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Events in Lanarkshire in May 2025

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Events in Lanarkshire

Newmains & District Gala Day - The Big Lunch

2nd June 2024 - 2nd June 2025

Join Newmains & District Gala Day on Sunday 2nd June for The Big Lunch, a fantastic community event for the whole family featuring inflatables, races, stalls and more!

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Music In Lanark

Selected dates between 5th October 2024 - 1st May 2025

Music In Lanark return to Christ Church with their 2024/25 concert series featuring nine concerts held between October and May!

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It’s A Beautiful Noise

2nd May 2025

Award-winning Fisher Stevens celebrates the music of Neil Diamond, one of the world's greatest ever singer songwriters, in It's A Beautiful Noise! Catch him at Airdrie Town Hall in May!

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BOOZéBRUNCH The Festival - Ibiza Special

3rd May 2025

Scotland's hottest brunch party just got even BIGGER! BOOZéBRUNCH returns to Chatelherault Park on Saturday 3rd May for Scotland's biggest brunch festival!

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When We Were Young

3rd May 2025

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 Lanternhouse on Saturday 3rd May!

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When We Were Young

4th May 2025

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 Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 4th May!

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Everything Changes

9th May 2025

Everything Changes, the UK's most authentic tribute to Take That and Robbie Williams, are coming to The Town House Hamilton on Friday 9th May!

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Showaddywaddy

9th May 2025

Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 9th May!

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Cinema: Wagner’s Die Walkure

Selected dates between 14th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Airdrie Town Hall screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

14th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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China Crisis

17th May 2025

China Crisis are celebrating 40 Years of Flaunt the Imperfection with a very special run of shows, including a night at Airdrie Town Hall on Saturday 17th May!

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Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story

21st May 2025

Something About Lennon – The John Lennon Story tells John's story as you've never heard it before, don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 21st May!

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Cinema: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Selected dates between 22nd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Airdrie Town Hall!

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The Royal Ballet: Ballet To Broadway: Wheeldon Works

22nd May 2025

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works being screened at Cumbernauld Theatre Cinema!

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Scottish Garden Festival

23rd May 2025 - 25th May 2025

Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a fun and enriching outing, the Scottish Garden Festival promises a memorable experience for everyone!

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A Night At The Musicals

30th May 2025

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!

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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:

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Selected dates between 10th September 2024 - 30th December 2025

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 19th September 2024 - 15th May 2025

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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Glasgow South Concert Series

Glasgow South Concert Series

Selected dates between 2nd November 2024 - 31st May 2025

Glasgow South Concert Series sees talented musicians perform quality live music in a beautiful southside sanctuary on Saturdays throughout the year!

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Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

Scottish Ballet: The Crucible

1st May 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Scottish Ballet return to the Festival Theatre in May with Arthur Miller's drama of power and persecution, The Crucible!

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Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Mindfulness Based Wellbeing Retreat

Selected dates between 23rd November 2024 - 28th September 2025

Join The Mindful Enterprise for this reinvigorating day of mindfulness practices, in the stunning surroundings of Dalkeith Country Park.

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Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury

Scottish Opera - Trial by Jury

Selected dates between 30th May 2025 - 6th June 2025

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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Events in Fife

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

8th May 2025 - 9th May 2025

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, comes to the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 8th and 9th May, celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac!

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Mothers of the Brides

Mothers of the Brides

30th May 2025

Mothers of the Brides is a fun-filled, sketch-packed, gag-fuelled, laugh-heavy trip through the marital maze of getting your offspring to the altar… How do the mothers do it?

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Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy Through Craft

8th March 2025 - 8th June 2025

Fife Contemporary are pleased to announce Hag. Knowledge, Power & Alchemy through Craft, an upcoming exhibition challenging perceptions of women and craft at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.

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Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Mimesis: African Soldier

Mimesis: African Soldier

26th October 2024 - 31st August 2025

GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.

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Steve Steinman’s Eternal Love - The Musical

Steve Steinman’s Eternal Love - The Musical

3rd May 2025 - 4th May 2025

Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles with a new beginning and chapter as he brings his brand-new original rock musical Eternal Love to The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!

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Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth

Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth

15th May 2025

Kerry Godliman, as seen on Afterlife & Taskmaster, returns to The Glee Club Glasgow on Thursday 15th May with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show!

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Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Paisley Patchers Evening Programme

Paisley Patchers Evening Programme

Selected dates between 2nd September 2024 - 1st December 2025

Interested in quilting? Paisley Patchers meet on the first Monday of each month in Paisley North Church, no experience is necessary all levels welcome!

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Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis

17th May 2025

Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!

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Paisley Ceilidhs Monthly Ceilidh

Paisley Ceilidhs Monthly Ceilidh

Selected dates between 12th October 2024 - 10th May 2025

Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Ceilidhs' Monthly Ceilidh!

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Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

Big Hike The Trossachs 2025

17th May 2025

Join Cancer Research UK on Saturday 17th May for a one-day walking adventure in the stunning landscapes of the Trossachs!

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Club 80’S

Club 80’S

30th May 2025

Whether you were workin' as a waitress in a cocktail bar or just a city boy, let Club 80's take your hand back to the happiest days of your life when it comes to The Albert Halls, Stirling!

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Scottish Wild Food Festival

Scottish Wild Food Festival

17th May 2025 - 18th May 2025

The Scottish Wild Food Festival, set in the delightful grounds of Tir na nOg Holistic Centre just outside Drymen, will return on the 17th and 18th May!

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 11th September 2024 - 18th June 2025

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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