The Glasgow 1988 Festival:

How Did The Garden Grow?

18th - 29th September 2023

Hosted by New Glasgow Society, After The Garden Festival, and Glasgow Urban Lab, ‘Glasgow’s 1988 Festival: How Did The Garden Grow?’ celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Glasgow Garden Festival.

Relive fond memories and discover a wealth of surprising facts about the event that transformed the way Glasgow is seen, and how it sees itself. Understand the creative team’s vision, design and delivery process, and enjoy private, original footage of the festival, captured on cine camera by one of the founders of NGS. Visitors will be encouraged to share their thoughts in the interactive gallery installation, and browse through archival exhibits. Enjoy a fascinating celebration of the city-changing event that was the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival!