Glasgow Qawwali Night 2026 | NUPS UK x Westend Venue
About this Event
NUPS UK x Westend Venue
Feel the Qawwali. Experience the atmosphere. Come together in Glasgow.
On Saturday 22 August 2026, NUPS UK and Westend Venue come together to present a special evening of live Qawwali, culture and community in Glasgow.
Experience the emotion of a traditional mehfil, the energy of a live audience and the unforgettable atmosphere created when Qawwali brings an entire room together.
Whether Qawwali reminds you of home, you are joining us with friends and family, or this will be your first live mehfil, prepare for an evening filled with powerful voices, traditional rhythms and shared moments.
Come ready to listen, sing along and lose yourself in the atmosphere.
The Qawwali Experience
Enjoy a captivating live performance celebrating the poetry, emotion and musical traditions that have made Qawwali loved across generations.
From soulful and reflective melodies to energetic audience participation, the evening will take guests on a memorable musical journey through love, spirituality, heritage and togetherness.
This is more than a live performance. It is an opportunity for Glasgow’s students, professionals, families and wider community to come together through music and culture.
What to Expect
🎶 A captivating live Qawwali performance
🎤 Powerful vocals and audience singalong moments
✨ The atmosphere of a traditional live mehfil
🇵🇰 A celebration of Pakistani and South Asian culture
📸 Memorable event photography opportunities
⭐ Limited VIP table seating
👥 Group-ticket options
🤝 A special collaboration between NUPS UK and Westend Venue
💫 A welcoming atmosphere for students, professionals, families and the wider community
VIP Experience
Upgrade your evening with limited VIP admission, including:
- Priority entry
- Reserved table seating
- Premium views of the live performance
- A more comfortable and elevated experience throughout the evening
VIP availability is strictly limited. Once the reserved tables have sold out, additional VIP places cannot be guaranteed.
Bring Your People
Qawwali is best experienced together.
Group-ticket options are available for friends, families, university societies and community groups.
Gather your people and enjoy an evening of live music, culture and shared memories in Glasgow.
Group-ticket availability is limited, so advance booking is recommended.
Who Can Attend?
This event welcomes:
- University students
- Young professionals
- Families and friendship groups
- Pakistani and South Asian societies
- Community organisations
- Qawwali and South Asian music lovers
- Members of the wider Glasgow community
You do not need to be a NUPS UK member or university student to attend. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the event respectfully.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
Doors open: 18:00
Event concludes: 23:00
Venue:
Westend Venue
Glasgow, Scotland
Please arrive early to allow sufficient time for ticket scanning, security checks, seating and photographs before the live performance begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available online through Eventbrite.
Advance booking is strongly recommended, as venue capacity is limited and the event may sell out before the date.
General Admission, Group and VIP ticket options are available, subject to availability.
Every attendee must hold a valid Eventbrite ticket. Tickets and admission on the door cannot be guaranteed.
Accessibility and Important Information
Please contact NUPS UK or Westend Venue before booking with any accessibility requirements or questions about the event.
Photography and videography will take place throughout the evening. By attending, guests may appear in photographs or videos used for event and promotional content.
Admission remains subject to the event’s ticket terms, age policy, venue rules and code of conduct.
Come for the Qawwali.
Stay for the atmosphere.
Leave with unforgettable memories.
Secure your tickets and join NUPS UK and Westend Venue for a special evening of Qawwali, culture and community in Glasgow.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 29.99 to GBP 449.99
