Events in Edinburgh on 06 June 2025
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Events in Edinburgh
A Colourful Palette
The Snug at Hotel du Vin Edinburgh will be showcasing Gillian Henshaw’s delightfully colourful and joyful paintings until 31st August. All paintings are available to purchase.
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A PhD Research Project: Non-linear interactive picturebook reading workshop
Huiling Chen, a PhD researcher at Edinburgh College of Art, is seeking participants for a research study on Nonlinear Interactive Picturebooks.
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Architecture Reassembled: Ros Lawless & Charles Young
This exhibition at Upright Gallery brings together Ros Lawless & Charles Young, two artists whose interest lies in the built environment - both real and imagined.
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ArtSpace in the City Art Centre
Come and have fun in our family area in the Lower Ground Floor at the City Art Centre!
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Beginners Sewing Course
Join Artisan Stitch on Friday 6th June for a quick and easy introduction to sewing!
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Bothan Dhùn Èideann
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for our June Bothan, a monthly session of Gaelic culture and community in Edinburgh!
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Camila Ospina Gaitán: Unconquered Natures - Tropicalism
Camilla Ospina Gaitán’s new commission, at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, examines the logic of colonialism through the lens of orchid collection - an 18th and 19th-century practice.
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Clown Extravaganza
Catch silly, surreal, absurdist comedy and clowning from Phil O'Shea in the Cinema Room at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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Cocktail Craft Masterclass
Join Summerhall Distillery for an immersive cocktail masterclass at their historic venue, where the art of mixology meets the science of spirits!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Confluence by Graeme Swanson
Graeme Swanson is an abstract visual artist and an art tutor based in Edinburgh and his exhibition 'Confluence' is showing at Wasps Patriothall.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Crafts, Games, Soup!
Enjoy crafts? Or enjoy a boardgame? Or simply would appreciate being in the company of others in a warm, relaxed space with a bowl of soup? Then this is the space for you!
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Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Declan Welsh & The Decadent West
Don't miss Declan Welsh & The Decadent West when they return to La Belle Angele Edinburgh on Friday 6th June!
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Discover the Joy of Reading in Japanese – Join Our Book Club!
Are you passionate about Japanese but find it difficult to enjoy the learning process? Then join our Japanese Book Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Dog Training in Edinburgh
Dogs Trust Dog School Edinburgh offer training classes for dogs at all stages of their lives, in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
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Doug Cocker: Threads
Doug Cocker, one of Scotland’s leading sculptors, unveils a dynamic new body of work at Dovecot Studios in collaboration with The Scottish Gallery.
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs with Live Band & Caller, held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Forgotten Women
Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour
This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!
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Elf Lyons: Horses
The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle.
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Escape the Past: The Deacon’s Cabinet
From Escape The Past comes a new escape room 'The Deacon’s Cabinet', a historical heist escape room which challenges you to outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie!
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Every Brilliant Thing
Following a totally sold-out run at the Fringe Every Brilliant Thing, the smash-hit show by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe comes to the Traverse Theatre!
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Exposed 25
EXPOSED 25 is more than just a display of technical skill; it's a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of visual storytelling by Edinburgh College's graduating photography class.
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Hooked: 500 Years of Addiction
From heroin to gambling, from alcohol to love, explore the history of addiction at Hooked, an exhibition at the Physicians' Gallery.
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John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture
John Bellany: A Life in Self-Portraiture captures the span of an extraordinary life and career, told through the lens of the artist’s own eyes and the words of the people who knew him best.
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Kids Japanese After School Club Ages 7-12: Language, Crafts & Culture
Led by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, this Kids Japanese After School Club transforms screen-based self-study into real-world interactive learning with crafts, games, and cultural fun.
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Klub Kabaret: Country Cabaret
Get ready for a toe-tappin’, boot scootin’, line-dancin’ good time at Brewhemia’s Klub Kabaret, for a country music production show like you’ve never experienced before!
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Laleh Sherkat: Photographing Iran, 1984–1993
Craigmillar Now is hosting a Photography Exhibition on Iran, 1984–1993 by Iranian photographer Laleh Sherkat, focusing on the lives of women in Iran following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
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Last Chance to Join - Edinburgh Open Workshop
We've got just a few spots left in our upcoming May/June workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop - don't miss your chance to create, build, and learn!
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Live Music at The Botanist
The Botanist hosts live music from Thursday to Sunday every week! From acoustic singles, duos, trios and full band, we have it all.
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Longarm Quilting Workshops
Experience the joy of longarm quilting with a bespoke workshop with professional quilter Claire Sowton at Cloud Quilting!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens
Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical!
Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical begins its World Tour at Edinburgh Playhouse from April 2025!
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Nurture Through Nature with Children’s Books
Delve into the Museum of Childhood’s book collection and explore the links between wellbeing and nature introduced to us through books from an early age.
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Palace Page Turners
Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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Pride & Prejudice - Queer Book Fair at The Georgian House
Join us at The Georgian House this Pride Month as we celebrate the opening of Below Stairs Books, our new secondhand bookshop, with a special Queer Book Fair on Friday 6th June!
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Pride Month short films
The French Institute is celebrating Pride Month with a selection of 3 short films by Lauriane Lagarde, Arthur Thomas Pavlowsy and Drag Race France winner Paloma/Hugo Bardin on 6th June.
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Record of Rain - Hand Paper-making Exhibition
This exhibition at Leith Makers is a collaboration between local hand paper-maker and print artist Lauren Smith and Illustrator Thee Oo Thazin from Myanmar.
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Relay Your Way
Relay Your Way is an epic relay across Britain championing the 1.5 million young people in the UK with disabilities and it's wiggling its way through Edinburgh on from 4th to 6th June.
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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography
This exhibition at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, charts the evolution of royal portrait photography from the 1920s to the present day!
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Spectacular Shostakovich
Join the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for Spectacular Shostakovich a tribute to the composer on the 50th anniversary of his death.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 101 Greenbank Crescent
101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kevock Garden
This wonderful hillside garden has magnificent views over the North Esk Valley with a wide diversity of plants and has featured in many magazine articles and gardening programmes.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scotland’s Sound Healing Chamber
Join Soundsphere Scotland for a fully immersive sound experience when it returns to Edinburgh on 6th June!
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Scottish Dance Classes for Children
Let your child explore music, rhythm, and movement in a fun and welcoming environment at the RSCDS Edinburgh's Saturday morning Scottish Dance Classes in Greenbank Church Hall!
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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Festival Theatre!
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Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing!
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes
Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
READ MORESpeak Japanese with Confidence – Join Our Japanese Chat Club!
Looking to practise speaking Japanese in a relaxed and supportive environment? Then join our Japanese Chat Club, led by Edinburgh-based native tutor Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior!
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Summer Course Drop - Edinburgh Open Workshop
Unlock your potential as Edinburgh Open Workshop announces a range of new summer courses suitable for first-time makers and those looking to improve their skills.
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Terry Pratchett’s Feet of Clay
Strawmoddie Theatre are back with this amateur production of Terry Pratchett’s Feet of Clay, adapted for stage by Stephen Briggs, and brought to stage as part of the Cymera Festival.
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The Ascent of Man
This exhibition at The House of Smalls, showcases the artwork of 75 female artists, made in response to their feelings at the ever-increasing oppression, repression and suppression of women.
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy, come see a line-up featuring outstanding local, national, and international comedians!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Crafters Roadshow - The Centre Livingston
Shop from the best in Scottish Crafts and support your local makers when The Crafters Roadshow comes to The Centre Livingston!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Mountaintop
It’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jnr’s last night on Earth. This funny, compelling drama imagines the man behind the legend on the eve of his assassination.
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The Neighbourgood Market
The Neighbourgood Market is an open air food and drink market in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, taking place between 7th May and 27th July.
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The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives
Discover this groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with the Fleming Collection, which for the first time showcases the Scottish Colourists in the context of their European contemporaries.
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The Scottish Explorer: A selection of the Finest Local Produce
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Scotland at Summerhall Distillery's Scottish Explorer events!
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THE SMALL PRINT Exhibition
THE SMALL PRINT is a new exhibition by artist Kerry Simms featuring a series of work developed during her two-month residency in the Out of the Blueprint studio in Spring 2025.
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The World of King James VI and I
Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, this exhibition will chart his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition.
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True Crime Tours
The Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Whisky Tasting and Tales
Taste 4 deliciously different whiskies while taking a journey into the history of whisky in Scotland and its profound importance within Scottish culture.
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Woof! The Dog Show
Morningside Gallery is hosting a new exhibition of work from some of Scotland’s most notable contemporary artists, celebrating the joy, loyalty and character of dogs.
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Work on Paper - Andrew Mackenzie
Leith School of Art is delighted to showcase work by Andrew Mackenzie in the exhibition 'Work on Paper', showing until 20th June.
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Your Art World
Your Art World is a colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of creative 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland, at the National Galleries of Scotland: National.
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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:
Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Neighbourhood Networks Public Livingroom
Neighbourhood Networks are hosting two Public Livingroom events at Morrisons Giffnock on Friday 2nd May and Friday 6th June.
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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library
Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House
Visit Kirkbrae House with it's acre of walled garden sitting high in the village of Culross in the shadow of the Abbey.
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Jack Vettriano Exhibition 2025
Affordable Arts are thrilled to announce a Jack Vettriano exhibition running from March to October!
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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours
Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by relaxed, long-table feast back at Bowhouse.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
LUSH Glasgow City: Fresh is Best Masterclasses
Join LUSH Glasgow City for a 45 minute interactive session including face mask making activities, proving they really put the freshest ingredients into their products.
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Spanish Conversation Classes
The Language Cafe & Hub's language centre offers Spanish conversation classes for all levels and abilities.
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Denise Chateau Loney - Take a Leaf
Denise Chateau-Loney will bring her exhibition, Take a Leaf featuring botanical printing and watercolours, to Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie from Saturday 5th April.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
The Absolute Elvis Show
Elvis tribute act, Johnny Lee Memphis will perform with his full band and backing singers at Rutherglen Town Hall on Friday 6th June!
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U2 Tribute Night
Diamonds in the Community are delighted to welcome W2, one the best U2 tribute bands, to Airdrie in June!
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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!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Little & Mini Buddies
Join St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation for Little & Mini Buddies, outdoor football sessions for 3 to 6 years, at Renfrew Leisure Centre.
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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
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Advice Works Drop-in Sessions
These local pop-up events from Advice Works aim to boost benefit take-up and provide vital debt support to help the public deal with rising costs.
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Milestones To Moments – Forth Valley Welcome Photography Exhibition
From Milestones to Moments: The New Scots Experience, a photography exhibition showing the experience of New Scots as they settled into Scotland.
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Aerial Yoga
Feeling inspired to try something new or expand your existing practice? Then join Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga at 3 Wellgreen Lane, Stirling for these Aerial Yoga classes on Mondays & Tuesdays!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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Grado & Stephen Purdon: Shellsuits & Spandex
Grado and Stephen Purdon hit the road with Shellsuits & Spandex, a hilarious tour across Scotland, which will stop off at The Park Hotel Kilmarnock on Friday 6th June!
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The Garden Room - Open Day
The Garden Room in Kimaurs have been busy renovating the shop and are exited to share its new look, join them for their Open Day on Friday 6th June!
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