Events in Renfrewshire in April 2026

Buds Bootcamp

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Buds Bootcamp is back. With fitness testing, upgraded sessions, energising workouts, and a whole lot of motivation, there's never been a better time to start!

Make Mess Matter At IKEA Glasgow

Make Mess Matter are dedicated to giving your child the messy play party experience with no added stress or mess for you at IKEA Glasgow!

Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts

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

Board Games Sessions

Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Harvies Bar and play board games with some like minded individuals!

Barshaw Junior Parkrun

Barshaw Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Barshaw Park, Paisley!

Battery Park Junior Parkrun

Battery Park Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Battery Park, Greenock!

Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

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

The Keg Open Mic Night

From comedians to spoken word or jugglers to musicians The Keg Paisley can't wait for your to showcase your talent at their weekly Open Mic Night!

Live Music Fridays

Join us at Harvies on Glasgow Road, Paisley every Friday night for free live music!

Renfrew Market & Car Boot

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

Board Games Sessions

Do you love playing board games but have no one to play them with? Come along to Skirlies Cafe on the second Wednesday each month and play board games with some like minded individuals!

Saturday Saints

St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation's Saturday Saints programme focuses on skill development for footballers aged 7-13 through fun activities, matches and mini-tournaments.

Paisley Farmers Market

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!

GLOW - Creative Classes For Young People With ASN

PACE's Glow sessions focus on building confidence through drama and creative play in a relaxed environment. They are aimed at young people with additional support needs aged 5-18.

Kilmacolm Farmers Market

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

ASN Football

Our ASN football sessions are open to individuals aged 16 and over. It offers regular training sessions and opportunities to participate in matches, all within a supportive and friendly environment.

Women’s Recreational Football

This recreational football session is for females aged 18 and above and of all abilities. It offers you the chance to play, enjoy the game, improve skills and connect with others.

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.

Little & Mini Buddies

Join St Mirren FC Charitable Foundation for Little & Mini Buddies, fun and engaging football sessions for 3 to 6 years, at Renfrew Leisure Centre.

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.

Local History Talks

Do you want to discover Paisley & Renfrewshire's history? Join Renfrewshire Heritage from The Urban Historian for their talk series, held on the last Tuesday each month in Paisley St George's Church!

Jack Docherty In The Chief - No Apologies

Jack Docherty, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad, The Chief, and Absolutely, comes to Beacon Arts Centre after packed-out Fringe runs in 2024 & 2025!

Easter Egg Trail at Weavers Cottage

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Weavers Cottage's annual Easter Egg Trail!

From Big Country

Mark Brzezicki, Simon Hough and Gil Allen have been bombarded with fans asking will they tour together... the answer is YES! Catch them live and intimate at The Bungalow in Paisley!

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!

Jules & Greg’s Wild Swim Event

Head along to Erskine Arts on Friday 3rd April for an evening with Julie Nimmo and Greg Hemphill as they discuss the new series of Jules and Greg's Wild Swim and their companion book with Gina McKie!

Macbeth

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

Heidi Talbot

Join Paisley Arts Centre for an intimate evening with Heidi Talbot, the Irish-born, Edinburgh-based singer praised as 'simply vocal heaven'.

The Signatures - Northern Soul Live

Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic Northern Soul at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 4th April, brought to life with unmatched energy and style by The Signatures!

Wojtek the Bear

Wojtek the Bear, a 5-piece indie-pop band from Glasgow, will play Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 4th April as part of their Indie Inverclyde series of events!

Easter Egg Hunt & Kids Day

Celebrate Easter at the Venue Paisley as they host a family friendly day packed with egg hunts, crafts, and lots of festive fun for everyone to enjoy on Sunday 5th April!

K-Pop Demon Hunters: The Ultimate Family Quest

Head along to Paisley Town Hall for a one-of-a-kind K-Pop Demon Hunters family experience – an interactive day where kids, teens, and adults can dance, play, and unlock their inner hero!

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!

Artie’s Singing Kettle: Live

Celebrate 10 years of Artie's solo adventures in this fun-filled, sing-along show for all ages at Johnstone Town Hall on Tuesday 7th April!

Lundy Tennis Easter Tennis & Multi Skills Camps

Lundy Tennis & Multi Sports Camps deliver high-energy, fun-filled, and professionally coached tennis/multi sports experiences for children aged 5-16 during the school holidays!

Sound Over Silence

Sound Over Silence on Wednesday 8th April at The Bungalow Paisley is a punk & indie rock gig to raise money for SAMH mental health charity!

Love and Trouble: Film Screening

The New Tannahill Centre, working in partnership with Laura McGlinn of Scotland's ACEs Action Community, is pleased to host a special community screening of the powerful documentary Love and Trouble!

The Sound of Scotland with The MacDonald Bros

After selling out shows across the country, The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns with a stunning new production to Beacon Arts Centre on Friday 10th April!

Them & Us

Don't miss an evening of Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 10th April courtesy of Glasgow band, Them & Us!

American & Classic Car Show

Get ready for a fantastic day out for all the family as Renfrew Classic & American Car Show returns to Robertson Park for 2026 on Saturday 11th April!

Electromantics

Electromantics are the UK's premier 1980s Electronica and New Wave tribute band, catch them live at The Bungalow on Saturday 11th April!

The Lynsey Dolan Band, Bison Hip & The Real World

Experience an afternoon of powerhouse Scottish blues as The Lynsey Dolan Band, Bison Hip, and The Real World bring raw soul, legendary riffs, and distinctive sound to The Bungalow, Paisley!

Upholstery Weekend

Join Restoration & Creation in Paisley for one of their regular Upholstery Weekend Workshops and turn the old into something new and special!

West End Magic

West End Magic, London's longest running magic show, brings wonder, delights and surprises direct from the West End to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 11th April!

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex

Orwell Prize-winning author and BAFTA-winning documentary maker Darren McGarvey presents an entertaining multi-media exploration of trauma, class, and the modern culture of oversharing.

Out Of The Box

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next!

Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

The Great Baldini and Peter Clifford bring Holmes & Watson - The Curious Case of the Masked Magician to Paisley Arts Centre on Wednesday 15th April!

There’s A Snake In My School - CANCELLED

There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on the number one bestselling book by David Walliams!

An Evening with Sunday Times Bestselling Author and GP Gavin Francis

Join The Ginger Cat for an evening with multi-award-winning author and GP, Gavin Francis as he discusses his new book, The Unfragile Mind, followed by an audience Q&A at Bridge of Weir Parish Church.

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience

After a sell out show, the UK's No1 Tribute To Gerry Cinnamon, The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience, returns to The Bungalow in Paisley on Friday 17th April!

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!

Illegally Blondie

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

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!

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!

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!

Craft Gin Tasting Experience

Sample six carefully selected Scottish craft gins, learn about the botanicals and discover new flavours on this Craft Gin Tasting Experience by the Paisley GINstitute!

Guided Wildlife Walk

Explore the wonderful wetlands at RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, their experienced guide will take you around the reserve and point out the interesting wildlife to be found!

How Sweet It Is - The Music of James Taylor performed by Vernon James

Don't miss a celebration of James Taylor, one of the most renowned singer songwriters of the 20th Century, at The Bungalow on Sunday 19th April!

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending by Candlelight

Enjoy some of the most genius compositions including Vivaldi's Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending from the highly acclaimed London Concertante at Paisley Abbey!

Jackals

Set on a sunny day in Vienna, Jackals is a gripping, contemporary reimagining of the astounding real-life scandal between Emma Eckstein and a young Sigmund Freud, don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre!

Guided Bat Walk

Head along to RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve on Thursday 23rd April for an enchanting evening exploring the fascinating world of bats!

Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection

Coming to Beacon Arts Centre in April, this stunning new stage production celebrates the legacy of Billy Joel, one of the greatest American musicians of all time!

An Afternoon with Bestselling Author Ann Cleeves

Join bestselling author Ann Cleeves at Erskine Arts as she discusses the The Killing Stones, which features the return of Detective Jimmy Perez for the first time since the Shetland series!

Paisley Food & Drink Festival

Get ready to tickle your taste buds at one of the biggest outdoor food and drink festivals around when the Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th April!

SAMA Paisley Takeover

The Scottish Alternative Music Awards' annual Paisley Takeover is back for 2026 with two days of live music, panel discussions and workshops on April 24th & 25th!

The Scottish Comedians

The Scottish Comedians at Beacon Arts Centre is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2026!

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Erskine Arts is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Darren McGarvey for a sold-out, razor-sharp live show and book signing exploring his gripping new release, Trauma Industrial Complex!

Paisley Patchers 40th Anniversary Quilt Exhibition

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, Paisley Patchers return to Paisley North Church on Saturday 25th April with their annual Quilt Exhibition!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

Come along to Kilmacolm on Saturday 25th April or Saturday 11th July for the annual Spring and Summer Plant Sales in aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

The Big Comedy Roadshow

Presented by Scotland's original home of live comedy Gilded Balloon, The Big Comedy Roadshow is the ultimate night out for comedy fans! Don't miss it at Paisley Town Hall on Saturday 25th April!

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood is a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during this Fab-U-Lous night!

Back Onside Golf Day

Scottish mental-health charity Back Onside are delighted to be heading back to Mar Hall for their first golf day of the year, including music, food and drinks, entertainment and so much more!

Evening of Mediumship

Join Angela Dunlop, Psychic Medium for an evening of communication with loved ones in Spirit at The Normandy Hotel!

National Theatre Live: The Audience

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

From the producers of That'll Be The Day, Walk Right Back tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers, don't miss it at Beacon Arts Centre in April!

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub in Rouken Glen Park where Citizens Advice is on hand to help.

Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy over the holidays for their Kids Golf Easter Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!

Improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror!

Join Courtney Buchner at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 1st April for a show honouring the friends we made and lost along the way that will make you laugh, cringe and text your best friend!

This intermediate class is aimed at folks who've attended a beginner's sewing class, or are already familiar with sewing up and threading a sewing machine, and would like to progress their skills.

Unwind at this welcoming Paint & Sip workshop at St Peter's Church, Kirkcaldy, where you'll enjoy a cosy, step-by-step creative escape and leave with a finished masterpiece and a massive smile!

After a decade away, the brilliant Susan Calman is back on stage with a brand-new work-in-progress show... get ready for an evening of trial, error and plenty of laughs at The Byre Theatre!

Enjoy a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager & Curator Sam Walker and learn about the history of the house and it's former occupants!

Colin Geddis returns after a year break from touring to give his ill informed opinions on one of the craziest years in recent history!

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!

Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!

Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!

Stereofunk, the first festival of the summer returns for 2026 at its brand new home, Hamilton Park Racecourse!

As part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations, the We Are Rutherglen Art Exhibition will showcase the work of talented local artists in a welcoming, creative space.

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in The Battle of Bannockburn's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark!

Join the Central Scotland School of Jewellery for a bite-sized Silver Jewellery Making Taster Session and learn some basic jewellery making skills as you create a beautiful silver ring!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

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!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!