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Exhibitions & Art Events in Glasgow

71 upcoming exhibitions & art events

Glasgow's exhibitions and art scene offers a unique blend of historical depth and contemporary innovation, rooted in the city's rich industrial heritage and creative spirit. Visitors can explore masterpieces at the grand Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum or delve into visual narratives at The Glasgow Gallery of Photography. Tramway provides an experimental space for emerging artists, while the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre serves as a hub for diverse cultural exploration. Unlike many other cities, here the art world thrives alongside everyday life, often drawing crowds that appreciate both traditional craftsmanship and bold modern expressions. The atmosphere is intimate yet expansive, encouraging audiences to engage deeply with each display. Whether seeking timeless classics or cutting-edge installations, the city ensures every gallery visit feels like a genuine encounter with local talent and enduring artistic traditions that define its cultural identity.

As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 71 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Glasgow, Strathclyde, including 18 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.

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University of Glasgow Freshers Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Kelvin GalleryFREE
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University of Glasgow Freshers Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale

📍 Kelvin Gallery

Guided Tour & Exhibition: The Mackintosh Tearooms at The Mackintosh Tearooms
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Guided Tour & Exhibition: The Mackintosh Tearooms

📍 The Mackintosh Tearooms

£8.53 - £40.30

The Summer Exhibition 2026 at Cyril Gerber Fine ArtFREE
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The Summer Exhibition 2026

📍 Cyril Gerber Fine Art

LAB Gallery Curation Session at Stow BuildingFREE
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LAB Gallery Curation Session

📍 Stow Building

Exhibition: From Well to Wellspring at Glasgow City Heritage TrustFREE
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Exhibition: From Well to Wellspring

📍 Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Wasps Open Studios at The Briggait at The BriggaitFREE
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Wasps Open Studios at The Briggait

📍 The Briggait

Doors Open Days 2026: Jackton Distillery Malting Tours at Jackton DistilleryFREE
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Doors Open Days 2026: Jackton Distillery Malting Tours

📍 Jackton Distillery

Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days at Glasgow CathedralFREE
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Glasgow Cathedral Doors Open Days

📍 Glasgow Cathedral

Pollok Stables and Sawmill Living Heritage Centre – On Site Tour at Pollok StablesFREE
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Pollok Stables and Sawmill Living Heritage Centre – On Site Tour

📍 Pollok Stables

A Home in Space: Edwin Morgan's Selected Concrete, Visual & Sound Poetry at Hunterian Art Gallery, University of GlasgowFREE
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A Home in Space: Edwin Morgan's Selected Concrete, Visual & Sound Poetry

📍 Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow

Kelvingrove Bites: Art Extraordinary - the importance of mental health care, art therapy and creativity. at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFREE
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Kelvingrove Bites: Art Extraordinary - the importance of mental health care, art therapy and creativity.

📍 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Transmission's 40th at Transmission Gallery
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Transmission's 40th

📍 Transmission Gallery

GCF: Event 2 / Manasamitra: Lullaby-Sonic Cradle at Glasgow Cathedral
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GCF: Event 2 / Manasamitra: Lullaby-Sonic Cradle

📍 Glasgow Cathedral

From £10.00

Opaque, Off Peak Leisure, Memento, Hoyden at Room2
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Opaque, Off Peak Leisure, Memento, Hoyden

📍 Room2

From £12.00

RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFREE
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RSPB Glasgow At Kelvingrove

📍 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glaswegians: Cranhill Arts Project at Platform GlasgowFREE
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Glaswegians: Cranhill Arts Project

📍 Platform Glasgow

Doors Open Days: Tenement House at The Tenement HouseFREE
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Doors Open Days: Tenement House

📍 The Tenement House

Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026: Tenement House at The Tenement HouseFREE
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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026: Tenement House

📍 The Tenement House

Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection at The Burrell CollectionFREE
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Sculpture and Sketch at The Burrell Collection

📍 The Burrell Collection

Anti-colonial Tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFREE
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Anti-colonial Tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

📍 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Radical Southside at Moyra Janes
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Radical Southside

📍 Moyra Janes

£11.55

Fungi Fun at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumFREE
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Fungi Fun

📍 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026: Tenement House at The Tenement HouseFREE
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Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026: Tenement House

📍 The Tenement House

Battle of Langside Guided Walk at Church on the Hill
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Battle of Langside Guided Walk

📍 Church on the Hill

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Exhibitions & Art Events in Glasgow — Complete Guide

Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Glasgow with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Glasgow, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.

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How many exhibitions & art events are on in Glasgow?

There are currently 71 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Glasgow. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.

Are there free exhibitions & art events in Glasgow?

Yes — 18 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Glasgow are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.

Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Glasgow this weekend?

Browse this weekend's exhibitions & art events in Glasgow at /glasgow/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.

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Exhibitions & Art Events in Glasgow — Your Complete Guide

Glasgow's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.

The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.

Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Glasgow's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.

Glasgow's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.