GlasGLOW returns to Glasgow with spectacular new show

The Halloween event has returned to the city paying tribute to iconic 80s movies including Ghostbusters with special appearances from the Ecto-mobile and a 20ft Marshmallowman.

It will take place from Friday, October 27 until Sunday, November 12, with the opening weekend completely sold out.

This year's route is bursting with immersive light installations and interactive elements, photo opportunities and GlasGLOW's popular street food village.

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the route also includes a trip inside the Kibble Palace where a stunning final awaits. 

The GlasGLOW Pumpkin Patch returns alongside a spooky zone dedicated to Possessed Pumpkins with amazing fire effects, Ghost Trap, an interactive element where people can donate £5 to The Itison Pumpkin Fund to unleash the ghosts, and Don't Cross the Streams, an electrifying zone where the Botanic's trees are covered in neon lights and come to life.

The Glasgow Times was given an exclusive look at the event ahead of its opening.

Oli Norman, founder of itison and GlasGLOW, said: "The clocks go back this Sunday and for Glasgow that means one thing – it’s time for GlasGLOW.

"This year’s event has been inspired by Ghostbusters and other nostalgic 80s movies and we’re really excited to open the gates tomorrow night – it’s a brilliant show and hope folk will enjoy it.

"Tickets are selling fast with opening week pretty much sold out so get in quick if you want to come along.

"We’re delighted to be bringing The itison Pumpkin Fund back this year with a really cool interactive installation – we will be supporting ten brilliant local charities and hope to smash the £15,000 we raised last year."