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
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!
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. 🎄
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
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.
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...
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.
Just Announced: Gary Meikle Yer Maw
Thursday 12th February 2026
Strictly over 18s only
This is a seated event
Tickets on sale NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-dk...
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
Thursday 12th February 2026
Strictly over 18s only
This is a seated event
Tickets on sale NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-dk...
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Just Announced: Gary Meikle Yer Maw
Thursday 12th February 2026
Strictly over 18s only
This is a seated event
Tickets on sale NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-dk...
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
Thursday 12th February 2026
Strictly over 18s only
This is a seated event
Tickets on sale NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-dk...
Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
Give The Gift of Music: Ashley Campbell
Sat 24th Jan 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ashl...
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band. Her first album, The Lonely One, hit the Top Ten of the UK Country Chart upon release.
Sat 24th Jan 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ashl...
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band. Her first album, The Lonely One, hit the Top Ten of the UK Country Chart upon release.
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Give The Gift of Music: Ashley Campbell
Sat 24th Jan 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ashl...
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band. Her first album, The Lonely One, hit the Top Ten of the UK Country Chart upon release.
Sat 24th Jan 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ashl...
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band. Her first album, The Lonely One, hit the Top Ten of the UK Country Chart upon release.
In the midst of Christmas shopping? Give the gift of comedy this year with tickets to Jack Rhodes 2026 Theatre Tour.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/jack...
From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to MacArts!
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/jack...
From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to MacArts!
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In the midst of Christmas shopping? Give the gift of comedy this year with tickets to Jack Rhodes 2026 Theatre Tour.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/jack...
From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to MacArts!
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/jack...
From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to MacArts!
📢 We Are Hiring 📢
▪️Position: Finance Administrator
▪️£12.60 p/h
▪️Part Time
▪️14 hours per week.
For more information and to apply go to Good Moves:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...
▪️Position: Finance Administrator
▪️£12.60 p/h
▪️Part Time
▪️14 hours per week.
For more information and to apply go to Good Moves:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...
November 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
📢 We Are Hiring 📢
▪️Position: Finance Administrator
▪️£12.60 p/h
▪️Part Time
▪️14 hours per week.
For more information and to apply go to Good Moves:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...
▪️Position: Finance Administrator
▪️£12.60 p/h
▪️Part Time
▪️14 hours per week.
For more information and to apply go to Good Moves:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...
Support Added: The Rampants
The Rampants, 4-piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland will be supporting Dictator on Friday 6th February 2026.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
The Rampants, 4-piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland will be supporting Dictator on Friday 6th February 2026.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Support Added: The Rampants
The Rampants, 4-piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland will be supporting Dictator on Friday 6th February 2026.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
The Rampants, 4-piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland will be supporting Dictator on Friday 6th February 2026.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
Support: The Silver Arrow Collective
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/kirs...
Support: The Silver Arrow Collective
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/kirs...
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
Support: The Silver Arrow Collective
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/kirs...
Support: The Silver Arrow Collective
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/kirs...
A beautiful display in the skies last night, did you catch the Aurora Borealis?
Thanks to Lana (@loobyroux) for this stunning shot of the Northern Lights lighting up the sky behind MacArts.
Thanks to Lana (@loobyroux) for this stunning shot of the Northern Lights lighting up the sky behind MacArts.
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A beautiful display in the skies last night, did you catch the Aurora Borealis?
Thanks to Lana (@loobyroux) for this stunning shot of the Northern Lights lighting up the sky behind MacArts.
Thanks to Lana (@loobyroux) for this stunning shot of the Northern Lights lighting up the sky behind MacArts.