South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Location: The Town House Hamilton

Time: 19:30

Cost: £20 / £18 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Sunshine on Leith 7-10 October 2026 7:30pm, 2:30pm Saturday matinee £20 / £18 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) The Town House Hamilton

 

Hamilton ODC presents Sunshine on Leith.

Join Hamilton Operatic and Dramatic Club for Sunshine on Leith, a jukebox musical featuring songs by The Proclaimers, following two soldiers - Davy and Ally - returning to Edinburgh from Afghanistan to navigate civilian life, love, and family. As they pursue relationships with local women, including Davy’s sister Liz, they face romantic challenges and secrets, ultimately celebrating the strength of home and family.

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

Location: Low Parks Museum

Time: 19:30

Cost: £25.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

FARA 9 October 2026 7:30pm £25.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) Low Parks Museum

FARA are a powerhouse in the Scottish folk music scene, igniting stages with their magnetic blend of spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in rich tradition of the Orkney Islands. With three award winning fiddlers Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie, and Catriona Price joined by the sensational Rory Matheson on piano, FARA deliver a sound that is bold, passionate, and unmistakably their own. Steeped in the centuries old musical heritage of the Orkney Islands FARA breathe new life into existing melodies while crafting original compositions that push the tradition forward. Their signature style weaves fiery fiddle sets with lyrical songwriting and three-part harmonies that soar with emotional intensity, creating performances that are as stirring as they are unforgettable.

Tickets are available online.

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: Lanark Memorial Hall

Time: 19:30

Cost: £29.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The Manfreds 9 October 2026 7:30pm £29.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) Lanark Memorial Hall

 

Get Your Kicks On Tour ’26

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the legendary Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann, along with the talented Marcus Cliffe, Simon Currie, Pete Riley, and Mike Gorman. Experience a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues.

This exceptional line-up has become one of the most sought after live bands touring the UK and, in 2026, they're inviting you to celebrate their timeless classics. Enjoy favourites like "5-4-3-2-1," "Pretty Flamingo," "Mighty Quinn," and "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," alongside a captivating selection of rhythm and blues-inspired gems and unforgettable solo successes.

Don't miss out on this electrifying event! Join their journey and GET YOUR KICKS ON TOUR '26 with THE MANFREDS.

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

Location: East Kilbride Arts Centre

Time: 19:30

Cost: £16.00 / £13.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

A Comedic Night of Family Love 7-10 October 2026 7:30pm £16.00 / £13.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) East Kilbride Arts Centre

EK Repertory Theatre Club presents 

 

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‘Trip of a Lifetime’ by Bill Cashmore and Andy Powrie.

Directed by Andy Cleary.

In this ingenious comedy threaded through with music, recently divorced Barry is embarking on a round the world trip of a lifetime... with his overly affectionate mother and father, Sheila and Norman who seem very eager to be involved in his love life (or lack thereof). Paris, Egypt, and Hawaii are just some of the stops along the way.

'The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband' by Debbie Isitt.

Directed by Mirren McIver.

A dark comedy about love, betrayal, and revenge. After leaving his wife Hilary for the younger Laura, Kenneth discovers that the grass isn't always greener. When Hilary invites the couple to dinner, old tensions resurface, leading to a hilarious and shocking evening.

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

Location: Village Theatre East Kilbride

Time: 19:30

Cost: £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The Scottish Comedians EK Show 9 October 2026 7:30pm £20.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee) Village Theatre East Kilbride

 

‘The Scottish Comedians’ is probably the best comedy show you will see in 2026 - with an amazing variety of four Scottish comedians on the bill, all worthy of their own show.

After a hugely successful tour in 2025 – the 2026 show promises to have another outstanding line up of headline comedians and we are excited to say the show will be hosted by the brilliant Liam Dolan!

The Line-up for East Kilbride 2026

• Des Clarke
• Raymond Mearns
• Liam Dolan
• and comedy legend Dean Park

The Scottish Comedians are all brilliantly funny and all are performing for you on one special night.

We are bringing the best in Scottish Comedy to East Kilbride.

The Scottish Comedians brings you different styles of comedy from the finest comedians from Scotland.

This is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!

Don't delay, get your tickets today - available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

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."