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Clubs

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STREETrave Birthday Party at The Ayr Pavilion

STREETrave Birthday Party

Saturday 3rd October

1:00pm - 12:00am

The Ayr Pavilion

STREETrave Birthday Party

The Ayr Pavilion

Special shout going out STREETrave Originals - We are celebrating 37 years of STREETrave back in our original home Ayr Pavilion.

Natte Visstick Glasgow at O2 Academy

Natte Visstick Glasgow

Friday 28th August

10:00pm - 3:00am

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding

Saturday 22nd August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Dance2dis Presents : Jamie Fielding

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Jamie Fielding joins us for a all day party supported by some of the best selectors from Scotland and England

Squeeze at Áras Na NGael

Friday 24th July

9:30pm - 12:00am

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Squeeze is a celebration of queerness. The collective focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere and offers an alternative to mainstream club culture

FiftyOne Presents The Summer Session 5TH Birthday Party 2026 at Smiths Music Venue

FiftyOne Presents The Summer Session 5TH Birthday Party 2026

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Smiths Music Venue, Bathgate

FiftyOne Presents The Summer Session 5TH Birthday Party 2026

Smiths Music Venue, Bathgate

Annual alldayer with resident and guest DJ's playing the very best Soul, Disco, Soulful House, Classics & more.

Soul On Sunday Day Party at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Soul On Sunday Day Party

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 5:45pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Day Party

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Soul On Sunday Day time event the best show in town full of dancing laughter and fabulous entertainment for a Sunday afternoon!

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th - at Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th -

Saturday 26th September

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Guilty Pleasures - FAULDHOUSE- Sept 26th -

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Guilty pleasures Fauldhouse

Under No Illusion x AURA presents: Scott Steer at AURA Carlisle

Under No Illusion x AURA presents: Scott Steer

Saturday 25th July

9:00pm - 3:00am

Under No Illusion x AURA presents: Scott Steer

Under No Illusion x AURA presents is back yet again with another show stopping selector.

Gigs

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August Jam Pot @ the Barras at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

August Jam Pot @ the Barras

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

August Jam Pot @ the Barras

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties Day Party @ BAaD in the Barra's

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live at Old Fire Station

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live

Friday 24th July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A tribute celebrating the music of Alanis Morissette and honouring the legendary 1995-1996 Jagged Little Pill tour.

From the Jam at Old Fire Station

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

From The Jam brings the legendary energy of The Jam to OFS. All the hits, the anthems, and the mod spirit live.

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute at Old Fire Station

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Beast UK: Iron Maiden Tribute

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden's legendary 1986-87 tour with a fully realised recreation of the iconic Somewhere On Tour era.

Meteora plus Limp Biscuit and Evanescent at Old Fire Station

Meteora plus Limp Biscuit and Evanescent

Saturday 5th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Meteora plus Limp Biscuit and Evanescent

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A monumental night of nu-metal and emo classics, featuring a line-up of the UK's top tribute acts that you won't want to miss!

Walter Trout : Live in 2026 at Old Fire Station

Walter Trout : Live in 2026

Wednesday 7th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Walter Trout : Live in 2026

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A masterclass in blues-rock. A night you'll never forget.

Xmas Jam Pot @ the Barras at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Xmas Jam Pot @ the Barras

Saturday 12th December

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Xmas Jam Pot @ the Barras

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties Christmas Party @ BAaD in the Barra's

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute at Old Fire Station

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute

Friday 18th September

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The UK's most authentic Amy Winehouse tribute show featuring Amy's guitarist Robin Banerjee.

Festivals

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Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2 at Queens Park Arena

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Sunday 26th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Due to the high demand we are doing a second date, two weeks later, with a whole new lineup of Scotland's favourite comedians.

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Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026 at Vogrie Country Park

Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026

Saturday 3rd October

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge

Woodland Dance Project - Edinburgh 2026

Vogrie Country Park, Gorebridge

Set in the lush and picturesque surroundings of Vogrie Country park just 30 minutes from central Edinburgh

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top at Queens Park Recreation

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

We return and bigger and better on Saturday 19th September! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 8am. We expect this to sell very fast!

Jungle Boogie Day Doo with Spincycle at Rivendell

Jungle Boogie Day Doo with Spincycle

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 4:00am

Rivendell, Workington

Jungle Boogie Day Doo with Spincycle

Rivendell, Workington

We're back for our annual August day doo :) Camping is available Buses from Carlisle added later this week

Madisons 90s Festival at Rivendell

Madisons 90s Festival

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival with Camping 29th August 2026

Vodafone at Kendal Calling at Lowther Deer Park

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Comedy

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 17th September

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 28th January 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

John Kearns Tilting at Windmills 2026 Tour at Old Fire Station

John Kearns Tilting at Windmills 2026 Tour

Wednesday 30th September

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

John Kearns Tilting at Windmills 2026 Tour

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.

Karen Dunbar at The Function Rooms Hamilton

Friday 25th September

9:30pm - 11:30pm

The Function Rooms Hamilton

The Function Rooms Hamilton

Come along and join Karen for her 2026 tour!!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam at Queens Park Arena

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

The Scottish Annual Hip Hop Jam

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Beats, rhymes, and breaking - Scotland's biggest hip-hop celebration is here! Experience live battles, street art, and performances from top artists.

Obair Nua-Scríofa á Léiriú at Áras Na NGael

Obair Nua-Scríofa á Léiriú

Monday 27th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Obair Nua-Scríofa á Léiriú

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Misneach na mBanríonaí - Léamh - Le Caitríona Lane Caitlín Ní Uallacháin - Leis an mBantiarna Gregory & W.B. Yeats. Aistrithe ag Theresa Ní Argáin.

The Glasgow Choir Festival at Queens Park Arena

The Glasgow Choir Festival

Sunday 26th July

11:45am - 3:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

The Glasgow Choir Festival

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Voices unite in harmony! Experience the magic of choral music at the Glasgow Choir Festival, featuring breathtaking performances!

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026 at Old Fire Station

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Wednesday 21st October

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

John's live show is a chance to see one of the world's most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.

Experiences & Attractions

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Cults & Classics Presents MAGIC MIKE at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents MAGIC MIKE

Friday 24th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents MAGIC MIKE

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Magic Mike - A high-energy crowd favourite with serious summer vibes. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics.

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Cults & Classics Presents THE WICKERMAN at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents THE WICKERMAN

Wednesday 29th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents THE WICKERMAN

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

A haunting folk horror classic for a truly atmospheric night.

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Cults & Classics Presents THE BIG LEBOWSKI at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents THE BIG LEBOWSKI

Thursday 30th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents THE BIG LEBOWSKI

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

The Big Lebowski - The Dude abides... especially at outdoor cinema.

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Cults & Classics Presents THE TRUMAN SHOW at Queens Park Arena

Cults & Classics Presents THE TRUMAN SHOW

Tuesday 28th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Cults & Classics Presents THE TRUMAN SHOW

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

The Truman Show - One man, one life - and the world is watching.

Food & Drink

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 03/08 at Buzz Bingo Irvine

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 03/08

Monday 3rd August

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Irvine

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Irvine 03/08

Buzz Bingo Irvine

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular at The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

Saturday 8th August

1:30pm - 6:00pm

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch & Disco Spectacular. Bottomless drinks 2-4, buffet, games and music all afternoon.

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail

Saturday 24th October

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

SWIFTIE CLUB - event entry + welcome cocktail

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Enjoy ALL Taylor Swift ERAS played all day long at our SWIFTIE day party featuring your welcome cocktail and Taylor Swift on the big screen!

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Coatbridge 03/08 at Buzz Bingo Coatbridge

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Coatbridge 03/08

Monday 3rd August

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Coatbridge

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Coatbridge 03/08

Buzz Bingo Coatbridge

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Family Days Out

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons at Queens Park Arena

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Friday 24th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Gerry Lyons of BeBop Bairns delivers early years afternoon entertainment aimed for children of 4 and under. Not one to miss!

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons at Queens Park Arena

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Tuesday 28th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Gerry Lyons of BeBop Bairns delivers early years afternoon entertainment aimed for children of 4 and under. Not one to miss!

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons at Queens Park Arena

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Thursday 30th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Gerry Lyons of BeBop Bairns delivers early years afternoon entertainment aimed for children of 4 and under. Not one to miss!

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons at Queens Park Arena

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Wednesday 29th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Songs & Stories with Gerry Lyons

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Gerry Lyons of BeBop Bairns delivers early years afternoon entertainment aimed for children of 4 and under. Not one to miss!

Sport

Glasgow Games Presents Family Foundation Muay Thai with KOP at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Family Foundation Muay Thai with KOP

Friday 24th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Family Foundation Muay Thai with KOP

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join Keep On Pushing and Glasgow Games for an afternoon of Muay Thai in the park.

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Wednesday 29th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for an afternoon of Hip Hop dance classes in the park.

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Thursday 30th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Hip Hop Dance Class for Families

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join us for an afternoon of Hip Hop dance classes in the park.

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready at Queens Park Arena

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready

Tuesday 28th July

12:45pm - 1:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games Presents Breakin with Emma Ready

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Join Glasgow Games at Queen's Park Arena for a family breakdance workshop with Emma Ready, Scotland's only professional bgirl.

Seasonal

Oktoberfest at BAaD at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

Oktoberfest at BAaD

Saturday 17th October

11:00am - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Oktoberfest at BAaD

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Get on those Lederhosen, ready for some stein swinging fun!

End of Summer Party at BAaD! at Barras Art And Design (BAaD)

End of Summer Party at BAaD!

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

End of Summer Party at BAaD!

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

We're sending summer off the right way with good tunes, good scran, and proper vibes all day.

Dumfries events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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