Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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ArtArtists are prophets of doom – we need them more than ever
The Skinny’s former Art editor reflects on 20 years of culture, cheap pints and climate dread – and argues that only artists can tell us where this all ends Read more »| 03 Oct 2025 -
FilmFrank Dillane on his starring role in Urchin
Fear the Walking Dead star Frank Dillane gives a wonderful performance in Urchin, the debut film from Babygirl actor Harris Dickinson. We catch up with Dillane, who tells us about his character Mike – a young, homeless man trying to get by in London Read more »| 03 Oct 2025 -
MusicDirty Dozen: Idlewild review Sleaford Mods, Brogéal & more
Ahead of Idlewild's tenth album, we stick Roddy Woomble and Rod Jones in the hot seat to review new music from Sparks, Upchuck, Brogéal, Hen Hoose, Sigrid and more Read more »| 03 Oct 2025 -
ComedyCrystal Baws horoscopes: 20th anniversary edition
As a 20th birthday treat, we've brought back Mystic Mark to gaze into his crystal baw and conjure a one-off special edition of his much-missed horoscopes, with illustrations by Darren Cullen Read more »| 02 Oct 2025 -
ClubsThe Skinny at 20: The state of Scottish clubs
A lot can change in a few years, never mind twenty. In a series of exclusive statements from venues old, new, and shuttered across the country, The Skinny shares the current state of Scottish clubs through the very eyes of those keeping their doors open Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: October 2025
It's another packed month for new Scottish releases; we celebrate records from Auntie Flo, SHEARS, Lomond Campbell, Stillhound, Possibly Jamie and more Read more »| 01 Oct 2025
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ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: October 2025
Catch some recent Edinburgh Fringe hits and a few excellent one-offs in a bumper month for Scottish comedy Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: October 2025
Exhibitions in Dundee explore social justice and the censorship of speech, while The Alasdair Gray Archive maps Glasgow through a queer, working-class lens Read more »| 01 Oct 2025 -
Musicdodie – Not For Lack of Trying
On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
BooksScottish Books Events: October 2025
The Scottish International Storytelling Festival turns to the north this year, with a programme of events inspired by Nordic traditions. Elsewhere, there are launches at The Portobello Bookshop, Lighthouse Bookshop, Mount Florida Books and more Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: October 2025
Halloween is here - time to awaken your inner beast. Top clubbing picks across the country include Optimo, Mungo's HiFi, Avalon Emerson, Pariah, and Bounce 101 Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
MusicThe Beta Band @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 26 Sep
The Beta Band are still capable of their leftfield brilliance, but tonight is perhaps not quite the unabashed triumph it could have been Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
MusicIdlewild – Idlewild
Having spent the better part of three decades crafting their sound and poetic sensibilities, Idlewilld's endless hours of commitment are crystal clear on their newest record Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: October 2025
Festivals, fundraisers and launch parties populate the Scottish music scene this October – plus, punk lovers should keep an eye out for some "queer and silly" Halloween shows Read more »| 30 Sep 2025 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: October 2025
This month, Scotland is host to a wide array of ambitious festivals Read more »| 29 Sep 2025