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What's on in Stirling

Welcome to What's on Stirling, we pride ourselves on keeping you up to date on events in Stirling taking place throughout the year, from the latest theatre events and live music performances to local activities and fantastic attractions!

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Featured Events in Stirling

There are thousands of events in Stirling every month, here we've hand-picked a few you should definitely pay attention to!

Stirling Gin and Spirits Festival

15th November 2025

This year, we’re going beyond gin to bring you an incredible lineup of over 20 top-tier distilleries showcasing not just gin, but also rum, vodka, and whisky all under one roof.

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Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade

15th November 2025
Stirling

Come and join Santa in Stirling’s free family parade to celebrate switching on the Christmas lights.

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Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

Start your Christmas shopping early at Alloa Ballet Company's Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November!

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Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

15th November 2025

Ready to get creative for the holiday season? Join this two-hour Christmas Jesmonite workshop in Stirling on 15th November and learn how to make your own unique festive decorations!

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New Events in Stirling

You'll find all the latest Stirling events that have been added to the website right here!

Viewing Rooms: Winter Works

12th December 2025

Viewing Rooms is a series of Open Store events, held by the University of Stirling Collections. In Winter Works on 12th December, we will be showing some of our more festive works.

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Sea Glass Christmas Trees

14th December 2025

Come along to Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 14th December for a fun and festive introduction to jewellery making, using foraged beach treasure to create your own sea glass Christmas Tree!

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BritRock Film Tour 2026

26th April 2026

The BritRock Film Tour is back for its 12th year and we’ve lined up the very best new climbing and adventure films from the UK.

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Latest Stirling News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Stirling with our local news updates!

The Doddie Weir match ball delivery is voted Greatest Murrayfield Moment

The Doddie Weir match ball delivery is voted Greatest Murrayfield Moment

Doddie Weir’s emotional match ball delivery at Murrayfield in 2017 has been voted the greatest moment in the stadium’s 100-year history, after thousands of fans took part in a nationwide poll.

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Stirling shoppers invited to celebrate their furry friends in new Thistles photography competition

Stirling shoppers invited to celebrate their furry friends in new Thistles photography competition

Thistles, shopping centre in Stirling, has teamed up with a local Community Interest Company, Paws for Progress, to launch a heart-warming photography competition.

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Much loved classic Scottish play, The Steamie, is set to return to venues in 2026

Much loved classic Scottish play, The Steamie, is set to return to venues in 2026

The Steamie has been scrubbed up ahead of making a return to theatres across the country next year as part of an exciting new chapter in its long-standing story in the theatre landscape.

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Medea to tour Scotland in 2026

Medea to tour Scotland in 2026

Bard in the Botanics will be launching their 25th Anniversary year with a Scotland-wide tour of their award-winning version of Medea, by Kathy McKean (after Euripides).

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Upcoming Theatre Events in Stirling

Whether you prefer comedy or musicals, ballet or opera, our Stirling theatre listings will have something to suit everyone!

Cinderella

27th November 2025

Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society are delighted to present their 2025 pantomime 'Cinderella' at Menzies Hall this festive season!

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Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

28th Nov 2025 - 24th Dec 2025

With beautiful puppets, plenty of surprises and lots of audience interaction, this magical new visual theatre show from the artistic team at Macrobert Arts Centre is perfect for children under 6.

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Weans in the Wood

28th Nov 2025 - 3rd Jan 2026

Grab your magic wands, dancing shoes and full-on-sing-along voices for this year’s panto extravaganza… Weans in the Wood at Macrobert Arts Centre! 

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Upcoming Family & Kids Events in Stirling

Don't be stuck for things to do with the kids in Stirling! We have something for everyone and every pocket...

Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade

15th November 2025
Stirling

Come and join Santa in Stirling’s free family parade to celebrate switching on the Christmas lights.

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Christmas Fayre

15th November 2025

Start your Christmas shopping early at Alloa Ballet Company's Christmas Fayre on Saturday 15th November!

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Jesmonite Christmas Workshop

15th November 2025

Ready to get creative for the holiday season? Join this two-hour Christmas Jesmonite workshop in Stirling on 15th November and learn how to make your own unique festive decorations!

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Activities in Stirling

Step away from the TV remote, choose one or more from our activities selection, and get out of the house to discover new skills, sports and more!

The Pilates Studio Bannockburn

We are a team of highly qualified teachers, working in our fully equipped, boutique Pilates studio.

Andrianis Ahimsa Yoga

Andriani's Ahimsa Yoga offers classes and workshop in Seasonal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga & Restorative Yoga in Stirling and Dunblane.

Central Scotland School of Jewellery

Central Scotland School of Jewellery run courses covering all aspects of the art of jewellery making, suitable for both beginners and more experienced students who wish to refine their skills.

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Attractions in Stirling

Stirling and the surrounding areas have a great mix of sightseeing attractions. If you are looking for a fun family day out or a trip with friends, then look no further!

Central Scotland Documentary Festival

Central Scotland Documentary Festival (CSDF) returns from 30 October to 3 November 2025 with its most ambitious programme yet.

Stirling Photography Festival

Welcome to Stirling Photography Festival 2025. We are excited to be hosting a programme of events and exhibitions across Stirlingshire.

The Albert Halls

The Albert Halls has been at the heart of Stirling's artistic and civic life, attracting many high-profile concerts and conferences and acting as a focus for the local community.

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Eating & Drinking in Stirling

Eating out in Stirling is a joy, with a range of restaurants and cafes on offer and there's a wide selection of places to enjoy a quiet pint or a cheeky cocktail.

Brea Scottish Restaurant

The team at the award-winning Brea are all about love! They love taking fresh, locally sourced ingredients and turning them into dishes which showcase the best that Scotland has to offer.

Fubar

Fubar is Stirlings premier venue with an array of entertainment on offer to our clientele.

The Bawbee

Welcome to The Bawbee. Sip history in every glass at our iconic bar!

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Popular Events

Stirling Christmas Lights Switch On and Parade
Come and join Santa in Stirling’s free family parade to celebrate switching on the Christmas lights.
Andrew Wasylyk
Don't miss Dundonian musician and producer Andrew Wasylyk when he brings his 2026 tour to the Tolbooth Stirling on Tuesday 3rd March!
Medea
The award-winning production of this thrilling Greek tragedy returns re-imagined to tour Scotland's stages and comes to Macrobert Art Centre on Friday 27th February.
Tim Kliphuis Trio at Music in Dollar
The Tim Kliphuis Trio is one of the world’s top string groups. Don't miss them when they play Gibson Hall in Dollar on Sunday 23rd November!
The Steamie
Step inside a 1950s Glasgow washhouse on Hogmanay, where the water's hot and the gossips even hotter when Tony Roper's classic play The Steamie comes to Macrobert Arts Centre!

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Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling Castle The Albert Halls Stirling The National Wallace Monument Tolbooth Stirling