When one thinks of Halloween and spooky stuff, witches, magic, ghosts, and all things occult usually come to mind. This year, GlasGLOW is bringing not just the spook factor, but also a theme solely dedicated to the city of Glasgow. Guests can expect “nine larger-than-life Glasgow icons, re-imagined at GlasGLOW, including the Glasglow Garden Festival, Tam Shepherds World of Magic, and the Clockwork Orange”.
Between October 24 and November 9, Glasgow Botanic Gardens will be brought back in time, transformed into the 80s world “Glasgow’s Miles Better”, which is the theme for 2025.
The adventure trail will take up to 70 minutes, bringing chills and thrills to guests of all ages as well as some feel-good interactive light installations. The dopamine-inducing art installations will bring some anticipation and excitement to Glasgow as the days turn darker into October and the clocks go backwards on October 26.
GlasGLOW will be celebrating the event’s eight successful year in 2025, it has become a sold-out show every year, loved by thousands of locals and visitors alike. Each year, the theme changes, bringing a new aspect of escapism to life, and this year, it is breaking the veil between time.
On top of enjoying the spooktacular world of nine mysterious and nostalgic realms, visitors will have the chance to visit the famous Marshmallowland, where they can toast s’mores by the campfire with marshmallow skewers.
Oli Norman, CEO of itison and creator of GlasGLOW, said: “This year, we set out to make a show that feels unmistakably Glasgow – big-hearted, bold and brilliantly fun.”
“Miles the mascot leads the way through nine epic icons, more light, more music and more creative detail than ever. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the Botanics.”
Moreover, The itison Pumpkin Fund will also return having raised £80,000 for local charities since 2019, spreading pumpkin joy around the city and donating over 7,000 tickets to local community organisations, hospitals and charities.
How to get tickets for the extended dates
The GlasGLOW dates have been extended due to high demand, with an entire extra seven days added, ending on November 9.
Oli Norman, CEO of itison and creator of GlasGLOW, said: “We’re blown away by the response to this year’s theme – to see Glaswegians here and abroad connecting so strongly to the nostalgia of ‘Glasgow’s Miles Better’ has been incredible.”
“Extending the event gives even more people the chance to come together and celebrate our city in a way that’s joyful, fun, and uniquely Glaswegian. Thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets – we can’t wait to welcome you this October.”
It looks like it’s going to be a unique Halloween season this year, and you can book your tickets here. Under 3s also go free!