Find out what’s happening over the next few weeks at The Boardwalk, Glasgow’s social enterprise events and arts venue.
What’s on this October at The Boardwalk
Funoun Scotland Festival | MARSM
Funoun Scotland Festival is a vibrant celebration of contemporary Arab and SWANA creativity, bringing together an eclectic programme of music, film, dance, visual art, poetry, performance and community activities. Showcasing the richness and diversity of the SWANA artistic landscape, the festival offers everything from live music, club nights and film screenings to discussions, henna art, drag performances, community jam sessions and a special Tarab Night. With a mix of established and emerging artists, Funoun creates a welcoming space for cultural exchange, creativity and connection through a wide range of engaging experiences.
Sat 3 Oct & Sun 4 Oct | Get your tickets
Literary Escape Co – Glasgow
Lose yourself in a celebration of books, creativity, and all things literary as the Literary Escape Festival comes to The Boardwalk. Fresh from its successful debut in Edinburgh, this unique festival brings together talented authors, independent makers, and passionate readers for a day of discovery and inspiration. Browse a curated selection of books, meet authors behind your favourite stories, pick up signed copies, and explore stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, bookish treasures, and creative finds from small businesses. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a cosy and welcoming day out, the Literary Escape Festival offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers and escape into a world of stories.
Sat 3 Oct & Sun 4 Oct | Get your tickets
Short Attention Span Theatre
Fresh, thought-provoking and packed with creativity, Short Attention Span Theatre returns to Glasgow with an evening of six brand-new short plays from a range of emerging and established writers. Expect drama, humour, sharp storytelling and unexpected twists, alongside a special live poetry performance from Cat Cochrane. A perfect introduction to short-form theatre, where every piece brings something different and no two stories are the same.
Thurs 8th Oct at 7pm | Get your tickets
Going Underground The Tube Station At Midnight | John Hughes
We’re excited to host this play by the wonderful John Hughes.
Jean is on the subway pub crawl, celebrating her divorce. Andy, her ex, is also on the subway pub crawl. Their paths cross in Partick. Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Sat 10th Oct | Get your tickets
Lessons in History: Sex Work, Crime & Corruption in Victorian Glasgow | Andy Cuthbertson
Join Community Historian Andy Cuthbertson as they reveal groundbreaking new research into the lives of sex workers in Victorian Glasgow. Together, we will explore the streets of Victorian Glasgow, up the wynds and closes, into the shebeens, the brothels and the dance halls. We will question power and “morality.” We will uncover the deliberate mysteries of a brothel keeper named Ann, and how the crimes of a corrupt constable revealed the incredible life of a woman who spent her life in secrets. We will step into the world of the “Female Fagan” and “Queen of the Tontine Close,” a woman who fought (quite literally) for her family. We will follow in the all too brief footsteps of an Irish immigrant named Lennie, who found herself in one of Glasgow’s most notorious hospitals at just 14 years old, and the thousands of women the system decided to call “prostitute.” Through intensive genealogical work, some Jessica Fletcher-esque detective work and some bloody good luck, we will explore their lives together.
Sat 17th Oct 12pm | Tickets
Built By Three | Fragrance Launch Event
Built By Three are an independent fragrance company started by three close friends who shared a passion for fragrance. Join their Launch List to be in with a chance of winning fragrance products and cash prizes. Join them at The Boardwalk Theatre for Fragrance, Music, Games and Prizes.
Sat 17th Oct 1pm-6pm | Launch Link
Emergency First Aid at Work Course | First Aid Training Scotland
1 day, fully accredited, Emergency First Aid at Work course. Whether you require the qualification for work or you want to learn the skills for your own peace of mind this course is open to all. Included in the course: CPR, defibrillator, recovery position, choking, seizures, shock, wounds and burns.
Tues 20th Oct | Get your tickets
Emerging Voices in Storytelling | The Village Storytelling Centre
Three new voices ready to share their stories. Emerging Voices in Storytelling is The Village Storytelling Centre’s flagship training programme, designed and delivered to support new and inspiring voices that are underrepresented in the world of storytelling. Their 12-week programme, delivered by Artform Development Lead Daniel Serridge, provides an intensive introduction to the artform, supporting emerging artists with the opportunity and space to train, shadow, network and practice this ancient craft in contemporary settings.
Thu 22nd Oct 8pm-9.30pm | Tickets
The Biggest Problem in the World | Victor Patrascan
Get ready for an evening of sharp wit, big laughs, and thought-provoking comedy as Victor Patrascan brings The Biggest Problem in the World to The Boardwalk. Known as Europe’s comedy nomad and rebel comedian-philosopher, Victor delivers a unique blend of observational humour, audience interaction, and fresh takes on politics, culture, and the chaos of modern life. Expect brand-new material, plenty of unscripted moments, and an entertaining night that will leave you laughing long after the show ends. Whether you’re a Glasgow local, a visitor, or simply trying to make sense of the world around you, join us for a comedy experience that’s as insightful as it is hilarious.
Fri 23rd Oct at 7pm | Get your tickets
Chicago Footwork | Remote-Led Workshop with Litebulb
Litebulb is a renowned Chicago footworker and founding member of The Era Footwork with 20+ years of experience battling, teaching and creating art through footwork. He’s joining us remotely from Chicago for a 2hr footwork session including dance footage & history, as well as teaching footwork moves and the fundamentals of good form to set you on the right path. Open to all levels. Donation based pricing. *LIMITED SPACES*
Fri 23rd Oct 7pm-9pm | Donation Based Tickets
Chainmail Taster Workshop | Caledonian Starlight Guild
Have you always wanted a shot at making chainmail? Well now’s your chance! Join the Caledonian Starlight Guild at The Boardwalk on Sat 24th Oct from 1.30pm-4.30pm for a workshop led by chainmail enthusiasts who will provide all the materials you’ll need to get started which you can then take home with you.
This includes:
– two pairs of plyers
– coloured aluminium rings
– silver aluminium rings
Limited tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Sat 24th Oct 1.30pm-4.30pm | Tickets
Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle!
Fresh from two successful UK tours, Michael Akadiri arrives at The Boardwalk with Don’t Call Me Uncle!, a hilarious new stand-up show that tackles ageing, identity, and the gap between how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. Combining sharp observations, clever storytelling, and his signature blend of comedy and insight, the award-winning comic and practicing doctor explores the moment an unexpected label sent him into an existential spiral. Expect an evening packed with big laughs, relatable anecdotes, and the quick-fire wit that has earned Michael acclaim across television, radio, and the live comedy circuit.
Sat 24th Oct at 8pm | Get your tickets
Cowboy Graves | Wildcard Stories x The Village Storytelling Centre
Wildcard Stories in collaboration with The Village Storytelling centre presents…
Cowboy Graves by Frankie Regalia, Bryce Drennen and Monday Soutar
Two deserts on the other side of the world, two wanderers over fifty years apart and two stories entwine to explore the search for home and the struggle for survival in this contemporary storytelling piece. Strangers in strange lands battle the presence of a skeleton, a tin of corned beef and the changes that occur when you’re lost in a sea of sand.
Featuring live original music by Monday Soutar, whose unique experimental country music takes inspiration from the Americana West and the wild places of the world.
Cowboy Graves was first developed as part of Wildcard Stories, a Creative Scotland funded, quarterly contemporary storytelling event.
Fri 30th Oct 7pm-10pm | Tickets
What’s on this November at The Boardwalk
The Circuit | Free Comedy Industry Workshop | Brass Tacks Comedy
THERE’S A BIT NO ONE EXPLAINS. The gap between doing five minutes for free on a Tuesday night and actually getting paid to be funny. We asked 77 comedians and promoters across Scotland what was missing. The same things kept coming up. The money. The bookings. The stuff nobody explains. So we’ve built a day about it.
The Circuit is a free, one-day event on how the live comedy industry actually works. Getting gigs, progression, formalised feedback, the financial side, what a producer actually does, and an excuse to get together as the Scottish comedy scene.
Sun 1st Nov 12pm-6pm | Register Your Place
Pass It On: Artist Showcase | Paragon
An evening of live music and movement from artists at every stage of Paragon’s Groove mentorship programme, celebrating the creative relationships that help ideas take flight.
Every artist begins somewhere. With a thought. A rhythm. A conversation. Supported by Paragon’s experienced mentors, Groove artists are encouraged to explore their unique creative voice, building confidence, developing new work, and discovering where their ideas can lead.
Pass It On is about what happens next: when inspiration moves from mentor to artist, artist to artist, and from the stage to the audience.
Tues 3rd November 7pm-9pm | Pay What You Decide
The Wee Con 2026 | Our Flag Means Community
Yes, after a lot of positive reviews of The Wee Con 2025…we’re doing it again!
Join us for another weekend of piractical shenanigans and hijinks!
The Wee Con 2026 is planned for 6th-8th November 2026 in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. We couldn’t be more excited about our new location and venue, and spreading our brand of pirate joy to Glasgow!
Fri 6th-Sun 8th Nov | SOLD OUT
Aladdin: A Magical Pantomime | The Performance Academy
Get ready for a magical adventure packed with hilarious comedy, dazzling songs, energetic dance routines and plenty of brilliant audience participation!
Join our exceptionally talented young performers as they bring the much-loved story of Aladdin to life. Expect colourful characters, spectacular entertainment, magical surprises and lots of opportunities to cheer, boo and shout, “It’s behind you!”
A feel-good pantomime for the whole family—you won’t want to miss it!
Sat 14th Nov 3pm & 6pm | Tickets
Recurring events and programmes at The Boardwalk
Deaf Youth Theatre | Solar Bear
Solar Bear’s Deaf Youth Theatre is a creative programme for Deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and deafblind young people aged 11–21, offering weekly workshops where participants build skills, make new work, and connect through theatre and film. Sessions run on Tuesdays during term time, with a social club from 5pm-6:30pm followed by Deaf Youth Theatre from 6:30pm-8.30pm.
Learn more about Deaf Youth Theatre
Paragon
Paragon, one of our tenants at The Boardwalk, is an inclusive music and dance organisation that empowers young people and adults across Scotland to build confidence, creativity, and community through accessible artistic experiences. Guided by equality and inclusion, Paragon brings people of all abilities and support needs together with professional artists to develop skills, form friendships, and discover their creative potential. They run regular workshops, programmes, and performances at The Boardwalk.
Learn more about Paragon & get invovled
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company, another tenant at The Boardwalk, is Scotland’s pioneering disability‑led theatre company, known for making bold, high‑quality work by disabled artists that challenges exclusion and changes how disability and access are understood in theatre and culture. With over 30 years of impact, BOP creates new productions, develops disabled creative talent, and delivers strategic and international work to build a more diverse, accessible and equitable arts sector in Scotland and beyond.
Learn more about Birds of Paradise & get involved
The Boardwalk is a vibrant and creative venue in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City with a variety of meeting, performance, studio, and event spaces for hire. Our colourful building is adorned with artwork and has a large foyer and fully functional theatre with a capacity of up to 180 people. We can also provide delicious and diverse catering options, a drinks service, in-house tech support, and much more.
The bonus? We’re a social enterprise which means every time book a space at The Boardwalk, you’re helping Scottish charity Impact Arts transform lives through creativity, tackle inequalities, and address poverty.
Planning your next event? Book a space at The Boardwalk today.
You can also email [email protected] or call us on 0141 575 3001
