What's On Scotland 26 Aug-2 Sep: Jupiter Rising & more

A veritable wonderland of quirky art and stunning sculpted grounds, Jupiter Artland is the place to be at any time, but especially when they throw their annual music festival Jupiter Rising, taking place THIS WEEKEND, from the 26-28 August.

This year's stunning programme is curated by Young Father’s Alloysious Massaquoi, Hen Hoose, Auntie Flo and Shoot Your Shot and includes the likes of Malka, Poster Paints, and Susan Bear. There's also swimming in the park's vibrant tiled pool, performances from Josie Long, a pop-up bookshop from Lighthouse Books, and even a circus skills workshop.

It is, all in all, the perfect bookend to a magical summer. You can get last minute tickets here: grab your tent and pack your car now!

Manuel Solano: The Top of Each Ripple
DCA, Dundee. 27 Aug-20 Nov
The first solo UK exhibition by Berlin-based Mexican artist Manuel Solano, spanning sculpture, painting and film, The Top of Each Ripple is a tender excavation of identity and the affective moments that shape our lives, formed in collaboration with studio assistants after Solano lost his eyesight due to an HIV-related illness. Image: Peres Projects, Berlin.

Girls Just Wanna: Ruby Gaines
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. 1 Sep, 7:30pm
A series of live music nights showcasing female-fronted talent in Scotland, Girls Just Wanna welcome Ruby Gaines this month, supported by Olivia Thom and Peach Crumb. Her music draws on the likes of Jeff Buckley, Fiona Apple and Billie Holiday, crafting a sound that is distinctly fresh and modern. Image: Marieke Macklon.

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Paisley, 1-10 Sep
The Spree is back! Paisley’s popular music and comedy festival runs 1-10 September and the iconic Spiegeltent will host Tide Lines, Simon & Oscar, Tinariwen, Norman Blake/Bernard Butler/James Grant, The Bootleg Beatles, Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes, Horse McDonald, Altered Images, Susie McCabe and The Slow Readers Club. Tickets on sale now from The Spree or Ticket Web (just search ‘The Spree’)

Good Grief
Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh. Until 28 Aug
A clown show about grief might sound literally insane but this remarkable piece of theatre from Ugly Bucket proves us all wrong. Created at the behest of the group's dying friend, the often chaotic, always inventive piece explores the ways in which we understand and engage with grief. Uproariously surreal and near devastating, it's one of the best shows of the Fringe. Image: Unity Productions.

Ando Glaso Roma Cultural Festival
CCA: Centre for Contemporary Art, Glasgow, 27-28 Aug
Established in 2016 to explore the cultural heritage of the Roma communities around Scotland, art and culture collective Ando Glaso are throwing a weekend-long festival at Glasgow’s CCA. Highlights include workshops on traditional Gypsy dancing and music, and a storytelling performance from Jess Smith in collaboration with musicians Ciaran Ryan, Kevin Whyte and Ian MacGregor. Image: Jani Lang.

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Meeting Point, East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Until 29 Aug, 12pm
Ever wondered how street performing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe began? Join street artist Dave Southern on an entertaining story-walk from The Mound up to the High Street to learn some of the secrets and share lots of the fun from the last 40 years of street performing. Part of Scotland’s Year of Stories.

Thanyia Moore: Just Being Funny
Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, Edinburgh. Until 28 Aug, 6:50pm
If you're nervous about diving into comedy at the Fringe in case it's bad and awkward (it could happen! It does happen), then let this comedy sceptic guide you - Thanyia Moore is cream of this year's crop and a guaranteed hilarious time. Spontaneous, natural, and with an excellent improvised rapport with the audience, it's hard to believe this is her debut. Image: Shazad Khalid.

Plantbass'd: Battle Royale
Stereo, Glasgow. 27 Aug, 11pm
Plantbass'd levels up this week with a spinning battle between some of Glasgow's most iconic DJs. Roo Honeychild facies off against DJ Egg, VAJ.Power takes on Casement, and Soilse's Doubt fights (OK, maybe not quite) with Stereo's own OISÍN. Expect frenetic beats, excellent hard drum, US club and jungle, and everyone performing at their peak. Image: Khadija Moustafa.

Beyond Borders Festival
Traquair House, Traquair, 27-28 Aug
Located in the grounds of Traquair House in the Borders (geddit?), Beyond Borders is Scotland's festival dedicated to Scotland's political and cultural heritage and fostering intercultural dialogue. Highlights include live music from Chilean-born Valentina Montoya Martínez in the walled garden and a conversation between authors Irvine Welsh and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera. Image: Jeffrey Delannoy.