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ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: February 2026
February’s all about the big-hitter tour shows returning to Scotland after last Fringe, plus a belter of a gig in Glasgow with accessibility at its heart Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: February 2026
February places Manipulate Festival within Scotland’s theatre rota once more, joined by inventive re-workings of the classics across puppetry, opera, ballet and contemporary drama Read more »| 02 Feb 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 29 Jan-5 Feb: Manipulate Festival & more
This week, Manipulate Festival returns with a gorgeous programme of puppetry and physical theatre. Elsewhere, Woom Room throw a party in the CCA and Cowgate Block Party has its inaugural edition Read more »| 29 Jan 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 22-29 Jan: Fokus: Films from Germany & more
FOKUS, Goethe-Institut's German film festival, returns to venues across Scotland. Elsewhere, Mon Rovîa plays SWG3 and Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes plays at The King's Theatre Read more »| 22 Jan 2026 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 15-22 Jan: Celtic Connections + more
Glasgow is saved from a depressing winter as Celtic Connections lands this week with a typically epic lineup of roots music. Also look out for a brand new day festival, some Ben Whatley Q&As and a stage version of The Shawshank Redemption Read more »| 15 Jan 2026 -
TheatreScottish Theatre Highlights: January 2026
Scottish theatre in January eases us out of festive excess and into a colder, more contemplative moment Read more »| 07 Jan 2026
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BooksScottish Books Events: January 2026
It's a quiet month for book events but there's still some big names – Ali Smith launches her latest novel Glyph, while Madeleine Gray, Bryan Washington and Tyler Coburn all hold launches too Read more »| 07 Jan 2026 -
FilmScottish Film Events: January 2026
Filmhouse and GFT celebrate the French New Wave in a big way, the Goethe Institute presents Fokus, the first film festival of 2026, and Ben Wheatley takes his new experimental feature BULK on tour Read more »| 06 Jan 2026 -
ScotlandGet The January 2026 Issue of The Skinny!
Looking for a copy of our January 2026 magazine? Here's where to find one in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Read more »| 06 Jan 2026 -
ArtScottish Art Highlights: January 2026
Edinburgh Art Festival is the temporary home to a panel of the beloved UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, while the Glasgow School of Art launches an exhibition on motherhood Read more »| 06 Jan 2026 -
MusicScottish Live Music Highlights: January 2026
A new year brings a new all-dayer to Edinburgh, new band showcases at King Tut's and The Hug & Pint, and an old favourite in Celtic Connections Read more »| 06 Jan 2026 -
ComedyScottish Comedy Highlights: January 2026
With a quieter month ahead, we wanted to highlight some of the brilliant year-round comedy shows and nights you can catch in January... and beyond Read more »| 05 Jan 2026 -
ClubsScottish Clubbing Highlights: January 2026
2026 needs no warm up – dance into the New Year with our clubbing top picks, including Zed Bias, 1-800 GIRLS and Sound System Legacies Read more »| 22 Dec 2025 -
ScotlandWhat's On Scotland 11-18 Dec: Biscuit Tin Moving Image Festival & more
Embassy Gallery are bringing back Biscuit Tin, their festival dedicated to experimental film and moving image. Elsewhere, Glasgow Film Theatre unveil their Christmas programme and Pardee Bass play The Mash House Read more »| 11 Dec 2025 -
MusicKathryn Joseph on 2025, touring, Hogmanay and First Footin'
Ahead of her appearance at First Footin' on New Year's Day, we catch up with the inimitable Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 11 Dec 2025