The Big Stage 2009
Monday 23rd November 2009 - Sunday 3rd January 2010 George Square, 10am – 10pm
Event Information
The Big Stage programme runs daily from Saturday 23 November 2009 until Sunday 3 January 2010 (except for Christmas Day, Hogmanay and New Year's Day). The event will provide festive fun and entertainment for all the family along a number of fun themes nights.
Schedule
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Community Showcase Nights : 6pm - 8pm
On the Big Stage on Monday 30 November
- Autocast (City Sounds Runner Up)
- Casino city (YRock)
- The Celestians (YRock)
On the Big Stage on Tuesday 1 December
- YDance
- Brass Routes Quinet
- YDance
- Six Million Broken
WEDNESDAYS
Festive Film Night with GFT and Glasgow Film Festival: 6pm - 9pm
Every Wednesday you'll find your favourite festive films on the big screen!
- 2 December - Elf
- 9 December - Whistle Down the Wind
- 16 December - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- 23 December - Ghostbusters
- 30 December - March of the Penguins
THURSDAYS
The Road to Hogmanay: 7pm - 10pm
Upcoming acts play every Thursday from 3 December until 17 December and your vote will help decide which band takes on to the gig stage for Hogmanay.
FRIDAYS
Real Radio Party Night on the Big Stage: 6.30pm - 10pm
Get your dancing shoes on for the Real Radio party night offering something a bit different each week.
WEEKENDS
Family Fun Days
Face painting, street theatre, Science Centre experiments and storytelling, or take the kids to Glasgow On Ice.
Saturday evenings with Celtic Connections 2010: 7pm - 9pm
Celtic Connections host four sessions featuring the best folk and roots musicians as a taster for Celtic Connections 2010.
Sunday afternoons with GFT and GFF: 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Special late afternoon screenings of some of the best-loved festive films for all ages (programme is subject to change).
- 6 December: Santa Claus: The Movie
- 13 December: Ice Age 3
- 20 December: The Muppet Christmas Carol
- 27 December: Oliver!
- 3 January: The Wizard of Oz
Sunday evenings with the Glasgow Jazz Festival: 7pm - 10pm
Live Jazz in George Square.
- 6 December: The Garry Dick Quintet
- 13 December: Byres Road Big Band
- 20 December: The Privates
- 27 December: The Kevin Garrity Band
