What's On Scotland 12-19 Dec: Christmas at GFT & more

Christmas films of all kinds arrive at Glasgow Film Theatre this week. Elsewhere, TYGAPAW plays Stereo and there's a new Works in Progress at Dissenter Space

Feature by Anahit Behrooz | 12 Dec 2024
  • It's a Wonderful Life

If the freezing temperatures and terrible adverts haven't got you into the Christmassy spirit yet, let Glasgow Film Theatre do the work with their usual eclectic Christmas programme of films running from the Friday 13th December (spooky!) through to Christmas Eve (festive!).

As usual, it's a programme with something for everyone, featuring everything from family classics (Elf! The Muppet Christmas Carol!) and old school favourites (It’s a Wonderful Life! White Christmas!) to more leftfield choices (In Bruges! Eyes Wide Shut!) and the new, somewhat sacrilegious Christmas canon (Die Hard is a Christmas film, etc). Find the full programme and tickets here – Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

Puppy Teeth
Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh. 12 Dec, 7pm
For fans of Big Thief and Wolf Alice, Edinburgh-based band Puppy Teeth are a year old but already have two singles to their name, crafting an intimate mix of indie rock and shoegaze. Find them at Sneaky’s with support from Martha May & The Mondays and Dazed & Confused.

Romy
The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow. 14 Dec, 7pm
Having risen to fame as one third of the xx, musician and DJ Romy is forging out on her own – touring her highly acclaimed debut solo album Mid Air. A tribute to the dancefloor as both celebration and sanctuary, her live show also features a personally curated selection of DJs.

Mojxmma x Stereo: TYGAPAW
Stereo, Glasgow. 14 Dec, 11pm
Mojxmma host one final party in 2024, taking advantage of Stereo's 4am licence to welcome techno giant TYGAPAW back to Glasgow. Expect fast-paced techno edits merged with dancehall, with support from Plantainchipps, Bellarosa, Salam Kitty and Star Eye.

Works in Progress II
Dissenter Space, Edinburgh. 14 Dec, 5pm
A showcase of experimental audio works both performed live and broadcast on EHFM, Works in Progress celebrates the boundary-pushing talent emerging from Edinburgh’s underground scene, ft. the likes of maniatrix, samwooddoowmas, Camilla Grudova and Ana Tewungwa.

ADVERTISEMENT | Join the party for Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh. 10am-5pm. Free
75 words: Step back in time to the 1980s when the National Galleries of Scotland officially began its world-class photography collection. Explore over 100 works dating from the 1840’s to the present day in this free exhibition. Visit the famous faces we are proud to call Scots such as Andy Murray, The Proclaimers, Jackie Kay and David Tennant. Marvel at historic photographs and discover a range photographic styles in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.


Leanne Ross: Dirty Dancing Flowers
Tramway, Glasgow. Until 23 Mar 2025
For an injection of colour in these bleak midwinter days (although technically winter hasn't begun yet so...plenty more to go!), head to Leanne Ross' solo exhibition at Tramway – there's bold paintings, sculpture, and even a Dirty Dancing-themed karaoke stage.

Wallace (Rhythm Section) + Percy Main + Hobbes + more
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh. 14 Dec, 11pm
DJ Wallace from beloved record label and club night Rhythm Section returns to Edinburgh for a night of eclectic and genre-bending house, with support from local house and disco purveyors Percy Main and Hobbes among others.

Trouble in Spiritland
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. 17-18 Dec, 7:30pm
A hypnotic spoken word performance adapted on the mythic epic of the same name, Trouble in Spiritland blends soundscaping, music and poetry to explore ideas of morality, grief and endurance in times of social struggle.