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20 Jan 2025

Glasgow 850 kicks off a year of festivities with programme launch

Glasgow City Council has officially launched its Glasgow 850 programme for 2025, a spectacular year-long celebration marking 850 years since…

15 Jan 2025

Glasgow 850: A year-long celebration begins with interfaith service in Glasgow Cathedral

On Monday night, Glasgow Cathedral hosted an inspiring interfaith service to kick off Glasgow 850, a year-long celebration marking the 850th…

06 Dec 2024

Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announce Comedy Commission With The Alasdair Gray Archive

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has today announced a partnership with The Alasdair Gray Archive (AGA) to celebrate the iconic …

25 Oct 2024

Celebrated Comedy Actress Elaine C Smith set to be given Freedom of the City of Glasgow

Iconic comedy actress Elaine C Smith is set to be awarded the Freedom of the City as part of Glasgow’s 850th birthday celebrations. Lord Pr…

23 Sep 2024

Culture and cuisine are on the menu as main Glasgow 850 programme announced

With just 100 days to go until Glasgow starts its yearlong birthday celebration, details have been announced on what people can get involved…

20 Jun 2024

Glasgow unveils new birthday Brand and Festival Fund to mark 850th year

Glasgow City Council has revealed the new brand behind its plans to mark the city’s 850th birthday, in 2025. The four core icons used with …