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Music Events in Renfrewshire in May 2025

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Events in Renfrewshire

Paisley Ceilidhs Monthly Ceilidh

Selected dates between 12th October 2024 - 10th May 2025

Take part in all your favourite dances... Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, St. Bernard's Waltz and many more at Paisley Ceilidhs' Monthly Ceilidh!

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Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Selected dates between 6th January 2025 - 20th December 2025
Various Locations Renfrewshire

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

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Paisley Abbey Lunchtime Concerts

Selected dates between 25th January 2025 - 21st June 2025

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

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Fèis Bheag - Saturday Morning Music Sessions

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 14th June 2025

Looking for a fun way to introduce your child to music? Fèis Phàislig's Fèis Bheag sessions offer a fun experience of trad music and Gaelic, every Saturday morning!

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at Beacon

Selected dates between 23rd February 2025 - 25th May 2025

Experience the unparalleled talent of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Vocal Performance students as they take the stage at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Pai-Slay Is Drag

Selected dates between 9th April 2025 - 17th September 2025

Paisley's premium drag show! Featuring outstanding Scottish drag performers, Pai-SLAY is an exciting, fun and inclusive night!

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Hello, Dolly!

30th April 2025 - 3rd May 2025

Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group are proud to present their latest production of the classic musical Hello, Dolly! at Johnstone Town Hall from Wednesday 30th April!

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Beyond Madness

3rd May 2025

Beyond Madness are a 6 piece live Madness and Ska tribute band, don't miss them live when they return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 3rd May!

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Paul Gannon

3rd May 2025

Get ready for an electrifying night as Paul Gannon, one of the brightest rising stars in electronic dance music, takes over the decks at Lumins Bar on Saturday 3rd May!

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The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

3rd May 2025

Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society Fiddlers Rally

4th May 2025

Clyde Coast Strathspey and Reel Society are delighted to be hosting their annual Fiddlers Rally at the Beacon on Sunday 4th May!

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Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters

4th May 2025

Sing a Song: A Tribute to The Carpenters celebrates all the hits of Karen and Richard, they're a must-see for Carpenters fans and music lovers alike!

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Spring Into Country Festival

4th May 2025

Spring Into Country is an annual one day festival of Country Music & Linedance being held at The Glynhill Hotel on Sunday 4th May!

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PACE May Fest!

5th May 2025 - 26th May 2025

Fest! is PACE's hugely popular school holiday performing arts festivals for young people aged 3-21 and are open to members and non members!

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School of Rock

7th May 2025 - 8th May 2025

The Theatre School of Scotland is thrilled to present the electrifying musical 'School of Rock' at Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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A Vision of Elvis

9th May 2025

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast at Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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The M65s Plus Guests The Nine Tens

9th May 2025

Don't miss Glasgow Mod band The M65's live at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 9th May with special guests The Nine Tens!

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The Music Of Taylor Swift By Candlelight

9th May 2025

Swifties, get ready to Shake It Off! The Music of Taylor Swift by Candlelight is coming to Coats Paisley, and it’s pure Magic!

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Dirty Dancing & The Movies Tribute Night

10th May 2025

This tribute show at the Glynhill Hotel has the ultimate feel good factor, dozens of sing a long tracks and is guaranteed to get the party atmosphere going all night long!

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Line Dancing in Paisley with Maggie and The Jaybees Band

10th May 2025

Line dance is coming to Paisley! Enjoy an evening of country music by The Jaybees Band and line dancing lessons by Maggie at Venue Paisley on Saturday 10th May!

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Queen By Candlelight

10th May 2025

Following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, join Concerts By Candlelight for an incredible night of Queen anthems at Coats Paisley on Saturday 10th May!

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The Gerry Rafferty Songbook

10th May 2025

The magic and majesty of Gerry Rafferty's enduring music is brought to life in this emotive, evocative and extraordinary live musical celebration at Paisley Town Hall!

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Lux Cabaret Variety Night

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 3rd August 2025

Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and entertainment at the Lux Cabaret variety night at The Bungalow Paisley... it's gonna be a show to remember!

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Paisley Arts Centre Open Mic Night

Selected dates between 15th May 2025 - 7th August 2025

Experience the best of Renfrewshire's musical talent at Paisley Arts Centre's Open Mic Night!

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Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

16th May 2025

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Beacon Arts Centre, with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode 'Paint Me a Murder'!

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SPACE

16th May 2025

Absolute Brit-Pop legends SPACE will play the Bungalow Paisley on Friday 16th May!

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The Arkleston Singers Summer Concert

16th May 2025

The Arkleston Singers return to Paisley South Church for their summer concert featuring a selection of songs which promise something for everyone and all ages!

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The Gleniffer Singers Annual Concert

16th May 2025

Come and join the Gleniffer Singers for an evening of music with a programme ranging from West End hits to modern classical pieces that is sure to have something for everyone!

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Brownbear

17th May 2025

Brownbear returns to Paisley for an evening of songs & stories celebrating his award-winning album 'Demons' as well as debuting new material!

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Dancing Through the Decades

Selected dates between 17th May 2025 - 2nd August 2025

Dance the night away with The Glynhill Hotel's resident DJ, who will take you on a journey through the decades!

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Definitely Oasis

17th May 2025

Definitely Oasis triumphantly return to The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 17th May for a headline show and over two hours of non stop monster OASIS hits!

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Selected dates between 17th May 2025 - 21st June 2025

The exceptional musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta perform Vivaldi's masterpiece The Four Seasons and other magnificent works in the beautiful candlelit setting of Paisley Abbey!

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The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John

18th May 2025

Book your tickets now for an unmissable concert spectacular... The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John at Paisley Town Hall on Sunday 18th May!

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The Kilbarchan Singers May Concert

19th May 2025

The Kilbarchan Singers invite you to their Annual Spring Concert at Kilbarchan Parish Church on Monday 19th May!

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Desperados - A Tribute To the Eagles

23rd May 2025

Desperados will deliver a rip roaring set from the outstanding back catalogue of one of the greatest band's in history, The Eagles at The Bungalow Paisley on Friday 23rd May!

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Girls’ Night Oot!

23rd May 2025

Join the girls on a hen night that you won't forget with a smash hit retro soundtrack when Girls' Night Oot! returns to Beacon Arts Centre in May!

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Rain of Animals

23rd May 2025

Rain of Animals have performed across Europe and now you can catch them live in Lochwinnoch at the McKillop Institute on Friday 23rd May!

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The Hangar: BMX Bandits (Duo) / Duglas T Stewart Takeover

23rd May 2025

The Hangar is a series of multi-arts evenings curated by musicians Sushil K Dade & Radhika at Paisley Arts Centre join them on Friday 23rd May for a BMX Bandits (Duo) / Duglas T Stewart Takeover!

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Disco Boogie Night

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 29th August 2025

Dance the night away to the top hits of the decades with the sensational resident DJ at the Glynhill Hotel's Disco Boogie Night!

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King Creosote

24th May 2025

King Creosote brings his 'Any Storm In A Teacup' tour to Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 24th May!

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Pretty As Pink

24th May 2025

Don't miss Pretty as Pink, at The Bungalow, with a spectacular light show and live band the experience is only beaten by Pink herself!

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Kate Young

25th May 2025

Don't miss Kate Young, one Scotland's most innovative composers and musicians, live at Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 25th May!

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W2

25th May 2025

W2, Scotland's tribute to U2, will perform live in The Bungalow on Sunday 25th May... you won't want to miss this!

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Mike Peters, from The Alarm - Love Hope Strength

28th May 2025

Expect acoustic hits, remarkable stories, and an intimate evening with one of rock's great survivors... Mike Peters at Beacon Arts Centre!

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Big Vern n the Shootahs

30th May 2025

The sensational Big Vern n the Shootahs are renowned throughout the live music circuit as the ultimate feel-good band, catch them live at The Bungalow on Friday 30th May!

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George Bowie - The GBXperience

30th May 2025

After a sellout first show in October 2024, The Glynhill are delighted to welcome legendary Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie back to the venue on Friday 30th May!

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Illegally Blondie

31st May 2025

Don't miss Illegally Blondie, one of the UK's top tributes to Blondie, at The Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 31st May!

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Jerseytones Tribute Night

31st May 2025

Catch the Jerseytones, an outstanding tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Overtones and hits from Jersey Boys the musical, at the Glynhill Hotel!

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Music Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Women In Rock

Women In Rock

31st May 2025

Women In Rock are guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets for the show at Eastwood Park Theatre and get ready to sing, dance, and ROCK!

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Just Beatles

Just Beatles

9th May 2025

You'll think you're experiencing the Fab Four live in concert when you catch Just Beatles when they return to Eastwood Park Theatre, Giffnock on Friday 9th May!

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Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

Cinema Screening: The Royal Opera: Wagner’s Die Walkure

18th May 2025

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle when Eastwood Park Theatre screens The Royal Opera's production of Die Walkure!

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Music Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Clearwater Creedence Revival

3rd May 2025

Don't miss a night of all time classic hits when Clearwater Creedence Revival return to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 3rd May 2025!

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Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

Edinburgh Tradfest: Hartwin Trio

4th May 2025

Discover a dazzling play of sounds during this concert by the Hartwin Trio as part of Tradfest!

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MacFloyd

MacFloyd

10th May 2025

MacFloyd return to The Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 10th May with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's classic album, Wish You Were Here!

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Music Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Langtoun Jazz Proms Vocal Concert

Langtoun Jazz Proms Vocal Concert

31st May 2025

For our 2nd Langtoun Jazz Proms event we are delighted to be collaborating with 5 community vocal groups who will take on tunes that are not normally in their repertoire!

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A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

A Beautiful Noise: the Orchestral Edition

3rd May 2025

Prepare to be swept away by the all-new orchestral rendition of 'It’s A Beautiful Noise, the Neil Diamond Tribute' commemorating a decade of stellar performances!

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DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

DS:UK… in tribute to Dire Straits

30th May 2025

DS:UK will be bringing the ultimate Dire Straits experience with all of those legacy songs that you want to hear at The Byre Theatre St Andrews on Friday 30 May!

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Music Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Esther Rose

Esther Rose

19th May 2025

New Orleans based Esther Rose makes her way to Scotland in May for a headline show at The Glad Cafe on Monday 19th!

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Postmodern Jukebox Unofficial Afterparty

Postmodern Jukebox Unofficial Afterparty

4th May 2025

Looking to keep the Postmodern Jukebox party going with delicious drinks and late night live music? Head along to Blue Dog where The Background Sounds will pick up where PMJ left off!

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The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd

9th May 2025

With an authenticity and provenance that's hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute, don't miss them live at Websters Theatre on Friday 9th May!

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Music Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Ready Steady 60’s Show

Ready Steady 60’s Show

3rd May 2025

Ready Steady 60's Show presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable decade, don't miss it at Rutherglen Town Hall on Saturday 3rd May!

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Showaddywaddy

Showaddywaddy

9th May 2025

Don't miss 'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World', Showaddywaddy, when they return to Lanark Memorial Hall on Friday 9th May!

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A Night At The Musicals

A Night At The Musicals

30th May 2025

From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions return to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 30th May with A Night At The Musicals!

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Music Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Music Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Three Nights of CALM - Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson

Three Nights of CALM - Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson

6th May 2025

Enjoy an intimate night of music from Declan Mckenna & Bradley Simpson at Stirling's Albert Halls on Tuesday 6th May in aid of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

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Dogs Dinner

Dogs Dinner

10th May 2025

The fantastic Dogs Dinner return to the Dunblane Centre on Sunday 10th May for a fun-filled evening of live music and dancing!

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Art Collection Open Day

Art Collection Open Day

10th May 2025

Come by the Pathfoot Building for a day of creative inspiration at the University of Stirling's Art Collection Open Day on Saturday 10th May!

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Events in Other Areas

STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival

4th May 2025
Ayr

STREETrave returns to its spiritual home for another installment of STREETrave Ayr Beach Festival on Sunday 4th May!

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Sponsored Links

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RSPB
Hostelworld
ATG
Go Radio

Sponsored Links

Pace Youth Theatre
WSS Media Scotland
Napier Uni
Pawrade
Napier Uni
RSPB
Hostelworld
ATG
Go Radio

Popular Events

Advice Works Drop-in Sessions
These local pop-up events from Advice Works aim to boost benefit take-up and provide vital debt support to help the public deal with rising costs.
Sound Bath Journey
Embark on a beautiful Sound Bath journey this May with The Sonic Den, and transport yourself to a state of profound tranquility, peace and inner calm!
Made In Dagenham
Elysian Theater Group return to Paisley with Made in Dagenham... based on the real-life events of the 1968 Ford sewing machinists strike in Dagenham, England!
Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival
The hugely popular Houston & Killellan Kirk Carnival will be held on Saturday 10th May – with a fabulous selection of rides, activities, stalls – and plenty of fun for everyone!
Blinded By The Light
Writer Sylvia Dow brings her piece Blinded by the Light, a story of survival, of beliefs tested, of spirit and endurance, to Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 16th May!

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