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Check out .core festival - a celebration of noise. It's Scotland’s annual festival dedicated to heavy music across the board. Taking place in venues across the city this weekend, you can grab tickets for acts like Saetia, Portrayal of Guilt and Pig Destroyer... | Christopher Devine

Things to do in Glasgow: Here’s what’s on in Glasgow this weekend from Christmas markets to heavy metal

Callum McCormack
By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 12th Nov 2026, 15:06 GMT

Glasgow is hosting a range of events this weekend, including Christmas markets and heavy metal gigs

Whether you’re after festive food, a few laughs or some very loud music, here’s our pick of what’s on in Glasgow this weekend.

Looking for things to do in Glasgow this weekend? You’ve got plenty to choose from. The city’s Christmas market season is in full swing, one of Scotland’s most exciting heavy music festivals is taking over Garnethill, and Glasgow’s biggest comedy export is back on home turf at the OVO Hydro.

Here’s what’s on in Glasgow from Friday, November 13, to Sunday, November 15.

For those of us who love our football memorabilia, the Greater Glasgow Football Programme & Memorabilia Fair is a must visit. It's taking place at Hampden Stadium on Sunday.

5. Greater Glasgow Football Programme & Memorabilia Fair

For those of us who love our football memorabilia, the Greater Glasgow Football Programme & Memorabilia Fair is a must visit. It's taking place at Hampden Stadium on Sunday. | Steve Riding

Mary’s Meals Christmas Market will take place in Glasgow on 14th & 15th November. It will include a fantastic selection of stalls where you're sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts.

6. Mary’s Meals Christmas Market

Mary’s Meals Christmas Market will take place in Glasgow on 14th & 15th November. It will include a fantastic selection of stalls where you're sure to find the perfect Christmas gifts. | Supplied

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