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Aberdeen Jazz Festival runs 12-22 March with performances and workshops.
StAnza poetry festival returns to St Andrews 13-15 March with three days of readings, workshops, and open mics from international and Scottish poets.
Aberdeen Jazz Festival runs 12-22 March with 10 days of performances, workshops, and jam sessions featuring international and Scottish musicians.
Edinburgh’s beautiful polish versus Glasgow’s gritty authenticity. The rivalry between Scotland’s two largest cities is affectionate, tribal, and defines both.
C2C: Country to Country festival arrives at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro 13-15 March, bringing Europe’s biggest country music event and Nashville stars to Scotland.
Glasgow Film Festival showcases 126 films from 44 countries.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival returns for 2026 with over 400 performances scheduled from 11 to 29 March across venues throughout the city.