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Glasgow Whisky Festival

An indoor whisky tasting festival at Hampden Park, Scotland's national stadium, with over 70 stands of whisky, other spirits and gifts across two sessions on one Saturday. The organisers put the emphasis on Glasgow's closest distilleries and its independent bottlers. More accessible than the destination festivals (Fèis Ìle, Spirit of Speyside) — no ferry and no week off work, just a train to Mount Florida on Glasgow's Southside.

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Dates
7 November 2026
Saturday 7 November 2026 at Hampden Park, in two sessions (12pm–3:30pm and 4:30pm–8pm). Both sessions are sold out.
Location
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Glasgow City
Tickets
£50–£50
2026 tickets went on sale on Saturday 2 May and both sessions had sold out by 5 May, per the festival's own posts. Tickets are sold through Tickets Scotland, online or at its Argyle Street shop, and a booking fee applies.
In brief

Glasgow Whisky Festival is the city's best opportunity to taste dozens of distilleries and independent bottlers in one session without leaving Glasgow. No ferry, no Airbnb, no week off work — just a Saturday and a train home. Solid for beginners wanting a broad first taste; excellent for enthusiasts chasing independent bottlings.

Size
Over 70 stands of whisky, other spirits and gifts inside Hampden Park
Weather & logistics

November in Glasgow. You're inside all day so weather is academic.

Programme highlights

EventWhenNotes
Main tasting hallBoth sessionsOver 70 stands of whisky, other spirits and gifts — distilleries and independent bottlers alike.
Festival shopBoth sessionsRun by Royal Mile Whiskies, card only. A voucher in your glass gives money off, usable on the day or afterwards; you can buy during your session and collect at the end.

Tickets & pricing

Session ticket (12pm–3:30pm or 4:30pm–8pm)
£50

Entry to one session — booking fee applies at Tickets Scotland. Sold out for 2026.

Visitor tips

  1. Eat a proper meal before attending — tasting on an empty stomach is a bad strategy
  2. Last pour is 15 minutes before each session ends, so plan your final stands
  3. The festival shop is card only — buy during your session and collect your bottle at the end to skip the queue
  4. Take the train to Mount Florida, a short walk from the stadium — driving is not an option
  5. Buy for one session only: the festival checks, and anyone trying to attend both is refused entry to the second without a refund

Getting there

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Where to stay

Radisson RED Glasgow
Hotel
Kimpton Blythswood Square
Hotel

Where to stay near Glasgow Whisky Festival

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Where to eat nearby

  • Glasgow West End
    Area
  • Finnieston
    Area
Honest take

It is a hall-based tasting event, not a Highland festival. But the exhibitor list is strong and a good proportion are independent bottlers rather than big names. Go for the whisky and the conversations, not for spectacle.

Frequently asked questions

+When is Glasgow Whisky Festival 2026?

Saturday 7 November 2026 at Hampden Park, in two sessions: 12pm–3:30pm and 4:30pm–8pm. Last pour is 15 minutes before each session ends.

+Are tickets still available?

No. Both 2026 sessions sold out within days of going on sale on 2 May. Tickets were £50 each through Tickets Scotland, plus a booking fee.

+Can I attend both sessions?

No. The festival asks you not to buy for more than one session and checks on the day; anyone trying to attend both is refused entry to the second and not refunded.

+Is this suitable for whisky beginners?

Yes — members of Glasgow's Whisky Club are on hand on the day to answer questions, and the exhibitors pour across the range, not only premium bottles.

Compare with other festivals

Smaller and less destination-driven than Spirit of Speyside or Fèis Ìle, but the most accessible whisky event for central Scotland residents.

Argyll and Bute
Fèis Ìle (Islay Whisky Festival)
Nine-day celebration of Islay whisky. Each distillery hosts its own open day. Festival bottlings sell out in minutes. Accommodation books out months in advance.
Moray
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
Speyside’s answer to Fèis Ìle, across all the major distilleries. More accessible by car than Islay and slightly easier to book.
Make a day of it

Near Glasgow Whisky Festival

Things to do nearby, from our sister site TripSCOT, which covers the day-out side. Distances are in a straight line from Glasgow Whisky Festival, not by road.

Nearest station: Mount Florida (under 1 km)

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