Best Glasgow Events This May 2025

When it comes to fun things to do for couples in Glasgow this May, All Bar One's Sunday School is a great shout. Learn how to muddle, stir and shake up a bunch of classic cocktails, plus play games and guzzle a welcome bellini. This fantastic experience costs just £35 per person, which includes everything you will need to create your very own concoctions. You may even discover a thing or two about the history of these drinks as well.

From line dancing taught by Maggie herself to the classic cowboy-themed ceilidh nights and even a saucy strip show version for good measure, Maggie's Rock N Rodeo is bringing a slice of Tennessee to Glasgow. When you're in need of things to do as a group, this fun time has you covered.

O'Neill's Merchant Square is making sure we're well and truly entertained this month, with pub quizzes, live music performances, DJ sets and so much more. You can catch all the important sporting fixtures here too, accompanied by a hearty burger or a tantalising stone-baked pizza and a pint. Fancy staying more central? Its sister site on Union Street also has a bucketload of fabulous going-on lined up.

A Mediterranean-inspired venue that also has plenty of options for events, ARTÀ has an unmissable lineup this May. From stand-up comedy nights to Spanish afternoon teas and ABBA tribute nights, there's something to suit everyone throughout the month here.

When you fancy a daytime party with a difference this May? Check out R&B Brunch Glasgow, where you can nab entry to the five-hour fest for just £20 each. That's hours of RnB, hip hop and dancehall tunes, with a sprinkling of UKG, club anthems, 90s and 00s alongside. There's three glasses of complimentary rum punch for the first hour, plus the chance to buy food from hosts August House when you get peckish.

When it comes to the best Glasgow events this May, YO! is hosting Sushi Schools at its Glasgow Central outpost. With guidance from a sushi pro, perfect your knife skills and whip up a variety of Japanese bites, from maki to nigiri, while sipping bubbles or beer and snacking on delicious gyoza. You'll learn how to roll perfectly as well, finding out a little more about the history of these dishes along the way.

When you're looking for something to do outdoors, the Glasgow Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt has you covered with their adventure across the city - solving clues and cracking codes or puzzles until X marks the spot. Your prize? A discount at a local pub. Plus, you can even split your group and enjoy a double route to race each other to the end.

A bottle of prosecco each, unlimited pizza and a go at their interactive darts; it's all on the cards at Flight Club Glasgow's brunch social. You'll spend one hour in a sole-use oche for your group, taking part in fun minigames that will test your aim and offer plenty of fun action replays when you check out. 

Speakeasy in Merchant City is keeping the vibes high with all kinds of fun things to do in Glasgow this May. Whether you fancy singing your heart out with karaoke or being dazzled by drag queens including the amazing Kerri Oot, you can also tip back cracking cocktails while you're at it. As for Saturday nights? Expect sets from resident DJ James all night long and totally free entry.

Dating back to 1797, Sloans is a gorgeous three-floor venue with a grand ballroom and garden courtyard - plus all the events that this mighty space deserves. Think EatFilm showing cult classic movies on the big screen, Sunday roasts complete with comedy for entertainment, and weekly ceilidhs so you can have a great knees-up.

Ah, spring, it really is the season for love, right? And this month, SpeedDater is holding a couple of exciting singles events in our city. No matter what age you are, you can try out their dating nights for just £22, and if you don't find anyone that you'd want to meet up with again then they'll even give you access to another event for free.