Cinema and comedy in the city
Cinema
Glasgow Film Festival (GFF)
The annual GFF programme includes world and UK premieres, documentaries, talks, and more each spring. The 2026 event will take place from 26 February to 8 March. The festival's home is the Art Deco Glasgow Film Theatre. Screenings also taking place across the city in various venues. Visit Glasgow Film Festival for tickets.
Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT)
Scotland's original independent cinema offers an amazing year-round programme. See everything from foreign to home-grown, independent to classic in this beautiful old cinema. Visit Glasgow Film Theatre to see what's on.
Grosvenor Picture Theatre
Recently refurbished, the Grosvenor is a boutique cinema set in the pretty Ashton Lane in the west end. Visit Grosvenor Picture Theatre for more info.
Everyman Cinema
Based in Princes Square, enjoy the latest releases in luxurious armchairs. You can also get food and drinks brought directly to your seat. Visit Everyman Cinema to see what's on.
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
Presenting radical and independent screenings on an ad-hoc basis. Visit Centre for Contemporary Arts to see their opening times.
Vue Cinema
Kick back in comfort at the Vue Cinema in the St. Enoch Centre. Visit Vue Cinema for more information.
IMAX
Based at the Science Centre, the largest cinema screen in Scotland offers a fully immersive experience. Visit Glasgow Science Centre for more information.
Odeon Luxe
The Odeon Luxe at The Quay beside the River Clyde is home to 12 luxury screens, each kitted out with recliner seats. Visit Odeon to see what's on.
Comedy
Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF)
Running for over 20 years, the GICF brings amazing UK and international talent to perform in venues across the city for 2 weeks each March. The 2026 festival will take place from 11-29 March. Visit Glasgow Comedy Festival to see which comedians are performing.
The Stand
This famous comedy club in the west end offers entertainment 7 days a week. Visit The Stand for tickets.
The Glee Club
Both big name and local comedians take to the stage in this city centre venue. Visit The Glee Club for more information.
Crossmylaff at Glad Café
This monthly comedy evening always attracts a great selection of comedians. Visit Glad Café to secure your tickets.
The Comedy Cabaret at Blackfriars
Showcasing a variety of stand-up styles in every performance, the team were the first to give paid work to Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. See Glasgow's line-up at The Comedy Cabaret.
Article last updated: November 2025
