Subway Festival pulls into the station

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glasgow’s Underground passengers are in for a treat this weekend when the second annual Subway Festival kicks off. 

 

Running from 10am-8pm on Saturday and 10am -5pm on Sunday, the event will see more than 300 performers from all areas of the arts entertaining the public as they travel around the city. 

 

The festival aims to show just how easy, efficient and cost effective it is to get round the city and soak up the culture by using the Underground.

 

SPT Chief Executive Ron Culley said: “The Glasgow Subway Festival is a truly special concept and, most importantly, it’s a great day out for all the family to see the best of what the city has to offer and it is great value for money.

“We had an amazing turnout over the festival weekend last year and we’ve worked hard to ensure this year’s offering is even better.”

 

 

 

There is plenty going on to keep passengers of all ages and interests amused.  On the trains themselves, there will be a performance on the last carriage of every train. Theatre acts covering everything from monologues to miniature soap-operas will keep passengers entertained, while DJs, folk singers and live bands will brave the shaking of the train to bring Glasgow’s newest sounds to the Subway.  There will also be comedy acts, cabaret and dancing girls to liven up the journeys.    

 

There will be family fun in the shape of storytelling from the likes of Alasdair McHaggis and Boo & Friends, as well as magic performances from Alexander the Great and music from The Tiger Minstrels.

 

Around the city, there is plenty more to keep the kids entertained.  There are screenings of family favourites Hotel for Dogs and Bambi at the GFT, and a petting zoo in Kinning Park.  Kelvinbridge car park is hosting the Underground Fairground, featuring waltzers, dodgems and teacups to take a whirl in.

 

Dowanhill Primary School is home to the Festival Market for the weekend, with fresh local produce at Scotland’s largest farmers market.  On Sunday the Subway Fashion Fayre will have the best in design, craft and vintage on offer. 

 

For those looking for a night on the town, the Starlight Dinner Cabaret on Saturday at Sloan’s is a dinner with variety and burlesque performances from Daiquiri Dusk, Leggy P, Miss Hells Belle and Cat Aclysmic.  On Sunday, Sloan’s is hosting Rockwork Orange in association with Rock Radio – a night of three floors of rock alongside entertainment from Rockaburley Burlesque. 

Anyone looking for more details on the festival can call 0141 222 2266 or visit their nearest station to pick up a brochure.