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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BooksScottish Books Events: April 2026
First Date, Edinburgh's romance book festival, returns at the end of the month. Elsewhere, Polly Barton launches her debut novel and there's a poetry open mic at Glasgow Zine Library Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: April 2026
New writing and touring work take centre stage in April, with book and film adaptations, local storytelling and small-scale narratives well worth watching Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: April 2026
Phone-free parties, nostalgia-themed parties and 25th birthday parties – this April has something for everyone. Clubbing highlights include LTJ Bukem, Joker and Horse Meat Disco Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
BooksShahed Ezaydi on The Othered Woman, white feminism and Islamophobia
We chat with author and journalist Shahed Ezaydi on her debut book The Othered Woman and her years of research into the harms of white feminism Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: April 2026
Outwith all the festival fun happening this month, our gig highlights include Record Store Day events, EP launches and lineups of local talent Read more »| 31 Mar 2026 -
ArtTurbulent Times: RSA New Contemporaries 2026
In the 200th anniversary of the Royal Scottish Academy, Scotland's most-promising art school graduates explore a range of sociopolitical issues, from disability representation to technological dominance Read more »| 30 Mar 2026
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MusicRadhika on her cinematic debut record, Cine-Pop
In the run-up to releasing her debut album, Cine-Pop, just in time for festival season, Radhika unveils the opening credits Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: April 2026
Artists probe migration narratives, energy economies and class through sculpture, installation and site-responsive work as several exhibitions open for spring across Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: April 2026
In April's comedy round-up, there's plenty of clowning and improv, a new night in an unexpected Glasgow venue, and tour returns for some Fringe hits Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
BooksOctober by Nur Turkmani
Across multiple Octobers, Lebanese poet Nur Turkmani explores ideas of memory, love and transformation Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
MusicArlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire
On Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks approaches euphoria and vulnerability with a soothing ambivalence Read more »| 30 Mar 2026 -
ComedyZara Gladman @ The Rum Shack, Glasgow
The West End Mum boldly ventures to new Glasgow territory in this Southside gig as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 27 Mar 2026 -
BooksMy Lover, The Rabbi by Wayne Koestenbaum
Cult gay poet and writer Wayne Koestenbaum finally gets a UK release with his latest book, My Lover, The Rabbi Read more »| 27 Mar 2026 -
MusicGorillaz @ OVO Hydro, Glasgow, 24 Mar
Gorillaz return to Glasgow with a career-spanning multimedia spectacle showcasing the artistry that has gone into their truly collaborative project Read more »| 27 Mar 2026 -
![Danny Brown @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 21 Mar [for use with this review only]](https://images.theskinny.co.uk/assets/production/000/152/368/152368_widescreen.jpg "Danny Brown @ O2 Ritz, Manchester, 21 Mar [for use with this review only]")
MusicDanny Brown @ SWG3, Glasgow, 24 Mar
Danny Brown returns to Glasgow with a fresh lease on life and an all-action set of hyperpop-infused bangers Read more »| 26 Mar 2026