MacArts
@macartsvenue.bsky.social
MacArts is a live music and arts venue in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels. We host live music from national and international touring artists as well as providing a platform for up-and-coming local acts.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
Last Night From Glasgow & MacArts Proudly Presents: The Bathers & wojtek the bear
Saturday 11th April
Tickets: tinyurl.com/lnfgmac
Last Night From Glasgow will host an afternoon pop up, meet and greet and in the evening a showcase featuring The Bathers, wojtek the bear and some very special guests
Saturday 11th April
Tickets: tinyurl.com/lnfgmac
Last Night From Glasgow will host an afternoon pop up, meet and greet and in the evening a showcase featuring The Bathers, wojtek the bear and some very special guests
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Last Night From Glasgow & MacArts Proudly Presents: The Bathers & wojtek the bear
Saturday 11th April
Tickets: tinyurl.com/lnfgmac
Last Night From Glasgow will host an afternoon pop up, meet and greet and in the evening a showcase featuring The Bathers, wojtek the bear and some very special guests
Saturday 11th April
Tickets: tinyurl.com/lnfgmac
Last Night From Glasgow will host an afternoon pop up, meet and greet and in the evening a showcase featuring The Bathers, wojtek the bear and some very special guests
OPPORTUNITY 📢
Digital Content Creators – Youth Employability Project
Bloom Media Story Lab takes place in Galashiels early next year. The project is free with a deadline for applications on 25 January 2026.
Apply and get more info from: wearebloom.carrd.co
Digital Content Creators – Youth Employability Project
Bloom Media Story Lab takes place in Galashiels early next year. The project is free with a deadline for applications on 25 January 2026.
Apply and get more info from: wearebloom.carrd.co
Story Lab - Apply Now
Story Lab is a free digital media project for young people aged 16 to 25 in the Scottish Borders. It's delivered by Bloom Media which is part of Borders Book Festival. The project offers hands on expe...
wearebloom.carrd.co
December 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
OPPORTUNITY 📢
Digital Content Creators – Youth Employability Project
Bloom Media Story Lab takes place in Galashiels early next year. The project is free with a deadline for applications on 25 January 2026.
Apply and get more info from: wearebloom.carrd.co
Digital Content Creators – Youth Employability Project
Bloom Media Story Lab takes place in Galashiels early next year. The project is free with a deadline for applications on 25 January 2026.
Apply and get more info from: wearebloom.carrd.co
Bay City Rollers on Saturday 20th December 2025 is now SOLD OUT. We can't wait for Rollermania to take over!
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Bay City Rollers on Saturday 20th December 2025 is now SOLD OUT. We can't wait for Rollermania to take over!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for
a stellar sold out with Bootleg Blondie Band on Saturday
night!
a stellar sold out with Bootleg Blondie Band on Saturday
night!
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thanks to everyone who turned out for
a stellar sold out with Bootleg Blondie Band on Saturday
night!
a stellar sold out with Bootleg Blondie Band on Saturday
night!
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Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by 'Cureator' Robert Smith louderthanwar.com/line-up-for-... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by 'Cureator' Robert Smith
‘Cureator’ ROBERT SMITH has announced his line up for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust series at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2026. Monday 23rd
louderthanwar.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall announced by 'Cureator' Robert Smith louderthanwar.com/line-up-for-... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Our Christmas tree is up! Kindly donated by Rhymers Glen Trees and decorated by one of the MacArts team of volunteers. Thanks Fiona and Rhymers Glen, it looks great. 🎄
December 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Our Christmas tree is up! Kindly donated by Rhymers Glen Trees and decorated by one of the MacArts team of volunteers. Thanks Fiona and Rhymers Glen, it looks great. 🎄
Don't hang around less than 20 tickets left >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/buzz...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Don't hang around less than 20 tickets left >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/buzz...
corto.alto
Sunday 8th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/cort...
“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it - the future is now!” - Gilles Peterson
Sunday 8th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/cort...
“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it - the future is now!” - Gilles Peterson
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
corto.alto
Sunday 8th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/cort...
“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it - the future is now!” - Gilles Peterson
Sunday 8th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/cort...
“If Hiatus Kaiyote and Masters At Work had a child, corto.alto would be it - the future is now!” - Gilles Peterson
We're looking forward to Baga Chipz returning to MacArts this month on Friday 19th December!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8QZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8QZ...
Baga Chipz: Keep Calm and Meet the Queens!
YouTube video by WOWPresents
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December 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're looking forward to Baga Chipz returning to MacArts this month on Friday 19th December!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8QZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8QZ...
Give the Gift of Music: Blue Deal
Support: Kieran O'Neill (Mighty Joes)
📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/blue...
Blues Rock from Southern Black Forest. Blue Deal delivers powerful, modern blues rock with international appeal.
Support: Kieran O'Neill (Mighty Joes)
📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/blue...
Blues Rock from Southern Black Forest. Blue Deal delivers powerful, modern blues rock with international appeal.
December 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Give the Gift of Music: Blue Deal
Support: Kieran O'Neill (Mighty Joes)
📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/blue...
Blues Rock from Southern Black Forest. Blue Deal delivers powerful, modern blues rock with international appeal.
Support: Kieran O'Neill (Mighty Joes)
📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
🎟 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/blue...
Blues Rock from Southern Black Forest. Blue Deal delivers powerful, modern blues rock with international appeal.
Reposted by MacArts
Queen Margaret University have a number of funded places for applicants wishing to commence an MA in Arts, Festivals and Cultural Management or MA in Participatory Arts starting in January 2026 buff.ly/IHII51A (deadline - 12 Dec 2025)
Queen Margaret University: Funded Arts Masters - YTAS
Queen Margaret University have a number of funded places for applicants wishing to commence an MA in Arts, Festivals and Cultural Management or MA in
buff.ly
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Queen Margaret University have a number of funded places for applicants wishing to commence an MA in Arts, Festivals and Cultural Management or MA in Participatory Arts starting in January 2026 buff.ly/IHII51A (deadline - 12 Dec 2025)
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Our new album 📈 NATIONAL RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT 📉 is available to stream, download, buy, and ignore now!
12 bangers. All annoying.
"It's really f**king good" - 10/10 @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
"Sarcastic, frantic, hefty, and above all fun" - @theskinnymag.bsky.social
The links 👉 slime-city.com
12 bangers. All annoying.
"It's really f**king good" - 10/10 @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
"Sarcastic, frantic, hefty, and above all fun" - @theskinnymag.bsky.social
The links 👉 slime-city.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our new album 📈 NATIONAL RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT 📉 is available to stream, download, buy, and ignore now!
12 bangers. All annoying.
"It's really f**king good" - 10/10 @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
"Sarcastic, frantic, hefty, and above all fun" - @theskinnymag.bsky.social
The links 👉 slime-city.com
12 bangers. All annoying.
"It's really f**king good" - 10/10 @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
"Sarcastic, frantic, hefty, and above all fun" - @theskinnymag.bsky.social
The links 👉 slime-city.com
MacArts Open Mic Nights
Our next open Mics will be Thursday 11th December and Thursday 22nd January.
Doors: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
FREE ENTRY
If you are interested in performing in January, please contact us at [email protected]
Our next open Mics will be Thursday 11th December and Thursday 22nd January.
Doors: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
FREE ENTRY
If you are interested in performing in January, please contact us at [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
MacArts Open Mic Nights
Our next open Mics will be Thursday 11th December and Thursday 22nd January.
Doors: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
FREE ENTRY
If you are interested in performing in January, please contact us at [email protected]
Our next open Mics will be Thursday 11th December and Thursday 22nd January.
Doors: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
FREE ENTRY
If you are interested in performing in January, please contact us at [email protected]
Just Announced: Phil Kay 'Fringe Legend'
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Tickets on sale now >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-pl...
Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Tickets on sale now >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-pl...
Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'.
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Just Announced: Phil Kay 'Fringe Legend'
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Tickets on sale now >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-pl...
Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'.
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Tickets on sale now >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-pl...
Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'.
Huge congratulations to Miwa Nagato-Apthorp for winning Best Acoustic at this years Scottish Alternative Music Awards on Saturday. We are delighted to have Miwa perform here on Friday supporting Haiver.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Huge congratulations to Miwa Nagato-Apthorp for winning Best Acoustic at this years Scottish Alternative Music Awards on Saturday. We are delighted to have Miwa perform here on Friday supporting Haiver.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
🏴 Happy St.Andrews Day🏴
We're looking back at some of the incredible Scottish talent to have played on the MacArts stage!
open.spotify.com/playlist/1om...
We're looking back at some of the incredible Scottish talent to have played on the MacArts stage!
open.spotify.com/playlist/1om...
Sound of Scotland at MacArts
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November 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🏴 Happy St.Andrews Day🏴
We're looking back at some of the incredible Scottish talent to have played on the MacArts stage!
open.spotify.com/playlist/1om...
We're looking back at some of the incredible Scottish talent to have played on the MacArts stage!
open.spotify.com/playlist/1om...
Alanis Moreorless
Saturday 7th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/alan...
Alanis Moreorless are an authentic tribute to Alanis Morissette.
This is a standing event
Saturday 7th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/alan...
Alanis Moreorless are an authentic tribute to Alanis Morissette.
This is a standing event
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Alanis Moreorless
Saturday 7th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/alan...
Alanis Moreorless are an authentic tribute to Alanis Morissette.
This is a standing event
Saturday 7th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/alan...
Alanis Moreorless are an authentic tribute to Alanis Morissette.
This is a standing event
Less than 20 tickets left for Bay City Rollers! Grab them here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/bay-...
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Less than 20 tickets left for Bay City Rollers! Grab them here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/bay-...
On sale now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/fero...
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On sale now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/fero...
Support Announcement: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp
We are delighted to announced that Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp will support Havier at MacArts on Friday 5th December.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
We are delighted to announced that Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp will support Havier at MacArts on Friday 5th December.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Support Announcement: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp
We are delighted to announced that Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp will support Havier at MacArts on Friday 5th December.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
We are delighted to announced that Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp will support Havier at MacArts on Friday 5th December.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
MacArts Gift Vouchers Available Now
They are available in denominations of £10, and they can be purchased by dropping into the venue or we can post them out to people who aren't local if they call the venue at 01896 756852.
The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!
They are available in denominations of £10, and they can be purchased by dropping into the venue or we can post them out to people who aren't local if they call the venue at 01896 756852.
The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
MacArts Gift Vouchers Available Now
They are available in denominations of £10, and they can be purchased by dropping into the venue or we can post them out to people who aren't local if they call the venue at 01896 756852.
The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!
They are available in denominations of £10, and they can be purchased by dropping into the venue or we can post them out to people who aren't local if they call the venue at 01896 756852.
The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!
Give The Gift of Music: Dictator
Friday 6th February 2026
Support: the_rampants and The Shambles
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
West Lothian’s Dictator aren’t here to mess about, at least when it comes to creating non-stop indie-pop anthems anyway.
@dictator.bsky.social
Friday 6th February 2026
Support: the_rampants and The Shambles
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
West Lothian’s Dictator aren’t here to mess about, at least when it comes to creating non-stop indie-pop anthems anyway.
@dictator.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Give The Gift of Music: Dictator
Friday 6th February 2026
Support: the_rampants and The Shambles
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
West Lothian’s Dictator aren’t here to mess about, at least when it comes to creating non-stop indie-pop anthems anyway.
@dictator.bsky.social
Friday 6th February 2026
Support: the_rampants and The Shambles
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
West Lothian’s Dictator aren’t here to mess about, at least when it comes to creating non-stop indie-pop anthems anyway.
@dictator.bsky.social
Just Announced: Ferocious Dog Ferocious UK Farewell Tour 2026!
Saturday 7th March 2026
🏴 MacArts is the ONLY Scottish date in part 1 of this tour 🏴
🎟 Tickets on sale on Wednesday 26th November at 10am ⏰
@ferociousdog.bsky.social
Saturday 7th March 2026
🏴 MacArts is the ONLY Scottish date in part 1 of this tour 🏴
🎟 Tickets on sale on Wednesday 26th November at 10am ⏰
@ferociousdog.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Just Announced: Ferocious Dog Ferocious UK Farewell Tour 2026!
Saturday 7th March 2026
🏴 MacArts is the ONLY Scottish date in part 1 of this tour 🏴
🎟 Tickets on sale on Wednesday 26th November at 10am ⏰
@ferociousdog.bsky.social
Saturday 7th March 2026
🏴 MacArts is the ONLY Scottish date in part 1 of this tour 🏴
🎟 Tickets on sale on Wednesday 26th November at 10am ⏰
@ferociousdog.bsky.social
Best of Scotland: Haiver
Born from the creative pulse of Scotland’s indie scene, Haiver is a Glasgow-based band led by Billy Kennedy, of the acclaimed Frightened Rabbit returning to MacArts on Friday 5th Dec Blending heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
Born from the creative pulse of Scotland’s indie scene, Haiver is a Glasgow-based band led by Billy Kennedy, of the acclaimed Frightened Rabbit returning to MacArts on Friday 5th Dec Blending heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Best of Scotland: Haiver
Born from the creative pulse of Scotland’s indie scene, Haiver is a Glasgow-based band led by Billy Kennedy, of the acclaimed Frightened Rabbit returning to MacArts on Friday 5th Dec Blending heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
Born from the creative pulse of Scotland’s indie scene, Haiver is a Glasgow-based band led by Billy Kennedy, of the acclaimed Frightened Rabbit returning to MacArts on Friday 5th Dec Blending heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
Burns Night Ceilidh
Friday 23rd January 2026
Tickets: £12 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/burn...
Come and join us for an exhilarating night of dancing and merriment.
Music on the night will be performed by the talented SITKA which features musicians from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
Friday 23rd January 2026
Tickets: £12 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/burn...
Come and join us for an exhilarating night of dancing and merriment.
Music on the night will be performed by the talented SITKA which features musicians from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Burns Night Ceilidh
Friday 23rd January 2026
Tickets: £12 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/burn...
Come and join us for an exhilarating night of dancing and merriment.
Music on the night will be performed by the talented SITKA which features musicians from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
Friday 23rd January 2026
Tickets: £12 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/burn...
Come and join us for an exhilarating night of dancing and merriment.
Music on the night will be performed by the talented SITKA which features musicians from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.