Theme for GlasGLOW 2026 announced as spectacular event to return
Glasgow is set to become home to the world’s first zombie containment and conservation facility. This Autumn itison GlasGLOW, Scotland’s biggest Halloween event, returns for its ninth year running over the 16th October – 1st November with its brand-new theme – Zombie Zoo.
Hidden deep within Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, this extraordinary new Halloween experience invites people of all ages to experience the fascinating world of zombies like never before.
“From a safe distance, meet the zoo’s rare and misunderstood residents in an unforgettable 60-minute outdoor adventure featuring decontamination tunnels, cutting-edge observation labs, live feeding demonstrations and dead-friendly zombies.
“Their welfare – and your safety – are our highest priority.”
Tickets for GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo go on-sale Wednesday 5 August at 7.30am exclusively on glasglow.com with early bird best prices available for a limited period. Organisers are advising folk to get in fast this year, confirming that no extra dates will be added.
Oli Norman, CEO of itison and founder of GlasGLOW, said: “Building the world’s first ever zombie zoo has been one of the most ambitious projects we have ever undertaken.
“We believe zombies are fascinating and misunderstood creatures and we are so excited to bring families up close, in a safe and totally secure environment, to the zoo’s residents.
“GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo is going to be an incredible experience for zombie lovers of all ages – tickets will go fast so get in quick to make sure you don’t miss out.”
Early bird ticket prices
Off peak adult: £24 (usually £26)
Peak adult: £26 (usually £28)
Off peak child: £13 (usually £14)
Peak child: £17 (usually £19)
Off peak family: £70 (usually £76)
Peak family: £86 (usually £94)
Under 3s go free
*Family tickets – 2 adults & 2 children
GlasGLOW’s street food village will be back for 2026 welcoming gourmet favourites like Loop and Scoop, Dirty Bird, Mangiamo and Hector and Harriet to the Botanics plus GlasGLOW’s first ever Zombie Bar.
The magical Marshmallowland will also be back giving visitors the chance to toast mallows under the stars and get the perfect selfie against the fairylit backdrop.
New for this year, GlasGLOW is introducing Twilight tickets which will give visitors the chance to experience Zombie Zoo before the sun sets, offering the perfect experience for wee zombie fans who want to explore before bedtime with more daylight. Twilight tickets are priced the same as Off-Peak tickets.
Upgraded Fast Pass & Mallow tickets will also be back this year offering access to a dedicated entrance plus a campfire classic marshmallow skewer and queue hops straight into the show’s legendary Marshmallowland.
Organisers are aiming to make GlasGLOW as accessible and inclusive as possible with Relaxed ASN sessions on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October at 5.30pm which will allow visitors to enjoy a quieter GlasGLOW experience with a lower volume capacity. Changing place toilets from Pamiloo will also be available on those dates.
GlasGLOW’s GLOW passes and Sensory Guide will also be available to help visitors who may need extra time, space or information in advance to prepare for the event in addition to a quiet space at the event for anyone who should need it.
The itison Pumpkin Fund has raised over £100,000 for charities, groups and schools around the Botanics to date, will return in 2026 raising funds for amazing local causes.
So far through The itison Pumpkin Fund, more than 10,000 tickets have been donated and thousands of pumpkins to help as many people as possible to enjoy GlasGLOW.
GlasGLOW is created and produced by Glasgow-based company itison together with a world class team of sound, light and set designers to bring light to the darker months and create magical experiences in the heart of the west end.
The show brings together amazing immersive sound and light displays, incredible photo opportunities, a gourmet street food village, unforgettable interactive moments and the chance to toast mallows under the stars in Marshmallowland to create an incredible outdoor adventure inherently routed in Glasgow culture.
Now coming into its ninth year, GlasGLOW is the biggest Halloween event in the UK creating 150 event sector jobs and a multi-million pound impact on the local economy.
Glasgow is set to become home to the world’s first zombie containment and conservation facility. This Autumn itison GlasGLOW, Scotland’s biggest Halloween event, returns for its ninth year running over the 16th October – 1st November with its brand-new theme – Zombie Zoo.
Hidden deep within Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens, this extraordinary new Halloween experience invites people of all ages to experience the fascinating world of zombies like never before.
“From a safe distance, meet the zoo’s rare and misunderstood residents in an unforgettable 60-minute outdoor adventure featuring decontamination tunnels, cutting-edge observation labs, live feeding demonstrations and dead-friendly zombies.
“Their welfare – and your safety – are our highest priority.”
Tickets for GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo go on-sale Wednesday 5 August at 7.30am exclusively on glasglow.com with early bird best prices available for a limited period. Organisers are advising folk to get in fast this year, confirming that no extra dates will be added.
Oli Norman, CEO of itison and founder of GlasGLOW, said: “Building the world’s first ever zombie zoo has been one of the most ambitious projects we have ever undertaken.
“We believe zombies are fascinating and misunderstood creatures and we are so excited to bring families up close, in a safe and totally secure environment, to the zoo’s residents.
“GlasGLOW Zombie Zoo is going to be an incredible experience for zombie lovers of all ages – tickets will go fast so get in quick to make sure you don’t miss out.”
Early bird ticket prices
Off peak adult: £24 (usually £26)
Peak adult: £26 (usually £28)
Off peak child: £13 (usually £14)
Peak child: £17 (usually £19)
Off peak family: £70 (usually £76)
Peak family: £86 (usually £94)
Under 3s go free
*Family tickets – 2 adults & 2 children
GlasGLOW’s street food village will be back for 2026 welcoming gourmet favourites like Loop and Scoop, Dirty Bird, Mangiamo and Hector and Harriet to the Botanics plus GlasGLOW’s first ever Zombie Bar.
The magical Marshmallowland will also be back giving visitors the chance to toast mallows under the stars and get the perfect selfie against the fairylit backdrop.
New for this year, GlasGLOW is introducing Twilight tickets which will give visitors the chance to experience Zombie Zoo before the sun sets, offering the perfect experience for wee zombie fans who want to explore before bedtime with more daylight. Twilight tickets are priced the same as Off-Peak tickets.
Upgraded Fast Pass & Mallow tickets will also be back this year offering access to a dedicated entrance plus a campfire classic marshmallow skewer and queue hops straight into the show’s legendary Marshmallowland.
Organisers are aiming to make GlasGLOW as accessible and inclusive as possible with Relaxed ASN sessions on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October at 5.30pm which will allow visitors to enjoy a quieter GlasGLOW experience with a lower volume capacity. Changing place toilets from Pamiloo will also be available on those dates.
GlasGLOW’s GLOW passes and Sensory Guide will also be available to help visitors who may need extra time, space or information in advance to prepare for the event in addition to a quiet space at the event for anyone who should need it.
The itison Pumpkin Fund has raised over £100,000 for charities, groups and schools around the Botanics to date, will return in 2026 raising funds for amazing local causes.
So far through The itison Pumpkin Fund, more than 10,000 tickets have been donated and thousands of pumpkins to help as many people as possible to enjoy GlasGLOW.
GlasGLOW is created and produced by Glasgow-based company itison together with a world class team of sound, light and set designers to bring light to the darker months and create magical experiences in the heart of the west end.
The show brings together amazing immersive sound and light displays, incredible photo opportunities, a gourmet street food village, unforgettable interactive moments and the chance to toast mallows under the stars in Marshmallowland to create an incredible outdoor adventure inherently routed in Glasgow culture.
Now coming into its ninth year, GlasGLOW is the biggest Halloween event in the UK creating 150 event sector jobs and a multi-million pound impact on the local economy.