and sausages, which are all slowly roasted over a charcoal open barbeque before being expertly carved at the table.
You decide the pace of your meal with discs which are provided for each diner. One side is green which signals to the passadors that you would like more; and the other side is red, which you can turn
to when you have finished or simply wish to take a break.
And Viva Brazil will not stop serving you meats until you say! To accompany the meats, their salad island boasts a wide selection of freshly prepared salads, vegetables, cold meats, fruits, breads and sauces, as well as a range of traditional hot Brazilian dishes.
Viva Brazil welcomes families and offers a free kid’s meal for kids up to 10 years old with each paying adult. Every Sunday they have kid’s entertainment, chefs specials and free dessert included with your meal. Viva Brazil has also just launched a £10 Summer special menu running from 12-4pm, Monday to Friday which includes a succulent picanha steak topped with fresh mozzarella. Try it out and enjoy! You are guaranteed to be impressed!
Summerfest is an annual FREE family festival at Loch Lomond Shores, a 5* visitor attraction– right on the banks of Loch Lomond in Balloch.
It takes place on 1st and 2nd July from 10am to 5pm each day and offers festival goers an amazing day out with live stage entertainment, children’s rides and entertainment, licenced bar area, street food and lots of stalls selling local produce and artisan gifts.
On top of all that, Loch Lomond Shores has a range of stores, cafes and restaurants, as well as beaches, woodland walks, water sports & boat/bike hire, Treezone aerial adventure course, play park, minigolf and a bird of prey centre.
And with 100s of free parking spaces, disabled car park and electric charging points, you don’t need to worry about where to park. For those using public transport, Balloch train station is only 10 minutes’ walk from Loch Lomond Shores.
The sister club to Edinburgh’s most iconic comedy club, the Stand Glasgow has gone on to become a local institution in its own right. Far from existing in its sibling’s shadow, it is the place where a wee, baby-faced comedian by the name of Kevin Bridges (perhaps you’ve heard of him) got his start at just 16. Since then, the club has continued to deliver the best line-ups in the city, delivering stadium-fillers at club prices.
Founded in the recognition of Glasgow being a comedy city, a reputation forged in no small part by trailblazer Billy Connolly, The Stand regularly hosts shows that are anarchically silly and fit for the whole family. Last March’s Glasgow International Comedy festival brought the likes of Soup Group and Save the Planet through its doors; two shows that embrace stand-ups improvisational nature and capture that sense of childish glee.
The Stand’s ethos is to democratise comedy as much as possible, making it accessible to all to perform and see it. Their weekly new comedy night is just £5 and open to first-timers and old hands alike. Though prospective performers beware: There’s a 6 month waiting list to get on-stage (Yes, it’s that popular).
Book tickets at thestand.co.uk
Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!
If you’re thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from our hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at our themed Gin and Rum bars, and let your hair down with friends whilst enjoying music from our awardwinning DJ and live entertainment.
You will be spoilt for choice with over 120 of the best Gins and Rums on the market, including the best of British, spirits from around the world and a huge range of flavoured products. Our hand-picked products offer customers the chance to discover
the highest quality Gins and Rums, many of which are exclusive to our Festival. Still not convinced that Gin and Rum are for you?… No problem! Just head over to our Cocktail bar where you can find a selection of seasonal Cocktails, authentic sipping Tequilas, Beer, and of course Fizz!
Included in your ticket price:
• NEW for 2023 A FREE DRINK
• NEW for 2023 A FREE SNACK, sponsored by Love Corn
• A unique Gin & Rum Festival branded cup with carry satchel for safe keeping
• Reusable metal straw #savetheturtles!
• A knowledgeable Gin and Rum guide to steer you through the Festival
• Distillers and producers showcasing their latest products with free samples
• Music from our award-winning resident DJ and some of the UK’s finest live entertainment
Grab your tickets now at ginandrumfestival.com, over 18s only, www.drinkaware.co.uk
Making sure you’ve got the right accommodation in Scotland’s capital can really be the icing on the cake for that special visit. What better than returning after a busy day exploring the city and doing a spot of shopping than relaxing in comfortable surroundings that feel like a home from home?
Book into a homely B&B or friendly guest house and relax in a cosy setting with an excellent breakfast; make the most of the central location and stylish surroundings of a chic boutique hotel; enjoy the flexibility and freedom of a self-catering property or serviced apartment; escape to the countryside to a farmhouse inn or glamorous country house hotel; or make the most of your budget at a youth hostel or university campus accommodation in Edinburgh.
Sunday 25 June 12-8pm
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culturalvenues/glasgow-mela
Glasgow Mela is back!
This free to attend multi-cultural festival brings music, dance, arts and vibrancy to the heart of Glasgow’s West End. With two music stages, come and try sports, and delicious worldwide foods to delight your tastebuds it’s a great day out for all. Glasgow Mela is attended by thousands of people every summer. Be there this year!
18 - 19 August 2023
www.theworlds.co.uk
The Worlds is back again for another year and the team can’t wait to welcome you to Glasgow Green for the premier date in the piping calendar.
Can the current champs hold on to their title or will another band take the trophy? You’ll only find out at the Worlds! Get your tickets now for a day immersed in Scottish culture.
Summer of Fun
Make it a summer to remember. Glasgow Life’s Summer of Fun is your guide to a whole world of free and low-cost family events, activities and things to do.
Explore museums, spark imagination in libraries or get active with Glasgow Life Sport. There’s something happening for everyone this summer. Find out more at www.glasgowlife.org.uk/summerof-fun
