Culture at the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

From performances at the official fan zone to family fun days, culture featured heavily during the event
Musicians performing on the main stage in the George Square fan zone during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. Two are sitting playing guitar while one is standing playing double bass and another the keyboard.

The Glasgow 2014 effect

Like Glasgow 2014, the UCI Cycling World Championships had a GO LIVE! programme.

GO LIVE! featured an exciting programme of cultural and community participation activities.

It was a great way for people to get involved in the event and soak up the atmosphere.

George Square was transformed into the official UCI fan zone.

It featured a variety of performances from the best of Glasgow and Scotland's arts and culture scene.

The stage was also used as a chance to showcase contributions from Glasgow's year-round festivals. This included Celtic Connections, Piping Live, and the Mela.

GO LIVE! at George Square

People sitting at benches and standing the George Square fan zone during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
People in the fan zone watching a performance.
A band of musicians performing on the main stage in the George Square fan zone in Glasgow during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
A performance on the main stage in George Square.
Crowds of people, representing different ages, ethnicities and genders, in the George Square fan zone during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
People sitting in the George Square fan zone.
Glasgow City Chambers from the GO LIVE! fan zone in George Square during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
George Square during the UCI Cycling World Championships.
Families sitting in the George Square GO LIVE fan zone in Glasgow during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
People enjoying the George Square fan zone.

GO LIVE! across Glasgow

GO LIVE! family days also took place in Tollcross, Merchant Square and Cathkin Braes.

These featured a variety of activities to make sure people could get involved in the championships, even if they weren't a sports fan.

The programme ranged from "come and try" cycling to dance parties, performances and craft activities.

GO LIVE! at the Road Race featured vibrant street arts entertainment at Argyle Street, Kelvingrove and City of Glasgow College.

People could enjoy the thrill of the road races while also being entertained by some of the best street
performers in Scotland.

The Artists in Communities programme organised several of the GO LIVE! activities.

They featured local artists and arts organisations and were designed to boost community participation in the event.

Throughout 2023, they encouraged and helped local people to take part in projects across visual arts, music, dance, poetry, storytelling, and film-making.

GO LIVE! across Glasgow

Scottish dancers performing at a GO LIVE event in Tollcross during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. All the performers are wearing red tartan kilts.
Dancers performing at GO LIVE! at Tollcross.
A group of young people watching a performer at Merchant Square during the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
A performance at GO LIVE! at Merchant Square.
Young people sitting down and drawing or colouring in Merchant Square as part of GO LIVE events at the UCI Cycling World Championships. There are also two adults with the children.
Young people taking part in crafts at GO LIVE! at Merchant Square.
Children and adults, who represent different genders and ethnicities, trying out some musical instruments during a GO LIVE event at the UCI Cycling World Championships.
Musical activities during GO LIVE! at Tollcross.