With two Spring bank holiday weekends in a row, Glasgow will be booming with life and good vibes throughout (and, hopefully, warmer weather). From a music festival to theatre shows and nature walks, weegies can make the most of the days off. So, here’s our list of some amazing things to do during the weekend for the Early May Bank Holiday.
1. Witness the iconic story of ‘Sister Act’ musical
“Sister Act” has arrived in town, bringing one of the most iconic stories straight onto The King’s Theatre until May 4. With Sue Cleaver as Mother Superior and Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, spectators are in for a delight with the well-known soundtrack from Alan Menken. The musical explores the story of Deloris, who is placed in a convent under a protective order after becoming a witness to a murder. During her stay, the protagonist ends up saving a struggling choir, leaving a lasting impact. Audiences can book tickets straight from The King’s website.
2. Spend ‘A Night At The Opera’ surrounded by candlelight
Ever been to one of the iconic Candlelight Concerts? While chances are you have, we bet you haven’t seen a Candlelight Concert in the form of the opera. Well, Paisley Abbey will be transformed to create a one-of-a-kind candlelit concert, all complete with opera singers and classical performances. You’ll hear diverse tributes, such as Puccini, Mozart and Verdi, all whilst in the serene surroundings of Paisley Abbey. This memorable night will take place for one night only on Sunday, May 5 – and you can find your tickets on Fever.
3. Dine at Glasgow’s most heart-warming restaurant while simultaneously donating to charity
Visitors can dine with a clean conscience at the newly-opened Beat 6 in Bearsden, where 100% of the profits go to Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Located at 149 Milngavie Road, the restaurant is owned by Chef Nico Simone who also owns Six By Nico, and invites guests to ‘Dine to Donate‘, offering a tasty combination of unique food and good deeds. Guests can expect a monthly rotating four-course set menu, as well as an immersive dining experience.
4. Attend a techno and disco music festival at Glasgow’s Southside
Melting Pot and Optimo (Espacio) are bringing back the annual Springtime Weekender festival to Glasgow, where music lovers can dance away to a myriad of music genres during the Springtime bank holiday weekend on May 4 & 5. Music enthusiasts can expect a splendid line-up of acts such as the iconic The Blessed Madonna, DJ Paulette and The Melting Pot DJs.
5. Discover hidden beaches in and around Glasgow
Well, they’re probably not gonna be too hidden anymore now that we told everyone, but good things are meant to be shared! Also, what if we told you that there is a secret hidden beach within Glasgow itself by the River Kelvin? During the Spring Bank Holiday and King’s Coronation, why not escape the crowds and unwind in one of the quieter beaches by checking out our hidden gem beaches list.
6. Check out the newest cat cafe in Glasgow
Glasgow has another cat cafe, and it’s Meow Cafe on Woodlands Road. As an exciting new attraction, visitors can play and interact with cats for an hour while enjoying a range of hot drinks and Korean soft drinks, as well as cakes and pastries.
7. Attend a disco boozy brunch at this rooftop bar
The rooftop venue VEGA is back with their Boozy Disco Brunch, set to rule over Glasgow’s boozy brunch scene this bank holiday as one of the best things to do. The event runs on the first Saturday of each month, meaning it will take place on May 4 between 12pm – 4pm. During the disco-filled extravaganza, guests are transformed into a groovy disco wonderland, complete with live DJ sets, cocktails, a Build Your Own Bellini station and, of course, plenty of snacks to accompany the main meal. To attend, you can book the tickets on VEGA’s website. Plus, VEGA is also giving out FREE tacos on Sunday, May 5, with a toast to the bank holiday from 12- 6pm at ‘Sunday Shakedown’. Guests will receive a free taco when they purchase any cocktail from the Sunday Shakedown menu.