Top Things To Do in the West End

In fact it’s the biggest cycling event ever held. This August the UCI Cycling World Championships comes to our city. It’s the first event of its kind in cycling. The greatest cyclists and riders will come together in Glasgow and across Scotland this August. There will be events in mountain biking, BMXing, track and road races, to name but a few. Across the city, spectators can watch their heroes at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, freestyling at Glasgow Green or at the Glasgow BMX Centre. Further afield, events will take place at the mountainbike nerve centres that are Glentress Forest in Peebles and the Nevis Range in Fort William. The 11 days of competitions will see 13 separate Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Championships. With 2600 athletes taking part, 200 rainbow jerseys are up for grabs. For cycling enthusiasts, what an opportunity and for noncycling enthusiasts, kind of think you will be by the end of this.

The UCI Cycling World Championships Glasgow

3rd – 13th August 2023 w cyclingworldchamps.com

Robert Burns – A window on Ukraine is a collective of photographs from Glasgow Based photographer Robert Burns. The distinctive observations reflect the country over the course of the photographer’s visits, since 2007. Robert Burns relationship with the country began whilst on holiday in Crete in 2006. There he met a group of Ukrainians and from there his documenting of Ukrainian life commenced. His pictures depict normal Ukrainians living their lives in Kyiv and beyond. With weddings, festivals, the joy of children at play, it’s a beautiful exhibition, reflecting a deep connection with the subject matter. ‘I have made many friends in Ukraine and the archive is a major ongoing project. I always know that I can turn up at the Kupidon bar on Pushkinska Street and be greeted by friends’ says Burns. And, oh, does his art reflect that affection.

Robert Burns – A Window on Ukraine

2nd June – 16th July

Hillhead Library w westfest.uk/event/a-window-onukraine-photographs-by-robertburns/2023-06-26/

Most certainly my favourite, FAVOURITE time of the year, Summer Nights at the Bandstand. Oh yes, it’s back! July and August see THE West End music event of the year back at Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre. On the programme this year: The Delgados, The Shires, Jack Savoretti, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sugababes and Del Amitri. It’s just too exciting! As always there will be delicious street food vendors on hand for a nibble before you take your seat in the best theatre in town, the 2500 capacity Bandstand and Amphitheatre. With many of the concerts sold out, don’t delay, and get those tickets for a brilliant outdoor summer night

Summer Nights at the Bandstand

July/August 2023

Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre w ticketmaster.co.uk and follow links for Summer Nights Tickets