As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra UK tour.

Celebrating the life of an iconic showman and telling the story of the King through the show, Ben portsmouth and his live 9-piece 'Taking Care of Elvis Band' will take you on a trip down memory lane, leaving you speechless with a barnstorming set of many of Elvis’ most loved songs from all eras such as the 1950s, the iconic ’68 Comeback Special, and Ben’s personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts. As a versatile guitarist, Ben can seamlessly switch from rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, and soul and there promises to be plenty of fabulous costume changes and lots of interaction with the audience along the way! With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans claiming globally ‘this is the closest you will ever get to the King himself’. What more could you want!? Come and feel the spirit of Elvis and prepare yourself to be blown away for a spectacular evening!

One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland at the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast. With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'You're More Than A Number,' 'Come on Over to My Place', 'Under the Boardwalk', 'Kissin' In The Back Row' and more! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine. Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group's original founders, George and Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours including headline shows in major arenas. "I am thrilled with the success of our recent UK tours and we invite you all to join us in continuing to celebrate this incredible and everlasting story of The Drifters." Said Tina, speaking about the tour.

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2 Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits Looking for Linda and Violently. Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued successful run through the ’90s, whilst their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime show Hit Me Baby One More Time, featuring their version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love, thrust the band firmly back into the mainstream limelight. A number of successful album releases and accompanying live appearances followed which included Open Soul (2008), Xmasday (2009), Bitter Suite Again (2010), Hot Wire (2012), Remote: Major to Minor (2014), September Songs (2015), Pocketful of Stones (2017). To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. In 2019, Hue and Cry sold out their Summer Nights at the Bandstand show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park within forty-eight hours and finished the year by playing live all over the UK. With the global pandemic bringing live touring to a halt during 2020/21, Hue and Cry introduced their pioneering Live from Lockdown streaming shows which were broadcast live from the band’s Glasgow based studio and viewed online by thousands of fans around the world. A collection of their favourite tracks from these shows was released as a Best of Lockdown album (2022). Hue and Cry have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. As well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history – appearing with U2, James Brown, Madonna, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few – the band have undertaken a multitude of their own headline tours and made numerous festival appearances. Hue and Cry were recognised by their peers when they were recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. The band are currently working on a brand new album and have made a welcome return to performing in front of audiences.

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future. This is a great opportunity for fans to hear many all-time favourites from one of rock's greatest songwriters, as well as some unexpected gems, it's a journey through the incredible career of a true one-off artist.

Celebrate the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the raw essence of The Godfather’s unmatched legacy with The James Brown Experience. Taking audiences on a journey through funk, soul and civil rights, The James Brown Experience explores the life and soul of The Hardest Working Man in Show Business in his own words. This amazing show is anchored by The New Soul Generals, a 9-piece funk orchestra whose musicians have toured with the likes of Jamiroquai, Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse and Martha Reeves. Featuring high-octane dance numbers, heart-wrenching ballads, and timeless classics including all the big hits, such as I Feel Good, Man's World, Get Up Offa That Thing, Sex Machine, Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, and many more, the music in this show is unrivalled by any other.

From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits from the jukebox idols of the past and present, brought to life with show-stopping dance routines. Nadiya and The Overtones will be joined throughout the tour by a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll their way through a kaleidoscopic array of pop music’s greatest moments, featuring classic hits from the likes of Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Backstreet Boys, Take That and Bruno Mars, amongst many others.

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

Beethoven Coriolan Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5 in E flat major ‘Emperor’ Beethoven Symphony No 7 in A major Volodymyr Sirenko, conductor Mariia Pukhlianko, piano We welcome back the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine for an evening of fabulous music. No one knows how the Emperor came by its name, but it is entirely apposite for the prince among concertos. It is on a massive scale and provides some of the most exhilarating writing for solo piano in the repertory. It also includes a beautiful slow movement which was featured in the score of The King’s Speech. Beethoven’s 7th Symphony is one of the best loved of all. With its haunting slow movement, sparkling scherzo and electric finale it opens with a movement described by Wagner as ‘the apotheosis of dance’.

Shostakovich Symphony No.9 Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.1 Dvořák Symphony No.9 'From the New World' Maxim Emelyanychev, conductor Steven Osborne, piano Aaron Azunda Akugbo, trumpet Join Maxim and the SCO musicians for an electrifying and emotional concert featuring one of the most cherished symphonies of them all. While teaching in New York, Antonín Dvořák was inspired by traditional American tunes to conjure the grandeur and epic vision of his New World Symphony, an inspiring celebration of new discoveries and new possibilities. Just as joyfully, Maxim is joined by exceptional Scottish musicians Steven Osborne and Aaron Akugbo for the wild switchback ride of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1, a dazzling mix of virtuoso keyboard fireworks and boisterous trumpet tunes blending razor-sharp humour and moving pathos. We start, though, with Shostakovich’s brightest, happiest, and most optimistic Symphony. £37.50, £32.50, £28.50, £23.50, £17.50; Disabled Concession £20, £17.50, £15.50, £13 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket), £7.50; Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £6; Under 18s go free Click here to book for all six Perth Concert Series concerts [https://perththeatreandconcerthall.com/fixed-series] and save 25%

Jethro Tull were founded in 1968 and later that year released the blues-oriented album ’This Was’, the following year they released ‘Stand Up’, a more home-grown and eclectic album which saw the start of the bands unique journey to become globally renowned for their experimental sound that pushed musical boundaries.

Join the SFO for a night of exciting traditional and contemporary Scottish music with their gloriously unique sound. A varied programme will include songs, reels, strathspeys, jigs, marches and beautiful slow airs. Conductor Blair Parham and the orchestra will be joined by guests singers, pipes and drums. Don’t waste a minute, get your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun.

After collaborating in 2024 to commission Cassandra Miller’s guitar concerto, Chanter, Sean and Dunedin Consort dive into the archives of the National Library of Scotland to explore more of the Scottish lute tradition. Taking an intimate consort of just lute, two violins, two violas, and cello, we’ll be borrowing, arranging, and reviving everything from dance suites to sacred motets. Programme will include: Christopher Simpson Suite in C major from Twenty Ayres for Two Trebles and Two Basses Marin Marais Suite in D major from Pièces de viole Livre 1 John Dowland Lachrimae Christopher Simpson Suite in Bb Major from Twenty Ayres for Two Trebles and Two Basses Jean-Baptiste Lully Airs and Dances from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme A selection of traditional tunes from the Panmure, Bowie, MacFarlane, and Rowallen Manuscripts Pre-concert talk with Sean Shibe at 6.30pm

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

Ranked number 14 in Q Magazine’s top 50 bands of all time and inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi is a household name the world over. With front man and namesake Jon Bon Jovi at the helm since they formed back in 1983, the New Jersey band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, performing more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for 34 million fans and counting. In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Lead singer Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the original front man creates an unrivalled tribute not to be missed. “The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” Jon Bon Jovi Endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself, the official tribute band to Bon Jovi perform all over the world to sell-out crowds. As the world’s leading tribute, The Bon Jovi Experience are often copied but never equalled, performing all the hits you know and love including, “Livin’ On a Prayer”, “Always”, “It’s My Life”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”. This is a tribute band.

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo. The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four. From the costumes, instruments, cheeky Scouse wit and, of course, that brilliant era-defining Mersey sound, The Mersey Beatles stunning live stage show is a gloriously presented hit-packed celebration of the music that changed the world. Throughout two unforgettable hours, they take the audience on a fabulous ride through the ‘mop top’ hits of Beatlemania, the psychedelic creativity of Sgt Pepper to the melodic wonder and energy of the Fab Four’s later work.

Carmen – the most powerful, enjoyable, and tuneful opera of all performed by the Dnipro Opera, from Ukraine Music by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English Surtitles Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a live orchestra numbering over 30 musicians. We are delighted to welcome back Dnipro Opera theatre from the Ukraine. Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville in Bizet’s most popular opera. Carmen tells the story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who falls head over heels in love with Carmen, a seductive, free-spirited femme fatale. The infatuated Don José abandons his childhood sweetheart and neglects his military duties, only to lose the fickle Carmen to the glamorous toreador Escamillo. The music of Carmen has been widely acclaimed for the brilliance of its melodies, enthralling atmosphere, and orchestration, as well as for the skill with which Bizet musically represents the emotions and suffering of his characters. The Toreador Song is among the best known of all operatic arias. The rich and colourful vigour of the gypsies’ scenes will have you on the edge of your seat, the vibrancy, enthusiasm, and intensity of the performances will reverberate long after the final curtain has fallen. 'Always top-quality productions from this producer' Stage Talk Magazine

Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages. Celebrating almost half a century of music, Eddi will bring her signature vocals to venues up and down the country. As Eddi Reader fans will know, no two performances are ever the same, but each concert promises to be a special evening with Eddi reminiscing and sharing the music of the past while looking forward to many more ahead.

Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra Puccini Madama Butterfly WINNER 'BEST OPERA AWARD' Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Starring international soloists Elena Dee (soprano), Viktoria Melnyk (soprano), Yelyzaveta Bielous (mezzo-soprano), Oleksii Srebnytskyi (tenor) & Hovhannes Andreasyan (tenor). Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus’ the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. Directed by Ellen Kent. Sung in Italian with English surtitles Cast subject to change. 'Above all it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you, take a box of them.' The Independent

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation, including an 11-piece band with four lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear: Out On The Floor (Dobie Gray), There’s A Ghost In My House (R Dean Taylor), Do I love You - Indeed I Do (Frank Wilson), Tainted Love (Gloria Jones), The Snake (Al Wilson), You Didn’t Say A Word (Yvonne Baker), Long After Tonight Is Over (Jimmy Radcliffe), Looking For You (Garnet Mimms), I’m On My Way (Dean Parrish) and many, many more.

Festival Of The Dead presents The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra is back in the UK with a brand new setlist! Prepare for a spellbinding spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists. Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, System Of A Down, The Cranberries, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, Rage Against The Machine, Nirvana, The Rolling Stones and much more!

The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new Show Vegas: After Hours–Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spectacular new show that captures all the glitz, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas. After two highly successful tours, Strictly stars Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone,and Ian Waite are back—this time joining forces to create a show that celebrates the magic, glamour and thrill of Las Vegas like never before. Think neon lights and electric nights, roulette tables spinning, glamorous showgirls, dazzling casinos, desert sunsets, lavish pool parties, whirlwind weddings, iconic hotels, and world-class entertainment. Vegas: After Hours captures it all in one unforgettable evening. With their incredible female partners, our five dance legends will bring the spirit of Sin City to life through breathtaking routines and nonstop entertainment—all set to a soundtrack inspired by the greatest Las Vegas performers of all time. Vegas: After Hours isn’t just a show—it’s a celebration of the entertainment capital of the world, promising five legends, one stage and a night of pure Vegas magic. Lights, Legends and Vegas–Vegas: After Hours has It All. From Strictly to Sin City, it is the ultimate dance spectacle!

A Raw Material Production WINDBLOWN By Karine Polwart A hauntingly beautiful tribute to a palm tree facing its chainsaw demise, Windblown is a spellbinding blend of folk music, conjured sound, intimate storytelling and stunning, immersive visuals. Step into a world of song, story and stillness with this exquisite, theatrical ‘parting glass’ to a 200-year-old Sabal palm brought from Bermuda to Scotland in the early 1800s, and to the gardeners who loved it. Beneath a mesmerising canopy of sculpted fronds, accompanied live by pianist Dave Milligan, Karine Polwart gives voice to the palm itself, tracing its extraordinary life and final days; exploring themes of colonial legacy, ecological care, grief and resilience. Windblown is a deeply moving, luminous production that provoked a powerful emotional response in audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025, receiving five-star reviews across the board. Join us for this unforgettable meditation on our connection to the natural world and the quiet, enduring acts of love that sustain it. Written, Directed, Composed & Performed by Karine Polwart Composer & Sound Design: Pippa Murphy AV Design: Jamie Wardrop Set Design: Neil Haynes LX Design: Lizzie Powell Movement Direction: Janice Parker Pianist: Dave Milligan Creative Producers: Gillian Garrity & Margaret-Anne O’Donnell Commissioned by: Raw Material Supported by Creative Scotland

These legends of the swinging 60’s will deliver a festival of nostalgia that's absolutely packed with classic hit singles: Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich: Bend It, Zabadak and The Legend Of Xanadu and many more. The Trems (former members of The Tremeloes): Even The Bad Times Are Good, Do You Love Me, Call Me Number One and Silence Is Golden. The Fortunes: Caroline, Storm In A Teacup, You’ve Got Your Troubles and Freedom Come Freedom Go. The Swinging Blue Jeans: Hippy Hippy Shake, You’re No Good, Good Golly Miss Molly and Don’t Make Me Over. Vanity Fare: I Live For The Sun, Early In The Morning and Hitchin' A Ride. Get ready to be transported to a time when pop music was at its very best. The Sensational 60’s Experience is a show you’ll never forget!

A Night to Remember - The brand-new show from Strictly favourites Aljaž Škorjanec & Janette Manrara! It will be a night of unforgettable dancing, great music and plenty of laughter! Aljaž and Janette have graced UK stages across the country for over 6 years, always delivering great shows with spectacular jaw dropping dances that have left audiences wanting more. A Night to Remember is finally here. It promises to deliver an even greater dancing experience than ever before. Aljaž & Janette return with their very own live big band, fronted by boogie woogie legend Tom Seals, and a terrific ensemble cast of dancers and singers. This show capitalises on Aljaž's hugely popular return to Strictly Come Dancing, whilst his wife Janette continues to shine, hosting It Takes Two and BBC’s Morning live. It will be an opportunity to see them take to the dancefloor performing stunning routines to music from the Great American songbook right up to modern day classics. Please join your favourite couple once again for a night of first-class family entertainment in a truly magical Night to Remember!

You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight. What’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall onto that hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy? In her first live show in over a decade, Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.

Chopin/Franchomme Grand Duo Concertante on themes from Robert le Diable Schumann 3 Fantasiestücke Op 73 Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor Op 65 Philip Higham, cello Alasdair Beatson, piano Two fantastic Scottish musicians conclude our Spring BBC Chopin survey. The cello sonata is a very late composition and is full of the romantic lyrical pathis which makes Chopin’s music so hauntingly addictive. ‘Philip Higham’s playing was stunningly virtuosic and expressive with fabulous tone from start to finish’ Edinburgh Music Review ‘Alasdair Beatson’s flawless technique also means that the listener can focus exclusively on the music’ The Strad Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)

Anastasia Barbu, Sofiia Shokhina, Alexandru Stefan Placinta, pianos The Royal Conservatoire has produced a number of brilliant pianists over recent years. Three of the current crop join us to offer a sneak preview of three star pianists of the future. Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)

The brilliant young musicians from St Mary's Music School have become a regular feature of our summer concerts. Once again, we will be entertained by some of the classical stars of the future from Scotland's internationally renowned specialist music school which has produced musicians such as Garry Walker, Steven Osborne, Ryan Corbett and Philip Higham. Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)

Piazzolla Libertango Bach Selected Suite and movements Rachmaninov Vocalise Cockroft Slap Me! Debussy Petite Suite Benson Aeolian Song   Debussy Syrinx  Poulenc Trio Aidan Fowler, saxophone Christopher Lo, saxophone tbc, Piano Two brilliant saxophonists from the Royal Conservatoire show just how flexible the saxophone can be in all repertoire. Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60s/Unwaged/Disabled/Students/Young Scot/Under 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)

Mozart String Quartet No.14 in G Major (Spring) Beethoven String Quartet No.8 in E minor, Op.59 No.2 (Razumovsky) Join a quartet of Scottish Ensemble musicians for a performance of emotional contrasts, bold imagination, and luminous soundscapes. Mozart’s radiant Spring Quartet, brimming with optimism and glowing with warmth, is heard alongside the brooding and introspective music of Beethoven. From stormy drama to moments of sublime beauty, this quartet is Beethoven at his most emotionally raw and visceral. Between Light and Shadow invites you to reflect, to feel, and to hear music in fresh perspective. Tickets & Information: advance (until 12 noon on the day) £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60sunwageddisabledstudentsYoung ScotUnder 26s £13.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) After 12 noon on day of concert: £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket); Over 60sunwageddisabledstudentsYoung ScotUnder 26s £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) 18 and unders go FREE (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult) Add soup and a sandwich for just £8 (book before 12 noon on the Friday before the performance)

Mozart Sonata in C major for piano four-hands, K521 Ravel Sonata for violin and cello Shostakovich Piano Trio No 2 in E minor, Op 67 Braimah Kanneh-Mason, violin Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, piano What a fabulous luxury to have 4 of the brilliant Kanneh-Mason family in one concert! As well as all pursuing stellar international careers they are also firm Perth favourites. To hear wonderful chamber music played by star musicians like this will offer seriously intoxicating music-making. Not to be missed.

Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro (in the style of Pugnani) Amanda Röntgen-Maier Sixpieces for violin and piano, Nos 4,3 and 6 Beethoven Violin Sonata No 8 in G major Op 30 No 3 Clara Schumann Three Romances Op 94 Messiaen Thème et Variations Grieg Violin Sonata No 3 in C minor Op 45 Johan Dalene, violin Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, piano One of the world's most exciting young violinists is joined by Perth favourite Jeneba Kanneh-Mason in for a wonderful evening. Ranging from the astounding virtuosity of Kreisler to the gushing romanticism of Grieg via a timeless Beethoven Sonata this promises to be a concert to treasure.

Schumann Three Romances, Op. 94 Brahms Cello Sonata in E minor Shostakovich Sonata for Viola and Piano in C Major, Op. 147 Timothy Ridout, viola Federico Colli, piano An amazing pairing of musicians! A former winner of the Leeds Piano Competition and the world’s most exciting viola player! And what a programme! Brahms's chamber music is perfectly suited to the haunting, elegiac sound of the Viola. The concert ends with Shostakovich's very last work, a beautiful musical testament to a life lived in turbulent times.

Daniel’s previous ground-breaking, global smash-hits include ‘HUBRiS’ (the world’s biggest solo comedy touring show for most of 2021 as reported in Pollstar) and ‘X’ (his acclaimed tour de force about sexual assault. It toured nonstop for 300 performances over 17 months around the globe, all throughout Europe, UK, US, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and even packing a Moscow arena (becoming Russia’s biggest-ever English language comedy show and creating a sensation with a joke about the importance of sex education – not a taboo subject in Putin’s Russia – an illegal one.). The film of ‘X’ is on HBO in USA and Canada and is the first UK comedy special with a UK premiere in cinemas, with its nationwide release at Vue. Daniel’s first book Everyone You Hate is Going to Die was published by Penguin Random House in 2021, and his Netflix specials DARK and Jigsaw are both streaming in 190 countries, in 26 languages with the infamous Jigsaw credited with causing over 120,000 breakups and 300 divorces worldwide (fans even bring their divorce papers for him to autograph at shows). Daniel’s massive live tours span 55 countries (so far) including selling out 9 New York off-Broadway theatre seasons. He has been performing standup for more than half of his lifetime and has, in the process, broken multiple box office records to become one of the top ticket-selling comedians on the planet. BITTER is his 13th solo show.

Don’t miss this internationally renowned and critically-acclaimed comedian who regularly sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational story telling.

Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show featuring the incredible Xenna. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma. Whether performing in an intimate venue or a packed stadium, audiences are up on their feet dancing and singing along to the huge success of this tribute to the multi-Brit and Grammy Award-winning artist. From her country roots to her chart-topping pop hits, Xenna delivers a thrilling journey through “The Eras” of Taylor's illustrious career. Audiences will be transported to Taylor Swift’s world as they sing along to timeless classics like "Love Story," "Blank Space," and "Shake It Off." With stunning replica costume changes, captivating storytelling, and incredible dancers, that ensures an unforgettable ‘Eras Tour’ experience for fans of all ages. Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie, or simply love great music, this is the ultimate homage to one of the biggest stars in the world. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift's greatest hits in a show that is as close to the real thing as it gets!

Entertainers presents K-Pop All Stars Tribute Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink, NewJeans, Katseye, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life. With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live, immersive experience!

The Proclaimers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along raucousness of their songs has entertained fans across the world. Amongst their many accolades they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. 'My favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs.' -- David Tennant

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. You might have seen her on the television or heard her on the radio but the absolute best way to see her is live on stage. You won’t believe how short she really is. Prepare yourself for an evening of barely believable stories, laughter and probably some dancing. As seen on Grand Day Out, Cruising with Susan Calman, QI, House of Games and (a long time ago) Strictly Come Dancing.

Entertainers presents Lost in Music: One Night At The Disco The Original Disco Show! Our world-class band and dazzling vocalists are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever. Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. From the irresistible beat of Never Can Say Goodbye to the pulsating rhythm of Boogie Wonderland, we’ve got an unforgettable setlist that’ll keep you grooving all night long. Don’t miss out on the feel-good show of the year – join us, lose yourself in the music, and leave your worries behind!

Opera Bohemia, Scotland’s professional touring company, returns to Perth with Strauss’s sparkling comic masterpiece, Die Fledermaus — a riotous evening of mischief, mistaken identities, and irresistible melodies. Director John Wilkie and designer Alisa Kalyanova transport this hilarious tale of revenge at a lavish party from Austria to Scotland! A star-studded cast includes Scottish favourite Catriona Clark, former Scottish Opera Emerging Artists Laura Margaret Smith and Ross Cumming, and American baritone Whitaker Mills, who recently made his debut at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. Featuring the Opera Bohemia Ensemble conducted by Alistair Digges and performed in English, this is operetta at its most entertaining — fast-paced, funny, and full of charm.

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world returns to Perth. Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantly-constructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science. Expect enormous bottoms, frt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins. Stef is the high-octane presenter of 20 TV series (five for CBBC) and award-winning author of 12 books (including Rude Science). He’s internationally renowned for his world-class science stage shows. Age Guidance 6+

Scotland’s largest and longest continuously running contemporary yarn and fibre festival. Bringing together independent yarn dyers, producers of single origin wool, inspirational tutors, and fibre crafters.

KA Events present Red Hot Chilli Pipers Back To Roots Tour The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are coming back! The world’s most famous bagpipe rock band return to Perth bringing their explosive energy, massive sound and unmatched showmanship back to the stage where they last performed to a sold-out crowd in 2022. This show promises to be bigger, louder, and hotter than ever. The Pipers are arriving with their new production, featuring the full band and the return of the infamous Chilli Dancers, ready to deliver the high-octane, genre-bending performances fans can’t get enough of. Expect iconic mashups, spine-tingling pipes, driving percussion and the electric atmosphere the Chilli Pipers are known for worldwide.

Mànran plus special guests Mànran have been at the forefront of the Scottish traditional music scene for over 15 years, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most exciting and influential bands. Renowned for their bold fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, the seven-piece seamlessly blend Gaelic and English song with driving, intricately arranged instrumentals. Their signature line-up, featuring bagpipes, fiddle, accordion, whistle and flute, underpinned by guitars, bass and drums, creates a powerful, uplifting sound that is deeply rooted in tradition yet unmistakably modern. It’s a combination that has taken them to stages in more than 30 countries worldwide, building a loyal international following and a strong reputation for high-energy, electrifying live performances. The band celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2025, alongside the release of their latest studio album, To the Wind. Three singles from the record were play-listed on BBC Radio 2 and it earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards. They will be joined on the night by special guest Dougie MacLean. Scotland’s pre-eminent singer-songwriter, internationally renowned for his song Caledonia, his music for Last of the Mohicans, and inspired performances. Having achieved his 50th year as a professional musician in 2024, Dougie’s popularity continues to grow, and with his online weekly broadcasts that began in March 2020 from his Old Schoolhouse (renamed Global Streaming Theatre), having reached more than four million viewers in 80 different countries. He has received two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, induction into the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, an Honorary Doctorate, and an OBE. “...a musical hero”, as described by the Wall Street Journal. Seated: £32.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Standing: £27.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) Age Restriction: Standing Area 14+ (must be accompanied by an adult 18+)

Kinda Dusty presents Queen By Candlelight Following sold-out performances at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and the London Palladium, experience an unforgettable evening of Queen’s greatest anthems, performed live by candlelight. Featuring a world-class cast of West End vocalists and epic live rock band, this is your chance to relive the music of Queen, like never before. Sing along to timeless classics including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind Of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants To Live Forever and many more! The Show Must Go On! Grab your tickets now to this spectacular celebration of Queen's biggest hits, guaranteed to Rock You!

Experience the soul-stirring sound of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra (SFO) live! Comprising around one hundred musicians from across the UK, the SFO is Scotland's foremost traditional fiddle music orchestra. Immerse yourself in a captivating programme of traditional Scottish music—reels, strathspeys, jigs, marches, and slow airs—all performed with passion and energy. This is an evening designed to put "dancing in your feet and a song in your heart." Catch them at Perth Concert Hall

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard. After exploring the rest of the world through her much-loved BBC series, she's bringing her fearless wit to stages across these islands—yes, Scotland, Wales and Ireland too! It starts with the title. The joy of a Full English is the wildly different things piled together on one plate to make something delicious. That's Britain's secret too, not shutting things out, but welcoming more in. Who better than Miriam Margolyes OBE to celebrate our not-terribly United Kingdom in one unforgettable show? There will be heroes and villains, belly laughs and sharp insights, outrageous surprises and of course, lashings of… sauce. Join her in conversation for stories from the new book, naughty confessions, and a no-holds-barred Q&A where no question is off-limits.

Holst The Perfect Fool Grace Williams Penillion Elgar Enigma Variations Join the NYOS Development orchestra for an enchanting evening at Perth Concert Hall. This July, they celebrate British orchestral voices, performing works from Holst, Grace Williams, and Elgar. Opening with a mystic dance for the spirits of earth, fire andwater, Holst’s The Perfect Fool conjures scenes of sorcery and mischief through vivid orchestration and bold musical gestures. Grace Williams’ symphonic poem Penillion follows, a lush evocation of Wales’s verdant landscapes and proud folk tradition. Turning a corner in the programme, Elgar’s fin-de-siècle masterstroke Enigma Variations closes the performances. A cornerstone of the British orchestral repertoire, Elgar’s variations distil the personality of his inner circle through richly expressive, often playful musical ideas. This promises to be a rousing showcase of Scotland’s brightest young musicians.

Iris ter Schiphorst Gravitational Waves Camille Pépin Laniakea Gustav Holst The Planets Expect futuristic electronics and dazzling soundscapes from the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland at Perth Concert Hall this summer. Venturing into the depths of the cosmos, our journey begins with Iris ter Schiphorst’s Gravitational Waves, a piece inspired by the 2015 detection of colliding black holes. Camille Pépin’s Laniakea follows, its shimmering orchestral textures and luminous motifs evoking the path of innumerable planetary systems on the vast currents of the universe. The programme comes full circle with Gustav Holst’s The Planets, each movement an iconic portrait of our solar system. Combining majestic brass, intricate woodwinds, and rhythmic drive, Holst’s classic orchestral suite conjures cosmic wonder and human drama with aplomb. It remains a cornerstone of the national repertoire.

Steve Steinman, the highly acclaimed show producer and No. 1 recording artist, is bringing his smash-hit production Anything For Love… featuring some of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's biggest hits, including I Would Do Anything For Love, Dead Ringer For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Total Eclipse of the Heart and many more! Joining Steve on stage will be Mark Alexander, formerly Meat Loaf's musical director of over 25 years and pianist. Along with Steve and Mark is a cast of incredible singers and dancers and The Rock N Roll Heroes, an all-star band made up of some of the country’s best rock musicians. With an extraordinary band, Steve’s powerhouse vocals and well-known sense of humour and fun, and a cast of captivating singers and dancers, audiences will be taken on an unforgettable journey back in time. Expect all the classics and a stage production that will blow you away and have you singing out loud and shouting for more! A night you absolutely can’t miss!

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let this top-class band take you on a rollercoaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show. Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!

Scottish Brass Band Championships A weekend full of brass band music to enjoy - performed by over a thousand musicians, brass bands from across Scotland come to Perth and perform set works to compete for their national titles across five sections, as well as the opportunity to qualify for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Saturday - 3rd, 2nd, and 1st sections Sunday - Sections 4, 4b and Championship Tickets £16.50; concessions £14.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket) per day

The National Finals bring together the best in Scotland - all the gold and platinum award concert bands from regional festivals across the country. The Scottish Concert Band Festival offers concert bands from all over Scotland and at every stage of development, from primary school bands right through to adult community bands, an opportunity to each present a varied twenty minute programme of music.

A weekend of brass band music performed by over a thousand musicians, as bands from across Scotland deliver set works to compete for national titles across five sections, and a chance to qualify for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

The 80s cult classic on screen with the iconic soundtrack performed by a live band on stage with David Bowie's legendary vocals. For the first time ever, Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is to tour the UK in concert. Starring the iconic David Bowie, fans will be transported to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music on stage. Starring Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Labyrinth is the story of sixteen-year-old Sarah (Connelly) who must journey through a strange and dangerous maze to save her baby brother from the Goblin King (Bowie). Labyrinth’s loyal and steadfast cult following has grown for nearly 40 years since the film’s theatrical release on June 27, 1986. Audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as the movie is presented on a large HD cinema screen. On stage, a live band will perform in sync with Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and the score from the soundtrack composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. The film features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies, with Bowie's original songs like Magic Dance, Underground and As the World Falls Down, along with Jones' orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity. “I have always been a huge fan of the groundbreaking collaboration of Jim Henson, George Lucas, David Bowie, and Trevor Jones on this film, and bringing it to fans in a live concert screening experience is a dream come true. Getting to hear Bowie’s vocals with a live band while watching the film is sure to give every Labyrinth fan goosebumps.” - John Kinsner, CEO of Black Ink Presents, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. “It’s always incredible when the amazing fans of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth come together to watch (and rewatch!) this beloved fantasy adventure. With ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert,’ we are welcoming loyal and new fans to the world of the Goblin King and celebrating the incredible music of David Bowie and Trevor Jones in a whole new way. It is certain to be a ‘Magic Dance!’” - Nicole Goldman, Executive Vice President of Branding for The Jim Henson Company. Labyrinth has a BBFC age rating of U.

The only American tribute show celebrating the music of the four tops and other legendary Motown artists touring the UK. Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. You will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acapulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era including songs from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more Motown and soul legends. Disclaimer: This show is a tribute, concept style show and not affiliated or endorsed by any original artistes / estates / management. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme at any given time.

Celebrating the Years of ABBA! Europe's leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continues to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performances live on stage! Now in their 26th year of touring planet earth, ABBAMANIA'S widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including "Waterloo", "Dancing Queen", "Mamma Mia", "Super Trouper", "Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie" and "Lay all your love on me" all of these plus, many, many more. We will have you dancing, and having the time of your life! So, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening with ABBAMANIA Please note, a £2 ticket commission fee is included in the price of the ticket. If you require a carer ticket, or have any accessibility requirements please book your tickets over the phone by calling 01242 528 764. The lines are open 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday.

Children from all over Perth and Kinross will perform in a range of orchestras, bands and ensembles in two nights of showcase concerts. Tuesday 24 March Perth and Kinross Instrumental Music Service Central Groups Concert One. The following bands and orchestras will be playing a variety of music for everyone to enjoy. Guitar ensemble – Conducted by Mr Guy Bathgate Concert Band – Conducted by Mrs Fran Barker Pipe Band – Directed by Mr Graham Mulholland Wind Orchestra – Conducted by Mrs Dorothy Purcell Wednesday 25 March Perth and Kinross Instrumental Music Service Central Groups Concert Two. The following bands and orchestras will be playing a variety of music for everyone to enjoy Brass Band – Conducted by Mrs Elaine Blackwood Junior String Orchestra – Conducted by Ms Rachel Steele Choir – Conducted by Ms Zoe Perman Senior String Orchestra – Conducted by Mr Joe Whiteman Percussion ensemble – Conducted by Ms Lynsey Paterson

The Perth and Kinross Junior Music Camp concert includes the Junior String Orchestra, Concert Band, Brass Band, Guitar Ensemble.

Elite Concerts International presents The Céline Experience Highly-acclaimed vocalist January Butler presents the ultimate Céline Dion tribute concert backed by a world-class full live band. With iconic replica costumes, breath-taking vocals, this show will take you on a mesmerising journey through four decades of Céline's life and career. Packed with worldwide platinum-selling songs, including It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, Think Twice, My Heart Will Go On, That's The Way It Is, The Power of Love, River Deep, Mountain High and many more. This show has it all, and no one else comes close to recreating the sound, look and feel of this incredibly loved and admired global megastar with as much passion and brilliance as January Butler.

Handshake Group presents The Tumbling Paddies plus support Ireland’s hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming to Perth for the first time! They perform a mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in an exuberant, energy-filled live show that has sold out major venues across Ireland and the UK. Sing along to the band’s own songs including Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I Am - which recently topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks - alongside some of the greatest-ever Irish anthems with the Paddies' uplifting versions of Dirty Old Town, Fields Of Athenry and Zombie, in what promises to be an incredible night of feel-good live music.

Experience the best brass bands Scotland has to offer, over three separate days: Saturday 21 November: Band Supplies Scottish Challenge contest, featuring brass bands in contesting sections 1-4. Saturday 28 November: Scottish Open contest, supported by Besson, featuring brass bands in the Championship section. Sunday 29 November: Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships.

Folk by the Oak presents: Spell Songs - In Thin Air Tour.  A much-anticipated live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs, the musical evolution of the iconic Lost Words and Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning artist Jackie Morris, featuring the collaborative genius of Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux. Spell Songs are renowned for enthralling live performances that expertly blend virtuosic kora, electroharp, cello, Indian harmonium and more, gorgeously layered with musical and linguistic influences spanning from Orkney to Senegal. Inspired by Robert and Jackie’s latest work, The Book of Birds, Spell Song’s new studio album In Thin Air is released on 4th September and this uplifting performance will include a wealth of beautiful new songs alongside favourites from The Lost Words Spell Songs (2019) and Spell Songs II, Let The Light In (2021). Spell Songs will be joined on stage by Lost Words artist Jackie Morris conjuring creatures and birds from ink and watercolour, bringing a captivating artistic dimension to all the shows. 'One of the best live experiences I’ve ever seen at Birmingham Town Hall' Chris Proctor, Head of Programming, Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall 'The art, the music, the sheer, ravishing beauty of the language... one of the greatest concerts we've ever had at Hay.' Hay International Literary Festival 'Pure, organic folk loveliness of the highest calibre' Red Guitar Music

Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2026 Perth and Kinross Sectional The Frisson Foundation is delighted to be bringing its award-winning Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge back to the Perth Concert Hall once again. The Challenge provides a fantastic night of fun and entertainment for everyone, as Primary School Glee choirs from across Perth & Kinross sing and dance their way to the Tayside Regional Finals.

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. Beyond the Barricade features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! Don’t miss the return of ‘Beyond the Barricade’ to experience its nationwide reputation for quality and perfection in musical theatre and find out why this exciting show has received critical acclaim across the UK and abroad.

The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End shows throughout 2025! Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven’t yet experienced the live phenomenon that is ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’, the show is a fully-realised musical created on the spot from audience suggestions. The cast take ideas for settings, genres, musical styles and the show title and weave it into ingenious storylines with hilarious characters. From Lin Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim, whether it’s set in a primary school, Ancient Egypt, or a mattress shop – if the audience thinks it, The Showstoppers can turn it into a hit musical. The majority of the cast also have much acclaim with founder member Ruth Bratt being part of the famous Comedy Store Players, the longest running impro show in the country; Pippa Evans being a regular on BBC Radio 4, has toured with I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and wrote ‘Now That's What I Call A Musical!’ (that’s currently on UK tour). The pilot of Hopping, a new comedy from Lucy Trodd and Susan Harrison, aired on BBC Radio 4 and Matt Cavendish appeared on this year’s Royal Variety Performance with Mischief Theatre's ‘A Comedy About Spies’. Co-founder Adam Meggido directed the West End and Broadway hit show Peter Pan Goes Wrong. The incredibly talented West End star Miracle Chance (Roald Dahl’s The Witches at the National Theatre, Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at The Other Palace) has just joined the cast. The Showstoppers also regularly run improvisation workshops and courses for beginners and professionals and have a successful podcast - The Showstopper! Podcast, with recent guests including Zizi Strallen, Rufus Hound and Reuben Kaye. The Showstoppers have performed created more than 1,000 brand new musicals since they were formed in 2008 but they don’t stop working hard at their craft – they have to learn to improvise in the style of every hit show that comes to town, and they always encourage audiences to challenge them and keep them on their toes. As a result, they continue fill theatres, delight audiences and win awards. In 2024 they were in the Top 10 best reviewed shows of entire Edinburgh Fringe – for the second year running - no mean feat in their 15th year selling out the Pleasance Grand once more!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and talent at Strathallan School’s annual Headmaster's Concert! From Year 1 to Upper Sixth, our students will take you on a musical journey that spans genres and generations. The evening will feature a thrilling live recording of the finale for The Big Sing, where our entire school choir will perform together in an unforgettable display of unity. The concert will also include stirring renditions of iconic soundtracks such as Star Wars (Duel of the Fates) and How to Train Your Dragon, as well as stunning selections from Faure's Requiem, showcasing the power of choral music. Additionally, our talented student musicians will take the stage with performances from Strathallan’s rock bands and pipe bands, offering a dynamic mix of traditional pipe tunes and high-energy rock anthems. Come and experience the magic of live music, the spirit of community, and the exceptional talents of Strathallan’s students. This is an evening you won’t want to miss! Strathallan School, where passion and performance come together!

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm! Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia , the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hits. Fusing the fire of Irish dance with the grit of urban tap, this high – octane production explodes with rhythm, passion and pure spectacle. Defying tradition and reimagining the genre, Emerald Storm delivers thunderous footwork, heart – pounding choreography and a visual feast of movement and sound that pulls you right into the storm. With world-class dancers, live musicians and breathtaking choreography co-created by Garcia himself, this is dance like you’ve never seen it before. From the first beat to the last, Emerald Storm is an immersive, unforgettable celebration of rhythm, energy and sheer talent – a dance experience that will leave audiences on their feet.

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family! This year prepare for a musical adventure with the biggest production to date. The UK’s No.1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer/songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show! Also featuring ‘June Carter’ and the ‘Carter Sisters’ (on selected shows) along with the ‘Roadshow Horns.’ All aspects of Cash’s life are covered with impeccable taste. The show takes the audience from the 1950s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included, along with unmissable songs from every one of the five decade’s that the Man in Black’s career spanned. All this accompanied by evocative screen images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life.

Gregor Fisher is taking to the road with the first leg of his UK tour. Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter filled evening in conversation, as he shares stories and anecdotes from his life and career, which has seen him bring iconic characters to life in such classic titles as the multi BAFTA Award winning Rab C Nesbitt (BBC2), Naked Video (BBC2), The Baldy Man (ITV), Love Actually, and most recently BBC1’s hit sitcom Only Child. Joined by his friend and colleague Nigel West, the show promises to be an evening with plenty of laughs, a few surprises, and a bit of honesty about the ‘daft and wonderful journey’ Gregor has had over the decades.

The Scottish Christmas Songbook is a joyful, festive concert featuring Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the Scottish Christmas Songbook Brass Ensemble. Bursting with seasonal favourites and celebratory energy, it’s the perfect night out to get you straight into the Christmas spirit.

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Happens”, “Roll To Me” and many more.