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Summer Holiday events in Lanarkshire

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Events in Lanarkshire

Adventure Cinema: Outdoor Cinema at Chatelherault

10th July 2026 - 12th July 2026

Adventure Cinema, the UK's largest outdoor cinema tour, returns this summer with another selection of incredible movies to watch under the sun and stars at Chatelherault!

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Archaeology Weekend

25th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

Discover Scotland's hidden treasure at the National Museum of Rural Life's Archaeology Weekend, featuring the latest finds, hands-on metal detecting, and free sessions to assess your own treasures!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

7th August 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 7th August!

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Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

8th August 2026

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 8th August!

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Barrio Fiesta Glasgow

27th June 2026

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!

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East Kilbride Farm Show

25th July 2026

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!

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Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

25th July 2026

With clues, pirate songs and plenty of swashbuckling adventure, Fireman Sam's new live show at Airdrie Town Hall is perfect for all budding pirates!

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Low Parks LEGO Club

Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 17th October 2026

Kids of all ages & abilities are invited along to Low Parks Museum for their friendly & creative Lego Club, held on the first and third Saturdays of each month between February and October!

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Ministry Of Science LIVE

22nd July 2026

Expect 20ft liquid nitrogen clouds, exploding oxygen & hydrogen balloons, fire tornados, bottle rockets and even a self-built hovercraft when Ministry Of Science Live comes to Airdrie Town Hall!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Transform_No10

15th August 2026
Airdrie

Come visit this small family garden in Airdrie as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It's a lovely, plant-filled garden that shows that you can have a beautiful garden in the midst of family life!

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Sleepout For Kilbryde Hospice

26th June 2026

For the very first time ever, the home of Motherwell FC is hosting a Sleepout... and it's all in celebration of 25 years of Kilbryde Hospice and 140 years of Motherwell FC!

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Summer Holiday Events in East Renfrewshire

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

Foodies Festival Glasgow

Foodies Festival Glasgow

14th August 2026 - 16th August 2026

Foodies Festival, the UK's biggest celebration of food, drink and music will once again return to Rouken Glen Park in August with headliners Boyzlife and Symphonic Ibiza!

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Summer Holiday Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Foxfest

Foxfest

25th July 2026 - 26th July 2026

Foxfest is back at Conifox Adventure Park on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, bringing kids and adults together for a weekend packed with live music, exciting performances and non-stop family fun!

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By A Thread

By A Thread

6th August 2026 - 30th August 2026

Australian circus at its best, By a Thread is an exploration of trust and risk six meters above the ground, don't miss it when it returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for 2026!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Queensferry Open Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Queensferry Open Gardens

5th July 2026

South Queensferry is a popular spot for foreign tourists and day trippers but away from the busy High Street lie a number of surprising and quite different gardens.

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Summer Holiday Events in Fife

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

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

16th August 2026

Everyone's favourite tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show... don't miss The Tiger Who Came to Tea at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Sunday 16th August!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wormistoune House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wormistoune House

12th July 2026

One mile north of Crail, the ongoing restoration and transformation of this ‘pocket’ estate’s 17th-century Scot’s tower house and gardens continues to evolve and delight.

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Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

4th July 2026

Come and join us at Rothes Halls on Saturday 4th July for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

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Summer Holiday Events in Glasgow

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden

26th July 2026

Derelict land transformed into a thriving garden with community allotments, beehives & indigenous trees... discover SWG3's green oasis as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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My First Concert

My First Concert

29th June 2026

Perfect for ages 2–7, My First Concert is a heart-warming, high-energy experience which shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place!

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Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

Fun For Little Ones - A Tribute To Ms Rachel

30th August 2026

Don't miss Fun For Little Ones at The Pavilion Theatre, bringing 'Ms Rachels' character to life in a fun, interactive LIVE performance with lots of audience participation for the kids!

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Summer Holiday Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Rude Science

Rude Science

18th July 2026 - 19th July 2026

Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins as Stefan Gates bring his Rude Science show to Paisley Town Hall!

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UK’s Strongest Man 2026

UK’s Strongest Man 2026

8th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

For the first time in the show's legendary history, the Live UK's Strongest Man 2026 competition is coming to Braehead Arena in August! Scotland ARE YOU READY?

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Adventures in Science

Adventures in Science

2nd August 2026

Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science when Crafty Fools come to Beacon Arts Centre on Sunday 2nd August!

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Summer Holiday Events in Stirling

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 60 Greenhead

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 60 Greenhead

26th July 2026

Visit 60 Greenhead, a delightful hidden garden in Alva with extensive planting and clever use of pots throughout, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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BBC Radio 2 in the Park Stirling

BBC Radio 2 in the Park Stirling

7th August 2026 - 9th August 2026

BBC Radio 2 in the Park is returning to Scotland! The annual festival will be held at Stirling's City Park between Friday 7th and Sunday 9th August!

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Back Doune the Rabbit Hole

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole

17th July 2026 - 19th July 2026

Back Doune the Rabbit Hole returns to Cardross Estate between the 17th and 19th July featuring massive line-up of live acts across 5 stages including headliners Ash, Alabama 3 and Huey Morgan!

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Events in Other Areas

Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Garden Party

2nd July 2026 - 6th July 2026

The Kelburn Garden Party is a music and arts festival that explodes across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Beith Community Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Beith Community Gardens

18th July 2026
Beith

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 19 Waterslap

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 19 Waterslap

25th July 2026
Fenwick

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive

Selected dates between 1st August 2026 - 8th August 2026
Ayr

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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Popular Events

Pretenders By Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town are Europe's only tribute to the music of Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders, don't miss them live at Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 25th September!
Lanark Market Car Boot Sale
An undercover car boot sale is held at Lanark Agricultural Market on Sundays throughout the year from 8am to 1pm!
K-Pop Trio
Sing and dance along to all your favourite K-POP tracks - and even meet Rumi, Zoey, and Mira in person at Rutherglen Town Hall's very own Huntrix Tribute Concert!
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!
Voyage - The ABBA Tribute
Voyage The Abba Tribute (formerly known as Abba A Rival) is an explosive Abba Tribute show packed with all your favourite Abba hits, don't miss it at Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 1st August!

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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