1 The Mackintosh Festival

Various venues, Glasgow, October 1-31

Glasgow Times:

Celebrating the creative genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this festival has something for everyone.

Now in its fifth year, the month-long celebration is packed full of events, including exhibitions, tours of the Mackintosh House and The Glasgow Art Club, and Glas(s)gow Style, a contemporary reinterpretation of Mackintosh in glass and Swarovski crystal.

As if that wasn’t enough, Mackintosh the Innovator, a 3D experience that lets you design and interact with a Mackintosh space, will also be making its festival debut.

Ticket prices vary. Visit www.glasgowmackintosh.com/festival.

2 The Great Scottish Run

George Square, Glasgow, October 2

Runners from across Scotland will take to the streets of Glasgow for the Great Scottish Run on Sunday.

The run, which includes a 10k, toddler dash, junior run, family mile and half marathon, passes some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Finnieston Crane, the Hydro and Pacific Quay before finishing in Glasgow Green.

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It promises to be fun for the whole family.

Entry is £26. Visit www.greatscottishrun.com.

3 Stand By Me… The History of Ben E King and The Drifters

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow and Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, today and September 30

Glasgow Times: Stand by Me - The Story of Ben E King and the Drifters

Theatre lovers will be able to immerse themselves in musical history this week when Stand By Me… The History of Ben E King and The Drifters visits Scotland.

The show features many of the group’s greatest hits, including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, Sweets for My Sweet and Stand By Me.

There will be an extra treat for Drifters fans as some of the legendary group’s former members will also perform during the show.

Tickets cost £26. Visit www.paviliontheatre.co.uk and www.alhambradunfermline.com.

4 Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB)

SSE Hydro, Glasgow, October 1

The Hydro will play host to one of the most historic events in Scottish Mixed Martial Arts history on Saturday when ACB arrives in Glasgow for its UK debut.

The action-packed event boasts a stellar line-up including Norman Parke, Saul Rogers and Mike Wilkinson.

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The show will also feature a Scottish headliner for the first time ever, with Robert Whiteford headlining the event.

Ticket prices range from £34.05 to £73.80 including admin fee. Visit www.thessehydro.com.

5 The Hampden Snore

Hampden Park, Glasgow, September 30

Football fans will get the chance to have a rest pitch-side on Friday when Hampden opens its doors for a charity SleepOut.

Scotland’s national stadium will open its doors to five hundred lucky fans for the inaugural Snore, which has been backed by football legends including Denis Law, Kenny Dalglish and former Scotland manager Craig Brown.

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Money raised during the event will be used by the Bethany Christian Trust and Street Soccer to tackle homelessness in Scotland.

Tickets are £10. Visit www.hampdensnore.com.