South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

A tribute to the music of Meat Loaf.

Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits.

Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, this showstopping concert launched across Europe in 2025.

Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UK’s most highly-skilled and reputable rock musicians and female rock vocalists. . . this spellbinding concert will take you on a rollercoaster ride of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits of all time, including: Anything For Love – Bat Out Of Hell – Paradise by the Dashboard Light – Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad – Dead Ringer For Love and many, many more.

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

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

Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four – with an all-new show for 2026.

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.

The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.

From the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles stunning live stage show is a gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of the music that changed the world.

Throughout two unforgettable hours, they take the audience on a fabulous ride through the ‘mop top’ hits of Beatlemania to the psychedelic creativity and melodic wonder of the Fab Four’s later studio work.

New for 2026 – The Mersey Beatles celebrate the 60th anniversary of Revolver and the hits of 1966.

So, roll up, roll up for this very special ‘Magical History Tour’ – a splendid time is guaranteed for all!

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

Cost: £28.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Geez a Break productions present When We Were Young.

The public and critically acclaimed multi-award winning show is back for 2026.

This five star show goes beyond the tabloid stereotype of ‘Neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90’s, as we follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the streets of the city during a time it was as The Murder Capital of Europe

This show contains strong language, adult humour and blood and is recommend for audiences aged 16+.

***** Utter class - DAILY RECORD 

***** A triumph , one not to be missed - GLASGOW THEATRE BLOG

**** Comedy that rages fast and furiously in this drama that offers a great night out for audiences - THE SCOTSMAN

**** So well conceived and beautifully presented - LISA IN THE THEATRE 

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

Cost: £18.00 / £16.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

After Selling Out the venue in 2025, The Vintage Explosion are heading back to Lanark in 2026!!!

The Vintage Explosion burst on to the scene in Nov 2022 when a video of them performing Sam Cooke's 'A Change is Gonna Come' went viral on TikTok and Facebook. Since then they have achieved four No.1 Albums on iTunes Worldwide Blues Chart as well as reaching the top ten on the US Billboard Blues Charts. The band made their first television appearance in March when they were specially invited to perform at the BBC Big Birthday Bash as the house band; quickly followed by an exclusive performance on ITV's This Morning. They sold out a 14 date UK and Ireland tour in 2024.

Their explosive live show has already progressed to theatre stages with sell out shows at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Usher Hall, Edinburgh. As well as collecting many new fans along the way, they are also making an impression with music legends:

Sir Rod Stewart recently stated 'This guy....The Vintage Explosion, is the best white soul singer i've ever heard'.

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley said ‘WOW!! Absolutely blown away by The Vintage Explosion. The singer comes off as good as any of the greats!’ 

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

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

Free Again, a five piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular new show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia.

The line-up, made up predominantly from the touring band Hotel California Scotland (who also continue to tour), sympathetically and faithfully recreate the authentic sound and feel of the ultimate Paul Rodgers back catalogue.

Expect a set that includes classic tracks ranging from ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ to ‘Wishing Well’; ‘All Right Now’ to ‘Can’t Get Enough’. You will also hear an acoustic section with beautiful piano melodies and vocal harmony. The back catalogue is exceptional, appealing to audiences of every age, evoking memories and touching the hearts and souls of each new generation.

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

Cost: £26.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)