MacArts, Galashiels

MacArts, Galashiels An independent music and performing arts venue run by a small but enthusiastic and dedicated team supported by a great team of volunteers.

Voted Best Scottish Live Venue of the year 2025 (

Enjoy Alan Carr and friends tonight? You might enjoy comedy from Kim Blythe Comedy Kim Blythe is back with her brand new...
18/06/2026

Enjoy Alan Carr and friends tonight? You might enjoy comedy from Kim Blythe Comedy

Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. And listen, she hates writing copy, it's really difficult. So here's a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly. She brings Puzzle to MacArts on Thursday 12th November.

Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/macarts/kim-blythe-puzzle/e-mvlbky

Unfortunately Floyd UK has been cancelled due to illness.All tickets will be refunded as the event at this stage will no...
18/06/2026

Unfortunately Floyd UK has been cancelled due to illness.

All tickets will be refunded as the event at this stage will not be rescheduled.

Did you lose your car key at the QFX event at MacArts last week. No one has been in to claim this yet.Drop us an email t...
18/06/2026

Did you lose your car key at the QFX event at MacArts last week. No one has been in to claim this yet.

Drop us an email to arrange collection: [email protected]

Tomorrow!Incubator Sessions: Lacuna plus support from The Girl Upstairs & HoydenDoors 7pm Tickets available here: https:...
18/06/2026

Tomorrow!

Incubator Sessions: Lacuna plus support from The Girl Upstairs & Hoyden

Doors 7pm
Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/macarts/lacuna-plus-support-from-the-girl-upstairs-and-hoyden/2026-06-19/19:30/t-qmamjxn

Lacuna:

The six friends and musicians that make up Glasgow outfit Lacuna have been putting out steady releases and gigging since 2021.

They have played sold out shows at the famous Windmill venue in Brixton, and received a nomination for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. In 2025 Lacuna sold out their King Tut’s headline, travelled around the country, played shows with renowned artists Corto Alto & Edwyn Collins and released their second and third EP. The band have carved out a reputation for their rich storytelling and melodic flair, expertly crafting intricate and dynamic soundscapes with comparisons to Ethel Cain, Boygenius, Daughter and Lana Del Rey.

2025 came to a close with the release of their third EP ‘Nest’, vinyl collaboration with Assai Records and an explosive King Tuts headline.

The Girl Upstairs:

Hailing from the Scottish Borders, Girl Upstairs is a singer-songwriter currently based in Glasgow. Armed with a passion for story telling and emotive lyrics, she heavily draws inspiration from artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Orla Gartland and Holly Humberstone.

After moving to Glasgow in 2022, she jumped straight into the local music scene. She has since gigged her way through many of the city’s venues, including; King Tut's, St Luke's, The Hug and Pint, and The Poetry Cub.
This year Girl Upstairs was invited down to London by Nina Nesbitt to play a gig for Apple Tree Records.

Hoyden:

Hoyden is the solo indie-pop project of Lorna Adams, a singer-songwriter based between Dundee, Glasgow, and the Scottish Borders. Her music blends thoughtful, storytelling-driven indie pop with folk influences, often incorporating themes of history and mythology into her work.

We are delighted to announced We've Signed the Scottish Music Industry Association Scottish Music EDIA Manifesto and Act...
18/06/2026

We are delighted to announced We've Signed the Scottish Music Industry Association Scottish Music EDIA Manifesto and Action Framework and to be a part of a shared approach to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

18/06/2026

Have you heard about our UK tour starting next month? Controversially, we decided AGAINST using an eye-catching AI generated promo poster, opting to list our dates and venues alongside a live action shot instead (the wrong choice? 🤔)

Either way, we're so looking forward to taking our Thunder of the Celts back on the road. Between our long-awaited return to Galashiels and Norwich (selling FAST) and our first appearance in Devon and Hertford, we're excited to share our experience with followers old and new.

We'll be sharing more dates and events very soon. But for now, use the link in the comments to guarantee your place in the heart of the storm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥁

Tonight: Alan Carr and FriendsThere will not be any tickets available on the door. This event has completely SOLD OUT. F...
18/06/2026

Tonight: Alan Carr and Friends

There will not be any tickets available on the door. This event has completely SOLD OUT.

For those of you that are coming with tickets.

Age restriction is strictly: 14+ (14 & 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Refunds will not be issued for refused entry on the grounds of age)

The event will start promptly at 7:30pm please ensure that you allow plenty of time to enter, purchase refreshments and take your seats before the event starts.

There is to be no unauthorised filming or recording at this event. Anyone found to be recording or attempting to make any audio or visual recordings at this event will be immediately asked to leave.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 No Scotland, No party 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Looking for something to do before the best of Scotland take to the p...
17/06/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 No Scotland, No party 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Looking for something to do before the best of Scotland take to the pitch on Friday night? We have the best of Scotland's upcoming talent playing here at MacArts with Lacuna, Girl Upstairs and Hoyden.

Come get in the mood for Scotland vs Morocco, the show will finish before kick off!
Grab tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/macarts/lacuna-plus-support-from-the-girl-upstairs-and-hoyden/e-pmaoox

We have just had a handful of tickets released for the Alan Carr event at MacArts tomorrow night 18 June..They are avail...
17/06/2026

We have just had a handful of tickets released for the Alan Carr event at MacArts tomorrow night 18 June..

They are available here: https://www.ticketsource.com/macarts/t-mjerdgp

Join Alan Carr as he tries out new material with some of his comedy friends.

​Age restriction is strictly: 14+ (14 & 15 year olds need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. Refunds will not be issued for refused entry on the grounds of age)

This hour long event will start promptly at 7:30pm please ensure that you allow plenty of time to enter, purchase refreshments and take your seats before the event starts.

Maximum number tickets purchasable in one transaction is two. The named lead ticket holder will need to be present at entry, proof of ID may be requested at point of entry. Please do not purchase any tickets outwith MacArts or Ticketsource as entry will not be permitted.

There is to be no unauthorised filming or recording at this event. Anyone found to be recording or attempting to make any audio or visual recordings at this event will be immediately asked to leave.

Next week, we’re taking part in Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery. It’s the UK’s biggest music festival...
17/06/2026

Next week, we’re taking part in Everywhere At Once powered by The National Lottery. It’s the UK’s biggest music festival on your doorstep: 1000+ gigs, 400+ venues, 1 weekend.

Come and celebrate live music with us from 26–28 June.

Grab tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/macarts


Music Venue Trust

Address

Bridge Street
Galashiels
TD11SP

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

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