House for an Art Lover events: festive dining, Hogmanay and afternoon tea in Glasgow

House for an Art Lover events: festive dining, Hogmanay and afternoon tea in Glasgow

A five-course Café XO pop-up, an ABBA party and a Scottish murder mystery are among the events coming to House for an Art Lover this winter.

The Bellahouston Park venue’s latest programme runs from November 2026 into spring 2027, with Christmas shopping, afternoon tea and a Hogmanay ceilidh joining the line-up. There’s also a new Traitors-inspired experience for anyone who fancies testing their detective skills over dinner.

Here’s what’s coming up.

Café XO pop-up: a celebration of umami
Sunday 8 November 2026 | Tables from 5pm | £49 per person

Café XO is bringing a five-course dinner to House for an Art Lover, with a menu celebrating umami: the savoury fifth taste.

The evening will explore rich, layered flavours through Café XO’s distinctive approach to cooking. One for the diary if your ideal Sunday involves settling in for several courses.

Who Kilt Wallace? Murder mystery dinner
Sunday 22 November 2026 | 7pm–10pm | £58.50 per person

A Scottish-themed feast comes with a side of suspicion at this murder mystery dinner in Glasgow.

Set during the Wars of Independence, the fictional whodunnit features William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Wallace’s alleged wife Marion and the Earl of Menteith. With secrets, divided loyalties and a murder to investigate, guests will need to work out who can be trusted.
It’s a chance to get into the St Andrew’s Day spirit a little early, with dinner and immersive entertainment.

Christmas Fayre

Sunday 29 November 2026 | 11am–3pm | Free entry

Looking for Christmas gifts in Glasgow? House for an Art Lover’s annual Christmas Fayre returns with handcrafted presents and festive treats.

Browse speciality foods, handmade jewellery, artwork, woodwork, crafted glass, soaps, candles and cards.
Prospective stallholders can enquire about availability by emailing admin@houseforanartlover.co.uk.

Festive recital with Fiona Joice

Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 7pm–9.30pm | £21.50 per person

Mezzo-soprano Fiona Joice returns to the Music Room for an evening of classical music, opera and Christmas favourites.
Fiona has performed with the Scottish Opera chorus and studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Tea, coffee and mince pies follow the recital, with time for a chat.

House for an ABBA Lover: festive tribute night

Saturday 5 December 2026 | 6.30pm–11.30pm | £52.50 per person
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f your Christmas night out needs a helping of Dancing Queen, this ABBA tribute evening could fit the bill.

Start in the Mackintosh Suite with an arrival cocktail, a two-course festive dinner and half a bottle of wine per person. Then head downstairs for a live ABBA tribute band and an evening of singing and dancing.

There’s a best-dressed prize too, so dig out the sequins, embrace the Christmas theme or combine the two.

Festive concert with afternoon tea

Sunday 6 December 2026 | Noon–4pm | £45 per person

Combine afternoon tea with Christmas music in the Music Room, where Stuart will be at the piano for an afternoon of seasonal favourites.

Audience singing is welcome, so you can join in with the festive standards.

Hogmanay Dinner Dance

Thursday 31 December 2026 | 7pm–1am | £120 per person

Welcome 2027 with dinner, ceilidh dancing and a piper to mark the bells.

The evening begins with Prosecco and canapés at 7pm, followed by a three-course dinner with accompanying wine in the Mackintosh Suite. After dinner, a live ceilidh band will get the dancing started.

A piper will welcome guests on arrival and pipe in the new year at midnight, when steak and macaroni pies will also be served. Celebrations finish at 1am on Friday 1 January.

Burns Night dinner

Sunday 24 January 2027 | 7pm–11pm | £42.50 per person

Celebrate Scotland’s Bard a day ahead of Burns Night with an evening of Scottish food and tradition.

A glass of wine and the sound of a piper will welcome guests. The Address to a Haggis will precede a three-course dinner featuring haggis, neeps and tatties.

Traitors in the House

Sunday 21 February 2027 | 5pm–9.30pm | £60 per person

Fancy putting your powers of persuasion to the test? House for an Art Lover is teaming up with Traitor Events Scotland for an evening of Traitors-inspired gameplay and dining.

Guests will receive their roles on arrival. Faithfuls must identify the Traitors hiding among them through challenges, clues and discussions, while the Traitors attempt to avoid detection.

Once the game ends, everyone will sit down to a three-course dinner. Whether your friendships survive the accusations is another matter.

Music Room afternoon teas

Sundays 17 January, 14 February and 14 March 2027 | 1pm–4pm | £39 per person

The Music Room afternoon teas return for three dates, including Valentine’s Day.

Expect finger sandwiches, warm scones with jam and cream, handcrafted patisserie, freshly brewed tea or coffee, and a glass of Prosecco Kir Royale. A live harpist will provide the musical accompaniment.

For anyone looking for afternoon tea in Glasgow with live music, these dates are worth a look.

Where: House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW.

Booking:

Visit House for an Art Lover⁠ for event menus, tickets and festive dining enquiries.

Dates, times and prices are as announced in the venue’s October 2026 newsletter. Check current availability when booking.
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