Glasgow’s Southside community will be buzzing to find out a massive array of free events is coming back to Queen’s Park Arena: film lovers, music buffs and fitness fanatics will all be united in one green location. From classic films and live music to live sports screenings and family-friendly activities, the iconic amphitheatre will host open-air events, championing the best of our wee Southside. More than 45,000 attendees enjoyed unforgettable performances, screenings and events last year, and this summer is set to be even larger!
The Queen’s Park Arena events are hosted by the local, non-profit organisation Inhouse Event CIC, with the summer programme running from July 3 to August 3 and, no matter the weather, will offer locals and visitors alike the opportunity to rejoice in film screenings, creative art workshops, sports screenings, live music and so much more.
The outdoor cinema proved to be a true treat last summer. So, this year, the open-air cinema will showcase the likes of ‘Cults and Classics’, all projected on a giant 7.5/3m LED HD professional cinema screen. To watch a film, guests will need to book online and pay a 50p booking fee. Guys, don’t walk – run to the outdoor cinema this year!
The events programme also offers a range of free lunchtime fitness classes like Muay Thai, dance fitness and yoga, alongside two major live sports screenings, and the introduction of the Glasgow Games 5k race in association with Parkrun. Plus, guests can also enjoy performances from local artists and live bands during the Open Stage showcase. To check out the full summer events programme, go to the event’s website.
Chet Capkiner, Founding Director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: “This summer, we’re building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture. We’re especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible.
I’m also very excited to bring back larger scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can’t wait to welcome everyone back this year!”
You can find the full programme of events and book tickets here.