A HUGE community event is coming to Glasgow at the end of summer.
The Big Weekend will take over Kelvingrove Bandstand and the Kelvin Way on September 3 and 4, with a number of events open to all.
Celebrations kick off with a gala day including live music, circus performances, street theatre and food and drink stalls.
In the evening there will be a drag show hosted by Cheri Treiffel and featuring Glasgow Pride Drag Race Garry King, Rujazzle and more.
Tribute act An Abba Dream will also delight music fans with some of the Swedish's group's greatest hits.
The following day will feature choir music, brass bands and an outdoor ceilidh.
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Hosted by West Fest, the Big Weekend is focusing on family fun without a price tag.
Only one event, the drag show, is ticketed. Tickets cost £14, with a portion of sales going to LGBTQ youth charities.
Brendon McIlroy, Artistic Director, said: "Over the past five or so years there has been a definite shift with events and experiences in the West End, to the point where most things now come with a fairly hefty price tag.
"Public spaces like parks, museums and the Botanic Gardens are often temporarily closed to the public to house profit-making events.
"The West End is a big place and not every community is affluent and not everyone has the money to take their families to these things."
On September 3, The Big Saturday Gala takes place from 11am to 5pm.
Drag @ The Bandstand begins at 7.30pm.
The programme of events on Sunday, September 4 is as follows:
Voice @ The Bandstand, 11am to 2pm.
The Big Outdoor Ceilidh on Kelvin Way, 2.30pm to 4pm.
Brass Band @ The Bandstand, 4.30pm.
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Brendon added: "Now things seem to be returning to some semblance of normality, we’ve been delighted to have been able to deliver a much-needed programme of community events in the West End this Summer.
"The Big Weekend is the culmination of our programme and we’re so excited to open up the Kelvingrove Bandstand and all along Kelvin Way for this unique and vibrant festival."
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