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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ClubsA love letter to Optimo
For almost three decades, Optimo has reshaped lives and stomped its legacy into dancefloors. After the heartbreaking loss of Keith McIvor – one half of the duo – we hear why the culture they built can never truly die Read more »| 15 Dec 2025 -
MusicHaiver @ Òran Mór, Glasgow, 11 Dec
Haiver deliver a short but memorable set tonight at Òran Mór, offering a window into why so many people are already paying attention Read more »| 15 Dec 2025 -
MusicStereolab @ SWG3, Glasgow, 8 Dec
Cult favourites Stereolab refuse to pander to nostalgia on their return to Glasgow Read more »| 15 Dec 2025 -
ArtCreativity Lives!: The Design Hits of 2025
In the face of literally everything, we look at some design industry tops hits to remind us all that creativity is alive and well Read more »| 15 Dec 2025 -
ComedyBehind the Mic: Chunks
Donny Vostok, one of the brains behind cult airhorn-blaring alt comedy night Chunks, takes us behind the curtain as the collective celebrates its 11th year of shows Read more »| 15 Dec 2025 -
FilmSentimental Value
Joachim Trier’s latest is a moving exploration of fractured families and the growing pains that tear us apart long after adolescence Read more »| 15 Dec 2025
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Film18 Underrated and Overlooked Films from 2025
These are the films of 2025 that flew under the radar, didn't receive the critical love they deserved, failed to find a substantial audience in cinemas or were simply buried on a streaming site Read more »| 12 Dec 2025 -
FilmMeet FilmHub Scotland's New Producers
Every year, FilmHub Scotland selects four Scotland-based film programmers to be their New Producers, a scheme that teams early-career film producers with established film organisations for training and mentoring. We meet this year's cohort Read more »| 12 Dec 2025 -
ClubsGuest Selector: Headset's Hogmanay Playlist
One of Scotland's biggest club nights, Headset, is taking over The Mash House this New Year's Eve – 12 DJs pick out 12 tracks you can expect to hear on the night Read more »| 12 Dec 2025 -
MusicSpotlight On... CUZINO
Following the release of his debut EP, we catch up with Glasgow-based producer CUZINO Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
MusicKathryn Joseph on 2025, touring, Hogmanay and First Footin'
Ahead of her appearance at First Footin' on New Year's Day, we catch up with the inimitable Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
FilmThe Skinny's Films of 2025: Our Writers' Top 10s
You've seen The Skinny's top ten films of 2025 list, now check out the individual top ten ballots from our crackerjack team of film writers Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
MusicWolf Alice @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 7 Dec
Wolf Alice are in a sentimental mood at the Hydro, reminding us that true beauty can be found within vulnerability and raw emotion Read more »| 10 Dec 2025 -
MusicMermaid Chunky @ Mono, Glasgow, 4 Dec
Mermaid Chunky build a glorious case for live music: that it can be surprising, playful, and a complete blast Read more »| 10 Dec 2025 -
MusicSudan Archives @ QMU, Glasgow, 6 Dec
Bringing her Gadget Girl persona and new album The BPM to Glasgow, watching Sudan Archives feels like witnessing the future of music Read more »| 10 Dec 2025