Theatre events in Lanarkshire

Balancing in Freedom

Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.

Cinema Live: The Magic Flute

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 21st and Sunday 26th April!

High School Musical 2

Performed by the talented young performers of Encore Stars Academy, this feel-good musical promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages!

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 25th April!

Encore! A Musical Theatre Concert

Immerse yourself in fun, romance, and drama through the heart of musical theatre in this unique, intimate concert, brought to life by Cumbernauld Theatre Company!

The Shop Around the Corner

The Bookends Theatre Group bring another 1940's Radio Hour to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 26th April featuring their production of The Shop Around the Corner!

Little Shop of Horrors

Brought to life by Encore Stars Academy's outstanding cast, this thrilling and hilarious production will leave you humming 'Suddenly, Seymour' long after the curtain falls!

Big Kid Circus: Motherwell

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Motherwell Shopping Centre between Wednesday 29th April and Monday 4th May!

Celtic Da’s: A New Play By Phil Differ

Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to The Town House Hamilton on Wednesday 29th April!

An Evening Of One Act Plays

Rutherglen Repertory Theatre and Rutherglen Town Hall proudly presents an evening of One Act Plays on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May!

Craig Revel Horwood

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!

Craig Revel Horwood

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!

Right Here, Right Now

Dynamic, daring, and unapologetically current, Jazzart's Right Here, Right Now showcases performers who sing, dance and act with electrifying energy!

Whit’s Yer Chat

Don't miss a night of pure laughs and banter at Cumbernauld Theatre starring Jane McCarry & Des Clarke, think Loose Woman with a pinch of chaos and madness thrown in!

Celtic Da’s: A New Play By Phil Differ

Phil Differ brings his new play Celtic Da's, starring Raymond Mearns and Bruce Morton, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 3rd May!

Cinema Live: Eugene Onegin

Asmik Grigorian and Igor Golovatenko star in The Metropolitan Opera's evocative production of Tchaikovsky's romantic opera. Conducted by Timur Zangiev.

EK RepFest

May will see the return of the EK Rep's RepFest of one act plays where each night of the festival will see three plays from amateur clubs in the Lanarkshire area!

Island

Join Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte for ISLAND, a new multisensory show created especially for babies where they can tumble, fall and experience the joys of being caught and cared for!

Over The Top - The Tartan Army 28 Years Later

Take an unforgettable trip down memory lane, celebrating 28 years of the legendary Tartan Army spirit at The Town House Hamilton on Friday 8th May!

Whit’s Yer Chat

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!

Meet Me At Boots Corner

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!

Songs of All Sorts

Isosceles Theatre Company return to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Sunday 10th May with their brand new unpredictable show, Songs of All Sorts!

Spotlight: An Evening of the Some of the Greatest Music in History

Don't miss a truly spectacular showcase, celebrating iconic songs from across the world of musical theatre and beyond, when Hamilton ODC bring their annual May concert to St John's Parish Church!

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

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!

Over The Top - The Tartan Army 28 Years Later

Take an unforgettable trip down memory lane, celebrating 28 years of the legendary Tartan Army spirit at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 16th May!

Francie & Josie: It’s A Stoater

Scottish pantomime and variety stars Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac are back with a brand-new show, don't miss Francie & Josie: It's A Stoater at Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 17th May!

Come From Away

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!

Cluedo

Get ready for a night of mystery and laughs as the New Victory Players brings the cult classic Cluedo to life in a madcap, must-see comedy that will keep you guessing until the very end!

The Drifters

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!

Over The Top - The Tartan Army 28 Years Later

Take an unforgettable trip down memory lane, celebrating 28 years of the legendary Tartan Army spirit at Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 22nd May!

Wacky Science Show

Join Dr Zob at Valley View at Gouldings for a high-energy science show filled with fire, smoke, magical moments, bubbles and spectacular experiments that will wow the whole family!

Cinema Live: NT Live: Playboy of the Western World

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Airdrie Town Hall of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 28th May of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

Perfect Days

ECHO Players return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with their production of Liz Lochead's Perfect Days... a funny, poignant, and honest romantic comedy about racing against the biological clock.

Frozen Jr

Folksy Youth Theatre are absolutely delighted to be performing Frozen Jr, one of Disney's most magical fairy tales, at Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 29th May!

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

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!

National Theatre Live - The Playboy of The Western World

Filmed live from the West End, don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at the Biggar Corn Exchange of the darkly funny tale, Playboy of the Western World!

The 39 Steps

Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!

Phantoms of the Popera

G4 return in 2026 with Phantoms of the Popera, the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre, don't miss it at Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 5th June!

Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in

Played out to a live 80's soundtrack, Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in is the true story of the gallus Greenock girls who fought a battle against injustice that thrust them onto the world stage.

Meet Me At Boots Corner

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 6th June!

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!

ABBAMANIA

Dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night out with ABBAMANIA at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 12th June!

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she'll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career, don't miss her at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 13th June!

K-Pop Forever!

Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert coming to Lanark Memorial Hall on Sunday 14th June!

RENT

Experience the highs and lows of modern life at the height of the AIDS crisis told through unforgettable songs as Studio32 bring their production of RENT to East Kilbride Arts Centre this June!

Into The Woods Jr

Step into the woods with the talented cast from Folksy Youth Theatre as they bring their magical retelling of Into the Woods Jr. to Rutherglen Town Hall!

A Night At The Musicals

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 19th June with A Night At The Musicals!

Cinema Live: NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Experience the thrilling National Theatre Live broadcast of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a captivating tale of love, seduction, and high-stakes drama!

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production Heaven Can Wait, featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits, to The Town House Hamilton on Thursday 25th June!

National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Experience the thrilling National Theatre Live broadcast of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a captivating tale of love, seduction, and high-stakes drama!

The Journey Back

Coming to The Town House Hamilton in June, The Journey Back is an emotional rollercoaster of a show that takes audiences through the turbulent last 10 years of Rangers Football Club.

National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Experience the thrilling National Theatre Live broadcast of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in a captivating tale of love, seduction, and high-stakes drama!

K-Pop Trio

Get ready for a spectacular celebration of K-Pop's biggest hits, the songs kids (and grown-ups!) know and love when The Ultimate K-Pop Trio comes to the AlonA Hotel on Sunday 28th June!

A Home for Hamish

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This summer, join Folksy Theatre at Chatelherault Country Park for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare's beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream!

Ministry Of Science LIVE

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!

Go Your Own Way

Go Your Own Way is the spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Thursday 23rd July!

Fireman Sam Live - The Lost Pirate Treasure

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!

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to The Town House Hamilton!

The Jerseys

This all-singing, all-dancing show will have you dancing in the aisles... don't miss The Jerseys when they return to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Thursday 30th July!

The Ultimate Summer Shindig

Get ready to turn up the heat as 'The Ultimate Summer Shindig', a thrilling new live music experience guaranteed to raise the roof and get audiences on their feet, comes to Cumbernauld Theatre!

The Amazing Bubble Man

Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles... don't miss The Amazing Bubble Man at Lanternhouse!

Legends of the 60s show!

Join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for the musical masterpiece that is the Legends of the 60's Show when it comes to Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 1st August!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

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!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

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!

Girls’ Night Oot! 2 - Heartbreaks and Promises

The ladies are back for a night full of song and laughter, don't miss the sensational sequel to Girls' Night Oot! at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Friday 14th August!

The Naked Neds

Hot off the heels of their sold-out 2024 tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!

The Naked Neds

Hot off the heels of their sold-out tour, The Naked Neds are back! Get ready for a rollercoaster of laughter, tears, and maybe a few awkward moments with Paul, Jamie, Tony, Harry, and Bev!

The Pairty

Picture it - Castlemilk 1968. Four women with the help of one very workshy Janny are setting up their local community centre to give their friends and family a Hogmanay to remember!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Cumbernauld Theatre on 23rd August!

Science Museum Live

The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience this brand-new show at Airdrie Town Hall which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

Legally Blonde

Black Box Theatrical Productions presents their production of Legally Blonde, which follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams!

Absolute Elvis

World renowned Elvis tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis will perform with his full band and backing singers when he returns to Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 28 August!

My First Concert

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!

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

After a huge, sell out tour in 2025, In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story returns to Scotland! Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 2nd September.

The Keep It Country Show

Join four of Ireland's top country stars at Rutherglen Town Hall when the unmissable 'Keep It Country' show returns to the venue on Wednesday 2nd September!

It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 11th September!

And Finally Phil Collins

And Finally... Phil Collins will bring a two hour high energy show packed full of Phil's solo hits to Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 13th September!

Up a Close

Following a sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's Story back to Rutherglen Town Hall!

When We Were Young

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 Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 19th September!

Heaven Can Wait - A Tribute to the Music of Meat Loaf

Carlton Entertainment brings their brand-new production Heaven Can Wait, featuring Meat Loaf's greatest hits, to East Kilbride Village Theatre on Thursday 25th September!

The Mersey Beatles

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four, The Mersey Beatles, live at the Town House Hamilton on Friday 25th September!

When We Were Young

When We Were Young at Rutherglen Town Hall is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth.

Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Sunday 27th September!

When We Were Young

When We Were Young is both a hilarious and nostalgic look back to 1990s Glasgow as well as a heartbreaking story of stolen youth... it returns to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th September.

Strong Enough - The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Cher

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher at Rutherglen Town Hall on Wednesday 30th September!

Emerald Storm

Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry and turmoil! Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap combine for this show not to be missed at The Town House Hamilton!

Meet Me at Boots Corner

The legendary meeting place for Glasgow's love's young dream, the iconic Boots Corner, is brought back to life in this hilarious musical coming to Cumbernauld Theatre on Friday 2nd October!

The Makings of a Murderer - The Undercover Detective

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime at Cumbernauld Theatre as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld.

The Ultimate Mod Revue

The Ultimate Mod Revue comes to Airdrie Town Hall for a blistering, high-voltage, feel-good show featuring the very best of singalong MOD hits, performed by The Goldhawks!

Nashville Country Experience

The Nashville Country Experience is a top UK Country Show featuring Johnny Lee Memphis and a full live band, don't miss it at East Kilbride Village Theatre on Saturday 10th October!

Hen Night Horror

Thrilling, terrifying, hilarious... Hen Night Horror at Airdrie Town Hall is an original musical comedy that promises to put the willies right up ye!

The Seven Witches of Torryburn

The Seven Witches of Torryburn is a powerful and moving theatre production that uncovers the untold stories of the innocent women persecuted during the Scottish Witch Trials!

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt is a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 16th October!

Nashville Live

Hit country show, Nashville Live, returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia. Don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 17th October!

John Barrowman: My Life in Musicals

John Barrowman is back with his brand new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals, don't miss him at Lanark Memorial Hall in October!

Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt is a thrilling new musical inspired by the Scottish witch trials, don't miss it at the East Kilbride Arts Centre!

A Night to Remember: Motown Show

Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time when A Night To Remember: Motown Show comes to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 24th October!

Up A Close

Following a sell out run across Scotland, Kingsman Travelling Theatre Company is absolutely delighted to be bringing Up A Close, Joanna's story back to Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 24th October!

The Upbeat Beatles

'Get Back' to the swinging 60's with The Upbeat Beatles and relive those 'Fab' days and timeless songs at Cumbernauld Theatre on Sunday 25th October!

An ABBA Dream

An ABBA Dream, one of Scotland's top ABBA tribute shows featuring all the classic hits, will return to Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 6th November!

The Dr Hook Songbook

Billy Shannon and his amazing live band will bring to life the timeless hits of Dr Hook when they come to Lanark Memorial Hall on Saturday 7th November!

Calamity Jane

Enjoy a whip-crackin' musical treat this November as CAOS Musical Society brings the charm, comedy and classic tunes of Calamity Jane to life at Lanark Memorial Hall!

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Following on from the nationwide sell-out success of Killer Couples, best-selling author, psychologist and leading crime commentator Emma Kenny returns to Lanark with a brand-new live show.

Aladdie

Packed with original catchy songs, jokes, dances, thrills, laughter and soapy slapstick, Aladdie is a fast, hysterically funny and big-hearted interactive festive panto for the whole family!

An Evening with James Cosmo

Step into the world of James Cosmo, one of Britain's most recognisable and beloved actors, for a captivating night of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments at Lanark Memorial Hall!

Dance Rebels... Strictly Unleashed!

Strictly Come Dancing duo Brendan Cole and James Jordan are coming to The Town House, Hamilton with their brand-new double act tour, Dance Rebels... Strictly Unleashed!, in 2027!

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

Join Eastwood Entertainers at Eastwood Park Theatre from 21st – 25th April for We Will Rock You, a show packed with legendary Queen hits and an electrifying story by Ben Elton!

Zyair Circus is coming to The Meadows, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

It's Time To Defy Gravity! West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will bring their star power to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 23rd April!

The critically acclaimed production of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came In From The Cold will embark on a major UK tour coming to the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in April.

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Forgan's St Andrews!

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Kelty Musical Association bring their production of the smash hit musical Come From Away to Carnegie Hall!

Brought to life by THREE60, a fearless collective reshaping the dance scene in Scotland and beyond, this show invites you to feel, reflect, and imagine a freer, more united future.

Fresh from a hugely successful 5 star Edinburgh Fringe run, Dystopia: The Rock Opera storms into Cottiers with blistering musicianship, razor-edged satire, humour and cinematic stagecraft!

Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate and two hours of non-stop laughter when Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience comes to Oran Mor Glasgow!

From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture, don't miss this tribute show at The Pavilion Theatre!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Immersion Theatre brings William Shakespeare's iconic, Romeo & Juliet to life in a fun, interactive spectacle at Culzean Castle and Country Park on Saturday 18th July!

Enjoy a perfect treat for the whole family as Immersion Theatre bring their trademark energy to Culzean Country Park with a wildly entertaining musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Set on a sunny day in Vienna, Jackals is a gripping, contemporary reimagining of the astounding real-life scandal between Emma Eckstein and a young Sigmund Freud, don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre!

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

Liverpool singer-songwriter John Power will explore his extraordinary career in this acoustic-based show featuring hits alongside tales of the band's wild and successful Britpop years!

Written and performed by Ewan Downie, The Bacchae blurs the lines between binaries: human and animal, male and female, victim and perpetrator! Catch it at Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 24th April.

Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark!