Glasgow Events
Winterfest 2009
For up-to-date information about all the events in Glasgow, including those listed below, please visit http://www.winterfestglasgow.com
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Glasgow on Ice
21 November-3 January
With George Square’s famous Christmas illuminations as a sparkling backdrop, you’ll be able to show off your ice-dancing moves (and falls) on one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in Europe, alongside a helter skelter, giant swing, carousel and traditional food stalls all set to non-stop music and entertainment from The Big Stage.
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The Big Stage
21 November – 3 January
A whole host of free, fun activities will take place in George Square throughout the festive period. From festive film nights and live music to community theatre and carol singing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Keep checking online for more details.
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Irn Bru Carnival
18 December – 10 January
The IRN-BRU carnival is packed with over 60 fun attractions. The 2009 IRN-BRU Carnival also showcases the best selection of juvenile rides ever including Wacky Racer Car Track and Chairoplanes. There will also be a fantastic selection of game stalls including darts, basketball, hook a duck and Boogieheads, the latest craze from America where you can star in your very own music DVD.
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Christmas Eve in George Square
24 December
George Square will truly capture the spirit of Christmas Eve the good old fashioned way! Don’t miss this magical experience to enjoy traditional Christmas carols, live music and a special screening of everyone’s favourite festive film White Christmas.
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Glasgow’s Hogmanay Party
31 December
Join Glasgow’s biggest party of the year with 25,000 other revellers to see in the New Year with a range of concerts and ceilidhs on several stages around the city centre. George Square is party central – come along and enjoy the fun.
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Traditional Christmas Market – St Enoch Square
27 November – 24 December
For the 5th time Glasgow will be hosting a Christmas Market in the City Centre – this year back on St Enoch Square with approx 30 stalls.
With numerous traders from all over Europe and of course also highly qualified Scottish craftspeople, visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere of the yule-tide.
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Keeping Christmas at Pollok House
28 November – 3 January
A huge Christmas celebration, with the whole house decorated for the festive season, each room in a different style. The Pollok Teddy Bears have been invited for dinner and there’s plenty on offer for visitors too in the Edwardian Kitchen Restaurant and the food and gift shops.
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Christmas at Kelvingrove
5 December – 24 December
Escape the wintry weather and stress of high-street shopping by joining us for three weeks of festivities at Kelvingrove. Enjoy festive music and carol singing, make your own greetings card, and take time to relax at a Festive Feel-good Weekend. And there’s lots more to enjoy! Many of the events are free!
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Xscape at Braehead
The indoor activity centre next to Braehead shopping centre promotes a plethora of activities for all ages, from rock climbing, skiing, bowling, dining out, a cinema and mini golf course, robocoaster and laser quest among other things.
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More Information
For the full diary of Glasgow events including theatre, music, cinema and the opening times of the main shopping centres, please visit:
http://www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/whatson