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Events in Lanarkshire in May 2024

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Events in Lanarkshire

Walking Football

Selected dates between 18th October 2023 - 18th December 2024

Join Clyde FC Community Foundation for their Walking Football sessions on Wednesday mornings, perfect for anyone looking to keep active!

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Wild Ways Well Health Walks

Selected dates between 31st October 2023 - 28th May 2024
Coatbridge

Join Wild Ways Well each week for their Health Walk as they walk, talk, learn and connect with each other and nature!

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Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!

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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and every Saturday!

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Strathclyde Parkrun

Selected dates between 6th January 2024 - 28th December 2024

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

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1 Day Spiritual Retreat - Element of Earth Retreat

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 6th October 2024

De-stress, relax and reconnect with the power of Mother Earth in this unique 1 day retreat immersing yourself in lush forest with The Lightworker.

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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 29th December 2024

Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!

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Bookbug at Summerlee

Selected dates between 19th January 2024 - 20th December 2024

Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at Summerlee's weekly Bookbug sessions!

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In The Mood Singalong

Selected dates between 26th January 2024 - 28th June 2024

Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites!

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Strange Horizons - Millie Frood

3rd February 2024 - 6th May 2024

This exhibition brings together a collection of Millie Frood's work as well as oral history and objects from her life as an artist in Motherwell and beyond!

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Chatelherault Market

Selected dates between 4th February 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!

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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain

Selected dates between 7th February 2024 - 28th November 2024
Various Locations Lanarkshire

Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.

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Lanark Market Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 11th February 2024 - 15th December 2024

An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!

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Strathaven Miniature Railway Season

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2024 season in March and will run every weekend until the end of September!

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Cinema Live: Carmen

Selected dates between 1st May 2024 - 5th May 2024

Aigul Akmetshina and Vasilisa Berzhanskaya share the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet's ever-popular opera, Carmen!

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Made In Dagenham - The Musical

1st May 2024 - 4th May 2024

ACAOS are returning to the stage at Airdrie Town Hall with Made in Dagenham... based on the real-life events of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike in Dagenham, England!

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The Royal Opera: Carmen

1st May 2024

Lanternhouse Cinema are excited to host a screening of the new production by The Royal Opera of Bizet's Carmen on Wednesday 1st May!

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David Starr & Erik Stucky

2nd May 2024

Colorado based singer songwriter David Starr will be return to 50rpm on Thursday 2nd May with special guest Erik Stucky joining him on mandolin!

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I Hope Your Flowers Bloom

2nd May 2024

I Hope Your Flowers Bloom, Raymond Wilson's semi-autobiographical show and a hit of the 2023 Fringe, comes to Lanternhouse on Thursday 2nd May!

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An Evening With Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton

3rd May 2024

Join Celtic Legends John Hartson and Chris Sutton at The Town House on Friday 3rd May as they share their stories from their time at the club!

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Big Vern n the Shootahs

3rd May 2024

The sensational Big Vern n the Shootahs are renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good band, catch them live at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 3rd May!

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Out of The Blue - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell

4th May 2024

Celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell, Anne Gair and her band explore her most loved album Blue, and other favourites at Strathaven Town Mill on Saturday 4th May!

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

4th May 2024

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 4th May!

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Stereofunk Festival

4th May 2024

Stereofunk returns to Chatelherault Park with a MASSIVE lineup on Sat 4th May! Featuring the return of the Vengaboys and a host of all your favourite 90s acts!

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Supersonic Queen

4th May 2024

Supersonic Queen have been touring the UK collectively for over 10 years performing their tribute to Queen, catch them live at Lanternhouse on Saturday 4th May!

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Dreamcoat Stars

8th May 2024

Experience the powerful star vocals of four Josephs, coming together for a magical evening of West End and Broadway musical classics at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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National Theatre Live: Nye

9th May 2024

The epic new Welsh fantasia Nye, which sees Michael Sheen playing Nye Bevan, will be broadcast live from the National Theatre to Lanternhouse on Thursday 9th May!

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80s Live

10th May 2024

The biggest 80s party show to tour the UK, 80s Live, is coming the Town House Hamilton on Friday 10th May!

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McFleetwood

10th May 2024

Performing the hits you know and love and celebrating the music of one of the most iconic bands of all time, McFleetwood are not to be missed at Rutherglen Town Hall in May!

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The Counterfeit Seventies

10th May 2024

After an extensive tour with The Counterfeit Sixties show a unique Seventies show is on tour celebrating a decade of glam rock to new wave music and everything in between!

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The Hackles

10th May 2024

50rpm are delighted to welcome the amazing Oregon trio The Hackles to The Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge on Friday 10th May!

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The Springsteen Sessions

10th May 2024

Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 10th May!

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An Intimate Evening With The Hikers

11th May 2024

The Hikers return to ONE Church Scotland on Saturday 11th May for an intimate and interactive show!

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Cardboard Carnival

11th May 2024

Cardboard Carnival at Lanternhouse is an inspirational, visual treat of Camille Saint-Saëns classic with puppetry and a whole lot of cardboard for everyone from 4 – 104!

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Creedence Clearwater Review

11th May 2024

Creedence Clearwater Review have announced their return to the UK with their 'Green River' tour including a night at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 11th May!

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It’s A Knockout

11th May 2024

St. Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Saturday 11th May!

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Nearly Elton

11th May 2024

Nearly Elton is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest showmen of our time! Catch it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 11th May!

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Rock For Heroes

11th May 2024

Rock for Heroes is back on the road bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artists to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 11th May!

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The Sounds Of Simon

11th May 2024

The Sounds of Simon, This is the UK's longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, returns to Lanternhouse on Saturday 11th May!

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You Choose

12th May 2024

Nonsense Room Productions bring You Choose, their fantastic interactive musical show for all the family, back to Lanternhouse Cumbernauld on Sunday 12th May!

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Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Rachel Newton

15th May 2024

Come along and experience the fine mixture of traditional and folk music, storytelling and good company when Cumbernauld Folk Club returns on May 15th featuring Rachel Newton!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

15th May 2024

Following rave reviews and a sell-out run at the Fringe, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to East Kilbride!

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42nd Street The Musical

16th May 2024

Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen!

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A New International

17th May 2024

For one night only, A New International present a full band set featuring back catalogue classics and a sneaky peek at new, never-before-seen songs from their fourth album!

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Bob Cheevers & John Goldie

17th May 2024

50rpm presents a very special evening of music from Grammy nominated Nashville & Austin legend Bob Cheevers with very special guest, world renowned virtuoso guitarist John Goldie!

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Supreme Queen

17th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Supreme Queen continue to take things to a whole different level, with their homage to the greatest days of one of the planet's greatest ever rock bands, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall in May!

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Foo Fighters GB - CANCELLED

18th May 2024

Foo Fighters GB bring the most authentic and genuine recreation of a Foo Fighters gig in the tribute world to Motherwell Concert Hall on Saturday 18th May!

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

18th May 2024

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 18th May!

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The Collie’s Shed

18th May 2024

With dramatization of real stories and experiences, The Collie's Shed brings a powerful and emotional call to arms over injustices and hardships that are arguably still felt to this day.

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Michael English

20th May 2024

Irish Country star Michael English brings you 'A Million Medleys', a hit-filled concert of beloved songs! Sing along to every unforgettable tune in this unmissable show at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Music In The Museum: Around the World with 4 Clarinets!

20th May 2024

Enjoy a rich tapestry of folk music from across the globe, brought to life by the haunting harmonies of the Silver Keys Clarinet Quartet, echoing throughout Summerlee Museum.

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All Our Yesterdays

21st May 2024

Timeless Theatre present All Our Yesterdays... the ultimate feel good show! Catch it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 21st May!

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Cinema Live: The Winter’s Tale

Selected dates between 22nd May 2024 - 26th May 2024

Shakespeare's profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, returns to the Main Stage!

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RSNO Plays Dvořák

22nd May 2024

Enjoy the vibrant sound of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra's string section performing Dvořák live and unplugged at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 22nd May!

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Maggie & Me

23rd May 2024 - 25th May 2024

Maggie & Me, Damian Barr's award-winning and darkly witty memoir about growing up gay in Thatcher's Britain comes to Lanternhouse in May!

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Glitz and Glamour The Golden Age of Cinema in Scotland

25th May 2024 - 17th August 2024

This colourful exhibition at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre showcases artefacts from Scotland's largest cinema collection!

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Nicholas McDonald

25th May 2024

Nicholas McDonald returns to The Town House Hamilton for a celebration of the music he has been performing, with some new songs, all backed by a fantastic live band!

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Richard Carroll - Echoes of the King & The Jackdaws

25th May 2024

Don't miss Echoes of the King - Richard Carroll, 2024 Elvis European Grand Finalist, and support band The Jackdaws at the Ballerup Hall, East Kilbride on Saturday 25th May!

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The Mersey Beatles

25th May 2024

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 25th May!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilsyth Gardens

26th May 2024
Kilsyth

Explore the neighbouring private gardens of Aeolia and Blackmill in Kilsyth on Sunday 26th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered

29th May 2024

Isosceles Theatre Company return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Wednesday 29th May with their show Murder - Just What the Doctor Ordered!

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Relaxed Performance: An Afternoon In The Sun

29th May 2024

Join Dunedin Consort for a programme of baroque chamber music. Full of warmth and light, this programme will sparkle as it dances through Italy and England with music that looks forward to summer.

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Cinema Live: Message In A Bottle

Selected dates between 30th May 2024 - 2nd June 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Airdrie Town Hall!

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Message In A Bottle

30th May 2024

The iconic songs of Sting. The electrifying choreography of Kate Prince. This is a tale of hope. Don't miss a special screening of Message In A Bottle at Lanternhouse Cinema!

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A Night At The Musicals

31st May 2024

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 31st May!

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Chameleon Lady

31st May 2024

Chameleon Lady are the latest big noise from Edinburgh, they'll bring their exciting brand of folk, pop and rock to East Kilbride Art Centre on Friday 31st May!

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Coldplace

31st May 2024

Coldplace are a truly authentic tribute to Coldplay in sight, sound and passion! Don't miss them live at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 31st May!

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Coldplace Tribute to Coldplay - CANCELLED

31st May 2024

Coldplace are a truly authentic tribute to Coldplay in sight, sound and passion! Don't miss them live at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 31st May!

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Lanternhouse Laughs Presents An Evening With Scott Agnew

31st May 2024

Join Scott Agnew for an evening of salacious tales and shaggy dog stories at Lanternhouse Laughs on Friday 31st May!

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Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Just Beatles

Just Beatles

11th May 2024

You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Saturday 11th May!

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Cinema Screening: 42nd Street

Cinema Screening: 42nd Street

Selected dates between 19th May 2024 - 21st May 2024

Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We're In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway, this is pure magic on the big screen!

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Anything Goes The Musical

Anything Goes The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Runway Theatre Company are delighted to return to Eastwood Park Theatre with the latest version of modern classic musical, Anything Goes!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Rachel Newton

Rachel Newton

5th May 2024

Singer, harpist and composer Rachel Newton draws on poems and ballads that are hundreds of years old to create a rich sound that is ambitious, original and unique.

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The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

14th May 2024

Direct from the USA, the world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Edinburgh Playhouse on Tuesday 14th May!

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Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Traverse Theatre in May!

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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scattered Rhymes: Choral Tour

Scattered Rhymes: Choral Tour

12th May 2024

Dunedin Consort present Scattered Rhymes: Choral Tour on Sunday 12th May at Laidlaw Music Centre, St Andrews!

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Dave Arcari

Dave Arcari

17th May 2024

Don't miss SLIDE guitarist & songwriter Dave Arcari when he plays the Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy with special guest Andres Roots on 17th May!

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical

14th May 2024 - 18th May 2024

Discover a world of “pure imagination” in this delicious, toe-tapping hit musical based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl.

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Tenacious D

Tenacious D

9th May 2024

Dynamic duo Jack Black and Kyle Gass otherwise known as Tenacious D will bring their Spicy Meatball Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Thursday 9th May!

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Jane’s Addiction

Jane’s Addiction

31st May 2024

Legendary US rock band Jane's Addiction head to the UK for their first headline shows for over eight years, don't miss them live at The Barrowlands on Friday 31st May!

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Leith Ross

Leith Ross

15th May 2024

Leith Ross returns to Glasgow as part of their upcoming UK tour, don't miss them live at Oran Mor on Wednesday 15th May!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

A Celebration Of Father Ted with Joe Rooney

A Celebration Of Father Ted with Joe Rooney

10th May 2024

Join the Beacon Arts Centre in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as they welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted!

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Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player

Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player

16th May 2024

A runaway success in London's West End, at successive Edinburgh Festivals, at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and right across the USA, this is a hilarious send-up of classical music!

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The Marley Experience

The Marley Experience

4th May 2024

The Marley Experience, the No.1 Tribute to the late great King of Reggae Music the legendary Bob Marley, return to the Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 4th May!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Weave a Woolly Scarf Workshop

Weave a Woolly Scarf Workshop

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 4th May 2024

Step into the wonderful world of weaving as the Radical Weavers guide you through the art of creating your very own fabulous woolly scarf!

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Dunblane Road Race

Dunblane Road Race

26th May 2024

Planning your race calendar for 2024? The Dunblane Road Race takes place on Sunday 26th May 2024 so save the date!

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The Bar At The Edge Of Time

The Bar At The Edge Of Time

18th May 2024

The Bar at the Edge of Time is a multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!

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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale

Selected dates between 7th January 2024 - 22nd December 2024

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

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Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair

Selected dates between 3rd February 2024 - 8th December 2024

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for its 19th year to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

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Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Kilmarnock Farmers Market

Selected dates between 17th February 2024 - 21st December 2024

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

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Largs Market

Largs Market

Selected dates between 2nd March 2024 - 21st December 2024

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

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Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Kelburn Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience

Selected dates between 18th April 2024 - 19th September 2024

Enjoy a fabulous Breathwork and Cold Dip Experience in the magical setting of Kelburn, on the North Ayrshire coast!

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That’ll Be The Day

That’ll Be The Day

15th May 2024 - 16th May 2024

That'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

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Popular Events

Parkville Swish Clothes Swapping Event
Bring your good quality unwanted clothes and accessories along to The Parkville and swap them for some new items to revamp your wardrobe!
The Springsteen Sessions
Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 10th May!
Beginners Crochet Class
Would you like to learn to crochet? Join Funky Loops Crochet for their 6 week course to learn the basic skills and techniques you will need to create your own crochet masterpieces!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays, Chatelherault Market showcases the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
Up A Close
Following its first sell out run in 2019 The Travelling Theatre Company bring Up A Close, the story of Joanna and her life growing up in a Partick tenement flat, to Lanternhouse!

Popular Listings

Airdrie Town Hall Chatelherault Country Park East Kilbride Arts Centre East Kilbride Village Theatre Lanark Memorial Hall Lanternhouse Cumbernauld Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre Rutherglen Town Hall Strathclyde Country Park The Town House Hamilton