Events in Renfrewshire on Saturday 18th April 2026

ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition

ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!

Bridge Of Weir Choral Society Presents Waves Of Light

Bridge Of Weir Choral Society will bring their Waves Of Light concert to St John's Church in Greenock on Saturday 18th April!

Circus Zyair: Glasgow

Zyair Circus is coming to GRID, packed with fearless acrobats, jaw dropping stunts and non stop thrills for the whole family, this is edge of your seat entertainment you won't want to miss!

Dinosaur Egg Hunt - Self-led Activity For Families

Explore the woodland trails at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve this Easter on their self-led and family-friendly Dinosaur Egg Hunt!

Fraser John Lindsay’s Blues Incentive

Local guitarist Fraser John Lindsay and his amazing melting pot of top musicians return to play Paisley Arts Centre with electrifying Australian-born singer Charlotte Marshall!

Heritage Buddies

Heritage Buddies - Where Buddies Rest: Stories Rise is a 2 year project being delivered by the Urban Historian funded by the Culture, Heritage & Events Fund from Renfrewshire Council.

Illegally Blondie

Don't miss Illegally Blondie, one of the UK's top tributes to Blondie, at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 18th April!

Indoor Spring Artisan Market

SHS Events will bring their fantastic Indoor Spring Artisan Market to GRID Braehead on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April... come along and support their amazing local traders!

Inflatable Fun City

Inflatable Fun City returns with a brand new location... Barnhill Farm! Bounce, slide, and play all day in an exciting new space made for maximum fun!

International Arena League

Arena football makes its debut in Scotland as the International Arena League (IAL) takes over Braehead Arena for an action-packed summer season!

Lindisfarne

Don't miss legendary 70's folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne live at the Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 18th April!

Local History Cafe

Join Renfrewshire Heritage, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Local History Cafe, perfect for anyone with an interest in Paisley and Renfrewshire history.

Murder Mystery Afternoon: The Betrayers

Join Rachael at Skirlies Cafe, Paisley for a fun filled couple of hours on this fully scripted murder mystery event, The Betrayers!

PACE Easter Fest!

Jam-packed with unique and varied creative performance experiences for ages 3-21, PACE is excited to announce the return of PACE Easter Fest!

Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts

Throughout the year Paisley Abbey hosts a varied programme of Lunchtime Concerts by local musicians, singers and choral groups.

Paisley Sinfonia Spring Concert

Get ready to be swept away by the Power and Passion of Paisley Sinfonia when they host a Spring Concert, featuring some of their own principal players, at St Mark's Church on Saturday 18th April!

Paisley’s Spring Families Easter Trail

There are 10 Spring Families snuggled in the windows of Paisley's town centre businesses – help find and name all the families and you could win a prize with Paisley First's FREE Easter Trail!

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!

Sma’ Shot Cottages

The Sma' Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history!

Spring Craft Fayre

Come along and browse a fantastic selection of stalls as Paisley Salvation Army host their popular Spring Craft Fayre on Saturday 18th April!

The Beatles Rubber Soul turns 60

Join Jumbo Gibson for a night of pure celebration at Venue Paisley on Saturday 18th April as the Beatles' Rubber Soul turns 60!

Wild Cards Easter at RSPB Lochwinnoch

Take the family out for an adventure and Egg‑splore the great outdoors with RSPB Lochwinnoch's new Wild Cards and uncover the hidden heroes of nature as you explore the nature reserve!

Join BrawTechies for a fun-filled day where children and parents can explore the exciting programmes BrawTechies has to offer, from coding and robotics to game development and artificial intelligence!

Join Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club for their Try Bowls Afternoons on Saturday 18th April, it's the most fun you can have on two feet and can be played by young and old alike!

Much-loved tenor, Alfie Boe has announced a nationwide UK tour for 2026 including a night at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday 18th April!

After selling out in January, all-day music festival Cowgate Block Party returns to the heart of Edinburgh on Saturday 18th April!

Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and London's Soho Theatre, veteran improviser David Elms brings his cult hit show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 18th April!

Come and experience the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band!

Come along to Markets Between Two Firths' monthly Cupar Market in Crossgate which features a variety of local independent producers and creatives!

St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden are hosting holiday activities for all ages to enjoy including an Easter Trail, Fruit & Veg Block Printing and Storytelling & Badge Making!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Loch Lomond Shores between Tuesday 14th and Sunday 19th April!

This Easter, Glasgow Science Centre have got an egg-stravaganza of hands-on building challenges, egg-citing science activities and even a hare-raising trail to enjoy!

Clydeside Easter Funland is coming to Glasgow's West End this Easter, expect a brand new family-first Easter experience packed with rides, inflatables and live entertainment!

Following a sold-out, standing-ovation premiere at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Balancing in Freedom returns to the stage in 2026.

Brought to you by Makers and Merchants Markets, Brewers, Bites & Beats is a family-friendly foodie festival coming to Lanark Agricultural Centre on Saturday 18th April!

Families are invited to join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell over the holidays to enjoy Easter themed arts and crafts, film screenings, a Mini Zoo and more!

Experience the stirring true story of the Boswell's Galloping Farmers in Gallipoli through Sound Escape Theatre's six-part audio drama bringing Alexander Barclay's long-lost WWI memoir to life!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Come along to Hotel Colessio and join Action in Mind for a full night of music, dancing and fun at their Ceilidh Fundraiser on Saturday 18th April!

Get ready for a cracking all-dayer of live music at Larbert's wonderful Dobbie Hall on Saturday 18th April, featuring Helicon, Duke Duncan & The Hurricanes, Jasmin Jet and more!

Enjoy a meditative day making needle felted succulents with world famous textile artist and doll maker Johanna Flanagan, aka The Pale Rook, at the Central Scotland School of Craft!