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14 Valentine's Day Events In Glasgow | 2024
Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on the 14th February in many countries around the world. It's a day in which you celebrate your loved ones. Traditionally, partners but now thanks to the TV show 'Parks and Recreation' and the introduction of 'Galentine's Day', it's now also a day to celebrate friendships too.The origins of St Valentine date all the way back to the 3rd century. St Valentine was said to be a clergyman and Roman martyr. However, rather peculiarly, the city of Glasgow has a particular affiliation to St Valentine. As in 1999, the bones of St Valentine's forearm were 'rediscovered' in the Church of Blessed John Duns Scotus in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. Leading to the city being referred to as the 'City of Love'.As mentioned above Valentine's Day isn't just for couples anymore. So, on this list, I've included events for singles and groups of friends all around Glasgow, allowing you to find the perfect Valentine's event for you!This post covers Valentine's Day Events In Glasgow 2024.
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14 Unforgettable Events For Valentine's Day Glasgow | 2024
1. Go On A Date With Lady Luck At Bingo Huns Presents Deal Or Nae Deal Valentine's Special
On Friday 9th February from 7pm, Gin 71 in Glasgow's Merchant City is hosting a 'Bingo Huns Presents Deal or Nae Deal Valentine's Special' event.
The event is a mix of Drag Bingo and TV show, Deal or No Deal and will involve an evening of games, prizes, laughs and audience participation.
Tickets start from £10 for general admission, but you can also include a bottle of Prosecco, teapot gin cocktail, or bucket of 6 beers when buying your ticket too. Follow this link for more information and to get your tickets for the event.
2. Get Creative At Crochet For Beginners Valentine's Edition
Sew Confident in Glasgow's West End is hosting a 'Crochet For Beginners Valentine's Edition' workshop on Saturday 10th October from 10.30am-1pm.
This workshop is perfect for beginners or those who need a quick refresh on crochet. You'll learn crochet basics from foundation chain and treble crochet to creating a love heart version of the ever popular ‘granny square’.
All materials that you need for this class are included in the price, so all you need to bring along is yourself.
A ticket for this crochet workshop costs £60, and you can get them here.
3. Make A Beautiful Bouquet At The Valentine's Day Dried Flower Arranging Masterclass
'Brèagha Blooms' is hosting three dried flower arranging masterclasses on Saturday 10th February at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. These workshops take place at the Barras market in Glasgow's East End.
During the masterclass, you'll learn all the steps and will be provided with all the materials to make a gorgeous dried hand tied bouquet for you or that special someone. You'll also be provided with hot drinks and snacks throughout.
A ticket to the masterclass is £35 (+ booking fees) and you can find out more information about it via this link.
It's the perfect event for anyone this Valentines' Day; whether you're single, in a couple or with friends!
4. Be Mesmerised At A Candlelight Concert
Plan an unforgettable Valentine's Day for you and your significant other by booking a candlelight concert, where you'll listen to a string quartet playing incredible music surrounded by hundreds of candlelights in some of Glasgow's most atmospheric venues.
There's different candlelight concerts to choose from throughout February including Han Zimmer's best works, a tribute to Abba, Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift and Coldplay.
The candlelight concerts usually last about 60 minutes and ticket prices range from £18 depending on which zone you pick to sit in.
If you'd like to find out more about candlelight concerts, click here.
5. Dance To Your Own Beat At The Silent Disco Love Parade Up Byres Road
On Saturday 10th February from 8-9pm, 'Ya Dancer Crew' are hosting a Silent Disco Love Parade. The event starts and finishes on Ashton Lane in Glasgow's West End, and will see you dancing up Byres Road.
Along the way, you'll be given your own set of headphones, which will play Disco, Pop, 80's, and Chart songs, all based around the theme of love.
This 1-hour event will involve a disco soul train, a dance lesson, games, group sing-alongs, dance circles and then, finally back to 'dance with a stranger' on Ashton Lane.
An event for absolutely everyone! Bring yourself, your friends, your work colleagues or even, your partner for a night of carefree fun.
Tickets are £10 (+ booking fees) and you can get them by clicking this link.
6. Laugh Along At A Live Blind Date Improv Show At The Stand Comedy Club
'Looking For Laughs' improv show is coming to the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow's West End on Sunday 11th February.
The show is a mix between 'First Dates' and 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and focuses on a real blind date between two single strangers who'll meet on stage. However, before they can fall in love, a group of improvisers take to the stage to help act out the scenario.
This event lasts 100 minutes and tickets cost £10 each. You can get tickets from 'The Stand' website.
7. Find Your Special Someone At Speed Dating
On the run up to Valentine's Day, there's a host of speed dating events happening all over the city.
Some of these include Gay Speed Dating on Monday 12th February and Lesbian Speed Dating on Tuesday 13th February, both at Bar + Block Steakhouse Glasgow. There's also Heterosexual Speed Dating for people aged 24-38 on Wednesday 14th February at Saint Judes Glasgow.
Speed dating allows you to come face-to-face with eligible singles, seeing if you match with anyone and increases your chances of finding that someone special.
Tickets for these events start at £15 (+ booking fee) and you can buy them through the links above.
8. Be Captivated By An Evening Of Music From Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' By The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
For the ultimate romantic Valentine's Day, enjoy an evening of music from one of the world's greatest love stories, Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', played by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
The concert takes place at the Royal Concert Hall in the city centre of Glasgow on Saturday 17th February from 7.30pm.
Tickets start from £14, depending on seat selection. You can find out more information about the event through this link.
9. Enjoy A Fun-Filled Night At The Valentine's Weekend Drag Bingo
Dockyard Social, in Glasgow's West End, is a warehouse food court with a great atmosphere and delicious drinks and street food from a wide range of vendors.
It's a must-visit in Glasgow anytime of the year, but for this Valentine's Day, it's especially worth a visit as it hosts a 'Valentines Weekend Drag Bingo' event.
Expect a night of bingo, lip syncs, drag themed cocktails, drag performances and prizes including a bottle of Bucky, an air fryer and cash!
The event takes place on Saturday 17th February from 7.30pm to close. Tickets cost £6 and you can get them here.
10. Hear The Love Stories Of Glasgow On A Guided Tour
If you've got a large group of 15 friends or co-workers, and you want to plan a Valentine's event for all of you, then this one is for you.
On this guided tour, you'll embark on a 2-hour adventure in and around Glasgow, hearing tales of historical love stories hidden in the streets, buildings, and parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic stories to the hilarious and spicy ones, this event is ideal for learning more about the city and celebrating Valentine's Day.
You'll depart from Glasgow cathedral, and will be taken to the likes of Rouken Glen Park, learning about the best places to have a date and where to take memorable photos in the city along the way.
One ticket for this tour costs £425.86, but with this, you can bring up to 15 people, making each individual ticket cost £28.39. Follow this link to find out more information about this guided tour.
11. Spice Things Up At A Cuban Salsa Party
Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow's West End is hosting a Cuban Salsa Party Valentine's Edition on Saturday 17th February from 7.30pm-1am.
Expect a pre-party class, a welcome cocktail on arrival, an authentic cuban buffet, Havana Club rum bar, a live band, DJ and dancers. It will have you and your partner salsa-ing the night away.
A ticket costs £25 (+ booking fee). You can find more information and get tickets for this event through this link.
12. Get Accusative At Valentine's Murder Mystery
ARTA is a mediterranean restaurant, situated on Albion Street in Glasgow's Merchant city and for this Valentine's, it is throwing a 'Valentine's Murder Mystery' party.
It takes place on Saturday 17th February from 7-10.30pm. You'll spend the evening investigating clues, interviewing suspects, and determining who the real culprit is in this Valentine's Murder Mystery Edition!
Included in your ticket is glass of fizz on arrival, a 3-course meal and an interactive show. Afterwards, you get free entry to the nightclub, where there will be a live band and DJ.
Tickets are already on sale for this event, they cost £55 and you can get them here.
13. Celebrate Your Girls At A Galentine's Day Event
Equally as important as celebrating your partner, make sure you take time to celebrate the friends in your life this Galentine's Day.
On Saturday 17th February from 1-6pm, you and your girls can attend a 'Galentine's Day' event at Ingliston Estate & Country Club, which is a beautiful countryside hotel, located out in Bishopton about 20-minutes drive from Glasgow City Centre.
Get your pink on and get ready to celebrate your friendships. There will be fizz on arrival followed by a delicious 2 course meal and there will even be a celebrity guest, Mr Mark Wright, in attendance!
Tickets are £45 per person and you can get them by clicking here.
14. Explore The City On A Romantic Date Outdoor Escape Room
Gather your team for an outdoor escape room game around Glasgow. You'll explore the most romantic places in the city, whilst following clues and solving puzzles along the way.
The game will take about 1-hour, starting at Southern Necropolis and finishing at the Winchers’ Stance at Buchanan Bus Station. You'll also learn about the fascinating legend of the bones of St Valentine himself.
All you need to take part is a ticket for your team and your smartphone. If you've got all that, then you are ready to embark on this unique adventure.
I hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day 2024.
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