Glasgow

Glasgow boasts a warm, down-to-earth queer community anchored in the lively bars and clubs of Merchant City and the West End, while also embracing arts, activism and grassroots culture.

Sophisticated townhouse hotel with original Victorian features, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.

15 Glasgow

Fulton's is a restaurant in Glasgow. Located at 354-356 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8YW, UK.

Fulton's

Transylvania Shop and Coffee is a restaurant in Glasgow. Located at 462 Victoria Rd, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8YU, UK.

Transylvania Shop and Coffee

Ushi’s Coffee Corner is a restaurant in Glasgow. Located at 182 W Regent St, Glasgow G2 4RU, UK.

Ushi’s Coffee Corner

Gay men-only spa complex with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, plus a snack bar and free WiFi.

Pipeworks Men's Health Spa

Stylized drinking den with booths, homely food, retro tunes and modern takes on classic cocktails.

Speakeasy

Brawsome Bagels is a shop in Glasgow. Located at 292 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow G11 6TD, UK.

Brawsome Bagels

Happening gay bar & lounge with a patio dishing up classic pub grub, beer & cocktails.

The Gallery Bar

Welcoming bar with background tunes from a free jukebox with karaoke, DJs and drag queen bingo.

The Underground

Merchant Pride is a bar in Glasgow. Located at 20 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1LD, UK.

Merchant Pride

Burlesque, cabaret and magic performances 7 nights a week in a design conscious vintage style bar.

The Riding Room

Light-hearted bar for karaoke, quizzes and DJ parties at the heart of the local gay community.

Delmonicas

Basement bar at the Italian Centre featuring cocktails and live entertainment, from drag to karaoke.

Katie's Bar

The Corset Club is a bar in Glasgow. Located at 49-53 Virginia Street, The Jacobean Bldg, Glasgow G1 1TS, UK.

The Corset Club

Category Is Books is a shop in Glasgow. Located at 34 Allison St, Glasgow G42 8NN, UK.

Category Is Books

Refined mezzanine lounge and basement dance floor with nights catering to most musical tastes.

Polo Lounge

Rustic interiors with classic café breakfast and lunch fare including vegan and gluten-free options.

Rose & Grants

Long-established, outdoor, weekend market for bric-a-brac, vintage goods and antiques.

Glasgow Pride Shop (Barras Market)

Long-standing gay pub for drawing drinkers of all ages with stained glass and muted red/gold facade.

The Waterloo Bar

LGBT Youth Scotland is a shop in Glasgow. Located at 3/2, 30 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1LG, UK.

LGBT Youth Scotland

An event discussing the impact of climate change from an LGBTQ+ perspective.

Leith Community Education Centre

LGBTIQ+ Voices on Climate Change

Guided writing workshop with Michael Lee Richardson.

QUEER WRITERS GROUP

A guided writing workshop for LGBTQ+ community members led by Michael Lee Richardson.

A lively in-person showcase celebrating the art and stories of working-class queer lives reimagined. The event features new work by AJ Duncan, Candice Purwin, Madeleine Leisk, and Rachel Jardine, reanimating research through collaboration, creativity, and class-conscious queer politics. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in activities, provide feedback, and engage in academic-artistic conversations. Limited printed copies of the anthology will be available. The event is part of LGBT History Month and takes place at the Learning & Teaching Building, Glasgow.

Learning & Teaching Building

Working-Class Queers, Re-Imagined: An Artistic Anthology

An artistic exploration of working-class queer experiences, hosted at the Learning & Teaching Building.

This in-person 2-hour workshop at Glasgow Zine Library introduces participants to the art of collage through prompts and hands-on activities. Attendees will explore concepts like cutting, ripping, and composing images, viewing collage as a form of world-building and imagination. Participants will leave with a selection of collage pieces and a prompts sheet to continue experimenting. The event is limited to 10 attendees, includes group discussions and breaks, and emphasizes accessibility and safety measures.

Glasgow Zine Library

The Forest and the Ruin: Collage Workshop

QUEER HORROR CLUB

A queer book club event featuring a reading of "Spread Me" by Sarah Gailey.

An educational session about the LGBTQ+ community at The Nook in Glasgow.

The Social Hub Glasgow

Understanding Us: LGBTQ+ community learning

The Nook - Glasgow

An event as part of LGBT History Month, featuring a panel discussion with LGBT+ trade union activists, a workshop on capturing experiences, and archive materials showcasing over three decades of LGBT+ trade union activism. Organized by Scottish Trade Union Congress, it aims to reflect on the struggles and achievements of LGBT+ workers and trade unionists in Scotland.

Scottish Trades Union Congress

Pride, Power & Solidarity

Ease into the weekend with Dean Cargill on keys from 3pm every Saturday. Sit back, relax, and enjoy cocktails or a bottle of fizz in our iconic Lounge. Walk ins always welcome

The Polo Lounge

Dean Cargill on Keys

A live music event featuring Dean Cargill on keys every Saturday afternoon at The Polo Lounge.

A full day barbering education event at Kings Barbers in Glasgow, scheduled for March 1, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM. The event features demonstrations by industry experts Ollie Foster and Brandyn Murphy, hands-on practice sessions, and a certificate of completion. Attendees will learn new skills, techniques, and gain confidence in barbering. The day includes demonstrations, model sessions, and Q&A, with equipment available for sale. The event aims to inspire and motivate both seasoned barbers and hair stylists.

Various venues across Glasgow

Glasgow Look & Learn/Hands on

A full day barbering education event featuring demonstrations and hands-on practice with industry experts Ollie Foster and Brandyn Murphy. The event includes two live demonstrations, a model or mannequin session, and a certificate of completion. It aims to inspire and enhance barbering skills, with equipment available for purchase and models provided upon request. The event is scheduled for March 1, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00 at Kings Barbers in Glasgow.

Kings Barbers

A cozy, playful queer dating night for sapphic women and nonbinary people in Glasgow. The event features welcome drinks, creative icebreakers like co-painting and custom conversation games, followed by queer-themed games such as painting, charades, and chaos-themed activities. Attendees can mingle, participate in structured activities, and enjoy an optional after-party. Tickets include access to games, a printable prompt deck, and support community-building efforts. The event aims to provide a safe, affirming space for genuine connections among queer women and enbys.

Glasgow City Centre (exact venue revealed to ticket holders)

Sapphic Spark: Queer Women’s Dating Night 20s to 30s in Glasgow

A cozy, playful queer dating night for sapphic women and nonbinary people in Glasgow. The event features real conversations, creative games, and a vibe designed to connect attendees. The evening includes welcome drinks, icebreaker activities like co-painting and custom conversation games, followed by queer-themed games such as artsy challenges and chaos chaos. An optional after-party allows for continued mingling. Tickets cost GBP 21, include participation in games, a printable prompt deck, and support community-building for queer individuals seeking love, friendship, and connection.

A live music event featuring Dean Cargill on keyboard every Saturday afternoon at The Polo Lounge.

Start 2026 off in style and boogie down at Glasgow’s Day Disco! We’ll be playing all the biggest anthems from the 60s to the 90s including Madonna, Prince, Queen, ABBA and more! With song requests ALWAYS welcome! Whether you’re celebrating a March birthday, engagement, pals day out or staff night out this is the perfect option! We’re here for all dancing abilities

Glasgow's Day Disco

Polo Glasgow

A daytime dance party playing popular hits from the 60s to the 90s for everyone to enjoy and dance to.

TikTok sensation BAILEY J MILLS takes to the stage in a one off show in the club! Expect all the laughs, chaos and surprises that we’ve come to love from thee rising star of the UK drag scene!

Bailey J Mills Show

A drag show featuring TikTok star Bailey J Mills performing live with laughs, chaos, and surprises.

Paperback tour event for 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' with Elizabeth Lovatt and Ellen Jones.

Bookshop

Paperback Tour - Margate Bookshop

A book tour event celebrating the launch of 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' with authors Elizabeth Lovatt and Ellen Jones.

A dog-friendly stroll in Queen's Park for trans and nonbinary individuals over 16, including those with a trans history or exploring their gender. The event aims to enjoy the sights of the park while dogs meet and play responsibly. Participants will receive the exact meeting area via email closer to the event. The walk is accessible, with multiple entrances and an accessible toilet within the park. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and bring necessary supplies for their dogs. Registration is required in advance, with spaces limited.

Dog Walk for Trans and Nonbinary People

A weekly Saturday afternoon live music session with Dean Cargill on keys at The Polo Lounge.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a festival featuring local food, music, and arts in the beautiful Glasgow Green park.

Glasgow Green Park

Spring Festival in Glasgow

A hands-on introduction to DIY animation, this three-part series explores animation techniques, tricks, and history with a focus on independent and experimental approaches. Over three weeks, participants will learn various animation styles, collage-based and hand-drawn techniques, and editing basics. The course is suitable for beginners and aims to encourage ongoing exploration. Sessions include principles of animated movement, morphs and transformations, transitions, loops, and basic editing, with each session followed by optional work time. The course runs on March 15, 22, and 29, 2026, at Glasgow Zine Library in Glasgow, UK.

Secrets of DIY Animation (3 week course)

Paperback tour event for 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' with Elizabeth Lovatt and Sarvat Hasin.

Waterstones Gower St

Paperback Tour - Waterstones Gower St

A book event where authors Elizabeth Lovatt and Sarvat Hasin discuss their new book "Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line."

Sing us a song with Eustace’s GUIT-IRISH-OKE with guitaraokescotland.

Riding Room

Eustace's GUIT-IRISH-OKE

A karaoke night where you can sing Irish-themed songs at Eustace's GUIT-IRISH-OKE.

Shake your Shamrock this Paddy’s day with the one and only Charra_Tea. Come for the craic, stay for the Kiki.

St. Patrick's Slay with Charra Tea

A drag show celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Charra_Tea at The Polo Lounge.

Paisley's queer life drawing club, Queer Sketch Club, is open to all abilities and features nude/semi-nude models. The event is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 06:30 AM at Kettle Black, 3 County Place, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Kettle Black

Queer Sketch Club

A weekly Saturday afternoon live music session with Dean Cargill playing keys at The Polo Lounge.

This 2-hour workshop will introduce you to the art of collage. Through prompts, you will explore the basic concepts of collage.

Again and again and again: stamp making workshop

This in-person workshop at Glasgow Zine Library introduces printmaking through creating small, reusable stamps. Participants will learn to simplify images into cut-outs and produce foam stamp motifs to print artworks on paper. The event includes group discussions, hands-on activities, and sharing of work, with a maximum of 10 attendees. The workshop is led by illustrator and printmaker Olivia, based in Glasgow.

A comedy show featuring John Robertson, scheduled for March 26, 2026, starting at 19:00. The event details include a promotional image and links to the artist's website and social media profiles.

John Robertson Comedy Show

Paperback tour event for 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' with Elizabeth Lovatt and Izabella Scott.

Paperback Tour - Folkestone Bookshop

A book signing and discussion event for 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' at Folkestone Bookshop.

An event called Queer Read-in Club scheduled for March 30, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30. The event details include a focus on queer literature and community engagement, though specific location and host information are not provided.

Queer Read-in Club

A cozy, playful queer dating night designed for sapphic women and nonbinary people in Glasgow. The event features real conversations, creative games, and a welcoming vibe to foster connections. Attendees can enjoy welcome drinks, icebreaker activities like co-painting and card games, and participate in queer-themed games such as painting, charades, and chaos-themed challenges. The night includes an optional after-party for continued socializing. Tickets include curated conversation games, hosting, a printable prompt deck, and support for queer community building. The event is suitable for all expressions of sapphic identities and aims to create a safe, affirming space for genuine connections.

Sapphic Spark: Queer Women’s Dating Night 30s to 40s in Glasgow

Paperback tour event for 'Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line' with Elizabeth Lovatt at Category Is Books.

Paperback Tour - Category Is Books

A book signing event for "Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line" with author Elizabeth Lovatt at Category Is Books.

Live vocals and karaoke with Frans every Monday from 8pm.

Mic Drop Monday’s!

Sunday night with Karaoke, Bingo, and drag shenanigans, followed by DJ Bear.

Sunday Scandals

Weekly games night with Luke and Jack, with prize deals.

Top or Bottom Gameshow

Drag show featuring resident queens and weekly special guests.

Weekly karaoke and games hosted by Brian and Niall with cash prizes.

Quiz-Oke!

Weekend start with karaoke hosted by Bella Houston, followed by DJ Andy.

Bella’s Live Jam

The Jam UK are a tribute band recreating the energy and sound of the iconic British band The Jam. They deliver live performances featuring classics like 'Going Underground', 'Down in the Tube Station at Midnight', and 'Town Called Malice'. Praised for their authenticity, they aim to provide an unforgettable night of nostalgia and energy, capturing the spirit of The Jam for audiences in Glasgow.

Slay Glasgow

THE JAM UK//GLASGOW//SLAY

Live music from 3pm, drag show from 5pm, followed by DJ Jack till 1am.

BLOW

Annual pride parade and festivities in Edinburgh celebrating LGBTQ+ community.

Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh

Pride Edinburgh

An outdoor event celebrating LGBTQ+ community pride in Stranraer, scheduled for June 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00. The event aims to promote inclusivity and community spirit, featuring various activities and entertainment.

Castle Square, Stranraer

Stranraer Pride

Dundee Pride 2026 is an event organized by Dundee Pride SCIO to promote LGBTQ+ equality, awareness, and inclusion in Dundee. The event aims to create a strong sense of community and celebrate diversity, activism, and history of the LGBTQ+ community. The event details are to be announced soon, with activities likely including a Pride Village and volunteer opportunities.

Dundee Pride 2026

Edinburgh's Pride event features a parade through the city celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

Annual Pride event in Dundee encouraging positivity and community engagement.

Slessor Gardens

Dundee Pride

Annual film festival showcasing LGBTQ+ cinema in Glasgow.

Glasgow Film Theatre

Scottish Queer International Film Festival

Theatre, live art, dance, and community events celebrating LGBTQ+ arts.

Outspoken Arts Scotland Events

Serve looks. Serve pride. Serve purpose. This tee isn’t just a vibe — it’s a whole movement. Part of our bold and beautiful “It’s Giving Pride” campaign, this t-shirt is for anyone who’s ready to celebrate queer joy, amplify LGBTQ+ voices, and do it all in unapologetic style. And yes — it’s comfy enough to live in all year round. Product Details: Colours: Black | White | Bubble Pink | Heather Grey | Glazed Green | Spectra Yellow | Mindful Blue | Pool Blue | Fiesta Sizes: XS – 5XL Fit: Regular, unisex fit Fabric: 100% organic ringspun cotton Design: Features our exclusive “It’s Giving Pride” graphic on left chest and as a back print Every purchase supports our charity’s work with LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland. So you’re not just wearing a statement — you’re making one.

&#8220;It&#8217;s Giving Pride&#8221; Organic Cotton T-shirt

Gay City Bowlers is a UK-wide LGBTQ+ ten-pin bowling club, with events in Glasgow and other cities . Founded in 2017, it welcomes players of all skill levels with no membership requirement .

Gay City Bowlers

Glasgow FrontRunners is an award-winning LGBTQIA+ running club with over 300 members . Founded in 2010, it organizes regular weekly runs throughout Greater Glasgow for runners of all abilities .

Glasgow FrontRunners

Glasgow Gazelles is a queer-run basketball collective in Glasgow (sister team of Hackney and Paris Gazelles) that provides a competitive and supportive environment to learn basketball . It welcomes women, trans, and non-binary players and aims to build friendships and community through sport .

Glasgow Gazelles

Glasgow Inclusive Cycle Club (GICC) is a queer-friendly cycling club in Glasgow. They organize regular group rides from the city centre for LGBTIQ+ people and allies of all abilities, with no membership fee .

Glasgow Inclusive Cycle Club

The Glasgow Sunflowers Baseball Club is a community baseball team based in Glasgow’s Southside for women, non-binary and trans people , providing a supportive environment to learn and play baseball .

Glasgow Sunflowers Baseball Club

OUT on Sundays is an LGBTQI+ walking group in Glasgow for people of all abilities . Volunteers lead themed walks (such as mindfulness or community service) in a safe, welcoming environment where participants can be themselves .

OUT on Sundays

Saltire Thistle FC is Glasgow’s largest LGBTIQ+ inclusive football club, founded in 2010 . It competes in national inclusive leagues and provides a diverse, mixed-ability environment for players .

Saltire Thistle FC

Seahorses Plus is an LGBTIQA+ swimming club in Glasgow, founded in 2016 as a safe space for trans and non-binary swimmers . It provides a friendly, low-cost environment to help LGBTQ+ people build confidence in aquatic sports .

Seahorses Plus

The Glasgow Honeydews is a recreational, mixed-abilities baseball club in Glasgow for women, LGBTQIA+, and non-binary people. Beginners are welcome and equipment is provided.

The Glasgow Honeydews

TrueGrip Badminton is a recreational, social LGBTQ+-friendly badminton club in Glasgow. It welcomes players of all abilities and occasionally hosts social events .

TrueGrip Badminton

Weegie Whackers is Glasgow’s LGBTQI+ inclusive tennis club. It offers weekly training sessions (coached drills and doubles play) for players of all levels .

Glasgow

Upcoming Events

LGBTIQ+ Voices on Climate Change

QUEER WRITERS GROUP

Working-Class Queers, Re-Imagined: An Artistic Anthology

Working-Class Queers, Re-Imagined: An Artistic Anthology

The Forest and the Ruin: Collage Workshop

QUEER HORROR CLUB

Understanding Us: LGBTQ+ community learning

Pride, Power & Solidarity

Sports Leagues

Gay City Bowlers

Glasgow FrontRunners

Glasgow Gazelles

Glasgow Inclusive Cycle Club

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

15 Glasgow

Fulton's

Transylvania Shop and Coffee

Ushi’s Coffee Corner

Shop Queer-Owned in Glasgow

“It’s Giving Pride” Organic Cotton T-shirt

Take Glasgow's queer scene with you

Explore LGBTQ+ Glasgow

Where Things Are Happening

Glasgow

Upcoming Events

LGBTIQ+ Voices on Climate Change

QUEER WRITERS GROUP

Working-Class Queers, Re-Imagined: An Artistic Anthology

Working-Class Queers, Re-Imagined: An Artistic Anthology

The Forest and the Ruin: Collage Workshop

QUEER HORROR CLUB

Understanding Us: LGBTQ+ community learning

Pride, Power & Solidarity

Sports Leagues

Gay City Bowlers

Glasgow FrontRunners

Glasgow Gazelles

Glasgow Inclusive Cycle Club

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

15 Glasgow

Fulton's

Transylvania Shop and Coffee

Ushi’s Coffee Corner

Shop Queer-Owned in Glasgow

&#8220;It&#8217;s Giving Pride&#8221; Organic Cotton T-shirt

Take Glasgow's queer scene with you

Explore LGBTQ+ Glasgow

Where Things Are Happening

“It’s Giving Pride” Organic Cotton T-shirt