19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Free summer festival set to return to XSite Braehead
XSite Braehead's Summer Fest is back to offer a weekend full of free family fun.
The event will run on July 26 and 27, from noon to 6pm each day.
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Visitors can expect a mix of live music, arts and crafts, and festival-themed activities throughout the weekend.
There will be no shortage of free creative activities for little ones to enjoy, including glitter tattoos, balloon modelling, braid styling, and more.
Moreover, this year's festival will see the introduction of new circus workshops, where visitors can test their skills with spinning plates, juggling silks, balancing ostrich feathers, and a follow-the-feet tightrope challenge.
There will also be roaming stilt walkers and giant bubbles floating around to entertain visitors.
On top of all this, visitors can look forward to a packed line-up of live music.
Returning headliner Daniel Docherty will perform alongside support act WooHoo Band, playing a variety of tunes to get the crowd singing.
The festivities continue with a dance itinerary from Strictly St Vincent from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Saturday.
The line-up includes performances from 2024 Strictly St Vincent winners Ian and Karen, audience participation, photo opportunities, and a Q&A with some of the professional dancers.
This dance event offers a preview of Strictly St Vincent's upcoming charity dance event on November 21 at Ingliston Country Club.
Moreover, people will also have the chance to win £500 worth of prizes, with Capital Scotland's Katy J giving five listeners the opportunity to win a £100 voucher from brands at XSite, including ODEON, Gravity, Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Frankie & Benny's, and The Good Hood.
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Bruce Harley, manager at XSite centre, said: "We are incredibly excited to bring back Summer Fest this year with an even bigger and better line-up of activities and entertainment for the whole family.
"With everything from live music and circus workshops to creative crafts and dancing, there truly is something for all ages to enjoy.
"Summer Fest is all about creating shared moments and celebrating the local community.
"We can't wait to welcome families for another unforgettable weekend at XSite Braehead."
