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FilmScottish Film Events: March 2026
This month choose between two great film festivals (HippFest and GSFF), explore the films of John Schlesinger and Andrzej Wajda, and check out GSA's new cinema season Read more »| 27 Feb 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: March 2026
Myth and musical nostalgia shape March’s theatre offerings, along with political reckonings and reliable bits of brightness Read more »| 27 Feb 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 12-19 Feb: Bahar Noorizadeh & more
There's the largest UK exhibition of Iranian-Canadian artist Bahar Noorizadeh's work at Cooper Gallery this week. Elsewhere, Coach Party play Room 2 and there's a Valentine's/Galentine's programme at Filmhouse Read more »| 12 Feb 2026 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: February 2026
Turner Prize winner Nnena Kalu participates in a Dundee exhibition that challenges ableism in the arts, while land artist Ilana Halperin explores geological phenomena at Fruitmarket Read more »| 05 Feb 2026 -
MusicScottish New Music Round-up: February 2026
Februrary is loaded with piano beauty from Drexler, indie-pop from Lou Mclean, raging punk from Bratakus and a 12" dance record from Isa Gordon and Tony Morris, plus loads more Read more »| 05 Feb 2026 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: February 2026
Lacking days but packing parties, February is set to be short, sweet and sweaty; our top picks including Bakey, Manga Saint Hilare and Jamz Supernova Read more »| 03 Feb 2026
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BooksScottish Books Events: February 2026
There's a new zine festival in town (or Fife), with the launch of Fife Queer Zine Fest. Elsewhere, there's book launches in Edinburgh and collage and zine workshops in Glasgow Read more »| 03 Feb 2026 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: February 2026
February's gig calendar sees some big Scottish names hit the road, plus chances to catch Jacob Alon, Magdalena Bay, corto.alto and Danny L Harle Read more »| 03 Feb 2026 -
FilmScottish Film Events: February 2026
Look out for celebrations for Valentine's Day (and Galentine’s Day), a tribute to the foreboding cinema of Béla Tarr and so many great screenings at Glasgow Film Festival Read more »| 03 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 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 29 Jan-5 Feb: Manipulate Festival & more
This week, Manipulate Festival returns with a gorgeous programme of puppetry and physical theatre. Elsewhere, Woom Room throw a party in the CCA and Cowgate Block Party has its inaugural edition Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 22-29 Jan: Fokus: Films from Germany & more
FOKUS, Goethe-Institut's German film festival, returns to venues across Scotland. Elsewhere, Mon Rovîa plays SWG3 and Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes plays at The King's Theatre Read more »| 22 Jan 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 15-22 Jan: Celtic Connections + more
Glasgow is saved from a depressing winter as Celtic Connections lands this week with a typically epic lineup of roots music. Also look out for a brand new day festival, some Ben Whatley Q&As and a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption Read more »| 15 Jan 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: January 2026
Scottish theatre in January eases us out of festive excess and into a colder, more contemplative moment Read more »| 07 Jan 2026