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Glasgow's Winter Wonderland on the Green

Friday 20 November 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027 Opens in 41 days

Weekdays from 3pm until 20 Dec; closed Christmas Day

20 Nov–20 Dec: Mon–Fri 3pm–10pm, Sat–Sun 12 noon–10pm; 21 Dec–3 Jan: 12 noon–10pm daily; 8pm close on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day; 1 Jan 2pm–10pm (2026–27)

Glasgow Green (entrance by the McLennan Arch), Glasgow, City of Glasgow · Scotland

MakersFood & drinkIce rinkFunfairSanta’s grottoLate night Free entry, some paid attractions

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The weathered sandstone McLennan Arch framed by spring trees, with a columned court building seen through the arch
The McLennan Arch, the entrance to Glasgow's Winter Wonderland on Glasgow Green (photo 2014) — Photo: Leslie Barrie, CC BY-SA 2.0

A free-entry winter festival on Glasgow Green with an open-air ice rink, funfair rides, a Big Top circus, Santa's Grotto, a large festive bar and food and artisan gift stalls.

The Glasgow Green site of Glasgow's Winter Wonderland is the bigger, more fairground-style half of the city's Christmas offer. It centres on a real-ice open-air rink with its own Bavarian-themed bar, an observation wheel, thrill and family rides, and a heated Big Top hosting a festive circus.

Alongside the attractions are food and drink vendors, artisan stalls selling decorations and gifts, and an 800-seat festive bar with free entertainment. Santa's Grotto opens on selected dates up to Christmas Eve.

Entry is free; you pay for skating, rides, the grotto and shows. Weekday opening before 21 December starts at 3pm. Dogs on leads are allowed and there are accessible toilets on site.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Fri 20 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027Weekdays from 3pm until 20 Dec; closed Christmas Day Coming up
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2025–26 Fri 21 Nov 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026Dates from Visit Glasgow's 2025 listing Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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