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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MusicDavid Byrne's Night @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 21 Jan
A night celebrating Robert Burns via the music of David Byrne offers up a hit-and-miss rotation of star turns Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
MusicGirl Group @ Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow, 30 Jan
For the last few years, the UK music scene has suffered from an underreported drought in girl bands. Tonight at Nice N Sleazy, Girl Group make a pretty strong case that they may just be exactly what the country needs Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: February 2026
February’s all about the big-hitter tour shows returning to Scotland after last Fringe, plus a belter of a gig in Glasgow with accessibility at its heart Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: February 2026
February places Manipulate Festival within Scotland’s theatre rota once more, joined by inventive re-workings of the classics across puppetry, opera, ballet and contemporary drama Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
ClubsKAVARI on her new EP, PLAGUE MUSIC
In anticipation of KAVARI’s upcoming release, we catch up with the Glasgow-based producer to talk health, horror and the state of EDM Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
MusicBeverly Glenn-Copeland – Laughter in Summer
Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s latest album is born of pain but makes for truly life-affirming listening Read more »| 02 Feb 2026
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MusicMandy, Indiana – URGH
The second album from the noise-rock band doubles down on their abrasive assault Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
ArtGlasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts to close
Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) goes into liquidation and closes today following several years of managerial and financial turmoil at the once vibrant multi-arts centre Read more »| 30 Jan 2026 -
TheatreManipulate Festival explores the absurdity of empire
As Manipulate Festival returns to Edinburgh, we explore the intersection of absurdity and political satire at the festival through two of its shows – Auntie Empire and Coffee with Sugar? Read more »| 30 Jan 2026 -
MusicFiona Soe Paing @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 27 Jan
A pair of talented Scottish voices – Fiona Soe Paing and Quinie – are placed front and centre at tonight's striking Celtic Connections show Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
Film11 unmissable films at Glasgow Film Festival 2026
New films from indie cinema legends, exciting festival hits and intriguing documentaries – here are our picks from this year's GFF lineup Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
MusicSpotlight On... Sarah/Shaun
Ahead of releasing their new EP In Silence Love Speaks Loudest, we catch up with Sarah/Shaun Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
ArtNationhood: Memory and Hope @ Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow
From Bradford to Glasgow, this striking group photography show documents heartfelt stories of community Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
MusicPem – other ways of landing
Pem's hypnotic vocals have the uncanny ability to wash the world away, even if just for a few short minutes Read more »| 27 Jan 2026 -
MusicNaima Bock @ Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh, 22 Jan
Naima Bock and friends bring a stunning evening of wistful, low-key delights to Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jan 2026