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• Glasgow Mela — Scotland's largest multicultural festival returns to Kelvingrove Park, offering a joyful day of music, dance, and arts. This free event is a highlight of the city's summer calendar. 27 Jul, OVO Hydro.
• Merchant City Festival — A vibrant cultural celebration transforming the Merchant City into a hub of street theatre, dance, music, and family-friendly performances.
• Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition — Tramway presents an ambitious solo exhibition by Glasgow-based artist Rae-Yen Song, transforming the gallery into an immersive sub-aquatic world. It is a significant contemporary art installation.
• WestFest Opening Street Party — The West End kicks off its annual cultural festival with a vibrant street party on Ashton Lane featuring live music and street food.
• Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games — Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games, featuring 11 days of elite sporting competition across multiple iconic city venues. It is a major international event celebrating sport and community spirit. 27 Jul, OVO Hydro.
• Glasgow Jazz Festival — The 40th edition of this city-wide festival featuring over 100 musicians across various venues, including soul, funk, and classic jazz.
• Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz — The acclaimed comedian brings her uproarious show to The Stand Comedy Club for a night of wit and humour. 31 Mar, The Stand Comedy Club.
• Still Glasgow — An extensive exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art that uses photography to explore the city's evolution, past and present.
• Josh Rouse — Acclaimed songwriter Josh Rouse performs an intimate set at The Hug and Pint, showcasing his signature melodic style. 31 Aug, Saint Luke's.
• I Am A Raver Baby Summer: Princess Bar — All ages high-energy summer rave packed with nostalgic anthems and modern club hits including party games, mascot visit, face painting & more
• Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games painting — Artist Ben Mosley has unveiled a new expressionist painting that celebrates the landmarks and heritage of Glasgow. The work serves as a cultural tribute ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games. 26 Jul, SEC Armadillo.
• Bedroom Traxx X Move N' Groove X Phunk Presents: Danny Snowden — We’re buzzing to announce that for our first collab event, we’re bringing uprising London talent Danny Snowden to Glasgow.
• Edge of the Known — An exhibition featuring four artists exploring the shifting thresholds where land meets water, hosted at The Glasgow Gallery.
• Belle and Sebastian — The iconic indie band performs their classic albums 'Tigermilk' and 'If You're Feeling Sinister' in full during a special two-night stand. 21 Dec, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

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What to watch this week

• Nirvanna the Band the Movie — Comedian-filmmakers Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol bring their anarchic style to the big screen in this new mockumentary. The film is noted for its guerrilla filmmaking techniques and playful references to 80s cinema. 7.6/10, 100 min.
• Moana — Disney's live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit brings the story of the wayfinder to life with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui. It is a highly anticipated family film for the summer season. 7.001/10, 100 min.
• The Odyssey — Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point. 5.75/10, 172 min.
• The Death of Robin Hood — Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation. 10/10, 123 min.
• Colony — Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. 6.966/10, 123 min.
• Aarya — Aarya is a happy-go-lucky young man who goes to college. When he falls in love with Geetha at first sight, he proposes to her - in front of her boyfriend Ajay, who recently also proposed to her. She bluntly refuses, but ... 6.5/10, 151 min.
• Ice Cream Man — An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results. 5.452/10, 84 min.
• David — From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. 8/10, 109 min.
• The Pout-Pout Fish — Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt... 5.5/10, 91 min.
• Tony — A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life. 6.778/10, 77 min.
• One Night Only — Two love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. 6/10, 90 min.
• Alpha — Two fierce female agents tackle dangerous missions in a thrilling world of espionage, as they navigate perilous situations, execute daring stunts, and face unexpected turns in this action-packed adventure. 6.3/10, 128 min.
• Leviticus — Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other. 5/10, 1 min.
• Taxi Driver — Martin Scorsese's iconic masterpiece returns to cinemas for its 50th anniversary. It remains a powerful and essential exploration of urban isolation and psychological crisis. 8.124/10, 114 min.
• Enola Holmes 3 — The third installment of the Enola Holmes series sees the young detective stepping out of her brother Sherlock's shadow to tackle systemic inequality and a new mystery involving the British crown. Now streaming on Netflix, the film highlights Enola's unique approach to detective work driven by empathy and social awareness. 7.152/10, 109 min.
• The Last One for the Road — This Italian road movie by director Francesco Sossai offers a textured, leisurely look at daily life and desolate landscapes. It is noted for its Beckettian tone and avoidance of grand cinematic epiphanies. 7.5/10, 98 min.
• Desperate Living — This dark comedy by John Waters is being released in 4K by the Criterion Collection. It is noted for its gritty, transgressive style and remains a significant piece of Waters' filmography. 6.4/10, 91 min.
• The Invite — As Olivia Wilde’s latest film hits cinemas, this feature explores the enduring appeal of the dinner-party movie genre. It highlights the tension and drama inherent in films that focus on heated rivalries and toxic revelations. 8/10, 107 min.
• Peddi — In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, a spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rivals. 8/10, 192 min.
• Scary Movie — Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer, the Core Four are back in the killer's crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. 5.818/10, 96 min.
• Big Trouble in Little China — Initially a box office bomb, this John Carpenter film has evolved into a beloved cult classic. It is praised for its subversion of genre tropes and its unique blend of martial arts, comedy, and fantasy. 7.213/10, 100 min.
• Masters of the Universe — After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. 141 min.
• Supergirl — When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. 5.6/10, 108 min.
• Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway — When a string of deadly highway incidents begin, Conan Edogawa's investigations point towards an orchestrated plot rather than mere accidents. As he uncovers a conspiracy involving hidden identities and advanced technology, the case escalates into a high-speed race against time to stop a calculating mastermind before more lives are lost. 8.6/10, 109 min.
• Mollywood Times — Vineeth Madhavan tries hard to become Malayalam cinema's greatest horror filmmaker, but will the toxic industry affect his dream? 6.1/10, 167 min.
• My Father's Island — A Norwegian survival drama directed by Vladimir de Fontenay, adapted from David Vann's semi-autobiographical stories. It offers a poignant and intense cinematic experience. 4.5/10, 115 min.
• The Furious — An action-thriller starring Joe Taslim that follows a tradesman thrust into a dangerous underworld to rescue his daughter. It is a high-octane addition to the current cinema schedule. 113 min.
• The Odyssey — Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated, star-studded epic adaptation of Homer's foundational saga. Featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, it is widely considered the must-see cinematic event of the summer. 5.75/10, 172 min.