South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Location: Village Theatre East Kilbride

Time: 18:30

Cost: £27 / VIP meet & greet £40 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Karen Dunbar: Aw Roon the Hooses! 16 October 2026 6:30pm £27 / VIP meet & greet £40 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) Village Theatre East Kilbride

 

Bafta award winner Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland’s best-known comedy actors and DJs.  Starting off in the sketch show Chewin’ the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received 4 nominations for the Golden Rose European TV Awards.

Karen has trod the boards in everything from Glasgow Panto to West End Classics, performed Burns, Shakespeare, done stand up and DJ-ed in New York and Ibiza, and in 2014 she opened the Commonwealth Games in front of one billion viewers. From Oran Mor to the National Theatre, Karen has captivated audiences with mix of comedy, music and acting talents and last year she toured Scotland playing 80 dates around the whole country and filmed this for BBC.

Please note this is a brand new show.  If you've seen Karen before, come back and see her again whilst enjoying some of her old classics!  The Queen of Scottish Comedy will have you laughing all night long.

Age limit 14+

VIP meet & greet tickets incudes the chance to meet Karen back stage in person & have your photo taken with her.  Please note: meet & greets will take place during the first interval.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Location: Lanark Memorial Hall

Time: 19:30

Cost: £33.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Radio GaGa 16 October 2026 7:30pm £33.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) Lanark Memorial Hall

 

Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GAGA.

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days.

Playing all your favourite hits including, Don’t Stop me now, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, We Will Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.

Join us as we say, Radio, someone still loves you!

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Location: Library events

Time:

Cost: various

Library events

Library events, such as Bookbug etc, are booked through the library management system (Spydus).

Please click here to view and book library events.

Location: East Kilbride Arts Centre

Time: 13:30

Cost: £9 - £15 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Harold 16 October 2026 1:30pm £9 - £15 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) East Kilbride Arts Centre

 

Visable Fictions presents Harold.

Written by Martin McCormick.

Directed by Douglas Irvine.

Growing up is one big adventure but not everyone can come along for the ride.

Connie and Harold have been best pals for 11 years - they're inseparable. Harold, you see, is her cuddly toy and soon Connie will be going to high school and he won’t be allowed to come along. Things are changing at home too, new family members and new responsibilities . . . 

Connie doesn't like all this growing up stuff so she grabs Harold and runs away.  However, Connie soon realises that there are more threatening things to contend with than just getting older, and Harold too has a big surprise, a magical surprise, that turns her world around for the better. Forever.

A heart warming play with songs for those aged 9 and over.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Location: The Town House Hamilton

Time: 19:30

Cost: £28.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The Johnny Cash Roadshow 16 October 2026 7:30pm £28.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) The Town House Hamilton

 

‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ - Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash

This year Johnny Cash Roadshow invites you to step into the raw and gritty world of Johnny Cash's prison era with their electrifying show that has captivated audiences for two decades. Set on a Folsom Prison style stage this brings Cash's most iconic performances to life as the Johnny Cash Roadshow immerses you in the raw, unfiltered energy of Cash's legendary concerts behind bars.

 2026 will bring you all the thrill of Johnny Cash's greatest hits in one night of pure entertainment. Award-winning Clive John, hailed as an exceptional Cash, channels the spirit of the legend with his unique warmth and authenticity. He is joined by the captivating Ashley Cavell as June Carter and an ensemble of world-class musicians playing authentic instruments, including double bass, Fender Telecaster, acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet, and delivering spine-tingling four-part vocal harmonies.

Prepare to be mesmerized as timeless classics like Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special, and A Boy Named Sue are brought to life. Feel the depth and emotion of Cash's darker material from the later American Recordings, including the hauntingly powerful Hurt as we ll as touching on the powerful songs from supergroup The Highwaymen. This year's show is an emotional roller-coaster, celebrating the versatility and depth of Cash's music in one extraordinary evening.

With standing ovations every night, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that leaves audiences yearning for more. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled celebration of Johnny Cash – the show that keeps his spirit alive, stronger than ever.

Available to book online or by calling The Town House Hamilton on 01698 452299.

Location: East Kilbride Arts Centre

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free admission

Neil Smith: From Lens to Line 7 October - 1 November 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm Free admission East Kilbride Arts Centre

 

From Lens to Line is a celebration of creativity across different mediums, showcasing a collection of new and previously unseen work.

View a selection of photographic highlights, capturing moments, places, and perspectives that inspire my creative process. Explore palette knife paintings filled with texture, movement, and bold colour.

In the Cafe, you will see a range of illustrations from my imaginative books, Arttoons and Afterthoughts, where ideas, observations, and storytelling come together on the page

Together, these works reflect an ongoing exploration of creativity, capturing the way I see and interpret the world through both lens and line."