Community events in Lanarkshire

Rutherglen 900: We Are Rutherglen

As part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations, the We Are Rutherglen Art Exhibition will showcase the work of talented local artists in a welcoming, creative space.

Lanark Medieval Celebration

On Saturday 25th April, Lanark town centre will step back in time as Lanark Medieval Celebration returns with a lively programme of demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities for all ages!

Lanark Lanimer Week

A fantastic week of celebrations are planned between the 7th and 13th of June 2026 for the annual Lanark Lanimer Week... one of Scotland's oldest traditions!

Rutherglen 900: The Big Lunch Buzzfest

Part of Rutherglen 900 and the Eden Project's nationwide celebration, spend a relaxed afternoon connecting with neighbours at The Big Lunch Buzzfest on Sunday 7th June!

Rutherglen 900: Old Rutherglen Cinemas Talk and Slideshow

Enjoy a trip down memory lane as Rutherglen Library hosts a talk and slideshow of some rarely seen photos of the town's old cinemas and movie posters as part of Rutherglen 900!

Carluke & District Gala Day

The 2026 Carluke & District Gala Day is being held on Saturday 13th June, featuring the annual procession, crowning of the queen and much-loved street party, it's a great day out for all the family!

Rutherglen 900: Rutherglen Heritage Bus Tour

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with a tour across the whole of Rutherglen from Farmecross to Cathkin on a bespoke Heritage Bus this June!

Rutherglen 900: Striding the Streets

Get ready for Rutherglen 900: Striding the Streets, a brilliant community parade joining the historic Landemer Day to celebrate 900 years of the town with local art and performances along the way!

Barrio Fiesta Glasgow

Barrio Fiesta Glasgow, a vibrant, family-friendly, cultural festival celebrating the rich heritage of the Philippines, returns to Strathclyde Country Park on Saturday 27th June!

Rutherglen 900: Radical Rutherglen Walking Tour

Enjoy the Rutherglen 900 celebrations with Radical Glasgow Tours as they branch out with their first Radical Rutherglen Tour, which will look at the less well documented stories in Rutherglen's past!

East Kilbride Farm Show

The annual East Kilbride Farm Show will will return to West Nerston Farm on Saturday 25th July, it's a great day out for all the family!

Millennium Link 25th Anniversary Flotilla

Scottish Canals invites all skippers and boating communities to gather at Auchinstarry Marina for a relaxed boater's gathering before embarking on the Millennium Link 25th Anniversary Flotilla!

Get ready for the BIGGEST family party of the summer when Include Me 2 Club return to Barrhead's Cowan Park on Saturday 13th June with their Family Festival!

The Neilston Show is an agricultural and livestock show held annually on the first Saturday in May, it's a great day out for all the family!

East Renfrewshire Council is taking The Big Clean Up on tour throughout 2026, tackling litter and fly-tipping hot spots to help keep East Renfrewshire beautiful!

Annual community celebration, Leith Festival Gala Day returns to Leith Links on Saturday 13th June with another brilliant mix of live music, food and games for locals and visitors alike!

After the incredible energy of its debut year, Porty Festival is back on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May, promising an even bigger, brighter, and bolder celebration of music, creativity and community!

Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!

Join award-winning mentor and author Ivana Poku for 'Back to You, Mama', an evening for mums to release the guilt, find themselves again and chat with a community that truly understands motherhood!

The Bruce Festival is set to return to Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park this summer, on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, to celebrate the 750th anniversary of King Robert the Bruce's birth!

Expect a vibrant celebration of farming, food, and rural life when The Fife Show returns for 2026 on Saturday 23rd May with a full programme of entertainment for all ages!

From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 9th August, the Glasgow 2026 Festival, inspired by The Games, will transform the city into a summer‑long cultural showcase!

WestFest returns for its annual Summer festival between Monday 1st and Sunday 28th June, delivering a wide array of high quality, vibrant and inclusive events to the area!

WestFest 2026 will kick off in style with a full weekend of festivities in the heart of Glasgow's West End, with outdoor BBQs, street food stalls, pop-up bars and live music!

The annual ACCORD Hospice Summer Fayre returns to the Lagoon Centre in Paisley on Saturday 6th June for another fun filled day for all the family... come along and show your support!

The hugely popular Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival will be held on Saturday 9th May – with a fabulous selection of rides, activities, stalls – and plenty of fun for everyone!

Renfrew Gala Day 2026 will take place on Sunday 7th June with a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of our local community!

Join Carr Gomm Futures at The Peak Sports Village on Thursday 25th June when they bring their inclusive and beginner-friendly Summer Sports Festival to Stirling!

Culture Night Stirling: Carnival of the Wolf will bring venues and unexpected spaces across the city to life through an exciting variety of events on Friday 1st May!

The annual Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers Craft Fair returns on Saturday 25th April to Victoria Hall with a wide range of stalls from crafters from around the country!