Join Ricefield Arts for a free, family-friendly afternoon celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival through arts, crafts and cultural activities.

About this event

Join Ricefield Arts for a free, family-friendly afternoon celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) through arts, crafts and cultural activities.

Taking place at The Theatre, The Boardwalk in Glasgow, the event will bring together creative workshops, cultural activities and independent arts and crafts stalls in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Whether you are already familiar with Mid-Autumn Festival traditions or simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome to come along, get creative and enjoy the afternoon with us.

What to expect

Throughout the afternoon, visitors can take part in a range of free drop-in activities, including:

Fan Painting

Tote Bag Painting

Mask Painting

Bookmark Making inspired by Nüshu Calligraphy 女书

Family Rocking Horse Craft

Free Fortune Cookies

You will also have the opportunity to browse arts, crafts and cultural stalls from independent makers and creative businesses.

Date and time

Sunday 20 September 2026

12:00–4:00 pm

Location

The Theatre, The Boardwalk

105 Brunswick Street

Glasgow

G1 1TF

Who can join

This event is suitable for:

Families

Children and young people

Adults

Anyone interested in Chinese culture, arts and crafts

People looking for a relaxed community event in Glasgow

Children should attend with a parent or responsible adult.

Tickets

This event is FREE to attend.

Activities will run on a drop-in basis throughout the afternoon. Some workshops may have limited capacity at busy times, so there may be a short wait.

Getting there

The Boardwalk is located in Glasgow city centre and is within walking distance of:

Glasgow Queen Street Station

Glasgow Central Station

Buchanan Bus Station

It is also accessible by subway and local public transport.

About the Mid-Autumn Festival

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. It is associated with reunion, the full moon, family, gratitude and sharing.

Through creative activities and cultural exchange, this event offers an opportunity to celebrate these traditions together in Glasgow.

Important information

All listed workshops and activities are free.

Children should be supervised by a responsible adult.

Activities are subject to availability on the day.

Photography may take place during the event for Ricefield Arts' documentation and promotional purposes.

We look forward to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with you! 🌕🏮

If you have any questions, feel free to email jinming@ricefield.org.uk.

Description supplied by the event organiser.