Things to do in Galashiels

The Skids & Theatre Of Hate

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Goodbye Mr Mackenzie

Goodbye Mr Mackenzie, one of Scotland's greatest bands of the 80's and 90's released their first album, Good Deeds and Dirty Rags, in 1989.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Blue Rose Code

A nomad, both geographically and musically, songwriter Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes straight from – and to – the heart.His songs address universal them…

Mac Arts, 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

Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive,…

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

Following a string of sold-out shows across the UK and viral online success, Stuart Mitchell is back… and bigger than ever.After the huge success of his debut U…

Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Attila the Stockbroker

Attila the Stockbroker is an English punk poet, musician, and songwriter known for his high-energy social surrealist style, he has performed over 4,000 concerts…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Upbeat Beatles

Experience the magic of The Beatles with The Upbeat Beatles, one of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows.Performing together for almost 30 years, the band fai…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis are regarded by many promoters and Oasis fans alike as the best one there is.With Oasis currently not together, Definitely Oasis do an amazing…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Verity

Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident.

The Pavilion Cinema, Galashiels

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Kyle Falconer (The View)

Kyle Falconer has always been a songwriter who has been inspired by a female muse.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

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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.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

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…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Chris Helme

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

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.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Laurettes + the Deadly Winters

The Laurettes are a fiery 5-piece all-female Scottish band turning heads with their powerful fusion of Indie Folk and Celtic Rock.Known for their high-energy pe…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

The Laurettes

The Laurettes are a fiery 5-piece all-female Scottish band turning heads with their powerful fusion of Indie Folk and Celtic Rock.Known for their high-energy pe…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

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…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Tempest Brewing Comedy Night Mike Newall

Live Comedy Returns to Tempest brewing Co.Closing the night is the master of dead Pan - Mike Newall A Stockport lad, now based in Manchester, Mike Newall is a c…

Tempest Brewing Co, Galashiels

Trucker Diablo

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

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie Plus Support From the Countess of Fife

Goodbye Mr MacKenzie, one of Scotland's most distinctive and influential alternative bands built a strong reputation for dramatic, high-energy live performances…

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

Talkin Heids

Talkin Heids are Scotland's own Talking Heads tribute bringing hits to life in a vibrant celebration.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Christmas Party Night - Music Performed by Party Fears Three

MacArts are delighted to invite you to a Christmas Party Night.Music on the night will be provided by Party Fears Three.

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The Mccommitments

Known as the Scottish Saviours of Soul, this electrifying 11-piece powerhouse brings to life the unforgettable hits of The Commitments, including: Mustang Sally…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Alan Carr

Join Alan as he warms up ahead on his brand-new tour.Age restriction 14+ (14 & 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult at all times) Likely to be sweari…

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…

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…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

A Christmas Carol - Performed by Mitch Benn

Mitch's one man dramatic performance of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" is based on the author's own "Prompt Copy" abridged version which Dickens himself…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Desperados - 50 Years of Hotel California

Desperados - 50 years of hotel california:The Music & Legacy of Eagles.Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Qfx Exclusive Album Launch

QFX Return to MacArts on December 19th for an Exclusive Album Launch Event.QFX the band was founded in the small town of Hawick on the Scottish Borders by music…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Class of'79 Plus Special Guests the Gimme Gimme Gimmes

CLASS OF'79 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 m…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Macarts Hogmanay Event With Dunbinski, Polyphonic Sonder and the Dull Fudds

Come along and join us for our Hogmanay party this year at MacArts. Sing and Dance to say goodbye to 2026 and welcome in the New Year with us.

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Liam Farrelly: Comedy Genius

Following his last performance supporting Alan Carr at MacArts, Liam Farrelly is back with a spine tickling headline show!Liam Farrelly began performing stand-u…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Exhibition on Screen: Renoir & Love

Be transported back to a Parisian summer of love through the eyes of a true visionary.Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists; a founding…

The Pavilion Cinema, Galashiels

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience

Glaswegian Gary Digan Aka (The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience) is the UK's Premier & Definitive Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon.Consistently selling out venues nationwide…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Royal Ballet & Opera: Götterdämmerung

An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brnnhilde.

The Pavilion Cinema, Galashiels

Pulp'd & Blur 2

Pulp'd are best described as the worlds number 1 tribute band to Britpop royalty....

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Stillmarillion - Still Clutching in 2027

Stillmarillion - still clutching in 2027Celebrating 40 Years of Clutching at Straws.In 1987, Marillion released Clutching at Straws, the final studio album of t…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Fontaines C.D

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

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Silent Knights Silent Disco

Join us for a brilliant Silent Disco evening at MacArtsNever been to a Silent Disco before? It's simple!

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Straighten Out - the World's Premier Stranglers Tribute

STRAIGHTEN OUT are the world's premier Stranglers tribute band with an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours as they re-create the 'early years' sound o…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Just Jovi

Just JoviGet ready for an electrifying night with Just Jovi, Scotland's #1 Bon Jovi tribute.No gimmicks, no attempted lookalikes—just a powerful, pitch-perfect…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

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…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Ds:UK...In Tribute to Dire Straits the Alchemical Tour

DS:UK - The Alchemical TOUR - 2027This is DS:UK -THE Dire Straits Tribute Show's Seventh tour, taking fans back to a golden era of The Straits' - their first li…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

TV Smith

TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the Adverts, who formed in late 1976 and were one of the leading bands in the first wave of British punk…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

Nosferatu

Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre, just as powerful and unsettling today as when it first thrilled cinema goers 100 year…

Mac Arts, Galashiels

London Calling Play the Clash "Should I Stay Or Should I Go Tour" Tour

LONDON CALLING Play THE CLASH'Should I Stay or Should I Go' Tour:London Calling play The Clash are widely referred to as "the only tribute band that matters".

Mac Arts, Galashiels