Agile City Newsletter – January 2026
Happy New Year Agile City Community!
The lights are on, the coffee is brewing, and the energy is back! We hope you all enjoyed a restful break and are settling into a productive groove for the start of the year. With New Year’s resolutions in hand and our members filling the office once again, there’s a palpable sense of momentum – we just know 2026 is going to be a standout year for this community.
Things are picking up speed quickly here on campus. We have a packed schedule of events designed to help you connect, create, and kick off your projects with a bang. More details to come soon…
Upcoming Events:
Glasgow’s Climate Plan
Wednesday 4th February, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
GCCAN are collaborating with Glasgow City Council to offer an in-person, interactive consultation on Glasgow’s Climate Plan. The session will be a mix of information sharing through presentations with group activities focussing on specific areas of the plan to allow for discussion, feedback and questions. Glasgow City Council’s Sustainability Team will be on hand to lead the discussion and answer questions.
The results of the session will form part of the response to the plans formal consultation process and will be used to inform the final plan which is expected to be published in the spring.
Space is limited, so please sign up HERE to secure your spot and find more details.
Coorie Doon
Saturday 7th February, 5pm – late
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
It’s that time again – everyones favourite loft party is back for another gathering of collective joy on the dance-floor. The Coorie Doon crew are ready to usher in some sonic relief from the looming winter, so wrap up and lock in.
This edition celebrates 3 years of Coorie Doon – meaning this party will be extra special with surprises in store.
Tickets are highly prized and availability is limited, so be sure to avoid disappointment and sign up to the Coorie Doon mailing list to access the ticket link.
Innovating Performance: Split Screen at Civic House
January – February
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
We are thrilled to be the host venue for Split Screen, a pioneering project exploring the future of the performing arts through digital innovation and AI. Led by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and supported by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, this initiative transforms Civic House into a dynamic testbed for creative experimentation.
Throughout the coming months, we’ll be welcoming a powerhouse collective—including Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, Citizens Theatre, and Techscaler—for a series of workshops designed to spark new collaborations. By bringing together artists, tech experts, and creative entrepreneurs, Split Screen aims to redefine how performance is made and shared in a digital age.
From skill-sharing sessions to micro-commissions, we’re proud to provide the space where Glasgow’s creative “supercluster” comes to life. Keep an eye on our calendar as these industry pioneers return to the building to shape the future of the stage.
The Night With … Ensemble Offspring
Tuesday 28th April, 7:30pm
Civic House, 26 Civic Street, Glasgow, G4 9RH
Ensemble Offspring return to The Night With… from Australia after their first Scottish tour with us in 2019 with programme combining music from Scotland and Australia. The programme features the world premiere of Beneath the Surface by Matthew Whiteside, an audio-visual work exploring humanity’s impact on the seabed through footage he has shot scuba diving and edited by his long time collaborator Marisa Zanotti.
Alongside this will be a new work by Australian composer Alice Chance and works drawn from Ensemble Offspring’s award winning Songbirds project where composers respond to the songs of Australian birds.
For further information, including ticket information, visit the website HERE
Members Spotlight
Our latest Agile City Member Spotlight is live! For our next instalment, up steps Civic House member Flora Menzies!
Flora has been a member of the Civic House studio space for 2 years now. She is a strategic consultant who helps cultural and third-sector organisations define their purpose and demonstrate their impact.
You can find the full interview up on the Agile City blog now.
Events Recap:
Celebrating Wevolution
The beginning of the year saw Civic House host a poignant final gathering for WEvolution. After 15 years of building community, sharing countless cups of tea, and helping members find their collective power, the charity is beginning its transition toward a new, member-led future.
The day was a beautiful reflection marking the end of WEvolution as a charity, but the beginning of something new. While the physical doors may be closing this month, the spirit of the movement is moving directly into the hands of the community via their new online platform. It was a privilege to provide the space for such an honest, heartfelt, and hopeful handover.
Find out more and join the next chapter HERE
Looking forward to 2026 and what this year can offer!