What's On in Glasgow
Thursday 30 July 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Glasgow has a full Thursday in store on 30 July 2026, and it is pulling in every direction at once — from bouncing soft play sessions in the park to late-night techno rattling through a city-centre club. Whether you are wrangling toddlers, hunting for a laugh, or chasing that perfect live music moment, the city has a version of Thursday that was made for you.
Highlights

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO — Kick off the afternoon at Queens Park Arena with this joyful, high-energy dance event for families, starting at 11:45am. At £0–£8 it is one of the most accessible ways to get little ones moving and genuinely having a blast in the open air. Think wiggling, giggling, and the kind of unfiltered enthusiasm that reminds adults what fun actually looks like.

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families — Rolling straight on from the morning's dancing buzz, this hip hop class at Queens Park Arena at 12:45pm takes things up a notch with some proper groove. Priced at £0–£8, it is a brilliantly inclusive way for families to discover movement together, and the park setting gives the whole thing a loose, festival-day feel that is hard to manufacture.

A Noble Night Of Jazz with Steve Clark — As the day softens into evening, head to The Noble Public House Glasgow for a 6:00pm jazz set from Steve Clark — the kind of intimate, warm room where a single saxophone can stop a conversation in its tracks. Check the website for pricing and to secure your spot, because a cosy pub jazz night in Glasgow on a summer Thursday is exactly as lovely as it sounds.

Ashwin Srinivas: The Chosen One — Down in the snug underground setting of Blackfriars Basement at 7:30pm, comedian Ashwin Srinivas brings his show The Chosen One to Glasgow for what promises to be a sharp, charismatic night of stand-up. At just £10, it is a steal for a full solo show, and there is something about a basement comedy room that concentrates every punchline beautifully.

Blues Thursdays with Pablo Jones Live! — Blackfriars of Bell Street has been doing this kind of thing for years, and there is a reason Blues Thursdays keeps coming back — it is simply a very good time. Pablo Jones takes the stage at 8:00pm in a venue that knows how to hold a live music crowd, so check the website for details and let the blues do the rest.

Vibes Thursdays Bounce, Techno & Trance — For those who come alive after dark, Vibes Glasgow opens its doors at 10:00pm for a night of bounce, techno, and trance at just £5. This is the kind of sweaty, communal, lights-and-bass Thursday that turns a midweek night into a story worth telling, and at that price there is genuinely no excuse to stay home on the sofa.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| A Noble Night Of Jazz with Steve Clark | The Noble Public House Glasgow | 6:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Paul Gallagher | Bluedog | 6:00pm | Free | Tickets | |
| Introducing: BROHO, This Retro Future & Vipera | The Bungalow Bar | 7:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Blues Thursdays with Pablo Jones Live! | Blackfriars Of Bell Street | 8:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Vibes Thursdays Bounce, Techno & Trance | Vibes Glasgow | 10:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| Ashwin Srinivas: The Chosen One | Blackfriars Basement | 7:30pm | £10 | Tickets | |
| Sport | |||||
| Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families | Queens Park Arena | 12:45pm | £0–£8 | Tickets | |
| Family | |||||
| Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO | Queens Park Arena | 11:45am | £0–£8 | Tickets | |
| Big Fun - Soft Play | Queens Park Arena | 12:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Big Fun - Soft Play | Queens Park Arena | 1:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Big Fun - Soft Play | Queens Park Arena | 2:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Big Fun - Soft Play | Queens Park Arena | 3:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |