Scotlands largest annual anti-capitalist event, RedFest is a forum for the left and activists across Scotland to discuss our collective response to the crises affecting working class people and the planet.
Donald Trump is presiding over a decomposing world order. The genocide in Palestine continues, while the flames of war spread across the Middle East. Tariff wars threaten economic turmoil, and greater power competition with China.
Trump's servile lackey, Keir Starmer has surpassed everyone's worst expectations with his attacks on workers, disabled people, Palestine activists, trans+ people and others. The SNP offers no alternative with its own brand of austerity, militarism and deference to the British state. Only the racist leaders of Reform UK seem to have any momentum.
And meanwhile, the world continues to hurtle towards climate catastrophe, with record-breaking high temperatures and extreme weather events becoming normalised.
Can we stop the right, their racism and attacks on women's and LGBT+ rights? Can workers go on the offensive against Starmer? Can we build more resistance and a bigger left to lead it? Are we doomed by capitalism - or is a socialist future possible?
Queen Margaret Union
22 University Gardens
Glasgow G12 8QN
Subway - The nearest subway station to the venue is Hillhead. If you are arriving into Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street Station or Glasgow Central Station, the nearest subway station is Buchanan Street. From Buchanan Street, take the Inner Circle to Hillhead.
Please note that the last train on Sunday is at approximately 6pm.
Tickets purchased without a Smart and are 1.75 for a single journey or £3.30 for a return.
Bus - The First Bus route 4 will take you from Hope Street (Glasgow Central Station) to University Avenue. Contactless payment is accepted on First buses.
A single journey is £1.80 - tap your card on the card reader as you exit.
Red Fest is hosted by the Socialist Workers Party. If you need advice on transport to Glasgow or accommodation during the event, you can email [email protected] to be put in touch with your nearest branch in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Dundee or Aberdeen who can provide this. Also check out our cheap accommodation guide.
We run a free creche with qualified carers during sessions both days. Advance registration is essential. To book a place, email [email protected] Deadline for registration: Sunday 19 October