With a thriving student population spread across its three main Universities; the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian, the City has a lot to live give to satisfy the tens of thousands of students who make Glasgow their home every year.
The city boasts legendary haunts such as Sub Club, Barrowlands, and The Classic Grand, which have played part in some seminal moments in music history. This means when Glasgow freshers week 2023 comes around, they’ll be plenty of parties with club favourites or indie discos to keep you and your newfound pals entertained. But we haven’t even touched the surface of all the incredible Glasgow freshers events on offer, so get scrolling and find an event to impress!
After Freshers' week is done and dusted, keep on top of everything going on in the City with our Glasgow What's On Guide
nightlife
Okay, so you’ve just arrived in Glasgow for uni and you don’t really know what to do with yourself. That’s fine, we’ve all been there! But you’ll most likely be eager to get stuck in as quickly as possible. So this Glasgow freshers guide should be the perfect starting p…
eating out
Glasgow is packed with eateries from all corners of the world, with plenty of student haunts serving up food away from the infamous beans on toast combo. With restaurants, bars and cafes around every corner and along every main drag, the choice can be overwhelming. Here are some of our favourites: …
health and fitness
Keeping yourself in prime physical condition whilst at uni in Glasgow is surprisingly affordable, with loads of reasonably priced gyms dotted around the city offering student membership deals as well as pay as you go tariffs. The G
shopping
There are few places in the UK that rival Glasgow's shopping metropolis. With everything from designer boutiques to vintage holes, the city has it all for when your student loan lands and you want to let loose with your pennies. To a
transport
Glasgow's public transport is amongst the best in the country, with trains, buses and a subway connecting the almost the entire city. Glasgow Central is where you'll get most southbound trains to England, whilst Glasgow Queen Street generally caters for northern and easterly journeys. Buchanan…
Popular Glasgow venues - find out what's on where
Whether you're an avid underground clubber, fashionable funky house head or prefer your live music, check these popular Glasgow venues for upcoming events, or view our full what's on guide for loads more...
SWG3
Glasgow
G3 8QG
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Hardstyle Superheroes Presents: Scottish Superheroes- FREE PARTY
- Fri 26th Apr 2024 at 8:00pm -
SWG3 Presents Christian Rogers
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 11:00pm -
Calvin Logue - Open to Close
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 11:00pm -
Kimmic SWG3 Glasgow
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 11:00pm
The Classic Grand
Glasgow
G1 4QD
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Reggaeton Party (Glasgow)
- Fri 26th Apr 2024 at 11:00pm -
Clubland Glasgow After Party
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 11:00pm -
Queen XXL Tribute Concert Glasgow : Supersized Production
- Fri 3rd May 2024 at 7:00pm -
Psychedelic Odyssey
- Sat 4th May 2024 at 9:00pm
Braehead Arena
Glasgow
G51 4BS
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PRTY Festival 2024
- Sat 22nd Jun 2024 at 1:00pm -
Coloursfest 2024
- Sat 3rd Aug 2024 at 5:00pm
O2 Academy Glasgow
Glasgow
G5 9NT
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Hardstyle Superheroes Presents: Angerfist
- Fri 31st May 2024 at 8:00pm -
Complete Stone Roses - Blackpool Live 35th anniversary special
- Fri 20th Dec 2024 at 6:00pm
Barras Art And Design (BAaD)
Glasgow
G40 2SB
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The Gathering - episode 14 - BaaD X Saint Luke's
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 6:00pm -
808 STATE (Live) Jon Dasilva (Hacienda) at Manchester 88
- Sat 4th May 2024 at 6:00pm -
Soul On Sunday Day Time Disco Bank Holiday May Event
- Sun 5th May 2024 at 12:30pm -
Day Fever Glasgow
- Sat 18th May 2024 at 3:00pm
Nice N Sleazy
Glasgow
G2 3LG
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Undertow Early Night
- Sat 27th Apr 2024 at 6:00pm -
Under Review + support - Glasgow
- Fri 3rd May 2024 at 7:00pm -
Easy Peelers Single Launch
- Sat 4th May 2024 at 7:30pm -
Jasmin Jet
- Fri 10th May 2024 at 7:30pm
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