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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

Music In Lanark

Selected dates between 5th October 2024 - 1st May 2025

Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2024/25 concert series featuring nine concerts held between October and May!

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Chunky Jewellery

2nd May 2025

Using words, dance and song these two uncompromising performers offer us an alternative love story... don't miss Chunky Jewellery at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 2nd May!

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It’s A Beautiful Noise

2nd May 2025

Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, in It's A Beautiful Noise! Catch him at Airdrie Town Hall in May!

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Johnny Cash Roadshow

2nd May 2025

The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Hamilton Town House on Friday 2nd May!

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The Mungo Boys

2nd May 2025

The Mungo Boys is a heart-warming, funny and poignant true story of six pals and their passion for music and dreaming big, don't miss it at East Kilbride Arts Centre on Friday 2nd May!

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Ready Steady 60’s Show

3rd May 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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Sing-Along Wicked

3rd May 2025

It's time to try the high notes of Defying Gravity for yourself! Get your witches together for two special sing-along screenings of Wicked at Lanark Memorial Hall!

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The Therapy Room Comedy Night

3rd May 2025

The Therapy Room Comedy Night is returning to Airdrie Town Hall! Catch Mark Nelson, John Scott, Stephen Halkett and Patrick Rolink live on Saturday 3rd May!

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When We Were Young

3rd May 2025

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!

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When We Were Young

4th May 2025

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 4th May!

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Songs From Ireland

7th May 2025

Songs From Ireland returns to East Kilbride Arts Centre where Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden return to their Irish roots for this intimate, musical evening!

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Everything Changes

9th May 2025

Everything Changes, the UK's most authentic tribute to Take That and Robbie Williams, are coming to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 9th May!

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Hotel California

9th May 2025 - 10th May 2025

Eagles tribute, Hotel California, perform their spectacular new critically acclaimed show when they return to Rutherglen Town Hall for two nights in May!

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In Other Words

9th May 2025

Matthew Seager's award winning drama, In Other Words, is coming to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 9th May!

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Kilbryde Hospice Boogie Bingo

9th May 2025

Join Kilbryde Hospice on Friday 9th May for a night of music, dancing, and bingo fun at their ever-popular Bingo Night with a disco twist!

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Showaddywaddy

9th May 2025

Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 9th May!

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The Glasgow Piano Man

9th May 2025

Enjoy an evening of live music and great food when The Glasgow Piano Man tribute returns to Luciano's on Friday 9th May!

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Ghost Hunt at New Lanark

10th May 2025

Don't miss an unforgettable night of chills and thrills when The Scottish Ghost Company return to New Lanark for another Ghost Hunt! Will the spirits of the village's past make themselves known?

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JJ Gilmour

10th May 2025

Don't miss your chance to see internationally acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter JJ 'Jinky' Gilmour live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 10th May!

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Karen Dunbar

10th May 2025

Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Cumbernauld New Town Hall on Saturday 10th May!

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Cinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure

Selected dates between 14th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

14th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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Cumbernauld Folk Club Presents Adam Beattie and Fiona Bevan

15th May 2025

Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan bring their double headliner tour to Cumbernauld Folk Club on Thursday 15th May!

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The Springsteen Sessions

15th May 2025

Catch Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions at Rutherglen Town Hall... as far as tributes to The Boss go, there's none finer!

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Blinded By The Light

17th May 2025

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 17th May!

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China Crisis

17th May 2025

China Crisis are celebrating 40 Years of Flaunt the Imperfection with a very special run of shows, including a night at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th May!

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Eagle Fest

17th May 2025

Get ready for an epic day of live music when Eagle Fest, the Ultimate Tribute Party, comes to the Eagle Inn, Coatbridge on Saturday 17th May!

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Watch Party

17th May 2025

Join Biggar Corn Exchange for an unforgettable evening as they stream the Eurovision Song Contest live from St. Jakobshalle, Basel!

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Gary Faulds Live 4.0

17th May 2025

4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 17th May!

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Light Stories

20th May 2025

Light Stories is tales from Matthew Barley's life, told through music and projected imagery, narrating his search for meaning in music-making and how, in time, he came to heal past wounds.

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PS145: The Diviners

20th May 2025

PS145: The Diviners is a visual performance by People Show 145 that takes place in an imaginary world similar to our own, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Tuesday 20th May!

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Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story

21st May 2025

Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story tells John's story as you've never heard it before, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 21st May!

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The Mirror Crack’d

21st May 2025 - 24th May 2025

New Victory Players are thrilled to bring the Agatha Christie murder mystery, The Mirror Crack'd, to East Kilbride Arts Centre in May!

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Touki

21st May 2025

Touki is a collaboration between Senegalese musician Amadou Diagne and French-American musician Cory Seznec, with various friends along for the ride.

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Cinema: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Selected dates between 22nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!

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The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

22nd May 2025

The critically acclaimed The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 22nd May... get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

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CJD Charity Night

23rd May 2025

Enjoy a night of music from Eddie P, Liz Clarke Macfarlane, Frankie B, Contrast, Irene Jeffrey and more in aid of the CJD Support Network UK!

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Kilbryde Karaoke

23rd May 2025

Get ready to sing your heart out at Kilbryde Hospice's Karaoke Night on Friday 23rd May at Hamilton Rugby Club!

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More Than A Mum

23rd May 2025

Join Susie at Cumbernauld Theatre for a hilarious one-woman comedy show that tackles the wild world of parenting pre-teens with humour and heart!

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Springsteen Acoustic Sessions

23rd May 2025

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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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 5th February 2026

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at Airdrie Town Hall in his first national tour!

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Big Mon Legacy Celebration

24th May 2025

Don't miss a 50 year celebration of Bill Monroe's exciting bluegrass music, when he and his Bluegrass Boys played in Uddingston, Scotland in 1975.

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Connor Burns: 1994 - CANCELLED

24th May 2025

From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at Cumbernauld Theatre!

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Country Music Festival

24th May 2025

Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to party as Lanark Agricultural Centre host their first Country Music Festival on Saturday 24th May!

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The Hikers aig ONE Church Scotland

24th May 2025

The Hikers and Cameron Publishers are delighted to bring their latest show, The Hikers aig ONE Church Scotland, on Saturday 24th May!

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King Creosote

25th May 2025

King Creosote brings his 'Any Storm In A Teacup' tour to The Town House Hamilton on Sunday 25th May!

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BTW: 9 to 5 The Musical

27th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Biggar Theatre Workshop brings their production of the high-energy, feel-good show, 9 to 5 The Musical, to Biggar Corn Exchange in May!

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A Night At The Musicals

30th May 2025

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!

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An Evening Of One Act Plays

30th May 2025 - 31st May 2025

Rutherglen Repertory Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents an evening of One Act Plays on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May!

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CRAIC@Owen’s: Chris Dinwoodie

30th May 2025

Craicatoa Comedy bring the top headliners and some of the best up and coming talent in stand-up comedy to Owen's Bar, Coatbridge on Friday 30th May!

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Summer Time Brass

30th May 2025

Join Coalburn Intermediate and Silver Bands at East Kilbride Old Parish Church on Friday 30th May for their annual concert, Summer Time Brass!

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La Dolce Vita Swing Collective

31st May 2025

La Dolce Vita Swing Collective will keep your toes a tappin' and your hearts a dancin' as they bring bring the timeless appeal of the Rat Pack sound to East Kilbride Arts Centre!

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MacFloyd

31st May 2025

MacFloyd return to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 31st May with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

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The Scottish Comedians

31st May 2025

The Scottish Comedians at Lanark Memorial Hall is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2025!

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Wee Man

31st May 2025

Wee Man is a highly physical and dynamic dance-theatre performance work by award-winning Barrowland Ballet, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 31st May!

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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Just Beatles

Just Beatles

9th May 2025

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 Friday 9th May!

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Disco Through The Decades

Disco Through The Decades

24th May 2025

Join Mearns Kirk Helping Hands for a fantastic night of music when they host their Disco Through The Decades at Giffnock North Social Club on Saturday 24th May!

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Women In Rock

Women In Rock

31st May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Eastwood Park Theatre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Classic FM Top 10’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’

Candlelight Double Bill - ‘Classic FM Top 10’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’

1st May 2025

2 shows for the price of 1! An amazing value package of candlelight concerts - 'Classic FM Top 10 and Rhapsody in Blue' at St Vincent's Chapel Edinburgh on 1st May!

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WITCH

WITCH

21st May 2025

W.I.T.C.H. (We Intend To Cause Havoc) have announced some more UK and EU shows this year with a date at La Belle Angele on 21st May!

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Spell Songs

Spell Songs

18th May 2025

Don't miss a rare live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs at the Usher Hall on Sunday 18th May!

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Nights Out Events in Fife

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

Anster Cinema: Venus Peter

Anster Cinema: Venus Peter

4th May 2025

Don't miss this very special screening of Venus Peter, a beautiful film about a young boy growing up in a fishing village in the 1940s, at Dreel Halls on Sunday 4th May!

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Jack Badcock

Jack Badcock

8th May 2025

Don't miss Dallahan frontman 'Jack Badcock' when he plays Kirkcaldy Acoustic Music Club on Thursday 8th May!

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DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

30th May 2025

DS:UK will be bringing the ultimate Dire Straits experience with all of those legacy songs that you want to hear at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 30 May!

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Nights Out Events in Glasgow

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

nonclassical presents: Harry Górski-Brown, Isa Gordon + Norman Willmore

nonclassical presents: Harry Górski-Brown, Isa Gordon + Norman Willmore

14th May 2025

nonclassical ventures north to present a mix of eclectic sounds coming from three Glasgow-based, Scottish artists: Harry Górski-Brown, Isa Gordon and Norman Willmore!

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Alabaster DePlume

Alabaster DePlume

2nd May 2025

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, poet, and songwriter Alabaster DePlume has announced a night at Mono on Friday 2nd May!

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AC/DC UK & Dizzy Lizzy

AC/DC UK & Dizzy Lizzy

16th May 2025

Don't miss a tribute to two classic rock giants AC/DC and Thin Lizzy thanks to AC/DC UK & Dizzy Lizzy at The Garage Glasgow on Friday 16th May!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Big Vern n the Shootahs

Big Vern n the Shootahs

30th May 2025

The sensational Big Vern n the Shootahs are renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good band, catch them live at The Bungalow on Friday 30th May!

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Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

16th May 2025

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 16th May!

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The Hangar: BMX Bandits (Duo) / Duglas T Stewart Takeover

The Hangar: BMX Bandits (Duo) / Duglas T Stewart Takeover

23rd May 2025

The Hangar is a series of multi-arts evenings curated by musicians Sushil K Dade & Radhika at Paisley Arts Centre join them on Friday 23rd May for a BMX Bandits (Duo) / Duglas T Stewart Takeover!

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Nights Out Events in Stirling

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

Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

24th May 2025

Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Macrobert Arts Centre on Saturday 24th May!

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All of Us Strangers: Screening and Discussion

All of Us Strangers: Screening and Discussion

22nd May 2025

Come along to Creative Stirling on Thursday 22nd May for a free screening of Andrew Haigh's film All of Us Strangers (2024), followed by a post-screening discussion!

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The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

The Signatures – Northern Soul Live

3rd May 2025

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul on 3rd May, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by with The Signatures!

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Events in Other Areas

Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball

Ayrshire Hospice Homecoming Ball

3rd May 2025

Join the Ayrshire Hospice for a fantastic evening of dinner and dancing at the prestigious Trump Turnberry Resort on Saturday 3rd May!

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STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

4th May 2025
Ayr

STREETrave returns to its spiritual home for another installment of STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival on Sunday 4th May!

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Popular Events

Bounce In The Park
Bounce In The Park, Scotland's newest Inflatable Theme Park, is coming to the David Livingston Centre for four days between Friday 23rd and Monday 26th May!
Lanark Medieval Celebration
Head to Lanark on Saturday 3rd May as the town hosts a fabulous free family day out with the return of their annual Medieval Celebration!
Chatelherault Market
Held weekly on Sundays from 9.30am - 3pm, Chatelherault Market showcases the best produce Scotland has to offer!
BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival - Ibiza Special
Scotland's hottest brunch party just got even BIGGER! BOOZéBRUNCH returns to Chatelherault Park on Saturday 3rd May for Scotland's biggest brunch festival!
Ghost Hunt at New Lanark
Don't miss an unforgettable night of chills and thrills when The Scottish Ghost Company return to New Lanark for another Ghost Hunt! Will the spirits of the village's past make themselves known?

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