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East Kilbride Arts Centre

The East Kilbride Arts Centre is an extremely popular venue for drama, visual arts, music, comedy and film productions, and classes and courses.

East Kilbride Arts Centre

About East Kilbride Arts Centre

51-53 Old Coach Road, East Kilbride G74 4DU
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01355261000
East Kilbride Arts Centre Website
Facebook information can be found here

A number of local groups and organisations are also based in the East Kilbride Arts Centre.

East Kilbride Arts Centre Cafe
The Arts Centre is well known for our welcoming and friendly café. It's the ideal place to meet friends for a bowl of our homemade soup or a coffee with a freshly made scone.

Venue Hire
The Arts Centre has a number of rooms which can be hired for any of your function, meeting, training or conference needs and our on-site facilities and catering team will be on hand to help with your event. It can be easily reached by public transport and it has excellent road links as it is not far from one of East Kilbride's most famous Roundabouts, "The Whirlies".

Disabled access
There are two accessible parking bays with lowered pavements in the Arts Centre car park. Access is available by wheelchair to the lower floor (including the café). Access to the upper floor is via lift. Advance notice for wheelchair bookings for performances is recommended. Induction loop hearing facilities are available. Accessible toilets are available on the ground floor.

Upcoming Events at East Kilbride Arts Centre

Dial M For Murder

12th November 2025 - 15th November 2025

Don't miss this gripping tale of suspense, secrets and betrayal when New Victory Players return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with Dial M For Murder!

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ECHO Players present Jack and the Beanstalk

27th November 2025 - 29th November 2025

The ECHO Players return to East Kilbride Arts centre this Christmas with a giant of a pantomime... Jack and the Beanstalk!

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Little Red Riding Hood

3rd December 2025 - 21st December 2025

This December, Studio 32 invites you to step into a world of festive fun as they bring the classic family pantomime Little Red Riding Hood to the stage in East Kilbride!

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A Magical Christmas with Mrs Claus

22nd December 2025 - 24th December 2025

Mrs Claus comes to East Kilbride Arts Centre, ready to share enchanting tales from the North Pole, sprinkle joy on little hearts, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family!

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The McDougall’s Winter Wonderland!

27th December 2025 - 30th December 2025

Join The McDougalls, Scotland's favourite children's theatre company, at East Kilbride Arts Centre for a magical musical adventure in a snow-filled Winter Wonderland!

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The Pairty

13th February 2026 - 14th February 2026

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.

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Mark Black - Horrible Family

6th March 2026

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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Home, I’m Darling

18th March 2026 - 21st March 2026

Studio32 presents what is destined to be the Scottish amateur premiere of Home, I'm Darling by Laura Wade – a stylish, witty romp through gingham, cocktails, and perfectly polished domestic bliss!

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The City Sinners play the music of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris

3rd April 2026

Featuring some of the top players on the Scottish country/americana scene, don't miss The City Sinners live at East Kilbride Arts Centre as they celebrate the music of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris!

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Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

16th April 2026

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to East Kilbride Arts Centre on Thursday 16th April!

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The Seven Witches of Torryburn

13th October 2026

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!

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