Things to do in Galashiels

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Tom Stade

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show.Join…

Tempest Brewing Co, Galashiels

Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Jimeoin: Pandemonium

A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with one of live comedy's universally acclaimed true masters – we are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend…

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Jimmy Nail

Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer — and proud Geordie icon — Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate re…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.Nurse…

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Phonics

The world's finest tribute to The StereophonicsThe Phonics play tracks from every album including Keep The Village Alive.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry a…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Moving Pictures - A Tribute To Rush

Hailing from Scotland and the Lake District, 3-piece Moving Pictures play classic rush using a serious amount of gear.

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The Springsteen Sessions

This Glasgow-based 7-piece have been bringing the music of The Boss and The E Street Band to their audiences for the best part on 10 years.

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A Foreigner's Journey

Well known all over the World, Foreigner and Journey are giants of the genre best known as Adult Orientated Rock and have been huge draws as live acts since for…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Upbeat Beatles

Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years, 'The Upbeat Beatles' have more than earned their reputation as the finest tribute to the music of the Beatles.P…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Qfx & Natasha Tee And DJ Paul Raynor

QFX:QFX the band was founded in the small town of Hawick on the Scottish Borders by music producer & song writer Kirk Turnbull in Feb of 1992.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Courettes

The Courettes is an explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil who found the perfect blend between garage rock, '60s Girl Group, Wall of Sound, surf music and d…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Kim Blythe: Puzzle

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle, and listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult.

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Ozzy Bloody Sabbath - Origins of Metal II

OzzyBloody Sabbathreturns to MacArts, and takes to the Stage this year on Saturday 13th June 2026.This year marks the'Origin of Metal II'with the members of OBS…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Lacuna plus support from The Girl Upstairs and Hoyden

Lacuna:The six friends and musicians that make up Glasgow outfit Lacuna have been putting out steady releases and gigging since 2021.They have played sold out s…

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Floyd UK

Floyd UK have brought together some of the best musicians in the U.K. who have the talent and desire to replicate the music of Pink Floyd LIVE in the greatest d…

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Withered Hand

Withered Hand is the nom de plume of Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Dan Willson, who started writing songs almost ten years ago during a period of reflection…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Clann An Drumma

Clann An Drumma is a collective that have crafted a sound that seamlessly fuses ancient traditions with modern flair, featuring powerful battle drums and evocat…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Jexit

The Jexit, Jam Tribute are a unique, high-energy celebration of The Jam, originally formed in Tokyo, Japan in 2016 by Yoshi Tokio, the bands Paul Weller.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Charity Garden Opening - Laidlawstiel House

Walled garden containing herbaceous border, fruit and vegetables in raised beds. There are colourful rhododendrons and azaleas as well as splendid views down to…

Laidlawstiel House, Galashiels

Pride in the

InfoPride in the Borders takes place on Saturday the 29th August 2026.The place to come for information about Pride in the Borders.

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Frankly, The Smiths + support from DC Thomas

After previous sold out shows at MacArts, we are delighted to welcome back Frankly, The Smiths.Frankly, The Smiths; is the only Smiths Scottish tribute act.

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Local Band Night - Danielle Huth, The Devil's Forfeit, The Waves & Bob's Boiler Room

MacArts Presents: Local Band Night Featuring Danielle Huth, The Devil's Forfeit, The Waves & Bob's Boiler RoomDanielle Huth:A Scottish singer songwriter at the…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Pure Weller

Covering a vast catalogue, PureWeller aim to pay the ultimate tribute to Paul Wellers amazing career, reaching back through the seminal points of his time front…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Across The Universe - The Beatles - 1966-1970 @ Galashiels Volunteer Hall

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles…

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Inxs Uk - The Inxs Tribute Show

INXS UK The INXS Tribute Show are the leading 6-piece British tribute to Australias finest musical export.Based in the north east of England, INXS UK are faithf…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Moments Of Pleasure presents "This Woman's Work"

Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate BushpresentThis Womans Work, a journey through the career of one of the UKs greatest musical artists.Featuring…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Baga Chipz MBE stars in Bagz to Riches The Nationwide Tour featuring Tanya Hyde

BAGZ TO RICHES Tour 2026! Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents...BAGZ TO RICHESJoin the international drag superstar and RuPauls Drag Race icon for a ni…

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Celebrating Eva

CELEBRATING EVAA moving celebration of one of the most beloved voices of the last century, featuring classic hits from the Eva songbook, brought to life by Hele…

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Norrie MacIver GENERIC

The Gaelic cross-over voice of his generation. Norrie is a singer of range, clarity and melody, and although firmly rooted in Gaelic tradition, he has a voice c…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Attila The Stockbroker - Fiery Words for Hellish Times

As the news goes from awful to worse, Attila the Stockbroker chronicles his times in poem and song as he has done for more than four decades.

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Rock Femmes Fatales - Celebrating the Brilliance of Female Rock

The band features powerhouse vocalists and musicians with decades of extensive live and recording experience in club, theatre and festival environments.You'll h…

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Ac/Dc Gb

After a sold out performance in 2025, we are delighted to welcome ACDC GB back to Mac Arts.ACDC GB have truly established themselves as one of the most authenti…

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Chris Helme

Christopher Alan Helme is an English singer-songwriter, formerly the frontman of John Squire's post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses.

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Trucker Diablo

Trucker Diablo have established themselves as one of the UKs most resilient bands. Combining big riffs and choruses.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Ready Steady 60's Matinee Show

Ready Steady 60'sThis show has sold out Macarts on the previous two performances!The Best of the Mod 60s and the British Beat Boom.Step back in time with this f…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Simon Yates of Touching the Void Pleasure and Pain

Simon Yates of Touching the Void returns to Mac Arts, Galashiels with his new talk Pleasure and Pain!Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates is a veteran of o…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Killer Instinct

'Killer Instinct, Scotland's #1 tribute to The Killers, perform the greatest hits from the band's impressive 22 year back catalogue.For fans of The Killers, dan…

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Class Of'79 plus special guests The Gimme Gimme Gimmes

CLASS OF79 are the UK's most exciting and entertaining Punk , New Wave & Ska tribute band to date.What makes them unique from the rest?Well for a start every me…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Fontaines C.D

IntroducingFontainesC.D. - The first authentic tribute to one of the most vital post punk bands of recent years.

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Pretenders

Pretenders by Talk of the Town are Europe's Ultimate tribute to Pretenders.A five piece all live Band with look-alike, sound-alike Chrissie Hynde bring a night…

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TV Smith

TV Smithwas founder member, singer and songwriter for theAdverts,who formed in late1976and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of Britishpunk rock.

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