£1.25m pot to get Glaswegians excited for the Commonwealth Games
This includes a programme of creative projects, family events and community activities .
More than a million pounds is being split between 163 culture groups for events across Glasgow over the summer to mark the Commonwealth Games.
The Festival will bring arts and sport together in the hope of making people feel closer to the event.
This includes a programme of creative projects, family events and community activities across the city and demand was so high the fund was expanded.
Council Leader Susan Aitken said: "With well over 150 local events taking place in every ward across the city before, during and after Glasgow 2026, we’re making sure everyone has an opportunity to get involved.
“This is going to be a fantastic summer of sport.
"It’s also going to be a once-in-a-generation celebration of our city, its people and its culture and, as they always do, Glaswegians are going to rise to the occasion."
The Commonwealth Games return to Glasgow between July 23 and August 2.
It'll feature 10 sports and 6 Para sports, 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories.
Phil Batty OBE, Chief Executive, Glasgow 2026 said: “The response from communities across the city to the Festival Fund is incredible. It brings to life the magnitude of enthusiasm and local support for the Games returning to Glasgow.
"Through the Glasgow 2026 Festival, there is now a citywide programme of activities for everyone to enjoy this summer and I can’t wait for it to get started."
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