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Glasgow/Edinburgh DIY Event Listings
Glasgow/Edinburgh DIY Event Listings
Launch party for Issue 3 of Edinburgh-based underground/punk music zine Ascetic Practice, incollaboration with Aquelarre Nights in Leith Depot. £5 online, £7 on the door, nobody turned away for lack of funds. Pay-what-you-like copies of printed zines available. Accessible venue.
Leith Depot
https://ra.co/events/2224113
We're honoured to welcome a true pioneer of the drum and bass scene, Source Direct, to the Flying Duck. Working through a catalogue of renowned classics as well as unreleased material, expect break neck rhythms and low end pressure in an exceptionally intimate setting.
The Flying Duck, 8 RENFREW COURT, Glasgow, G2 3BW
https://ra.co/events/2226494
08 August – 04 October 2025 Glasgow Print Studio, Trongate 103, Glasgow Preview: Thursday 07 August, 6–8pm An ambitious new installation by acclaimed Glasgow-based artist Claire Barclay. Developed during a Production Residency in GPS’s printmaking studio, KINSKINS expands the la
glasgow print studio
https://shop.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/
Pink Sound presents.. Problem Patterns “Four shouty queers who write songs for right now, swapping roles and instruments to get their point across about whatever angers them this week. ” Creating sharp, witty punk music - they are the moment.
The Flying Duck, 8 RENFREW COURT, Glasgow, G2 3BW
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/27352/problem-patterns-trash-kit-come-outside
The second No Shallow Pool event with very special guest Natalie ENVY (Rubadub / Rye Wax ) For the unfamiliar ENVY is an event and mix series started in 2018, Where the sweeter and tougher sounds of soulful club music intersect 8pm till 12am £5 cash otd
McNeills, 106 Torrisdale St, Glasgow G42
Tickets: Concession £0-5 General admission £7-10 Please note that although the space itself is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible, there is no accessible toilet at French Street.
Strange Field, 105 French St, Glasgow, G40 4EH
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-t-e-r-a-t-i-o-n-s-tickets-1595045125909?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawMMPjdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETAwa0wwdDZUajdRMVRsaVpSAR7vXNOslhIg7250TRNdffZTU6RRFkLU3tEsKqm0KKda1tVdvLPDg11-I9THeA_aem_z-VFcTBO_HoOLjNdXeX0dg
Water Damage are an experimental rock collective made up of veterans from other projects such as Spray Paint, Black Eyes, and Swans. Dragged Up will be joined by bass saxophonist Andrew J Brooks.
Nice n Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G2 3LG
https://www.seetickets.com/event/water-damage/nice-n-sleazy/3401988
Join us for a creative movement workshop during which we will be mapping and tracing journeys to deepen our spatial awareness and cultivate a sense of belonging within ourselves and the wider cityscape. PWYC
Gathering Ground, 5 Applecross Street, Glasgow
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embodying-the-city-a-creative-movement-workshop-tickets-1566538261109
Please join us in celebrating Market’s 25th year through 1-6 September 💫 with a packed week of music, films, art, workshops, talks DJ's and more - all free
Market Gallery
https://www.marketgallery.org/25th-birthday-programme-announcement/
With Time is Glass, Six Organs of Admittance is captured once again in the intricate tangle of the fretboards, soaring in open skies above. Like lens flare cutting through the speakers; spider webs cracking the windshield that holds back all the onrushing reality. Blowing the
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
http://www.theoldhairdressers.com/?events=six-organs-of-admittance-richard-youngs
Pop Mutations presents: Hayden Pedigo + Special Guests Thursday 4th September Mono 18+
Mono, 12 Kings Court, King Street, Glasgow, G1 5RB
http://citizenticket.com/organiser/pop-mutations
Braw Gigs and Fuzz Bat have teamed up again for a very special show in the beautiful surroundings of St Vincent’s Chapel featuring Texan guitar sensation, Hayden Pedigo plus local support from Bell Lungs and Cod O'Donnell. Poster by Shaky Ghost. £16 ADV/OTD. NOTAFLOF.
St Vincent's Chapel, Edinburgh
https://wegottickets.com/event/656145/
A night celebrating the voice
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
City Mouse UK tour with support from Glasgow pop punk bands Low Level Monk and Start From Scratch BYOB! Tickets £10 otd or £8 at goblinmodepromotions.bigcartel.com
The Audio Lounge, Unit B1, Glasgow North Trading Estate, 24 Craigmont St, Maryhill, Glasgow, G20 9BT
https://goblinmodepromotions.bigcartel.com/product/e-ticket-city-mouse-low-level-monk-start-from-scratch
We’re back at our favourite dancehall, The Rum Shack, spinning our usual global groove heaters and distant rhythms all night long. This time, joined by ButhoTheWarrior on the decks! Come as you are. Let loose. Everyone’s welcome.
The Rum Shack, 657 - 659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G41 2AB
https://ra.co/events/2226433
Ormston presents a brand new work written for a self-contained arrangement of electric guitar and tape(s). Support from UZGANC, a choir based in Govanhill which learns and performs new music for voices. Level access available, disabled toilet by the bar area.
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://AilieOrmstonGladCafe.eventbrite.co.uk
Dancer launch their album "More or Less"
The Flying Duck, 8 RENFREW COURT, Glasgow, G2 3BW
https://www.citizenticket.com/events/vibes-committee/dancer-more-or-less-album-launch/
A Fundraiser for Refuweegee to celebrate Richard being 50
Exit, 96 Maxwell St, Glasgow, G1 4EQ
https://ra.co/events/2235572
WAKE UP BELTERS IS BACK! Summer break’s over and it’s back to school season which means it’s back to SHOWBUSINESS for you and us! September’s edition is all about songs from FILMS and MUSICALS (a long time coming). So come to the cabaret old chum lol. FREE ENTRY as always x
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNqXBGoI8g2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Watch us melt CPUs and wring out the sweat: Scotland’s 4 most loved acts of the DIY Punk Scene B2B, cut with live audio-reactive visuals.
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Glasgow/The-Old-Hairdressers/Oscura--Telekenephews-ToH-Glasgow/41294843/
Next club night adventure with divine house legend Prosumer. Come as you are, all are welcome, queer run party. No phones on the dancefloor Tickets £6/£8/£10/£12 Low income ticket £5 (or message on instagram, no on turned away for lack of funds) Settle in early and stay late
The Poetry Club Glasgow
https://ra.co/events/2231710
another huuuge one at EXIT with ERP's usual punk / dub / rap / club / experimental offering ft. ojoo, BLEAKS, Sofay, Daksh, Intibint, Kozyeli & Max_xxiiii £3.50 membership or £10/12
Exit, 96 Maxwell St, Glasgow, G1 4EQ
https://ra.co/events/2217166
£10.20 - £12
The Flying Duck, 8 RENFREW COURT, Glasgow, G2 3BW
https://ra.co/events/2205670
The Glad Cafe present Leeds-based turntablist and sound artist NikNak and musician/composer/producer LINTD (one FFO Space Afrika, Klein, Iceboy Violet).
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.thegladcafe.co.uk/events/c689f30b-02e0-403d-aa57-e40ba43e7b25
Facehole all day rave - powered by Rat 12 soundsystem Hardcore/Donk/Breakcore/Gabba/Jungle/Pop £10 OTD - Raising money for 'Thrive Gaza'
McNeils Bar
Nanina are one of the foremost women's ensembles from the country of Georgia, with a wealth of experience as singers and teachers. Nanina have toured internationally on a number of occasions, but this will be their first visit to the UK. In addition to being seasoned singers, mu
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, G42 8QZ
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pitchblend/1777416
Glasgow bijou label blush presents three live performances bridging ambient, spoken-word and hypnagogic folk, at the low-lit apollo bar in the flying duck. Tickets are limited for an intimate, seated show. £5/£9/£12, sliding scale tickets, pay what you can <3
The Apollo Bar, The Flying Duck
https://www.citizenticket.com/events/blush/blush-the-apollo-bar/
Since 2015, Nina Garcia has been researching and creating around the electric guitar, halfway between improvised music and noise. Her set-up is reduced to a minimum: a guitar, a pedal, and an amp with which she sculpts sound and delves into chaos to bring out the unheard-of. Her
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
http://www.theoldhairdressers.com/?events=baked-beans-on-the-doorstep-september
The Glad Cafe presents legendary experimental composer / avant-rock guitarist, Alan Licht. Plus special guests TBA.
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.thegladcafe.co.uk/events/5e075d3a-6407-41ab-94d4-cd68718c12ff
Advance tickets are £12 - please get in touch if you can't afford this and we can arrange for cheaper tix! Get us on insta @anam__creative or email [email protected]
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anam-creative-hot-glue-05-tickets-1484588296559?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeAVYyRyonIneyRtIRRna5W_J988y2yVDKwVrzDg7VVVw3geHxTfJgZs95OGg_aem_AjTVVKxJXWhfROPsgb0J4w
Join us for our first workshop as part of Nucleation Lab! ‘Mineral Manifest’ will explore how materiality is shaped by environment and process. Experiment with creating your own unique microscopic crystalline compositions and use microscopes to observe crystal structures up close
Summerhall, 1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL
https://www.ascus.org.uk/whats-on/mineral-manifest-exploring-materiality-in-crystal-growth
Free entry punk show at Bloc+. No Matter from Northern Ireland, Scottish supports Polar Bears in Purgatory and queer grunge from Crocodile Tears
Bloc, 117 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 2SZ
An evening of Indian Classical Music with Suhas Mitra & Vijay Kangutkar. An intimate presentation of an evening Raga, with two inspired musicians. Cafe Interval 8.00 - 8.30pm for Light Refreshments and Samosas. Doors Open 6.30pm.
Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre
https://www.maskandpuppet.co.uk/event-details/indian-classical-music-concert-sat-4-oct-2025-7pm
A love letter to indiepop: a one-day celebration packed with bands we adore, handpicked to offer something for everyone. It’s run by music fans, for music fans – a not-for-profit event built on passion, community, and a whole lot of heart. Poster by Claire Goldthorp. £25 ADV.
The Mash House, Edinburgh
https://tickets-scotland.com/events.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=a5b57782-2114-11f0-aa28-0a7c098659ef
Jasmine Wood is an American composer, producer and multi-disciplinary artist based in Dublin, Ireland. Wood initially developed her craft within the Pacific Northwest DIY scene, curating all-ages venues in her hometown Portland, Oregon.
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.nosoap.world
Alister Spence (piano) and Tony Buck (drums): 1st Set Australian pianist Alister Spence and ex-pat drummer and Berlin resident Tony Buck are two endlessly curious, deeply committed distinctive, improvisers. They share a fascination with submerged rhythm, oblique extended forms,
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
http://www.theoldhairdressers.com/?events=alister-spence-tony-buck-the-necks-with-special-guest-raymond-macdonald
The Glad Cafe & Pop Mutations presents: Milan W. + Tristanne Wed 8th Oct at The Glad Cafe
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.thegladcafe.co.uk/events/494145d3-5cd0-461c-8527-06ef37741ff4
£12 adv / NOTAFLOF
The Flying Duck, 8 RENFREW COURT, Glasgow, G2 3BW
https://wegottickets.com/event/672679
Welcome to Clydebank presents; Caybee Calabash's Scottish debut, alongside one of Glasgow's most ferocious DIY performers and oddball tape collage nightmares. An intense night of noise, gabber and psychedelic breakcore. £8 ADV // £10 OTD.
Nice n Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G2 3LG
https://wegottickets.com/event/673413/
co:clear + Gravity Pleasure warmly invite you to co:pleasure… a seven-hour indulgence that will caress the sweetest of satisfactions.
Exit, 96 Maxwell St, Glasgow, G1 4EQ
https://ra.co/events/2225398
£15. Each ticket includes a split 7" single w/ download card.
The Old Hairdresser's, 20-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 6PH
https://errolshotwax.limitedrun.com/tickets/21201-lung-leg-unmarry-me-second-city-static-004
Coming to tour the UK during October 2025, Spartimu are an internationally renowned Corsican group, dedicated to teaching and performing ‘cantu in paghjella’ – the UNESCO listed distinctive, highly ornamented and improvisational traditional polyphony of Corsica. As well as conce
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church, G42 8QZ
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/pitchblend/1777377
Phew is a legendary figure in Japanese underground music. Starting out in 1978 fronting one of Osaka’s earliest punk groups, Aunt Sally, and then going on to experiment with analogue electronics as a solo performer and collaborator.
The Glad Cafe, 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow, G41 2HG
https://www.thegladcafe.co.uk/events/5f82a15f-d5a0-4845-9a22-66b547fa0f5c
Join us for a movie night curated by SQIFF and Excuse My Beauty <3 Tickets are free with sliding scale donation split between EMB, Trans Healthcare Access Glasgow, and Glasgow Electolysis Project. Event is open to all, allies encourage to donate the maximum option of £12.
The Social Hub
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pride-hub-sqiff-x-excuse-my-beauty-movie-night-tickets-1452583328839?aff=oddtdtcreator