Achi news desk-
Running from June 28 to July 21, the month-long event has something for everyone from classic films to European championship games, and organizers are looking for audiences to pack out to the south park again, with more than 35,000 people attending over a period of 24. – days in 2023.
Chet Capkiner, founding director of CIC’s Inhouse Event Solutions, said: “I’m really excited to welcome everyone in the south and beyond back to the Queen’s Park Arena this summer.
“I’m proud to be part of a team that can deliver such a complex program – and one that we strive to improve every year.
“We want to create a place that is unlike anywhere else in the city and be the ‘go to’ destination in Glasgow during the summer holidays.”
Here’s everything you need to know
What’s on?
There will be 31 films shown, six live sports screenings, 15 creative workshops, 12 fitness classes, two competitive sporting events, and a dozen early years sessions offered throughout the programme.
Cinema
From July 1 to July 19, the popular outdoor cinema Cults and Classics will be running, with a booking fee of just 50p.
There will be weekday afternoon and evening screenings of everything from Disney and Pixar to sing-a-longs, rom coms and, of course, cult classics. 31 screenings will be available to book, including 18 family-friendly films and 13 films suitable for over 18s.
In addition to the main features, pre-show content from Tuesday to Friday evenings will include 12 short films curated by Glasgow Short Film Festival, celebrating emerging Scottish directors and filmmakers, as well as performances live by local musicians.
Movie selections include Shrek, Pretty Woman, Apocalypse Now, The Goonies, Scream, Anchorman, Fight Club, Slumdog Millionaire and many more.
Sports competitions and events
As part of the program’s Glasgow Games offering, there will be plenty for sports fans and those who enjoy fitness too. Not only will the UEFA Euro 2024 draw, quarter-finals and finals be shown live, but the men’s and women’s Wimbledon finals will be shown on July 13/14.
For those keen to do more practical work, there will be a range of competitive and participatory fitness events and classes, such as yoga, HIIT, Muay Thai, dancing and much more.
On July 13, the Glasgow Games Family Fitness Megathon will offer back-to-back fitness classes, including warm-up, aerobics, HIIT and Socafit – and with space for up to 500 participants to train together, it will be the biggest fitness ever. class in Glasgow. Lycra is certainly welcome, if not encouraged.
On July 14, The Glasgow Games – Battle of the Gyms will see a showdown between local gym trainers from Pure Gym, Anytime Fitness and Future Fitness, offering an adrenaline-filled afternoon of competition, camaraderie and sheer determination as teams compete in 3 tough matches according to. back-to-back team matches for the title of Glasgow’s Fittest Gym.
Music and workshops
Opening the 2024 season at Queens Park Arena, Glasgow Choir Festival will bring together talented groups from across the city on 28 June as part of the programme’s Open Stage events, which include arts activities and produced music professionally by local and international talent.
On 29 June, The Glasgow Annual Hip Hop Jam also returns to the historic amphitheater, offering a multi-generational celebration of hip-hop culture, including live DJ and MC performances, street dancing, and live art competitions.
Adding an extra special element to this year’s celebrations, the Glasshouse Tent will feature a range of workshops and creative arts activities for all ages, including DJ/MC lessons and graffiti workshops, as well as Songwriting, Steelpan and DJ skills workshops and provided by SoundLab. With a reduced noise area perfect for pets, and a “weather reserve” with a second screen for cinema and sports screenings, the 320 square meter covered area will ensure the fun continues whatever the weather. weather
Family events
But it’s not just for adults. For families, parents, grandparents and carers looking for entertainment for pre-school children during the summer holidays, the Goodbye Part of the program boasts a range of free early years activities, including toddler dance classes, book readings and soft play sessions.
Organizers say tickets to family events should always be booked in advance to avoid disappointment as they usually sell out quickly.
How to get tickets
Tickets for all events are now available on the official Queen’s Park Arena Website.
More details about dates and times can be found in the full program of events online.
