Glasgow is set to enjoy a series of free activities and events this summer.
Glasgow Life charity has confirmed action-packed programmes for 2024 including music, adventure playground sessions, and tennis camps.
The run of highly popular, family-friendly events kicks off with the Mela in June at Kelvingrove Park.
The annual event is the city’s multicultural festival of music, dance and arts and is free for everyone to enjoy.
Incredible local, national, and international acts will perform this year including Apache Indian, Abira Shah, Gtown Desi, Bombay Talkie, and Bhangra Beatles.
Festivalgoers can also sample food from around the world and try out a variety of sports.
The Kelvingrove Bandstand will host a series of workshops and events.
These will end with the Glasgow Mela Big Singalong with Glasgow Sitare.
Glasgow’s Summer of Events will continue with the Merchant City Festival, which will take place in July.
The Merchant City Festival will bring outdoor arts, circus, dance, live music and more to the streets and venues of the Merchant City, including the event sponsors Merchant Square and The Social Hub.
On top of this spectacular series of events, Glasgow Life’s Summer of Fun features a host of things for families and young people to do at museums, libraries, sport facilities and community centres across the city during the school holidays.
Tennis camps at Glasgow Club Scotstoun will serve up plenty of fun for children throughout the summer.
The camps are led by qualified coaches and give children a chance to meet new friends and learn new skills. Bookings can be made via the tennis webpage on the Glasgow Life website.
Football camps at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow Club Scotstoun and Toryglen Football Centre provide young ones with an opportunity to play the beautiful game and take on top training tips from qualified coaches.
Families can get active for free this summer by swimming together at selected Glasgow Club pools from late June to the end of August.
Billy Garrett, Director of Culture, Tourism and Events at Glasgow Life, said: “There are so many things to look forward to in Glasgow this summer, and events like the Mela, Merchant City Festival and World Pipe Band Championships show why our city is known around the world for its cultural offering.
“There is also plenty for families to enjoy over the summer months, including free family swim sessions, Bookbug classes and our Mini Museums Explorers programme.
“Glasgow’s Summer of Events and Summer of Fun have something for everyone and these programmes also play a major part in improving the mental, physical and economic wellbeing of Glasgow, its people and its visitors.”
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