Glasgow’s Festival of Citizenship 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019

“We Are One”, Glasgow’s Festival of Citizenship organised by the Citizen Network, takes place Friday 9^th August – Saturday 10^th August. The festival celebrates inclusive citizenship and “the possibilities of a world where everyone matters, without exception”.

This year is supported by ENABLE Scotland and In Control Scotland, and begins with “Stay Up Late”, a free evening concert starting at 7pm on Friday in the Barony Bar, the Student Union, University of Strathclyde, 90 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JH.

Saturday will feature a range of free events and workshops throughout the Student Union, Glasgow’s Merchant City and surrounding areas from 10am.

For further information, please visit the festival Facebook or Twitter pages.

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