After three sold out years, GlasGLOW is back for 2021, running over the 27th October – 14th November (exc 1st & 2nd) with a brand-new story that puts you at the heart of the action.
Created and produced by itison, and brought to life by the teams behind some of the UK’s biggest and best outdoor events, GlasGLOW is a spectacular illuminated trail like no other, taking you on a 60-minute journey through Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens.
Tickets are on sale now exclusively on glasglow.com
All infants and children (15 and under) must be accompanied by a paying adult.
GlasGLOW is open from 27th October – 14th November (exc 1st & 2nd), with time slots every 15 minutes from 5pm (and a 6pm start before the clocks change). Final entry is at 9.30pm and the event finishes at 10.45pm.
GlasGLOW is for all ages - it’s family-friendly but definitely not just for kids! Every year, we welcome families; girls’ nights outs; groups of colleagues; and people enjoying date nights. The event is for anyone who wants to see Glasgow in its best light and enjoy a world-class event in the heart of Glasgow.
Not at all! It’s a brand-new show that’s more immersive than ever before setting you a mission to save your city!
Absolutely! Under 3s go free - just remember to add a free
under 3s ticket at the checkout :)
There’s plenty to see
and do (and lots of noise and lighting effects!) so young
children might find parts of it a wee bit overwhelming.
The event isn’t intended to be scary, but some parts might be a bit overwhelming for some wee ones!
We’re hoping for good weather and the route is on hardstanding paths, but it is Scotland so make sure you wrap up and dress appropriately for the weather!
Who doesn’t love dressing up? You’re more than welcome to dress up for the event, and we hope people will get especially into the Halloween spirit on the 31st October!
Our Mallow & Fast Pass ticket is a new way to enjoy GlasGLOW with fast pass access to the event through a dedicated entrance; a marshmallow skewer of your choice including Classic Campfire, Rolo Toasty Trio, Ultimate Roaster and Vegan Classic, and fast pass entry into Marshmallowland. Each guest in your group must have fast pass tickets. 😃 There are a very small allocation of Mallow & Fast Pass tickets available per time slot.
We’re very conscious about the impact our events have on the environment and we want to minimise as much of that impact as possible.
This year’s show is themed around sustainability, and GlasGLOW’s hosting of COP26, and has been designed as a call to action for the people of Glasgow to come together in the fight against climate change.
We’re continuously looking at ways we can make our events more sustainable and measures in place include:
We’re hopeful that Covid restrictions will have eased come October however we are preparing all scenarios!
Over 98% of visitors who attended GlasGLOW in 2020 reported they felt safe with measures in place which included a fully outdoor route, a dedicated Covid committee, reduced capacities, increased pathways, sanitising stations across the route and PPE for all staff.
We are working closely with Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government and Public Health and are hopeful of having fewer requirements however we will be monitoring guidelines closely and implementing the most to date protocols at the time so you can fully enjoy your time at GlasGLOW. We will keep you posted nearer the time of the event. :)
We will advise if eventgoers are required to wear masks nearer the time of the event in line with the latest government guidance.
You must not attend the event if you are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus (temperature, new or continuous cough or loss of sense of taste or smell). Please self-isolate and follow all NHS guidance via http://www.nhsinform.scot
Similarly you should not attend the event if you are having to self-isolate.
We’re building an outdoor food village from Glasgow’s best street food traders plus a whole world dedicated to marshmallows. There’ll be something for everyone, with options for gluten-free and vegan diets.
*Yes. Our outdoor bar has loads of space to enjoy an incredible view, a warming drink and a bite to eat.
Please note, last orders at the bar mean those with tickets for later show entry times may have limited time to enjoy a drink at our bar. If this is important to you please make sure to purchase for an earlier time slot, we recommend any time prior to 8.45pm.
*Subject to confirmed licence. ID will be required to purchase alcohol
We have loads of treats available at our food and drink village so you’ll have plenty to keep you going, but we’re afraid food and drink from outside is not permitted into the event.
Parking in the west end is incredibly limited so we would advise using public transport wherever possible.
There are loads of great hassle-free ways to get to the event.
Whichever way you choose to come along, please allow plenty of time to get to the event. Please note: Due to Cop 26 there may be a number of road closures and diversions. You can find the latest information here
Yes - there will be toilets located along the route at multiple points, as well as accessible facilities, all of which will be regularly cleaned. These will all have a one-way entry/exit system with plenty of hand wash/sanitising station
Yes, it is card only payments at our food and drink village.
For the best GlasGLOW experience for both you and the wee ones, we recommend you bring them in a carrier but you’re welcome to bring a pram if that’s not possible. Remember, under 3s go free but please ensure you book a free ticket for any little ones you’re bringing!
We’re really sorry but no pooches (except assistance dogs) are allowed. The event is busy, has flashing lights and lots of sounds, so while it’s great fun for humans, it won’t be a nice experience for your canine pals.
Yes, small bags are allowed, but please remember no alcohol will be permitted.
As every Glasgow granny says “you’re no sugar, you’ll no
melt!”
We’re not afraid of a bit of rain, and the event
will go ahead unless we’re experiencing extreme weather
conditions. Make sure you check the weather report and dress
appropriately before heading out.
Like the GlasGLOW Facebook page for the latest updates.
We don’t have any strobe lights, but due to the number of lights along the route which may flash at times, it could be unsafe for anyone affected by photo-sensitive epilepsy.
We do also use some special effects to create the appearance of smoke and mist – these are all water based effects which cause no respita.
Yes! GlasGLOW has loads of incredible things to see - time to upgrade your instagram!
There’s a lot going on and tripods can get in the way of other event-goers, so unfortunately tripods aren’t permitted. Professional photography and videography isn’t permitted without permission. To obtain permission, please contact morven.flynn@itison.com
Yes. We have disabled access and accessible toilet facilities available on site.
Parking is extremely limited in the westend however we have secured a small number of Blue Badge Parking spaces on Queen Margaret Drive in front of the Botanics. These will be available on a first come first serve basis on the night when you arrive at GlasGLOW. You must display your blue badge and have a valid GlasGLOW ticket.
Yes - the route through the event is entirely on hardstanding paths. Please note that parts of the route are narrow and there are several fairly steep inclines. If you have any queries, please contact glasglow@itison.com
Yes, but please note that parts of the route are narrow and there are several fairly steep inclines. If you have any queries, please contact glasglow@itison.com
There are lots of benches throughout the Botanic Gardens if you need to take a rest. There’s also an outdoor bar and street food area if you want to enjoy a warming drink as you take in the view.
A disabled person purchasing a ticket may bring one essential carer free of charge. To arrange a carers ticket please email: glasglowcarers@itison.com
Please also ensure you bring a valid form of idenification with you on the night. Accepted forms of identification are:
Our aim is to make GlasGLOW as inclusive and sensory friendly as possible to help autistic people prepare for the event and feel more comfortable in their surroundings.
An online copy of the sensory guide will be available a week before the start of the event. If you would like to receive a copy of the sensory guide please email glasglow@itison.com
Not this year as we’ve planned an exciting, fully outdoor event.
Absolutely, you’ll be able to access the Botanic Gardens throughout the day although it will close a wee bit earlier than normal at 4pm during the show.
We’ll only cancel the event in extreme circumstances, or if government advice around Covid-19 at the time of the event means it would be unsafe for us to go ahead. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates, but if we do have to cancel the event we’ll email you to let you know.
If the event is cancelled for any reason, you’ll be able to get your choice of a refund or a ticket to a postponed date (if we choose to postpone the event). If you choose to receive a refund, your ticket will be refunded by itison via your original payment method.
Unfortunately tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless the event is cancelled.
For all media enquiries, please contact Morven Flynn: morven.flynn@itison.com
We’ll be advertising opportunities in the near future, keep an eye on our social media pages for info.