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Glasgow Doors Open Festival
Discover Glasgow, for free, this September. Scotland's largest free heritage and community festival returns the 18-21 September.
Enjoy access to historic buildings, theatres, factories, museum stores and many more - many of which are not usually open to the public.
Find the full listing at www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk
The Alasdair Gray Archive – Explore The City, a new exhibition curated by Holly Rennie Brown.
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September, tours from 10am–4pm. Booking required.
Colston Wellpark Church – Gothic meets modern in this H.E. Clifford masterpiece with its striking “Burning Bush” window.
Fri 19 & Sat 20 September, 10am–4pm, drop in.
Glasgow School of Art Archives & Collections – Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of Glasgow’s creative history.
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September, tours from 10am–2.30pm. Booking required.
Outerspaces Guildhall Artist Studio – Take a virtual tour the studio of Amy Green in the historic Guildhall building and see works in progress up close.
Virtual Tour - available online throughout the festival.
Milton Community Gardens – A friendly green space with kids’ art activities and refreshments.
Sat 20 September, 10am–3pm. Booking required for tours, check website for details.
Glasgow Sculpture Studios – Visit Scotland’s largest art production space and join in kids’ sessions with artists.
Sat 20 September, 10am–5pm & Sun 21 September 11am–4pm. Booking required for tours, check website for details.
Lambhill Stables – Learn about canal heritage, take a boat trip, and enjoy drop-in crafts and nature activities for ages 3+.
Fri 19 & Sat 20 September, 10am–4.30pm.
Booking required for boat trips, check website for details.
Make It Glasgow – Uncover Scotland’s ceramic heritage and explore the Ceramic Art Park.
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September, 10am–4pm. Drop in.
Springburn Unity Network – Come and experience a lively ceilidh, multicultural food, art and children’s activities all in the heart of Springburn.
Sat 20 September, 10am–1pm.
Drop in.
Springburn Winter Gardens Trust – Family-friendly celebrations and creative indoor/outdoor events.
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September, 11am–4pm. Booking required for activities, check website for details.
Glasgow Afghan United Community Allotment – Feast on traditional Afghan dishes made from homegrown vegetables.
Sat 20 September, 1–4pm. Drop in.
Springburn Auditorium – Explore a community arts space built from upcycled pianos!
Sat 20 & Sun 21 September, 12–3pm. Drop in.
Royston Spire and Park Ltd & Creative Heritage Project – Discover the stories of Royston’s landmark spire.
Sun 21 September, 2–4pm. Booking required for tours, check website for details.
Agile City / Glue Factory – Discover the Factory’s transformation from a private industrial building into a vibrant cultural space.
Sat 20 September, 9am–5pm.
Drop in.
Scottish Opera Production Studios – Go behind the scenes and discover where the magic happens at SO’s working production studio.
Sat 20 September, 10.30am–2.30pm. Events programme coming soon.
Free activities with the RSBP to help families connect with nature and make a positive difference to the local environment.
Friday 26 Sept - Nature Discovery Crafts
Find out about the wildlife and plants RSPB Glasgow are working to help in Springburn. We will make 'Tree Cookie' crafts of favourite species. (Meet at Elmvale Public School at 1pm.)
Saturday 4 October - Nature Games
Play games to help us understand how our nature is doing. Plant native wildflowers and seeds to help our wildlife. (Springburn Park, 10.30am)
Saturday 11 October Meadow Creation
What makes a meadow? Help us plant wildflower seeds for bees, butterflies, bats, birds and hedgehogs. (Springburn Park, 10.30am)
Friday 17 October - Nature Games & Food Webs
Learn more about why the RSPB are interested in insects! Play games to help us discover the interactions between birds and insects. (Springburn Park, 3.45pm)
Friday 24 October - Bird Walk
Take a walk around the park with binoculars - and make bird feeders to feed local birds. (Springburn Park, 3.30pm)
