1West Coast Comedy Festival 2026
After the side-splitting success of last year’s festival, we’re thrilled to announce that West Coast Comedy Festival will be back in 2026!
2.2 milesSat 11 Jul
Top Picks
Rainy Day Picks This Weekend
11–12 July Near Townhead
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Townhead, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near Townhead
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3Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
45.2 milesSun 12 Jul£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
4Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves
at The Vault
BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!
45.2 milesSun 12 Jul20:00£22.50
/ £16.00 (Concession)
5Sunday@4
Monthly family friendly services rotating between St John the Baptist Tunstall, St Peter's Leck and St Wilfrid's Melling. Either a short 30-minute service or a Messy Church with crafts both finishing with refreshments. Please see The Bell for more information or contact Rev Jane Lee
49.2 milesSun 12 Jul17:00
6Brilliant Birds with North Lakes Stained Glass
at Rheged Centre Filling Station
Come join us for a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the wonderful heritage craft of stained glass with a contemporary...
30.7 milesSat 11 Jul£70
7Exhibition on Screen | David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
at Rheged Centre Filling Station
Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, David Hockney is a global sensation with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, attracting millions of visitors...
30.7 milesSun 12 Jul
8Tessa Bunney Exhibition
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give you" by photographer and artist, Tessa Bunney.
35.7 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
9Fifa World Cup Live screening England V Norway
at The Royalty
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 FREE ENTRY – Just reserve your ticket!! 18+ Live on our large cinema screen: ENGLAND V...
29.8 milesSat 11 JulFree
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