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Nights Out Events in Lanarkshire in May 2026

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Events in Lanarkshire

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

1st May 2026

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

1st May 2026

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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That’s So 90s

1st May 2026

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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Craig Revel Horwood

2nd May 2026

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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Cinema Live: Eugene Onegin

5th May 2026

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

8th May 2026

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

8th May 2026

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

8th May 2026

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

9th May 2026

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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Yourythmics

9th May 2026

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

14th May 2026

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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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

15th May 2026

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

15th May 2026

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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Come From Away

19th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026

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

21st May 2026 - 22nd May 2026

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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The Complete Stone Roses & Definitely Oasis

23rd May 2026

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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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

30th May 2026

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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Nights Out Events in East Renfrewshire

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Selected dates between 6th November 2025 - 7th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Eastwood Park Theatre!

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Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

2nd May 2026

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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Damian Hall - Running Forever

Damian Hall - Running Forever

6th May 2026

In his first theatre tour, Damian Hall will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a​ toilet and near-fatal mishaps

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Nights Out Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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RSNO Season 25-26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar

RSNO Season 25-26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar

15th May 2026

Nicola Benedetti joins Scotland’s National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.

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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I'll Stand Here

Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I'll Stand Here

31st May 2026

It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade!

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2:22 A Ghost Story

2:22 A Ghost Story

25th May 2026 - 30th May 2026

Direct from London's West End, the edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story comes to the Edinburgh Playhouse in May 2026!

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Nights Out Events in Fife

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

28th May 2026

The one liners have been sharpened, the quick replies are flowing fast and this time – he's bringing his pals... don't miss Stuart Mitchell & Friends at Carnegie Hall!

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Simply Dylan

Simply Dylan

24th May 2026

John O'Connell's Simply Dylan Band will be back touring in 2026 with a date at The Alhambra Theatre on Sunday 24th May!

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Disco for Grown Ups

Disco for Grown Ups

22nd May 2026

Rescheduled! Don't miss a great night our when The legendary Disco for Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party returns to the Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline on Friday 22nd 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:

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem

1st May 2026

Riccardo Minasi is joined by the excellent SCO Chorus and a brilliant line-up of vocal soloists for Mozart's Requiem.

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Joey Valence & Brae

Joey Valence & Brae

10th May 2026

Pennsylvania rappers Joey Valence and Brae will bring their 90's sound back to Glasgow for a headline show at The Barrowlands on Sunday 10th May!

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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

3rd May 2026

Has Josh Widdicombe mastered the art of stand-up? Come along and decide for yourself when he brings his new show, Not My Cup of Tea, to the King's Theatre Glasgow!

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Nights Out Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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The Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

21st May 2026

With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that leaves audiences yearning for more! Don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Thursday 21st May!

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Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

22nd May 2026

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!

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Things Found in Books (Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon)

Things Found in Books (Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon)

24th May 2026

Boo Hewerdine & Yvonne Lyon have formed an inimitable songwriting partnership, weaving these ephemeral stories with their own, creating an album full of nostalgia and beauty, hope and longing.

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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:

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

21st May 2026

Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Macrobert Arts Centre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!

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Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

Miles Jupp - On I Bang - Cancelled

1st May 2026

Miles Jupp brings his new show 'On I Bang', a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners, to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 1st May!

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Karine Polwart - Windblown

Karine Polwart - Windblown

14th May 2026

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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Popular Events

Jack and the Beanstalk
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO and New College Lanarkshire proudly present Jack and the Beanstalk at The Town House Hamilton this festive season!
Strathaven Reindeer Day
Come along to Strathaven on Sunday 7th December from 11am for the annual visit from Santa and his team of reindeer!
Rottenrow-Ra Musical
Set to a soundtrack of big songs and occasional lullaby Rottenrow-Ra Musical is a hilarious and poignant musical comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles at The Town House Hamilton!
MacKinnon Mills Indoor Christmas Carnival
Santa arrives at MacKinnon Mills on Saturday 8th November opening his fabulous Grotto and Indoor Carnival which will run every weekend until Christmas!
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