Events in Glasgow in May 2026
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Events in Glasgow
The Glasgow Chickens Touch Rugby
Come and join The Glasgow Chickens for a game of Touch Rugby every Sunday on Glasgow Green... it's fun, fast and fortunately not prone to many injuries!
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Alasdair Gray: Works from the Morag McAlpine Bequest
A display of nine of Alasdair Gray's works from The Morag McAlpine Bequest is open now in the Fragile Art Gallery in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff
MUMS - Meet Up & Make Stuff - is a project delivering free creative wellbeing sessions for new mums led by artist Marie-Claire Lacey with a cohort of guest artists.
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Glasgow Stitchers Meetings
Glasgow Stitchers (formerly Glasgow & District Branch of the Embroiderers' Guild) are a group of friendly people dedicated to textile art and stitching who meet on the second Saturday each month.
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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks
The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
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X-CRAFT ‘Dive Deep’
X-CRAFT Dive Deep is an ALL NEW 360 Immersive Show that utilises MASSIVE 360 degree screens to tell the story of the submarine pioneers that paved the way for the submarines of today!
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Leap then Look: Play Interact Explore
Play Interact Explore is an exhibition of interactive artworks and resources created by Leap Then Look, which is artists Lucy Cran and Bill Leslie.
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Gartnavel Royal Summer House Residency
Project Ability artists and inpatients from Gartnavel Royal Hospital reflect on ideas of comfort and disturbance in nature, with visits to the Gartnavel Summer House and gardens.
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Creative Citizens
Curated by artist Rachel Mimiec, this display in Kelvingrove's Community Gallery features props, costumes, and photography from all Creative Citizens productions!
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Rae-Yen Song Solo Exhibition
Tramway presents the most ambitious solo exhibition to date of Glasgow based artist Rae-Yen Song, as they transform Tramway's vast gallery space into a sub-aquatic world!
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Still Glasgow
Still Glasgow at the Gallery of Modern Art is an extensive new exhibition which has photography at its core and looks at Glasgow, past and present.
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Music Walking Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
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Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Walking Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
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The Choir of Man
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is now on its first ever UK tour, don't miss it at The King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
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Carmen - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera
Don't miss an evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias when this award winning Ellen Kent Production of Bizet's Carmen returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mozart Requiem
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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Across The Universe - The Beatles 66-70
Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles' studio years 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Eilidh MacLeod Tartan and Tiaras Ball
The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust Annual Charity Ball is being held at DoubleTree By Hilton, Glasgow on Saturday 2nd May!
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Madama Butterfly - Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour - featuring the Ukrainian Opera
Back as part of the Farewell Opera Tour, Ellen Kent's award-winning Opera Madama Butterfly returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Ukrainian Opera!
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Summer Salt
Texas indie pop band Summer Salt bring their EU/UK Reside Tour to Mono Glasgow on Saturday 2nd May!
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Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic
Join the Novello Orchestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making!
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Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth
Experience Garth Marenghi's deliriously dark imagination live... visions, omens, and catastrophic bursting await in this hilariously horrifying book tour event at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea
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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Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals
Catch your favourite Pros as they waltz their way across the UK when Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals returns to the SEC Armadillo on Sunday 3rd May!
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Esme Emerson
Sibling indie-pop duo Esme Emerson will headline Glasgow's King Tut's on Tuesday 5th May!
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Gabrielle Aplin
Now celebrating 15 years of music, singer and songwriter Gabriella Aplin embarks on her 'English Rain' Tour celebrating her debut album of the same name, don't miss her at Saint Luke's in May!
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Matt Pryor
Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) has announced a UK tour which will see him headline The Hug and Pint on Tuesday 5th May!
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Nick Mohammed Is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
Star of Ted Lasso and one of the worst contestants in Taskmaster history, Nick Mohammed heads to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow with his new show as his critically acclaimed alter-ego, Mr Swallow!
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Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross
Celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross when Tameka Jackson brings Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 5th May!
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The Twilight Sad
Famed for their notoriously loud live performances, brooding post-punk band The Twilight Sad will return to The Barrowlands for two headline shows on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May!
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Cantatas & Concertos
Alexander Chance joins Dunedin Consort for a programme of Bach, Telemann and Graupner at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Thursday 7th May!
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Dave Formula & Noko
Magazine's keyboard player and guitarist, Dave and Noko, will be touring one more time... performing an evening of Magazine material at Glasgow's Saint Luke's on Friday 8th May!
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Karine Polwart - Windblown
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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Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi will play the most loved songs from his repertoire alongside some deep cuts and surprises when he brings his new tour, Solo Piano, to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 8th May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Schumann Cello Concerto
Join Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and exceptional SCO Principal Cello Philip Higham for this varied concert.
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Space Cowboy A Tribute to Jamiroquai
Whether you're a lifelong Jamiroquai fan or just love music that makes you dance, this is a night not to be missed... get ready for an unforgettable evening with Space Cowboy at Cottiers!
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Super Furry Animals
A surprise return has been announced for Wales' most fantastic five, Super Furry Animals, don't miss them at The Barrowlands on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May!
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Scottish Opera - The Marriage of Figaro
Sir Thomas Allen revives his much-loved production of Mozart's unstoppable masterpiece when Scottish Opera bring The Marriage of Figaro to the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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Conan Gray
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray will bring his highly anticipated 2026 Wishbone World Tour to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Sunday 10th May, with special guest Esha Tewari!
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Haircut 100
Haircut 100 have announced a headline tour of the UK in support of their new album, Boxing The Compass, don't miss them live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 10th May!
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
The sensational multi award winning West End show, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, comes to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for two nights in May 2026!
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Tame Impala
Tame Impala has announced a major UK and European tour in support of his fifth full-length album, Deadbeat, which includes a night at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Monday 11th May!
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The High Life
After a 30-year delay in the departure lounge, The High Life returns with a new musical spectacular to the King's Theatre Glasgow featuring all four original cast members!
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Cash - The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons
Cash - The American Recordings starring Henry Wagons, pays tribute to Johnny Cash's late-career American Recordings albums, don't miss it at Cottiers on Thursday 14th May!
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Chance Peña
Singer-songwriter Chance Peña will headline SWG3 Glasgow's Galvanizers on Thursday 14th May as part of the 'When I Change My Mind I Don't Mean It' tour!
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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 Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 14th May!
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An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday 15th May!
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Jarlath Regan: Gas Man
Ireland's favourite comedian and Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns with 'Gas Man' a brand new show for 2026, don't miss him live at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 15th May!
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Proud Mary
Manchester's Proud Mary return to Glasgow for a headline show at Oran Mor on Friday 15th May!
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Dvořák ‘New World’ Symphony
Join Maxim and the SCO musicians for an electrifying and emotional conclusion to the Season – with one of the most cherished symphonies of them all.
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A Pint And Two Shots
Join Two Doors Down star Grado, River City's Stephen Purdon & Chris Toal of Scot Squad and Queen of the New Year as they bring their smash hit podcast back to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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Mark Black - Horrible Family
Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!
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Pierre Novellie: You Sit There, I’ll Stand Here
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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RSNO 2025/26: Nicola Benedetti Plays Elgar
Scotland's best-loved classical violinist, Nicola Benedetti, joins Scotland's National Orchestra for Elgar’s lyrical Violin Concerto.
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The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are heading back to the UK, don't miss them live in Glasgow at Oran Mor on Saturday 16th May!
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Toots And The Maytals Feat. Leba Hibbert
The Toots and the Maytals legacy lives on with Toots' daughter, Leba Hibbert, now fronting the band. They return for a 2026 UK tour including a show at Glasgow's QMU on Saturday 16th May!
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BBC SSO 2025/26: Afternoon Performance - Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet
Glasgow accordionist Ryan Corbett performs Jay Capperauld's electrifying concerto that was written especially for him and Emilia Hoving conducts Prokofiev's enchanting story of star-crossed lovers.
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Colin Blunstone (The Zombies)
Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to UK stages with the 'Believe In Miracles' Tour, his first national solo outing in 7 years!
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Glasgow Race for Life
Sign up now for the 2026 Cancer Research UK Race for Life Glasgow 3K, 5K or 10K on Sunday 17th May, and help the fight to beat cancer!
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Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Man in the Mirror is the brand new, must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson! Don't miss it at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 17th May!
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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world's finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 17th May celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!
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Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun
Veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy, Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.
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The Puppini Sisters
In celebration of 2026 marking 20 years since their debut album, The Puppini Sisters have announced a celebratory UK tour in May including a date at the Glee Club Glasgow on the 17th!
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Eric Rushton: Innkeeper
Stand-up comedian and writer Eric Rushton brings the 'Innkeeper' tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 18th May!
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Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society: 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists
Join Glasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society for a talk presented by Alice Strang on 101 Years of the Scottish Colourists.
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BBC SSO 2025/26: Closing Night: BBC Singers, Bruckner, Wigglesworth
Join the BBC SSO at City Halls for a glorious finale to their 90th season, where voices and orchestra soar as one!
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Radio Ga Ga
Radio Ga Ga, the UK's authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular, is coming to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Thursday 21st May!
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Calum MacPhail
An exciting new presence on the Celtic live music scene, Scottish accordionist and vocalist Calum MacPhail will headline the Old Fruitmarket on Friday 22nd May!
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That’ll Be The Day
The UK's longest-running touring theatre show, That'll Be The Day, returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 22nd May as part of their 40th anniversary tour!
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The Smiths Ltd
With an authenticity and provenance that's hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute to The Smiths, don't miss them live at Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 22nd May!
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Jen Brister: Reactive
Critically acclaimed comedian Jen Brister is back with a new tour where she aims to be less reactive. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.
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Philip Sayce + Special Guest Tom Moriarty
Celebrated guitarist Philip Sayce is thrilled to return to the UK with a run of exclusive dates including a night at Glasgow's Saint Lukes on Saturday 23rd May!
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Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert
Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets, the ultimate pop concert, returns to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical based on the blockbuster film, The Bodyguard is back! Don't miss it when it returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in 2026!
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The Battle
Glasgow's Theatre Royal is thrilled to announce The Battle, a new comedy based (mostly) on real events co-presented by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, will arrive at the venue in May 2026!
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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
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 Theatre Royal Glasgow in May!
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Space Station Earth
Space Station Earth is a music-led, multi-media experience that allows the audience to see through the eyes of astronauts and to contemplate our planet, the stars, and the exploration of the universe!
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Lucia & The Best Boys
Lucia & the Best Boys will headline Glasgow's Barrowlands on Friday 29th May for a night of goth tinged electro-rock!
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Roland Gift Presents 40 Years of Songs by Fine Young Cannibals
40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals, stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40!
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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 The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
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On The Sea - Photography Excursion
Set sail on an unforgettable wildlife photography excursion across the breathtaking seas of Scotland's west coast.
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Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne's Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour is heading to Glasgow, don't miss him live at the SEC Armadillo on Saturday 30th May!
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Dropout Improv
Comedy streaming service Dropout have announced their 2026 multi-city UK tour of Dropout Improv will kick off at Glasgow's SEC Armadillo on Sunday 31st May!
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Ireland The Show
An all-star cast of Ireland's most talented singers and performers bring Ireland The Show to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Sunday 31st May!
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Rainbow Kitten Surprise are coming to Glasgow! The American alternative rock indie band will headline the O2 Academy on Sunday 31st May as part of their upcoming bones tour!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings
The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road
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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Eastwood Art Club
Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
John Robb
John Robb will be performing at The Voodoo Rooms on 9th May as part of his 2026 tour supporting his new memoir, "Punk Rock Ruined My Life".
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Royal Mile International Piano Series
Set against the magnificent backdrop of St Giles’ Cathedral — illuminated by candlelight - these concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience!
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Lost in Music - One Night In the Disco
Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove – Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show that’s bigger, bolder, and more dazzling than ever!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Pixies
Pixies are marking their 40th year together with a UK and Europe tour and bring it to The Alhambra Theatre on Thursday 21st May!
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Simply Dylan
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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LiveWire - The AC/DC Show
Don't miss LiveWire, the hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, when they return to Rothes Halls on 2nd May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Springsteen Sessions
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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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!
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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!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret is back in town with a dazzling new production, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 16th May!
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Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow
Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!
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Kim Carnie
Award-winning singer and composer Kim Carnie will play a headline show at Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 24th May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour
The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back with her latest tour 'Best Behaviour' and brings it to Macrobert Arts Centre on Friday 15th May!
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Karaoke
Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!
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An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet
An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet will see the band perform a full set of reworked Wet Wet Wet classics, with the odd story and anecdote from their history thrown in for good measure!
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Highlight Talks
On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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