South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Bon Giovi are the World’s premier look-alike and sound alike tribute to the New Jersey rockers ‪Bon Jovi‬.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Formed in December of 1998, with over 25 years UK and International touring experience as a band and nearly five times that combined from individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best tribute acts on the circuit today playing over 100+ shows each year.

Covering every aspect of ‪Bon Jovi's extensive career, BON GIOVI perform all the greatest hits such as ‘Living On A Prayer’, ‘It’s My Life’, ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’, as well as many others from every album ever produced in one amazing stage show which include all these hits and more.

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

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

Following a record-breaking sell-out in 2025 and overwhelming demand for their return, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming back to The Town House, Hamilton on Sunday, 6th September 2026!

Expect an electrifying mix of bagpipes, rock, and high-octane energy from the world’s biggest bag-rock band.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable live show — it’s guaranteed to sell out fast!

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

Cost: £39.50 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Tam Cowan – writer, broadcaster and comedian – has enjoyed a successful career in newspapers, radio, television and stand-up for more than 35 years.

Most notably as co-presenter of BBC Radio Scotland’s award winning Off The Ball that celebrates its 32nd anniversary in 2026.

Tam is also a popular columnist in The Sunday Post with a light-hearted weekly spread which takes an irreverent look at the world at large.

When it comes to playing it for laughs, he’s honoured to be rubbing shoulders with Post legends, Oor Wullie and The Broons.

His monthly Aff The Baw comedy show – at Blackfriars in Glasgow – is a hot ticket attracting a diverse list of special guests from the world of football, theatre and TV.

Tam’s one-man-show at the Edinburgh Fringe has sold out for the past three years.

He is in huge demand for comedy gigs and dinner speaking events and also enjoys his time spent working for different charities … chiefly St. Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie.

But this string of dates in September is Tam’s first-ever national tour of Scotland.

With the aid of satnav – plus a carefully curated list of great fish ‘n’ chip shops and curry houses – he’ll travel the length and breadth of the country appearing at some of our most popular venues.   He's temporarily suspended his membership of Slimming World for one month.

A lifelong fan of Motherwell FC, his other big love is his family … wife Liz, daughter Sophie and their wee Maltese dog, Casper.

Word is all three can’t wait to see the back of him when he hits the road.

But for Tam the tour – which is long overdue – can’t come quick enough.  He said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to going out on the first tour of my career.  What a great opportunity to have a laugh, joke and a real carry-on with all the people who’ve been listening to my guff for the past three decades.  I cannae wait.”

Over 16s only.

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

Cost: £27.50 / £25.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row and many more!

The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.

Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original founders, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas and, most notably, the world-famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the first ever in the group’s glittering career.

“I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters.“ said Tina, speaking about the tour.

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

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

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle — known for Outlander, Kajaki, The Angels’ Share, Billy & Tim and Once Upon a Time in Scotland — brings his most personal work to Rutherglen Town Hall with a bold and emotionally charged spoken word performance.

“It’s Not Where You Start…” is a powerful exploration of memory, resilience, and belonging. Drawing on his lived experience — from spending time in care as a child to becoming a foster carer — Kyle gives voice to stories often left unheard.

Blending heartfelt poetry with striking comic book-style projections, this is storytelling that is both intimate and visually unforgettable. It’s a tribute to the past, a reckoning with the present, and a timely call for compassion as the UK care system faces increasing scrutiny.

Winner of the Stage Award for Acting Excellence, Scott Kyle delivers a must-see performance filled with honesty, humanity, and hope.

“The story of how Scott Kyle went from being a latch-key kid on the streets of Rutherglen to an award-winning actor starring alongside Hollywood Icon Harrison Ford is both highly amusing and incredibly inspirational.” — Paul Kelbie, Discover Scotland Magazine

“A really well-told TED Talk with beautiful animations… such an engaging, humble and honest performer.”  — Cora Bissett, award-winning theatre director and playwright

 “An amazing story and well worth your time… superb animations.”  — Nicola McCartney, award-winning playwright and director

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

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