Best of the Merchant City Festival 2017

I've had a browse through the programme to choose the best of the festival for toddlers...and starred my top picks!

Saturday 22 July

12-1pm - the carnival procession goes from Cathedral Precinct, along High Street, George Street, Cochrane Street, George Square and back to the Merchant City.

12-10pm - al fresco eating in the Merchant City

12-6pm - Encontro Street Band Festival, live music out and about

Sunday 23 July

* 10.30am-1pm - Family Sanctuary at SYT, £5 buys you two performances: Little Red Hen and Eco Drama's The Worm

12-10pm - al fresco eating in the Merchant City

12-6pm - Encontro Street Band Festival, live music out and about

2-3pm - Massed band ensemble, over 300 musicians perform in George Square

Monday 24 to Friday 28 July

12-4pm - Artist-led workshops in Merchant Square, free, drop-in but recommended for over 5's

Saturday 29 July

10.30am and 2.30pm - Moanna Dance-along movie, at the Old Fruitmarket, led by Dance House Glasgow, tickets are £6 per adult and £4 per child

* various times - Tiny Tales and Tall Tales at the Tron, expressive arts workshops for under 5's, £5 for child and parents

12-4pm - Provand's Lordship Family Fun Day

12-6pm - SURGE festival, street theatre throughout the Merchant City, see what you can find!

Sunday 30 July

12-6pm - SURGE festival, street theatre throughout the Merchant City, see what you can find on the second day!

* various times - Tiny Tales and Tall Tales at the Tron, expressive arts workshops for under 5's, £5 for child and parents