Missed this month's music line-up? Don’t worry. BBC broadcaster, author, and musician Vic Galloway has curated a shortlist of the best upcoming gigs, from tiny venues to gargantuan arenas.

We love the central belt as much as the next publication, but it can't be the only place with a packed calendar, right? We've rounded up the best events across Scotland that are worth hopping on the train for. 📸 Camilla Greenwell, Kate Fowlie

Prior to taking the stage at the Edinburgh International Improvisers Festival, Jiavani chatted with us about the secret ingredients to good adlibbing, her memories of her first ever performance and her love for Edinburgh's welcoming nature.

The North Atlantic Song Convention returns to Edinburgh’s Storytelling Centre, bringing together a line-up of Scots and Gaelic singers with their Nordic peers to connect over traditional songs.

Sound Of Falling follows the lives of four girls living on the same farm across different generations. The hypnotic drama delves into the harsh reality of the rigged hand women have been dealt historically, along with the ways in which trauma is passed through the ages.

Company of Wolves gives us a stripped-back take on Greek mythology in their retelling of The Bacchae. Expect a simple set-up but a powerful script and an impressive solo performance by a fine theatremaker, Ewan Downie.

Broken Chanter, David MacGregor’s long-running band, has announced a flurry of tour dates in preparation for his new album This Could Be Us, You, Or Anybody Else. Find out when the tour kicks off an listen to new single ‘Shake It To Bits’ below ⬇️ list.co.uk/news/broken-...

Broken Chanter, David MacGregor’s long-running band, has announced a flurry of tour dates in preparation for his new album This Could Be Us, You, Or Anybody Else. Find out when the tour kicks off an listen to new single ‘Shake It To Bits’ below.

We’ve been hot on the wee gig trail again this month, with a selection of global troubadours and local heroes to pique your interest, including Scottish indie’s finest Siobhan Wilson, avant garde synth popster Austra, trad folk favourite Hannah Rarity, and plenty more.

The Stand have joined the push for greater social mobility within the Fringe with a new programme aimed at nurturing grassroots talent during a famously expensive time of the year. The five selected are Ifrah Qureshi, Matthew Gallagher, Chris Rutter, Amanda Dwyer and Jack Brookmyre.

‘If we made bad music the neighbours would tell us to shut up faster.’ We caught up with Kai Reesu members Jurnalist and Paul Copeland a few months after their well-deserved win at the Scottish Album Of The Year Awards.

🎭️ As Glasgow International Comedy Festival gets fired up, our cover star for March’s issue is stand-up and spectacular storyteller Marjolein Robertson, who told us about the magic of folktales, the joy of language, and the pain of mining comedy from traumatic experience.

Gorillaz successfully balance weighty subject matter and a whopping line-up of guests artists on new album The Mountain, transforming their grief into a celebration of those they've lost.

Get ready to set your heart a-soaring in 2026. Scottish stages are jam-packed this year with musicals that will keep you singing all year long.

As we battle through another inordinately grey month, take heart that February’s single-release calendar has been heaving, featuring indie bangers from Carla J Easton and Broken Chanter, woozy psych from Middle Class Guilt and Manuela, bristling punk from Bratakus, and much more.

Hester Musson's second novel, The Night Hag, is sure to keep readers up at night, offering a historical mystery that leaves us guessing whether supernatural forces are at play.

More than 100 artists have participated in this wide-ranging exhibition which champions a universal perspective. Find out why Claire Sawers thinks Our Shared World is a ‘diverse, enjoyable group show.’

A real-life protest in Glasgow is given a blow-by-blow retelling in this riveting documentary about people power. Find out why we awarded Everybody To Kenmure Street five stars.

'In my peoms, hope will always persist... reminding myself, and the reader, that change is possible one day.' Palestinian poet Mohammed Moussa uses verse to express the horrors of Gaza while maintaining a positive outlook for a better future in his new book, The Face Before You.

Longtime friends George Costigan and Matthew Kelly are the latest duo to tackle the theatrical holy grail of Waiting For Godot. The pair chatted to us about their drama school days, working together over the years and why they believe Beckett's classic is about all of us.

We ventured south to see Matilda The Musical, where the adult cast members shared stories about the show's young pranksters, glorious harmonies and the pure joy of being a baddie.

We’re always curious about who makes the comedians themselves giggle. This month Daniel Foxx shared his admiration for Jennifer Saunders' ability to pull off the gay icon hattrick.

Rose Byrne shines as a resentful mother and psychotherapist on the edge in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. We rated the Australian’s performance as a career high in a film that makes some bold choices.

‘I’ve always been attracted to this idea of Scottish but not Scottish’ Laurence Di Sotto discusses the role of ethics, sustainability and bold design in the creation of his knitwear brand, Woolkind.

Mona Fastvold’s eccentric musical A Testament of Ann Lee dives into the life of the woman who founded the Shakers, a radical religious movement that made its way from England to America in the 18th century.

Sculptures of jizzing fountains and double masturbatory sex toys are par for the course in the life and work of Peaches. As the upfront Canadian punk artist makes a thunderous return, she chatted to us about why we all need a little more lube in our lives.

We kept ourselves entertained this gloomy February with Terminator 2D: No Fate. Featuring evocative pixel art and era-perfect techno, it’s a heartfelt (if fleeting) tribute to everyone's favourite murderous time-travelling robot.

'We felt like we were talking to Hal from 2001: A Space Odyssey.' We caught up with the McQuaid brothers as they launch their first feature film, Welcome To G-Town, to chat about horror inspiration, low-budget filmmaking and premiering on home turf at @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social.

'It’s a great pub right on the waterfront: cosy, nice food, great beers and absolutely stunning views out onto the Forth. A good spot for cute wintertime dates, takeaway beers in the summer or maybe even writing your album.' Check out Lou Mclean's favourite watering hole ⤵️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Guide To Scotland's Festivals 2026 has landed and features a comprehensive list of cultural happenings for the year ahead. We've teamed up with @scotsman.com to include a free copy our Guide in its Saturday 21 February edition. Pick it up at newsagents across Scotland this weekend.

The Guide To Scotland’s Festivals is out now, giving you the lowdown on a huge number of festivals taking place this year. Whether you’re searching for a long weekend of chart-topping tunes, a family friendly getaway or a celebration of cinema, there’s a festival for every taste.

Sexual awakening and savagery intertwine with irreverent humour in Emerald Fennell’s sumptuous interpretation of Emily Brontë’s gothic romance.

'When you listen to the music, you can almost taste the tea' Harry Ross explains how the famous work of Katsushika Hokusai inspired composer Dai Fujikura in the Scottish Opera's latest commission, The Great Wave.

Arooj Aftab, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter, has announced a tour of the UK, with dates in Edinburgh, London and Liverpool included in the run.

Theatre 118, a grassroots theatre company based in Glasgow, has been forced to close its doors after less than a year in its performance space at the former office block 118 Osborne Street. A statement from the group said: ‘Theatre 118 isn't finished — we're just between buildings.’

Bold comic Rosa Garland invites you to enter the bog in her latest show about sexuality, desire and, erm, slime. Here she recalls a memorable bromantic sauna experience in Finland.

The C86 indie aesthetic is back with a bang in the jangly tunes of The Cords. We chatted with the sibling duo about toy drum kits, mingling with Scottish indie royalty, and the 'wonky' side of the creative process.

Glasgow Short Film Festival (GSFF) will celebrate its 19th edition with a raft of new shorts, including a queer comedy featuring Alan Cumming, a Persian cat seeking spiritual enlightenment, and a gritty drama from Outlander actor Joanne Thomson.

This year’s @edfringe.bsky.social may seem lightyears away, but Assembly has already announced its first wave of acts, including big hitters Susie McCabe, Dear Evan Hansen, Rob Auton, Mythos: Ragnarök and more.

'It’s difficult to talk about a film where the big plot twist occurs around the 20-minute mark but, suffice to say, this isn’t just another off-kilter tragicomedy' James Sweeney's genre-bending follow-up feature turns loss into an unsettling psychological thriller.

Richardson's work transforms familiar interiors into unstable spaces shaped by geology, astronomy and the looming possibility of erasure.

'From the very start, our focus for this year’s show has been on how fashion can be experienced beyond the visual.' The Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show has teased details of its event taking place at Ps & Gs Church on Friday 27 March.

As she revs up for the publication of her debut novel Discipline, we quiz Larissa Pham about her earliest reading memory, her daily writing routine and what advice she'd give to aspiring novelists.

Tinned fish is the new cool: do keep up. Brown’s Of Leith opened late November and behind the big blue doors of a former engineering works on The Shore, a new style of eating and drinking is unfolding.

Kelburn Garden Party, one of the leading boutique festivals in Scotland, has announced a stacked line-up of bands and DJs for its 2026 edition, taking in Bemz, Emma-Jean Thackray, Indoor Foxes, Paranoid London, and more.

Across springtime, Scotland hosts a number of theatrical delights. Here's a selection of some glittering stars and dark horses to catch over the next few months.

Fancy dinner for two at The Duke's Umbrella and a night of laughs with Glasgow's own Susie McCabe? Then enter the competition below ⤵️

‘The censors don’t care about the awards. They care about what I’m saying in the film.’ Hassan Nazer is heading to @glasgowfilmfest.bsky.social with Iran-set film, Without Permission. He chats to us about life in Scotland, the dangers of the Iranian regime and filmmaking with a guerilla mindset.

A new collaboration between the Johnnie Walker Experience and Scottish fashion label Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY has given us a pioneering blend of fashion and whisky to experience, available exclusively at the flagship Edinburgh venue.

Scottish Rugby has announced a significant change for the upcoming Guinness Women's Six Nations tournament, moving Scotland’s match against England's Red Roses on Saturday 18 April from Hive Stadium to the iconic Scottish Gas Murrayfield.