What's On Scotland 30 Oct-6 Nov: Glasgow International & more

It's the inaugural Jali Film Weekender this weekend at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh. Organised by the Jali Collective, a new grassroots collective centred on broadening access to African cinema right here in Scotland, celebrating Black, African, and diasporic films and culture through screenings and events.

Taking place 30 October-2 November, this year's edition revolves around Dreams and Apparitions. It opens with Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s Afrofuturist film Memory of Princess Mumbi and closes with Erige Sehiri’s acclaimed Promised Sky, with a plethora of talks, workshops, shorts and screenings in between. Check out the full programme here.

Night Garden
V&A Dundee, Dundee. 31 Oct, 7:30pm
Get a whole new perspective on V&A Dundee’s Garden Futures exhibition with this late-night event bringing together DJs, installations, food and screenings to give you a secret glimpse into the museum after hours. Heading the night is Dundee’s own KILIMANJARO. Image: Michael Pote-Hunt.

Black Sabbath: The Ballet
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 30 Oct-1 Nov, various times
Birmingham Royal Ballet return to Edinburgh with a heavy metal love letter to one of their city's most iconic bands. With gorgeous choreography set to Black Sabbath classics and new orchestral works, this is ballet unlike anything you've seen before. Image: David Holston.

piri & tommy
King Tut's, Glasgow. 3 Nov, 7:30pm
In the mood for some excellent dance pop? piri & tommy have you covered. With a handful of viral singles under their belt and having supported Charli xcx in Brighton, the duo are well on their way to stardom. Find them at King Tut's in support of their latest EP magic!. Image: Toast Press.

Faeriesteria Halloween Party
People's Leisure Club, Edinburgh. 31 Oct, 11pm
This Hallowe'en, the worlds of Faerie Circle and Microsteria collide in this extra special magical club event. Expect DJ sets from Pako Vega, Soretsia and Gnocchi, live electronics from Maniatrix and Possibly Jamie, and costumed performances. Image: Samwoodowmas.

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↪ Georg Wilson: The Earth Exhales
Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh. Until 1 Mar 2026
For the first time ever, Jupiter Artland will remain open through the autumn and winter, lending wonder to the gloomy months. They have several new exhibitions for the season, including Georg Wilson's The Earth Exhales, a folkloric exploration of the nonhuman.

→ Tweed River Festival
Peebles Burgh Hall, Peebles. 31 Oct-2 Nov
There's a new festival in town (the town is Peebles). Tweed River Festival is a celebration of the River Tweed, responding to the theme of Watery Commons. There's paper making and stone sculpture workshops, film screenings, and live music over three days.

→ Optimo Halloween: Espookio made us do it
Riverside Museum, Glasgow. 31 Oct, 7pm
Hallowe'en spooky times continue over at the Riverside Museum in this after-hours special soundtracked by Optimo (Espacio). Think real Night at the Museum vibes, with the usual excellent innovative mix of dance music.