Whether you are a Glasgow resident, or visiting Scotland’s largest city as an activist or delegate, here are some of the events that will be taking place in and on the fringes of the Climate Conference.
Crucially, none of these need a lanyard or security clearance to attend – although some do require a ticket, often available for free.
From fundraising gigs featuring some big names in music, to spooky ecologically-themed Halloween parades, there’s plenty going on for everybody at COP26.
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5. Have an art attack
There are plenty of art exhibitions across the city to enjoy during COP26 - all free to attend. Visit the atmospheric Govan Graving Docks (pictured) to see No New World - a huge illuminated sculpture - or pop into the Mitchell Library to see campaigning artist Ellie Harrison's Early Warning Signs. There's also the Loving Earth Project, who will be displaying collections of panels created around an environmental theme in a variety of mediums, along with arts workshops, across the city in venues including Maryhill Burgh Halls, the Gorbals Church and the Glasgow Quaker Meeting House. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Enjoy a spooky Halloween parade
On Sunday, October 31, from 4pm, the Carnival Arts Yard will be putting on live music, dance, installations and workshops on the Forth & Clyde Canal by the Garscube Link Bridge, before a Zombie Walk and Lantern Procession heads through Applecross Basin. Organisers said: "Bring yourself, torches and lanterns, your best costumes and ideas, and we’ll celebrate the classic Scottish tradition of Halloween in style as the whole world watches Glasgow." Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Support a great Glaswegian charity with a brilliant Friday night out
The Landing Hub venue, in Glasgow's Broomie Law, will be opening its doors on Friday, October 29, for an evening to raise cash for the Refuweegee charity, who are dedicated to welcoming and supporting refugees who arrive in Glasgow. The evening will include performances by artists and musicians including the Pilgrims of Nature, the Seed Sistas and Roo and Pablo, who have spent eight weeks walking 500 miles to COP26. Organisers say: "Expect Scottish folk music, plant wisdom, extraordinary audiovisuals, and the joy of being together." The party is free, but donations are welcome. Photo: Refuweegee
8. See one of Scotland's biggest bands in an iconic venue
Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic will be headlining Project Zero's first Concert for Climate at the legendary King Tuts Wah-Wah Hut on Thursday, November 11. They'll be joined by by acts including Admiral Fallow, RURA, The Ninth Wave, Rachel Sermanni, Blue Rose Code, Tamzene and The National Youth Pipe Band. Proceeds will fund a global network of projects that protect and restore the ocean and blue carbon ecosystems. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell