Events in Lanarkshire in January 2026
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Events in Lanarkshire
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
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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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Music In Lanark
Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2025/26 concert series featuring a selection of concerts held between September and May!
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Caledonia Gladiators Basketball Game
Looking for something different for your next family day? Swap the screens for live basketball entertainment and enjoy big energy, music, mascots and a safe crowd for all ages!
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Chair Yoga for Every Body
Join Nicki from Superstar Yoga for some gentle Chair Yoga, suitable for all, at David Livingstone Birthplace on Friday afternoons!
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Airdrie Observatory Open Evenings
Throughout the winter months you can visit Airdrie Observatory, one of only four observatories operating in the UK, on select evenings!
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North Pole Express
North Pole Express at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre is an enchanting winter exhibition for families and younger visitors!
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New Year’s Day Carvery Dinner & Quiz
After the excitement of New Year's Eve, kick off 2026 with a relaxing and fun-filled evening at the New Lanark Mill Hotel.
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Bugsy Malone
Shine Theatre bursts onto the stage at The Town House Hamilton this January with Bugsy Malone, the splurge-filled musical comedy that's a hit for all ages!
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Cordelia’s Potted Operas: An Evening of Song
Australia's own Cordelia's Potted Opera's presents An Evening of Song, featuring favorites from opera, operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan plus a selection from the Scottish Opera Jeanie Deans.
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Blushing Brides Wedding Show Popinjay Hotel
Join Blushing Brides for a day packed full of wedding inspiration at The Popinjay Hotel on Sunday 11th January!
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Classic Bites
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of classic cinema at East Kilbride Arts Centre's brand-new Classic Bites screenings!
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13th Circle Coven Gathering
13th Circle is a monthly coven gathering for witches and the witch curious organised by Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, join them in The Loft, Cambuslang on Tuesday 13th January.
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Cinema Live: La Traviata
Heart-rending arias meet harsh realities in this captivating story. Don't miss a screening of the Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata at Airdrie Town Hall Cinema in January!
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Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
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Novice Dog Training Class
Join Lynn from Pet Behaviour Scotland for the latest Novice Dog Training Class beginning on Thursday 15th January in Airdrie.
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Puppy Class: Training, Socialising & Advice
Join Lynn from Pet Behaviour Scotland for the latest Puppy Socialising, Advice and Training Course beginning on Thursday 15th January in Airdrie.
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Absolute Elvis with Johnny Lee Memphis
Scotland's very own multi-award winning Johnny Lee Memphis will be performing in the Absolute Elvis show when it returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 16th January!
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An Evening With Professor David Wilson
Popular criminologist and media presenter Professor David Wilson returns to his childhood hometown of Carluke to discuss his latest book, A History of Modern Britain in Twenty Murders!
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!
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James Gardner: Jockney Rebel
James Gardner is one of Scotland’s most exciting new comedians, and he's coming to Cumbernauld with his smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show 'Jockney Rebel'!
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Rock Choir for Cumbernauld Theatre
Immerse yourself in a spectacular concert of uplifting, feel-good pop, rock, and chart-topping hits, brought to life by the award-winning national sensation, Rock Choir!
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Taylor Fever
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES! Alongside her incredible dancers, TAYLOR FEVER is taking UK and European Theatres by storm and for one night only returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th January!
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The Legends Of American Country Show
The UK's no.1 country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, returns to Lanark Memorial Hall for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Garfield House Hotel Wedding Show
Planning your wedding and on the hunt for the perfect venue? Come along to Garfield House Hotel's Wedding Show on Sunday 18th January!
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Europe's number one country music tribute show, The Legends of American Country, comes to Airdrie Town Hall for a fantastic night of toe tapping Country classics!
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Cinema Live: NT Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Cumbernauld Folk Club Fundraiser
Come along for an evening of traditional and contemporary folk music, storytelling and good company at the Cumbernauld Folk Club Fundraiser on Thursday 22nd January!
READ MORENational Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre!
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A Date With The Everly Brothers
Hear all the classic hits like Bird Dog, Cathy's Clown and many more timeless songs when the UK's newest tribute to The Everly Brothers returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 23rd January!
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John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras)
Celebrated Scottish indie songsmith John Douglas will perform live for 50rpm at The Georgian Hotel on Friday 23rd January!
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Beauty & The Beast - Adult Panto
Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candle stick at don't miss adult panto, Beauty & The Beast, at Airdrie Town Hall!
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The Billy Joel Story
Journey through the life and music of the 150 Million record-selling Piano Man in this uplifting show when it comes to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 24th January!
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The Radiohead Project
The Radiohead Project is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time... don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 25th January!
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RSNO Plays Sibelius
When the RSNO comes to play, everyone is welcome! Join presenter Gillian Moore as she introduces young and old alike to the wonders of classical music with Scotland’s National Orchestra.
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R.E.M. - A Performance By STIPE
STIPE are the definitive tribute to one of the biggest bands in rock music... R.E.M. Catch them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 30th January!
READ MORENational Theatre Live: Hamlet
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at Biggar Corn Exchange!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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The Taylor Swift Effect
The Taylor Swift Effect, the UK's ultimate tribute to Taylor, is coming to Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 31st January!
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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:
Barrhead Sporting Memories Club
Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which starts on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.
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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
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The Community Hub Clarkston: Long Covid Peer Support Group
Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub Clarkston's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.
READ MOREEvents in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Edinburgh’s Christmas: Ice Skating
Get your skates on and glide all the way up and down Edinburgh’s famous George Street on the magnificent alpine ice rink!
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Grace Mulvey: Work In Progress
Don't miss this new work in progress show from BBC Galton & Simpson comedy winner Grace Mulvey, an Irish stand-up taking the UK comedy scene by storm!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
The Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland - Kaleidoscope
Step into a world of musical colour and dazzling variety as the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland presents Kaleidoscope at Carnegie Hall on 16th January!
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Utopia
Utopia is a book, exhibition and workshop programme that explores our never-ending quest for a perfect life in the towns and cities where we live and work.
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Fabulous Felt and Fiber Art Club
Join us in this weekly fibre are felt club from 26th January as we get creative with the wonderful art of needle felting, with 4 week and 8 week block options to choose from.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Dominie Hooper
Experience this exhilarating new voice as she pushes the boundaries of contemporary folk, delivering the warm connection Celtic Connections is all about.
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Federation of the Disco Pimp and Support
Join Federation of the Disco Pimp as they return to Celtic Connections for this special album launch show, performing the new music from Gratuitous alongside favourites from their entire catalog!
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Abandoned: International Photography Exhibition
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography are hosting a month long photography exhibition, with the theme Abandoned at their exhibition space on High Street during January!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Club 80’s Live!
Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to Paisley Town Hall!
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RSNO Viennese Gala
Let the Royal Scottish National Orchestra whirl you away to a world of elegant waltzes, playful polkas, and good old-fashioned romance when they return to Beacon Arts Centre!
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Physio Led Antenatal Pilates
Grace Ferguson Pilates will launch an antenatal (pregnancy) Pilates class on Thursday evenings in Paisley at the lovely SANA Yoga & Massage from January 9th.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Beginners Jewellery Sunday
Join us at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 11th January for the perfect Sunday of silver jewellery making for beginners!
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Gartmore Hogmanay Ceilidh 2025
Get ready to celebrate in spectacular style as the Gartmore Ceilidh, Scotland’s most iconic and vibrant dance event, lights up the calendar for 2026!
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The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Highlight Talks
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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Dawn Hollis: Mountains Before Mountaineering
Dawn Hollis' talk tells a different story of intrepid travellers who climbed peaks and passes with fear and delight.
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