Summer Activities

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.