Glasgow International Comedy FestivalThe Glasgow International Comedy Festival is about more than just stand-up, featuring an extensive program spanning all forms of comedy with something to suit all tastes and ages. There are live stand-up shows by some of the biggest names in comedy, as well as character acts, political satirists, classic family variety acts, children's entertainment, workshops, and comedy film classics and theater.
Venue: Various
Date: 12-29 March 2009
Website: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
West End FestivalEvery summer the
Bohemian West End becomes the stage for performances, film, music, street parties and exhibitions. Festival Sunday is the highlight of the celebrations with the famous Midsummer Carnival and Street Party taking over Byres Road in a swirling procession of color and dancing, with a variety of other activities in the area. The day is filled with street theater, funfair rides and stalls, comedy shows, a farmer's market, art fairs, music performances and regular features such as Shakespeare in the Park.
Venue: Various
Date: June 2009
Website: www.westendfestival.co.uk
Glasgow Jazz FestivalOne of the biggest jazz festivals in Europe, the Glasgow Jazz Festival infects the small Merchant City area with a celebratory atmosphere, spilling out onto the streets from the bars in the neighborhood and from the main open-air stage in George Square. Musicians from around the world flock to the city to take part in lively concert performances that have attracted huge crowds every the year.
Venue: Merchant City
Date: June 2009, TBC
Website: www.jazzfest.co.uk
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