South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

Welcome to a long-forgotten, fairy-filled kingdom… a land of crowns, curses… and chaos! The wicked sorceress Carabosse has placed a nasty curse on Princess Beauty: on her 18th birthday our lovely princess will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and maybe even die!

The kingdom is thrown into turmoil and greeting about it won’t help! Only the brave, bold and slightly bonkers Fairy Monty and his magical band of sparkles, laughter and confusion can keep hope alive.

Can they protect Princess Beauty from her fate? 

Will true love — and a very heroic prince — really be enough to break the curse of Carabosse?

Along the way there’s silliness, royal romance, wicked tricks, dazzling songs, and more jeers and hisses than you can shake a giant spindle at!

You’ll cheer the goodies… you’ll boo the baddie… you’ll be shouting, clapping and singing along – just mind and don’t let Carabosse hear you!

Come join us for a magical panto full of giggles, thrills and fairytale spills - because in this kingdom, true love’s kiss conquers all.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £17 / £15.50 / family £53 / grp 20+ £12 (+£1.50 trans fee)

Featuring Wee Sing Big and South Lanarkshire Saxophone Ensemble.

Join us on Thursday 10 December 2026. The Town House in Hamilton will come alive with festive magic as the Lanarkshire Cecilian Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert. This enchanting evening will feature stirring orchestral performances of music from Swan Lake, The Lion King, Forrest Gump, and Flight to Neverland as well as some classic LCO festive fun.

This year's guests are the Wee Sing Big Choir and the South Lanarkshire Saxophone Ensemble, who will add charm and brilliance to the celebration. Expect a heartwarming blend of seasonal cheer and a musical spectacle. A perfect way to ring in the holidays with family and friends.

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

Cost: £16 / £14 conc / £10 under 16 (+ £1.50 transaction fee)

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

Please click here to view and book library events.

Cost: various

 

Studio32 and East Kilbride Arts Centre presents Dick Whittington.

Step into a world where the streets are paved with gold and destiny beckons for anyone ready to grab their chance of fame and fortune - Dick Whittington is a high-stakes, "rags-to-riches" adventure that follows our plucky hero and his loyal, rat-catching cat on a journey from the alleys of London to exotic shores.

Studio32 and East Kilbride Arts Centre bring you a heart-warming tale of hope, heroism, and the ultimate happy ending - perfect for the whole family!

* Off-peak prices available on Thursday 3 December and 11.30am on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December. All tickets £11.00 on Wednesday 2 December.

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

Cost: £14.50 / £13.00 conc (off-peak £12.50 / £11.00*) (subj to £1.50 transaction fee)

Low Parks Museum's festive programme would not be complete without our annual Christmas Concert courtesy of SL Harmonics. Choral and solo performances of specially selected modern and classical arrangements combine with relaxed repartee providing entertainment for an audience of all ages. With suitably seasonal refreshments offered as part of the ticket price, it's a delightful way to welcome in the most wonderful time of the year!

Tickets are available to book online.

Cost: £8.50 / £7.50 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)