ITISON's Elfingrove in Glasgow has been branded "utter p*sh" by punters on its opening night

More than 170,000 people across Scotland have paid up to £18.50 a ticket for the "world class" event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery described as 'Night at the Museum, meets GlasGLOW at Christmas'.

Elfingrove hasn't gone down a storm with punters

But furious punters have branded it a "total waste of time and money" and "absolute p*sh" as they demanded refunds.

But those who attended last night's opening were left disappointed by an alleged lack of a Christmas theme.

And they branded it a waste of money before urging punters to sell their tickets.

One Twitter user wrote: "So upset that Elfingrove was utter p*sh, very unsatisfied customer."

Another posted: "#Elfingrove what the f*** was that. Robbery!"

A third took to Facebook saying: "This was so so disappointing. I have no other words for it.

"I feel sorry for the kids and also Kelvingrove who will no doubt get the terrible feedback for this instead of the outside company who actually put it on."

The gallery was lit up for the event

Another posted: "Spending all that money and making a huge effort to take my young children out late on a school night. So disappointing."

Another is looking for a refund saying: "Absolutely rubbish. Total waste of time and money. Definitely not what was advertised and itison should be offering refunds."

Someone urged punters to get rid of their tickets: "Sell your tickets what a waste of money so many people complaining tonight! Total disappointment my poor son was so let down by it all."

Punters weren't happy with the event

And another summarised: "Total waste of money, not Christmassy at all. Wish I hadn’t bothered now."

But it wasn't all bad reviews.

One punter said: "Elfingrove tonight was awesome!"

And one person called it "magical!"

Event chiefs said they were planning to transform the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in December - bringing the famous venue's inhabitants to life on a spellbinding tour.

Itison said the tour would emerge into a wonderland where you can enjoy gourmet street food, an epic bar and some all-singing, all-dancing festive surprises.

After 120,000 tickets were sold in just 24hrs in October, Oli Norman, CEO of itison and creator of Elfingrove, said: “The response to Elfingrove has been phenomenal - we asked people to believe – and they have, we’re excited to be releasing new dates to keep up with huge levels of demand!

“The show is shaping up to be nothing short of epic with an even more magical twist after Christmas, so it’s a brilliant way to fill those days of Christmas limbo!”

Itison has been contacted for comment regarding the negative reviews.

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