Talks & Lectures Events in Glasgow
59 upcoming talks & lectures events
Glasgow hosts a distinctive talks and lectures scene that blends rigorous academic tradition with accessible community engagement. The city's intellectual landscape is anchored by historic institutions like the University of Glasgow, where serious discourse often spills into public spaces. Yet, beyond the campus walls, intimate venues such as the Byres Road Community Hub foster lively debate among locals, while Waterstones offers a refined setting for author signings and literary discussions. Larger hotels like the Mercure City Hotel accommodate international speakers, bridging global expertise with Scottish curiosity. From the Advanced Research Centre's cutting-edge science sessions to casual evening talks in city centre pubs, the offerings reflect Glasgow's pragmatic yet spirited character. Here, knowledge is shared not merely as information but as conversation, ensuring that ideas flow freely between experts and everyday citizens across diverse neighbourhoods.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 59 upcoming talks & lectures events in Glasgow, Strathclyde, including 17 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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FREEWelcome to Scottish Culture
📍 Adelaide Place Baptist Church
FREECOMAR - Scotland’s Water Futures
📍 Strathclyde University Union
FREEGSA Careers: Saltire Scholars Programme Information Session and Q&A
📍 Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Bourdon Building, The Glasgow School of Art
FREEGeological Society of Glasgow Lecture: Paleocene Volcanics and Sedimentation in West Scotland
📍 Kelvin Hall
FREEUnderstanding Stigma: Promoting Inclusive Attitudes and Practice (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
📍 Eastwood Health and Care Centre
FREESir Alexander Stone Commercial Law Annual Lecture
📍 University of Glasgow Senate Room
FREEThe Casual Presentation Club *Glasgow - October
📍 TBA
FREEThe Casual Presentation Club
📍 The Tap Yard Merchant Square
SOLD OUTMore Marble than the Vatican? Glasgow City Chambers and some myths
📍 Mitchell Library
Sold out at source
FREEInformation Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path
📍 Mercure Glasgow City Hotel
Black Lives in Scotland with Jeanette R. Davidson - Glasgow Sauchiehall St
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £22.00
FREECupa ’s Cèic le Sìne ’s Mairead
📍 Edward House
President Barack Obama In Conversation
📍 OVO Hydro
Seat Unique Presents An Evening with President Barack Obama | Glasgow
📍 The OVO Hydro SEC
Barack Obama
📍 OVO Hydro Arena Glasgow
From £210.00
FREESgeulachd Sràid Sauchiehall / SAUCHIEHALL STREET STORIES
📍 Edward House
Creative Journeys - Dave Haslam’s conversations with famous creators
📍 Waterstones Argyle Street
£5
FREEBeò is Deò
📍 Edward House
FREEThe Evolution of Flush: Editing for the Cambridge Edition of Virginia Woolf
📍 Rom 203
FREEÙr Bhon a Chlò! / Hot off the Press
📍 Edward House
Lessons in History: Women & Morality in Scottish History
📍 The Boardwalk
£8.00
FREEHumanWare Braille Showcase - National Braille Week
📍 Mitchell Library
FREEVermeer Talk: A Life Lost And Found
📍 Trades Hall of Glasgow
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David Elder Lecture Series
📍 Glasgow Science Centre
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Talks & Lectures Events in Glasgow — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant talks & lectures scene in Glasgow with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates talks & lectures events from across Glasgow, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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There are currently 59 upcoming talks & lectures events in Glasgow. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
Are there free talks & lectures events in Glasgow?
Yes — 17 of the current talks & lectures listings in Glasgow are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Talks & Lectures Events in Glasgow — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Glasgow form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Glasgow talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Glasgow: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Glasgow's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.