May Bank Holiday Events And Parties In Glasgow 2025

Cheers to the weekend, especially when it's an extra-long one. And lucky for us? There are plenty of great events, bars and restaurants to make it a fun-filled few days. From cracking cabaret nights to indulgent cocktail bars, we've lined up the crème de la crème. Don't let that additional Monday off go to waste; check out the best things to do in Glasgow over the May bank holiday weekend here.

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Last updated on 5th June 2024




Sloans

Located on Argyle Street, Sloans is the place to be for all your bank holiday fun. These guys host a Friday night ceilidh every single week, where for as little as £16 per person you can dance the night away to a live band. What's more, you can attend a comedy show on the Sunday, which comes complete with a sumptuous roast dinner, all for just £26.

COMMITTEE ROOM No.9

Don't be left wondering what's on this May bank holiday in Glasgow - just have a look at what Committee Room No.9 has in store. Whether you fancy skirting around the dancefloor as a DJ brings the beats on Saturday or laughing it up at a comedy night on Monday, it's got you covered.

The Social

The Social is coming in hot with all kinds of fun things to do in Glasgow this bank holiday weekend. Get on your glad rags and shimmy on over to dance the night away to DJs blasting tunes from the decks on Sunday, as well as nurse that hangover with live music come Monday.

ARTÀ

A Mediterranean-inspired venue with a lineup of quirky activities to choose from, there's all sorts of fun events taking place at ARTÀ across both May bank holidays. We're talking stand-up comedy nights with some of the UK's best comedians, Spanish-themed afternoon teas featuring live music and ABBA tribute nights, with a talented duo providing the tunes while you tuck into a two course meal. Even better? tickets start from as little as £10 to these fun outings.

BrewDog Merchant City - Glasgow

Vegan Monday

Not sure what to do over the May bank holiday in Glasgow? Grab a mate and have a catch up at BrewDog Merchant City, a brilliant bar that's home to 30 taps of tasty craft beer and delicious US-style soul food, including wings, burgers and fries. Plus, you can even get stuck into beer school experiences complete with five 1/3 pint tastings and a cheese board pairing for just £25 each.

Glasgow Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt! Single route or double for racing!

@ Glasgow Central Station on Various dates from Monday 22nd July 2024

The Great Game Outdoor Treasure Hunts are a great choice for getting outside this bank holiday, and you may even learn a little more about this city. You'll be given a map, compass and clues to solve as a team, which will lead you to your grand prize at the end - a mystery pub where a table will be booked and waiting for you. Even better? You'll get 20% of your bill at the end.

Glasgow Brunch Social

@ Flight Club Glasgow on Various dates from Saturday 27th July 2024

Kick off your bank holiday weekend early with a boozy brunch social at Flight Club in the city centre. This quirky, fairground-themed bar is offering two-hour sessions where you'll receive a whole bottle of prosecco each, as well as unlimited sharing paddles of delicious pizza. You'll spend the first half of this event getting competitive on their electronic dartboards, which offer all kinds off fun minigames and add up the scores for you, before relaxing in the bar with more tasty slices.

Maggie's Rock N Rodeo

Maggie's Rock N Rodeo in Merchant City never disappoints, and they've got two high-energy events to choose from across the May bank holidays. Their cowboy ceilidh takes place on Friday nights, promising a line dancing lesson, live country music and DJ sets, with a mechanical bull ride thrown into your £8 ticket. And if you fancy something a little more raucous? then head to their cowboy strip shows on Saturday nights.