Events in Lanarkshire in May 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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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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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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Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse
Witness the UK's premier tribute to Amy Winehouse on this comprehensive journey through the iconic artist’s music and legacy at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 1st May!
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Craig Revel Horwood
Airdrie Town Hall has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Friday 1st May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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Springsteen Acoustic Sessions
Cut from the very same cloth as their mothership The Springsteen Sessions, Springsteen Acoustic Sessions capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway!
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That’s So 90s
Get ready to Spice Up Your Life when The One and Only 90's show that's taking the UK by storm comes to Hamilton Town House on Friday 1st May!
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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival
BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival returns to Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton on Saturday 2nd May for the ultimate start to the summer!
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The Town House Hamilton has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Saturday 2nd May for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!
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Whit’s Yer Chat
Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Cumbernauld Theatre starring Jane McCarry & Des Clarke, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!
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Divas Tribute Show
Don't miss the most exciting divas tribute in the country, brought to you by Havana Blonde, at East Kilbride Royal British Legion on Sunday 3rd May!
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Cinema Live: Eugene Onegin
Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.
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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World
Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind the 230k subscriber YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre with new show, Scotland Made The World!
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Calling Planet Earth
Calling Planet Earth comes to Airdrie Town Hall, recreating the electrifying 80s and taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor!
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Whit’s Yer Chat
Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Rutherglen Town Hall starring Jane McCarry & Edward Reid, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!
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Meet Me At Boots Corner
The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour
The Number 1 live wrestling experience for families is heading to Lanark with it's BIGGEST tour to date as Megaslam presents: 2026 Live & Loaded Tour!
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Yourythmics
Yourythmics is the ultimate full band experience of the works of the Eurythmics and Annie Lennox, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 9th May!
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An Evening With Laurel & Hardy Centenary Show
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall!
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P!NK By Vicky Jackson
Don't miss your chance to experience all the major hits including So What, Just Like a Pill, Raise Your Glass, Try, Trustfall and many more when P!NK By Vicky Jackson comes to Town House Hamilton!
READ MOREAn Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 15th May!
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The Springsteen Sessions
Catch The Springsteen Sessions, probably the finest Boss tribute band in the land, when they return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 15th May!
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Showaddywaddy
Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th May!
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Come From Away
7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Biggar Theatre Workshop bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to the Corn Exchange in May!
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The Drifters
The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing their classic hits from the last six decades, catch them at Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May!
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A Wickedly Inspired Prosecco Afternoon Tea
Join us for another Prosecco afternoon tea here at Lanark Memorial Hall... this time in homage to the wonderful world of Wicked!
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The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis
After a smash SOLD OUT gig in 2024 The Complete Stone Roses and Definitely Oasis are heading back to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 23rd May!
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James Grant
James Grant is one of the most renowned and respected performers Scotland has ever produced, the Love & Money frontman comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 29th May!
READ MOREGirls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises
The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 30th 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:
The Ultimate Summer Shindig
Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre!
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Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies
Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Eastwood Park Theatre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!
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Exhibition On Screen: Frida Kahlo
Exhibition on Screen is delighted to bring Frida Kahlo back to the cinema for the attention it deserves, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 20th May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon, the multi-award-winning musical sensation about one of the greatest bands of all time, The Kinks, is returning for a major UK tour, don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
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Emily Catalano: Quiet Is the New Loud
Known for her slow pace and dry humor, Emily Catalano, a Los Angeles-based comedian, comes to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 31st May!
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Nanutria
In his new show, Nanutria delivers an hour and twenty minutes of stand-up comedy featuring entirely new material. The show is funny and suitable for anyone who understands Spanish.
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Fife Pilgrim Way Ultra Marathon (90K)
Join Blast Running and discover the Fife Pilgrim Ultra Marathon 2026 – a 50-mile journey along the ancient pilgrim route from North Queensferry to St Andrews Cathedral.
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Scottish Championship Bike Racing - Round 2
Round 2 of the 2026 Scottish bike racing season hits Knockhill’s clockwise circuit for another explosive weekend of two-wheeled action.
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Stories in the Dust
With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Taste of the Calton
Taste of the Calton at BAaD is an intimate dining experience honouring the surrounding community. Enjoy good food, wine and anecdotes about who and what makes this area unique!
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Clubland
Grab your chance to see the biggest artists performing their biggest tunes in a spectacular 3-hour action-packed show when Clubland returns to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Saturday 9th May!
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Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!
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Board Games Sessions
Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Harvies Bar and play board games with some like minded individuals!
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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises
The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 22nd May!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
JESSIES
From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Karine Polwart - Windblown
A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals.
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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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