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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

Maya and the Whale

14th October 2025

Coming to Paisley Arts Centre in October, Maya and The Whale is the story of a young climate activist on the run, grappling for hope amid unfolding global disasters.

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Common Tongue

17th October 2025 - 18th October 2025

Common Tongue is a play aboot imperfect Scots, a fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.

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History Cafe: Views Of Renfrewshire

18th October 2025

Join Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 18th October for their in-person History Cafe discussing Views Of Renfrewshire.

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Night Waking

21st October 2025

A darkly funny and deeply unsettling one-woman play is coming to Paisley Arts Centre. Night Waking is an urgent, razor-sharp meditation on motherhood, colonialism, and the things we leave behind.

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Laaaunch!

23rd October 2025 - 24th October 2025

Starcatchers and Dirliebane Theatre Company present Laaaunch!, an adventure of galactic proportions, made especially for tiny humans... don't miss it at Paisley Arts Centre in October!

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Craig Hill: Wait ’Til You See My Entrance!

25th October 2025

Don't miss Scotland's cheeky, irreverent and uproarious Kilty Comedy Pleasure and join Craig as his hilarious new live tour comes to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 25th October!

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Kathryn Williams

28th October 2025

Don't miss Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams live at Paisley Arts Centre on Tuesday 28th October!

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The Tannahill Weavers

1st November 2025

The Tannahill Weavers return to Paisley for a special concert at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 1st November!

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Malin Lewis

6th November 2025

Don't miss innovative, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis live at Paisley Arts Centre on Thursday 6th November!

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PACE presents Snow White

26th November 2025 - 5th January 2026

With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people – PACE's panto, Snow White, is one not to miss!

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Bruce Fummey - Scotland Made The World

16th January 2026

Bruce Fummey, the comedian behind YouTube channel Scotland History Tours, returns with a new show. Expect laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce explains how Scotland Made the World!

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Devilled Eggs

7th February 2026

From acclaimed theatre makers Black Liver, Devilled Eggs is their latest two-hander play about a guest house over the span of a one night stay (breakfast included)!

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Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco

14th February 2026

Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who's survived every type of life crisis imaginable, bring his new show Panic at the Midlife Disco to Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 14th February!

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Grayling

20th February 2026

Experience the luminous sound of Grayling, one of Scotland's most compelling emerging voices in indie-folk, live at Paisley Arts Centre on Friday 20th February!

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A Scottish Comedy Collective

21st February 2026

Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with 'A Scottish Comedy Collective' at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st February!

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Mark Black - Horrible Family

7th March 2026

Having amassed millions of views online, as well as sold out shows at the SEC Armadillo and Pavilion theatre, Mark Black is back with his dark wit and an array new songs for 2026!

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Norrie MacIver

21st March 2026

Don't miss Norrie Maciver, lead singer of Skipinnish, when he plays a solo show at Paisley Arts Centre on Saturday 21st March!

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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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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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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

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Exchange Paisley

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Paisley Town Hall

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Popular Events

Farmer Fletcher’s Pumpkin Patch
With thousands to choose from, grab your wellies and come along to Farmer Fletcher's Pumpkin Patch to find your perfect pumpkin in the run up to Halloween!
Pop Divas Ice Disco
From timeless anthems to chart-topping tunes, Braehead Ice Centre's Pop Divas Ice Disco the ultimate night of skating, music, and fun on the ice - perfect for pop lovers of all ages!
ABBA Christmas By Candlelight
Deck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join Concerts By Candlelight at Coats Paisley for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live by candlelight!
Witches Market
The Boo Crew are bringing Halloween to Lochwinnoch with a programme of events including the Witches Market at Route 760 Cafe on Saturday 25th October!
The Witches Of Renfrewshire - Book Launch & Talk
Join Brian Hannan, author of The Witches Of Renfrewshire as he launches the book with a special event at Skirlies Cafe on Wednesday 29th October.

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