Events in Lanarkshire in January 2026
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Events in Lanarkshire
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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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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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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Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
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Drumpellier Junior Parkrun
Drumpellier Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Drumpellier Country Park!
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Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions on Mondays during term time and on selected Saturdays through the year.
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Adult Beginners Ballet Class
Join Lesley Dutch School Of Dance at East Kilbride United Reformed Church for their new Adult Ballet Class for beginners, starting on Saturday 10th January.
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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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Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 10am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
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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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Acoustic Cafe Nights at the Granary Presents The Quiggs
Acoustic Cafe Nights is delighted to be hosting folk duo The Quiggs on Friday 16th January at the Granary at Strathaven Town Mill!
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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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COVEY Young People’s Befriending Champion
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for our young people? Can you spare a couple of hours during the week? Join COVEY for their Young People's Befriending Champion Training in Hamilton.
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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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Scottish Fish
Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music, don't miss them live at Biggar Corn Exchange as part of their UK Winter Tour!
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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!
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Imbolc Celebration
Join Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching for a group growth ritual to honor the quickening of new life within the earth and the stirring of potential within you.
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:
Eglinton Arms Hotel Wedding Show
Planning your wedding and on the hunt for the perfect venue? Come along to the Eglinton Arms Wedding Show on Sunday 25th January!
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Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying
Join Julie from Core Glow at Stamperland Community Centre for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!
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Cinema Screening: The Mastermind
Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt directs an unforgettable Josh O'Connor in The Mastermind, her latest Cannes triumph. Don't miss this special screening at Eastwood Park Theatre in January.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Story Platform
Story Platform is a monthly live event at The Gilded Saloon, created to uplift Scottish writers and performers through stand up, music, sketch comedy, and more!
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1 hour Wine Tasting in Edinburgh City Centre
Vegan Tipples invites you to a 'fun-sized' 1 hour wine tasting event on selected dates between 3rd December and 2nd January.
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Turner in January
Following the incredible success of last year's blockbuster exchange with the National Gallery of Ireland, Scotland's own much-loved Turners are back in Edinburgh for 2026!
READ MOREEvents in Fife
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Comfort & Joy (PG)
Comfort and Joy is a Scottish comedy, written and directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Bill Paterson as a radio disc jockey whose life undergoes a bizarre upheaval after his girlfriend leaves him.
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Aladdin
Join Aladdin and his wonderfully daft family, the McSwankeys, as they set off on a bonkers Highland adventure in this Scottish take on the classic tale at The Byre Theatre St Andrews!
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Anster Nicht: Cambo, How To Run An Estate in the 21st Century
The Erskine family has lived at Cambo since the seventeenth century, but how does a new generation run the estate in the modern world? Hear from James Erskine, who took over the reins in 2020.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Existentialism: The Punk Philosophy
Join the Humanist Society Scotland for their next meeting which will feature a lively and thought-provoking talk from Dr. Stuart Hanscomb on how existentialism breaks the rules.
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The International Ceilidh
Don't miss the International Ceilidh at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 16th January, for international students and locals alike, with a chance to try Scottish dances!
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Glasgow’s Winter Wonderland
Glasgow's Winter Wonderland, the city's most anticipated festive celebration, will transform Glasgow Green and St Enoch Square into enchanting winter wonderlands of light, laughter and seasonal cheer!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Deco
The Art Department is delighted to announce a new exhibition Deco, exploring the Art Deco movement, stemming back to the early twentieth century when Art Deco first burst onto the world stage.
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The Kinks Experience
Re-creating the authentic live sound of The Kinks, don't miss The Kinks Experience live at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 23rd January!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Blackdog Outdoors FREE Wellbeing Walk - Aberfoyle
Start 2026 with a breath of fresh air! Join Blackdog Outdoors for one of their first events of the year... and their very first north of the border!
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Christmas Disco Party Nights
Let the festivities commence with a fun-filled Christmas disco night at Inchyra in Falkirk!
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‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots
Discover creative ways to use up your leftover yarn scraps with Central Scotland School of Craft's ‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots workshop on Sunday 18th January!
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Ayr Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale
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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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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