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Paisley Arts Centre

Paisley Arts Centre is one of Scotland's most vibrant and exciting venues, programmed all year round with a diverse range of drama, dance, comedy, jazz, popular music and family events!

Paisley Arts Centre

About Paisley Arts Centre

Paisley Arts Centre New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
03003001210
Paisley Arts Centre Website

This small scale studio theatre is superbly equipped and provides one of the most intimate theatre spaces in Scotland.

A 158 seater theatre with cafe and bar, situated in Paisley. Eclectic range of performances and workshops.

Upcoming Events at Paisley Arts Centre

Family History Cafe

Selected dates between 7th March 2026 - 6th June 2026

Join Renfrewshire Ancestors, from The Urban Historian, for their monthly Family History Cafe where you can kickstart your family tree research while supporting the Beatson Cancer Charity!

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Local History Cafe

Selected dates between 21st March 2026 - 20th June 2026

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

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A Home For Hamish

16th April 2026

Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

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Fraser John Lindsay’s Blues Incentive

18th April 2026

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!

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Jackals

22nd April 2026 - 23rd April 2026

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!

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Withered Hand

1st May 2026

Don't miss Scottish indie folk-pop act Withered Hand, the solo project of singer & songwriter Dan Willson, live at Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 1st May!

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RANT

7th May 2026

A decade on from their first performance, and with 4 acclaimed albums under their belt, RANT remain at the forefront of the Scottish fiddle scene... don't miss them live at Paisley Arts Centre!

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Walking on Eggshells

22nd May 2026

Walking on Eggshells from, Siren Theatre Company and Scissor Kick, is a theatrical celebration of survival and a humorous insight into living and navigating relationships with Complex PTSD.

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Kim Carnie

24th May 2026

Award-winning singer and composer Kim Carnie will play a headline show at Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 24th May!

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Grado & Stephen Purdon: Shellsuits & Spandex 2

11th June 2026

Grado and Stephen Purdon are back on the road with Shellsuits & Spandex 2, a hilarious tour across Scotland, which will stop off at Paisley Arts Centre on Thursday 11th June!

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DYKE Systems Ltd

17th June 2026

Dive into the glittery mayhem of DYKE Systems Ltd, a queer cabaret that hilariously subverts corporate girlboss culture and pyramid schemes for a wild night out at Paisley Arts Centre!

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It’s Not Where You Start - A Spoken Word Experience By Scott Kyle

11th July 2026

Award-winning actor and producer Scott Kyle brings 'It's Not Where You Start', his most personal and powerful work, to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 11th July!

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John Bramwell

6th September 2026

The audience at Paisley Arts Centre will be treated to an unforgettable evening and experience when John Bramwell brings his upcoming tour to the venue on Sunday 6th September!

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Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Howling At The Moon

12th September 2026

One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher Macarthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy!

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Fred MacAulay - Good Evening

11th October 2026

Comedy legend Fred MacAulay comes to Paisley Arts Centre on Sunday 11th October as part of his UK tour, with his 2025 show repackaged and updated for 2026!

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Paisley Town Hall

Paisley Town Hall Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JF

Paisley Town Hall is the striking centrepiece at the heart of the town's life for the last 140 years!

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Exchange Paisley

1 New Sneddon Street, Paisley PA32BB

Exchange Paisley is a new theatre in Paisley for children, young people and families. Currently under development by PACE Youth Theatre!

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Beacon Arts Centre

Beacon Arts Centre Custom House Quay, Greenock PA15 1HJ

The Beacon Arts Centre is a significant new addition to the Scottish theatre and arts scene and a venue of choice for touring productions as well as being a vibrant hub for local community groups.

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Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre

Memorial Hall Steeple Square, Kilbarchan PA10 2JD

KPAC is based in a well equipped intimate space capable of hosting up to 150 people for performing arts including dance, film, music, and theatre!

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The Albany

10 Orangefield Place, Greenock PA15 1YX

There’s something for everyone at The Albany. As well as our shows, we have great bands playing in our bar on Friday nights, introducing some of Inverclyde’s newest talent!

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Johnstone Town Hall

25 Church Street, Johnstone PA5 8EG

The state-of-the-art Johnstone Town Hall has all the latest technological conferencing and event facilities that you would expect from an award-winning venue!

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Soul Padel
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Popular Events

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!
Renfrewshire Ladies Social Group: Coffee, Cake & Catch Up
Join the Renfrewshire Ladies Social Group for this informal, laid back coffee, cake & chat meetup at Skirlies Cafe in Paisley on Wednesday 22nd April!
Grease: The Musical
Get ready to hand-jive the night away when PMOS bring their production of the beloved musical Grease to Paisley Town Hall in May!
Renfrewshire Business Network - April Meeting
Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held at The Art Department, Paisley on Friday 24th April.
A Home For Hamish
Playfully merging dance and British Sign language in a sensory world, A Home For Hamish is a colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.

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