GO LIVE! in the Community
GO LIVE! is here to celebrate and promote healthy and active lifestyles and provides a diverse, inclusive and accessible programme of sporting and cultural activity suitable for all.
The activity finder will help you navigate all the GO LIVE! cultural and sport activity taking place throughout Glasgow's 23 wards In Glasgow from 3-13th August!
GO LIVE! at Tollcross
Join us on Saturday 5th August 2023 from 11am-5pm at Tollcross International Swimming Centre Car Park and Indoor Halls.
A free event for all the family, bringing a taste of the UCI Cycling World Championships out to the heart of the community in Tollcross. 'Come and try' our cycling activations with some exciting surprises and entertainment throughout the day.
Visit The Activity Finder to get in on the fun.
GO LIVE! at Cathkin
Come along on Saturday 12th August 2023 from 10am-5pm at Cathkin Braes Pump Track and Car Park.
GO LIVE! at Cathkin is a free event for all the family, with a variety of entertainment on our GO LIVE! stage. Scottish Cycling will be hosting their ‘Ride The Worlds’ Pump Track Finals taking place throughout the day.
Visit The Activity Finder to get in on the fun.
Artists in Communities
Our Artists in Communities are hosting a range of GO LIVE! activities including Round Our Place Saturday 5th August from 12-1pm and 3-5pm in Various locations. Check out the What's On page for details.
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Cowlairs Festival
Join us on Sunday 6th August at Cowlairs Labyrinth to celebrate nature, creativity and community.
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On The Tiles
Come and build the Beithir at Stockingfield Bridge on Saturday 5th August! Be part of one of the biggest community art projects in Scotland.
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The Last Stop
A warm welcome to cyclists arriving at their final stop who have cycled from London to Glasgow in aid of Think Malawi Charity on Thursday 10th August.
Libraries
Our Glasgow Life Libraries are getting involved in GO LIVE! with the Summer Reading Challenge, in Bookbug sessions and by hosting Author Talks in 13 locations across Glasgow!
Summer Reading Challenge
Ready, Set, Read! Children all over Glasgow are gearing up to take part in a sports themed Summer Reading Challenge at Glasgow Life Libraries. Starting 24th June children aged 4-12 are challenged to read 6 books and be rewarded with medals, activity sheets and certificates to make it fun and keep them motivated.
For details of the Summer Reading challenge, visit the Activity Finder
Bookbug Sessions
Free events for children aged 0-5 years and their mums, dads and carers. Sessions last around 30 minutes and include songs, rhymes and a story. You can expect a warm reception at your local Bookbug Session. Everyone is welcome!
Author Talks
Click the events for booking details
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Michael McEwan - The Ghosts of Cathkin Park
Hosted at Langside Library on 3rd August
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Archie Macpherson - Touching the Heights
Hosted in the Mitchell Library on 8th August at 6.30-7.30pm
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Keith Brumpton- Sporty Stories
Hosted on 8th August in Whiteinch Library at 11.30am and Dennistoun Library at 2.30pm
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Ed Shoote- Gravel Rides Scotland
Hosted in Patrick Library on 8th August
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Peter Mortimer - Lost Sporting Venues in Glasgow
Hosted in Bridgeton Library on 8th August and Gorbals Library on 15th August
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Julie McNeil - Sport is poetry, isn't it?
Hosted in Maryhill Library on 9th August
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Danny Scott- Family Football Fun
Hosted on 10th August in Cardonald Library at 11am and Baillieston Library at 2pm