On stage at Oran Mor in Glasgow: Chris Forbes: Father Christmas
Sunday, 14 March 2027 at Oran Mor, Glasgow
About this event
Mark Sunday, 14 March 2027 in your diary: Chris Forbes: Father Christmas, at Oran Mor, Glasgow.
- Doors 18:30
GICF and The Stand Presents
Chris Forbes: Father Christmas
Sunday 14th March
Doors: 6:30pm
Starts: 7:30pm
Christmas comes to Glasgow a wee bit late this year. Fresh from winning the inaugural McTavish Award at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe, Scot Squad star Chris Forbes brings his hit show Father Christmas to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy. A hilarious, heartfelt stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything.
Blending big laughs with beautiful storytelling, this deeply personal hour is for anyone who loves, or hates, Christmas.
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‘I laughed, I shed a tear, I loved Father Christmas’ ***** (North West End)
‘Utterly charming... beneath the belly laughs lies a remarkably vulnerable exploration of fatherhood’ ***** (EdFringeReview)
‘Stellar comedy with emotional heft’ **** (The Recs)
Event details
- Date
- Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Time
- 19:00 – 22:00 local time
- Venue
- Oran Mor
- Address
- Byres Road, G12 8QX, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Comedy
Venue & getting there
Byres Road, G12 8QX, Glasgow
How to get to Oran Mor
- Botanic Gardens railway stationTrain240 m
3 min walk - Kirklee railway stationTrain560 m
7 min walk - Kelvinbridge subway stationMetro / subway680 m
9 min walk
Hotels near Oran Mor
- Georgian House Hotel50 mCheck prices
- The Clifton Hotel50 mCheck prices
- Hilton International120 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Oran Mor
- Date
- Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Doors open
- Doors 18:30
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Botanic Gardens railway station (train), 240 m – about 3 min on foot
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Georgian House Hotel (50 m)
Also at Oran Mor that week
Good to know
When is “Chris Forbes: Father Christmas”?
Chris Forbes: Father Christmas takes place on Sunday, 14 March 2027 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Chris Forbes: Father Christmas” held?
Venue: Oran Mor, Byres Road, G12 8QX, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Chris Forbes: Father Christmas”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
What time do doors open for “Chris Forbes: Father Christmas”?
Doors open at 18:30. Arrive a little early to get through entry and find your spot.
Where can I buy tickets for “Chris Forbes: Father Christmas”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Oran Mor by public transport?
The closest stop is Botanic Gardens railway station (train), 240 m from Oran Mor – roughly 3 minutes on foot.
