Let’s explore social events in Glasgow, Scotland happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Glasgow where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Glasgow
Easy-Paced Guided Ride in Rutherglen
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: CamGlen Bike Town
Do you want to build up your cycle confidence, get out in the fresh air and keep fit and healthy?
Join us for an easy paced cycle exploring Rutherglen’s cycle infrastructure. The ride will predominantly take place on shared paths and cycle paths but may include small sections of road.
Our rides are led by experienced and qualified Ride Leaders and are suitable for all abilities\*. A great way to d(…)
Databricks Scotland comes to Glasgow
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: BJSS
**Welcome to the first Databricks Scotland Meetup in Glasgow!**
We’re kicking off the first Databricks Scotland Meetup in Glasgow with a special event the night before DATA:Scotland. We’ll have some fantastic speakers from the DATA:Scotland line-up and tons more in the room for Q&A and discussions.
Whether you’re a seasoned Databricks user, just dipping your toes, or simply intrigued about what (…)
September Meetup – Volunteering in tech and Personal Sites with Astro
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Barclays Eagle Labs Glasgow
We’ll be meeting at **Barclays Eagle Labs** on Kingston Street on **Tuesday 10th September, 18:30** for light refreshments, a 19:00 start for the talks.
Our talks are geared towards introducing members of our community, to facilitate networking, mentorship, learning and collaboration. People with all levels of technical expertise are welcome.
This month we have a talks from:
* Alistair Forbes o(…)
Beetle Drive
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: All Bar One Glasgow
Come along and join us in All Bar One for a good old fashioned Beetle Drive. For those who’ve never been to a Beetle Drive, Beetle is a game where you have to draw a beetle in parts. The part drawn is decided by the roll of a die. You need a 6 to start, which allows you to draw the body. No other parts can be drawn without a body. Once you have the body, you can add the head, legs and tail. Howeve(…)
Horror Movie Night – Friday the 13th
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Gamer Club
Join us for a horror themed evening. We’ll vote on the night for a movie to watch – it could be anything from Scary Movie to Friday the 13th. Put a suggestion in the comments below to get it added to the list of movies to vote on.
It’s not a week night for a change, so we’ll watch at least two movies over the course of the evening – you’re welcome to stay for one, both or more.
First movie will (…)
September Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Curlers Rest Glasgow
Another great turnout for our August meetup gave a very warm reception to one of our books in particular: Convenience Store Women went straight to the top of the 2024 leaderboard with a score of 81. Our second book was also well received but a little more critically; it scored 53.
For September, we are staying in the world of fiction with two “Booker” writers – one who won the award in 2019 (whic(…)
Horror Night – Friday the 13th
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Gamer Club
Join us on Friday the 13th for a night of horror in [The Gamer Club](https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/)
We’re screening horror movies in the main room – we’ll vote on the night for what we want to see – it could be anything from Scary Movie to Friday the 13th. We’ll watch at least two movies, feel free to drop in and out. Add a movie suggestion in the comments and we’ll put it on the list.
We’ll h(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Glasgow
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Mellow evening of drinks and great conversation at the Crystal Palace
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Crystal Palace (Wetherspoons)
We’ll get together on the upper floor of the Crystal Palace Wetherspoons on Jamaica Street by Central Station.
Since February 2013 we meet at least once a month between expats from all over the world.
When arriving in a new country it is very helpful and fun to meet people who are in the same situation as you, we too have been puzzled by the Scottish patter at first and it took some time to adju(…)
£10 Texas Hold’em No Limit Poker Tournament – Beginners welcome!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Gamer Club
Our friendly monthly poker tournament. £10 buy in. Beginners welcome.
The venue is **BYOB, so feel free to bring some beers/wine** etc – there is free tea and coffee available.
Join our online Glasgow poker chat (#poker:glasgow.social) via our invite link: [https://glasgow.social/matrix](https://glasgow.social/matrix)
Looking forward to seeing you all then!
You can find directions to the venue(…)
Beginner Friendly – Indoor Climbing at the GCC
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Glasgow Climbing Centre
This meetup is open to complete beginners or novices to try indoor climbing. You’ll get a chance to climb and be belayed by a competent climber. This session runs from 7PM to 9PM. The centre is open until 10pm. Please meet at the reception at the entrance at 7PM to get signed in. Please don’t be late. At the moment, there are only 2 spaces. However this may change and it is always worth joining th(…)
Videogames Glasgow Pub Night
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Drury Street
Monthly meetup for game developers, streamers, journalists, marketeers, and anyone else interested in or working in the games industry.
Come along if you want to talk videogames and game development, if you need to test out a game you’re working on or want to give and receive advice on all things related to the making and appreciation of videogames. This is a friendly and inclusive space with the(…)
Shut Up And Write Glasgow WEST END!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: iCafe Kelvingrove
Fancy writing with company in a cafe on a Saturday morning? Well, we’re doing just that, every week, alongside the online sessions – come along and be super-inspired in the company of other writers and get stuff done!
**Where can I find you?**
We’re at the Woodlands iCafe in the West end, in the big room to the right as soon as you walk through the front door, and there’ll be at least a couple s(…)
Open source 3D game dev with Godot for beginners – Wolfenstein 3D from scratch
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: The Gamer Club
Godot Game Engine is free and open source software released under the permissive MIT license:
* You are free to use Godot Engine, for any purpose
* You can study how Godot Engine works and change it
* You can distribute unmodified and changed versions of Godot Engine, even commercially and under a different license (including proprietary)
This event will show you how to get started creating basi(…)
Social – Monday evening pub quiz
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: The butterfly and the pig
Beat the Monday blues with a fun pub quiz night in the city centre of Glasgow and meet current/new members of Glasgow Young Walkers.
* **Venue : The Butterfly and the Pig**
* **Meeting time** : 7:30 pm ( the pub quiz starts at 7:30-8:00 pm)
* Prizes on offer: 1st – £25 voucher, 2nd – £15 voucher
* **Entry fee: Free**
* Food available: Until 8.30pm
If you have any questions on the social, please (…)
Pub Quiz at Curlers Rest, Hillhead
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Curlers Rest
Please join to be part of our team at Curlers Rest. This pub is on Byres Road next door but one to Hillhead Subway. There are also frequent bus services operating nearby.
This is a weekly event. Aileen will try to make most of them but in my absence please continue quizzing! Table(s) will usually be reserved under the name McLaren from 18.45.
Food and drink are available by ordering at the bar, (…)
September Stammtisch
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Bavaria Brauhaus
Na Leute! Our flagship monthly Stammtisch Meetup!
Come and join us for some German/English chat in a relaxed, social atmosphere!
I have changed the time to 1900 as I know some arrive earlier, but I likely won’t make it till 1930.
Hope to see you all there!
Bis dann!(…)
A History of Paper – Tron Theatre
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Tron Theatre
Fresh from winning a Fringe First at the Edinburgh Fringe a new play with music.
It starts when she puts a note through his letterbox. *’Hello Number 4, this is Number 6. Please could you SHUT THE \*\*\*\* UP? Ta.’* Not a promising start, but… they meet, fall in love, get married. Then a letter arrives …….
**Tickets**
I am in seat C9. Tickets £15 to £20.
https://www.tron.co.uk/book-online/4(…)
LGBT Age goes to Town
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall
**A monthly outing meetup for LGBT+ people aged 50 and over in Glasgow**
LGBT Age Goes to Town is an opportunity to meet once a month for a coffee and a blether in a series of interesting café venues throughout the city.
**General information about the meetup**
* Meets from 2-4pm on the second Tuesday of each month
* Will be welcomed by **Jean** (LGBT Age Team)
* Meets in a different venue each(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Glasgow is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Glasgow on Visitscotland.com, Visitscotland.org, or Peoplemakeglasgow.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Glasgow, Scotland
Chris’s House Darkness into Light Ball 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
Join us at Chris’s House Darkness into Light Ball 2024 for a night of dancing, fun, and raising awareness for mental health!
Hells Bells – The No1 UK AC/DC Tribute Band
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Bungalow
All the hits from Hells Bells – a UK based AC/DC tribute band who tour the UK and Europe
Zip Slide The Clyde for Maggie’s
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Riverside Museum
Soar 100ft high and 1245ft along Glasgow’s iconic cityscape and take in the views while doing something monumental for Maggie’s in 2024.
Discover the Future of Wine: Wine Tasting (Glasgow)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Civic House
Come and taste the future of wine! Gain inside knowledge on the changing industry as it responds to new climates and sustainability.
Cowboy Boozy Brunch @ Charlies
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Charlies Loft
OUR FIRST COWBOY BOOZY BRUNCH IS HERE FOR 2024.
This is in line with our Charlies Country Weekender.
E.max and Zirconia Bonding Essentials: Enhancing Smile Transformations
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Dakota Hotel Eurocentral
Join Dr Jameel Gardee for his new course showing his techniques to achieve superb results with your E.max and Zirconia restorations.
Ann Cleeves in Conversation with Colin McCredie at the Gryffe Valley Book Festival
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: St Columba’s Primary School
Join us for an evening with Ann Cleeves and Colin McCredie at the Gryffe Valley Book Festival!
Country Stars – Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Charlies Loft
This unique show gives a flavour of the story of Country Music and hosted by a Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash/Neil Diamond tribute.
2014 – 2024: Scottish Independence And The British State Ten Years On
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Glasgow Caledonian University
A conference on Scottish independence and the British state ten years after the referendum.
Glasgow Laughter Affair with Nijo, King Kandoro & The Comic Pastor
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Grosvenor Glasgow Casinos
Glasgow Laughter Affair!! with Comic Pastor ,King Kandoro and Nigel Tha Slick Pastor for a live comedy performance.Parking Post Code G1 4PA
Ladies Lunch With Edward Reid (In Aid Of Baby Loss Retreat)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
This is Baby Loss Retreats biggest event and its coming with a bang !!
Step out your car straight on to the red carpet what a way to start a
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: There are 2 pick up points a) Main Gate of Glasgow Uni and b) Strathclyde Business School
Harry Potter Bridge, Glencoe and the Highlands Day Trip
TEXAS Tribute Show by SOUTHSIDE TEXAS
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Bungalow
The brilliant Southside Texas return to The Bungalow. £9
Broken by Daylight: Elizabeth Helen at Glasgow Sauchiehall Street
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Join TikTok sensations Elizabeth Helen as they discuss Broken by Daylight, the first book in their
fantasy series Beast of the Briar!
R&B BRUNCH – SAT 14 SEPTEMBER – GLASGOW
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Corset Club
Welcome to the official R&B Brunch® Don your furs, dust off your cane and let’s get the crystal on ice at the UK’s biggest R&B Brunch
An evening with Richard Armitage and Steve Cavanagh at Sauchiehall St
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Join us and actor Richard Armitage in conversation with bestselling author Steve Cavanagh about his debut thriller Geneva.
Guided Walk: Canal – Kirkintilloch Canal walk – Town Centre to The Stables
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Barleybank Car Park
Discover some of the fascinating cultural and natural history of the Forth and Clyde canal on this guided walk.
A guided walk round Heritage Loch and Cathkin Marsh
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Waterside Cafe
Join us for this guided walk to look for wildfowl, flowers and invertebrates.
Business Cauldron Meet Up – Networking for Soulpreneurs
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 111 Union St
Are you ready to connect with fellow spiritual business folk? Join us for a unique networking experience where you can let your magic shine!
Natural Ink/Art Material Making workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: South Block
Join me for a half day workshop learning simple processes for making non-toxic inks/art materials from organic matter.