Free cult cinema and live gigs at Queen's Park Arena
Most events will be free or donation-based.
The much-loved Cults & Classics cinema strand will return with 31 open-air screenings, including 15 family matinees, four 12+ evening shows, and 12 cult favourites and blockbusters for adults.
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Big Fun will offer 15 early years sessions, two kids' discos, and a variety of creative activities such as dance, storytelling, and music.
Open Stage will feature 15 free creative arts workshops and two flagship events: the Glasgow Choir Festival and theneo, both celebrating grassroots music and movement.
Tickets are available now at qpa.inhouse.scot.
Chet Capkiner, founding director of Inhouse Event Solutions CIC, said: "This summer, we're building on everything our audiences love from cult cinema and creative workshops to live music and grassroots culture.
"We're especially proud that most of our events remain completely free or donation-based, ensuring the programme is accessible to as many people as possible.
"I'm also very excited to bring back larger scale live music gigs to the arena this year for the first time since 2017, I can't wait to welcome everyone back this year."
The Glasgow Games returns with 15 free fitness classes for families and two major live sports screenings.
The expanded programme also includes more ticketed events, with QPA Live presenting music and comedy shows across key weekends.
Promoter 432 will launch the opening weekend with The Smyths, Arab Strap, and Warmduscher.
Yard Act and Gerdie Greep will perform on July 18 and 19.
The programme will close with the Sub Club Southside Weekender, featuring headliners Moodyman and Derek Carter.
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