Glasgow International Comedy Festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is about more than
just stand-up, featuring an extensive programme 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 theatre.
Venue: Various;
Date: 6-23 March 2008;
Website: www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
West End Festival
Every 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 colour and dancing, with a variety of other
activities in the area. The day is filled with street theatre,
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: 13-29 June 2008;
Website: www.westendfestival.co.uk
Glasgow Jazz Festival
One 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
neighbourhood 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: 20-29 June 2008;
Website: www.jazzfest.co.uk
