A vibrant festival is set to bring arts, dance, and live music to the streets of Glasgow’s Merchant City, along with a series of road closures to accommodate the celebrations.

Taking place during Fair Fortnight, from July 18 to July 20, the festival promises a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages, transforming the area into a vibrant hub of culture and entertainment.

Visitors can enjoy exploring market stalls, tasting offerings from speciality food vendors, and taking part in family fun days hosted at Merchant Square.

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The streets will be brought to life by Surge Festival’s street theatre, offering surprising and interactive performances that are sure to delight festivalgoers.

This year’s programme includes a mass ceilidh carnival on Friday, held in celebration of Glasgow 850, as well as live performances from local music artists throughout the weekend.

Family-friendly activities are being curated in collaboration with Imaginate, taking place within Merchant Square. Meanwhile, the Social Hub Stage will feature music programmed by Surge, in partnership with 432 Presents.

Food lovers can look forward to delicious street food provided by Dockyard Social, while the Ceilidh Carnival is set to capture the spirit of Glasgow through dance and celebration.

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The festival market will offer a variety of artisan stalls to browse, adding to the atmosphere of discovery.

For those seeking a more tranquil experience, the Ambient Arcade and a Quiet Space will be available at Impact Arts on the Boardwalk, offering a peaceful retreat amid the festivities.

To ensure the safety of attendees and road users, eight roads in and around the Merchant City area will be closed for the duration of the festival.

Access will be restricted to all vehicles except emergency service vehicles responding to an emergency and vehicles with prior permission from Glasgow City Council’s events team.

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Full details of affected roads and times are here:

Prohibition of vehicle movements

From 6am on July 18 until 11.59pm on July 20.

  • Brunswick Street for its full length

  • Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street

  • Candleriggs for its full length

  • Garth Street for its full length – local access to resident parking

  • Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs

  • Hutcheson Street for its full length

Prohibition on waiting and loading or unloading

From 3pm on July 17 until 11.59pm on July 20

  • Hutcheson Street for its full length

  • Brunswick Street for its full length

  • Bell Street between Candleriggs and Walls Street

  • Candleriggs for its full length

  • Garth Street for its full length

  • Wilson Street between Glassford Street and Candleriggs

Suspension of bus lane

From 4am on July 18 until 11.59pm on July 20