All In, All Together

Launched in January to mark six months to go until the Games, All In is Glasgow 2026's official call to action, inviting communities, schools, sports clubs, cultural and voluntary organisations, charities and businesses to celebrate the Games in their own, altogether brilliant way.

From sports days and art projects to themed menus and community gatherings, All In has captured the imagination of communities across Scotland. The Gathering brought together representatives from some of the 500 organisations that have already pledged their support, with attendees enjoying Games-themed dance performances, panel discussions, presentations and interactive 'come and try' sessions, all designed to share ideas, spark new connections and celebrate the movement.

Gary Grieve, Assistant Community Engagement Manager at Glasgow 2026, said:

"When we launched the All In programme in January, our goal was to inspire schools, sports clubs, cultural organisations, businesses, charities and community groups to get involved in the Games in a way that felt meaningful to them. It was about bringing the Games into their local places and creating connections.

"The All In Gathering was a chance to mark one month to go, but above all, it was an opportunity to say thank you to the incredible groups and networks who have got behind the Games. Hearing first-hand about the amazing work they're doing has been genuinely inspiring.

"For the next few weeks, we want to keep that energy going. This is about more than the Games themselves; it's about what comes next, continuing to build those networks and keeping those conversations going long after the final medal."

One of the highlights of the evening was a panel discussion featuring Commissioner Ivor Telfer from The Salvation Army, Lisa Palombo, Head of Pro Teams and Community at Caledonia Gladiators, and Team Scotland weightlifter Agata Herbert.

Hosted by Glasgow 2026 Chief Marketing Officer Louisa Mahon, the discussion explored the role communities play in making major sporting events memorable, with Lisa and Ivor sharing how their organisations have embraced All In, while Agata reflected on how watching the Commonwealth Games as a youngster inspired her own sporting journey.

Lisa said:

"We spend our lives trying to get people engaged and inspired by sport, particularly through basketball. So when we saw the All In campaign, it was a no-brainer to get involved from the very beginning.

"We already run a wide range of community activities, and it felt like the perfect opportunity to get out there, inspire young people and encourage them to pick up a basketball ahead of the Games. It's also about bringing our communities and families into the heart of Glasgow. We know there's so much to come, and we want people to be part of it.

"For many, this may be the only Commonwealth Games they ever experience, so we want them to truly feel it, to live and breathe that excitement and create memories that will last a lifetime."

One of the first organisations to go All In back in January, representatives from Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice were also in attendance, with Calum Frame giving guests a taste of one of the music therapy sessions he regularly delivers at the hospice. Earlier this year, the hospice hosted two Glasgow 2026-themed activity days where service users enjoyed Games-inspired sport, art and music, alongside a special visit from Finnie.

Stealing the show were the Highland Dancers from Debra-Ann School of Dance, who performed their much-loved Finnie-inspired routine. Complete with their own mini Finnie, the dancers opened and closed the event alongside the real Finnie, who even joined in with the dancing.

With less than a month to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, there's never been a better time to go All In. Join the movement now.