Alliance Française Glasgow

It’s been a week since the opening of Kultur Ensemble Glasgow, and we’re still thinking about it.

An unforgettable day and evening filled with memorable moments, bringing people together through music, conversation, and shared experiences.

The official opening ceremony and speeches marked a meaningful beginning for Kultur Ensemble, setting the tone for what our new space stands for.

From the captivating concerts by Sonia Killmann and Alexandra Gruebler to the DJ set by James Iball, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this opening so special! We’re excited for what’s to come.

The World Cup starts today and it’s an exciting moment for supporters in both Scotland and France⚽🏆
At Alliance Française Glasgow, we’re looking forward to catching both teams' games, good luck to them!

Are you team France or team Scotland?

We are proud to support Euroquiz 2026! This is an annual project open to all P6 pupils across Scotland. The exciting competition that brings teams together to explore languages, history, geography, culture, and European affairs.

Bonne chance to the schools competing in the National Final! 🏆⭐

On 3 June, we officially launched Kultur Ensemble Glasgow, a cooperation between Alliance Française Glasgow, Goethe-Institut Glasgow and Institut français d'Ecosse. As one of only 8 locations worldwide, Kultur Ensemble Glasgow creates both a space for exchange and collaboration at the joint venue at Park Circus, and an opportunity for cultural cooperation across Scotland, strengthening European connections worldwide.

The programme included a day full of illustration workshops and live drawing with pupils from Gallowhill Primary School in Paisley and Hillhead Primary School in Glasgow with renowned German illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) and Scotland-based French illustrator Marie-Alice Harel, as well as a formal evening celebration including representatives of the fields of culture, education, and politics. The partnership was celebrated by all three directors watering a plum tree, to be planted in the garden, symbolising the partners’ commitment to long-term collaboration and fruitful cooperation.

A key highlight of the event were the concerts by Sonia Killmann and Alexandra Gruebler, followed by a set by DJ James Iball doing justice to Glasgow's UNESCO City of Music status with their performances.

We would like to thank all our partners, visitors, and friends who joined us in celebrating this special occasion and we’re looking forward to Kultur Ensemble taking roots and growing in Scotland!

With the start of the new month comes a new selection of cultural events at Alliance Francaise Glasgow! 🌞

Browse our June events and see what’s coming up. We look forward to welcoming you throughout the month.

Get your tickets here: https://www.afglasgow.org.uk/french-culture/

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Let’s celebrate Pride Month ! Do you know about France’s LGBTQ+ recent history and its fight against homophobia? Here is a short summary of key dates to help you understand it more!

1981: France removes homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses.

1982: End of the discrimination that set the age of sexual consent at 15 for heterosexuals and 21 for homosexuals

1999: The Civil Solidarity Pact (PaCS) is passed. This marks the first legal option for same-sex unions in France.

2010: ‘Transsexualism’ is removed from the list of psychiatric conditions. France is a pioneer in this regard.

2013: The law authorising same-sex marriage and adoption

2016: Simplification of procedures for changing first names and gender on civil status records

Authorisation for homosexuals to give blood (but still restricted)

2021: The Bioethics Act extends assisted reproductive technology (ART) to female couples and single women

2022: Ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in France

Give your Summer some French flair, with our Early and Late Summer Terms 🌞

If you’ve been thinking about starting (or restarting) French, summer is the perfect moment. Early or late, steady or intensive, choose the Summer Term that fits you best. And what better time to ease back into things before September!

👉 Visit our website to learn more & secure your spot: https://www.afglasgow.org.uk/

À bientôt at Alliance Française Glasgow!