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Theatre

Rapunzel Pantomime Auditions

Nairn Drama Club are holding open auditions for this year's pantomime – Rapunzel - on Sunday 2nd August at The Little Theatre!

Sun 2 AugThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

Kirsty Mills and Gavin Francis in Conversation

Join Gavin Francis and Kirsty Mills as they discuss their recent books – Gavin's The Unfragile Mind and Kirsty's Get Well Soon, both frank and revealing explorations of how we cope with illness and trauma, and how we can find resilience through curiosity, kindness, humility and hope.

Wed 2 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

New Writers 2026

Head down to The Little Theatre for our 'New Writers' festival, this year featuring the winner of The Astley Prize, readings by fourth year Creative Writing students from the University of the Highlands & Islands, members of local writing groups, and more.

Wed 2 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

History & Heritage

Alina Ben Larbi - A Living Archive of Belonging

A one-woman verbatim performance about loneliness and belonging retelling the true stories of real people in Nairn.

Wed 2 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

Something Like Happiness

Nairn Book and Arts Festival presents

Fri 4 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

Margaret McDonald - Glasgow Boys

Margaret McDonald will discuss her debut novel Glasgow Boys, for which she was the youngest ever recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Writing in 2025 at the age of 27.

Sat 5 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

CinemaWorkshops & Classes

Workshop and Film

Workshop and Film - Gaelic Film Screening & Psalm Singing Workshop with Rob MacNeacail

Sat 5 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass

drama music theatre Mon 7 - Tue 8 September 2026 The Barden Party presents Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass Book Now More Info

Mon 7 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass

drama music theatre Mon 7 - Tue 8 September 2026 The Barden Party presents Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass Book Now More Info

Tue 8 SeptThe Little Theatre(2.6mi)

via The Little TheatreLocal gem

Community

Wheels of Nairn 2026 - Vehicle Show

Information on the Wheels of Nairn event. A local vehicle show featuring cars, bikes and others. Features stalls, food and sponsors.

Sat 19 Sept11:00Nairn Beach(3mi)

via Nairn BeachCurated

Community

Chanonry Quaich #04 19:30 (1 race)

The Chanonry Quaich is a series of 11 handicap races on a Wednesday evening. One dinghy race of up to 90 minutes is planned starting at 19:30, or 19:00 in September, so be on the start line for then. Details of our racing are on the website at http://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-racing.html where you'll find a link to the Sailing Instructions and Courses. If you'd like to take advantage of the safety boat on the water we welcome recreational sailing during racing events. Sign up on this page/window and note "Not Racing" after your name or in a Comment to this event.

Wed 22 Jul20:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Around £5

Dolphins (Block 2) ()

Contact: An instructor led activity for junior sailors at Stage 1 or above, to develop their sailing skills. Meet at 6.30pm, to launch at 7pm. There is a standard £5 charge for this activity to help offset the cost to the club of training instructors. **When signing up please pay_online_to_secure_your_session.: https://www.chanonry.org.uk/store/p82/Dolphins_and_Improvers_session_fee.html**If you are unable to pay online please contact to arrange for an alternative way to pay. Juniors need to bring a completed parental consent form to the first session they attend. Help from parents of juniors participating will be gratefully received as the instructor(s) will need an assistant each on the RIB and we would also need someone on shore during the evening. Any questions, please

Thu 23 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Recreational Sailing meet 18:30

Sailing, Rowing, SUP and Swimming session with one Safety Boat on duty.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Recreational Sailing meet

Sailing, Rowing, SUP and Swimming session with one Safety Boat on duty.

Fri 24 Jul19:30Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Nessie Trophy 1 race start 14:00

One long duration race for less experienced helms who haven't helmed in the Ness Cup. The race time limit will be 2 hours at the discretion of the Race Officer. Details of our racing are on the website at http://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-racing.html where you'll find a link to the general Sailing Instructions and Courses.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Nessie Trophy 1 race start

Sat 25 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

Community

Chanonry Trophy #07 14:00 (3 races)

The Chanonry Trophy series is held over 7 Sunday afternoons. Three dinghy races of up to 40 minutes are planned starting at 14:00, so be on the start line for then. Details of our racing are on the website at http://www.chanonry.org.uk/dinghy-racing.html where you'll find a link to the Sailing Instructions and Courses. If you'd like to take advantage of the safety boat on the water we welcome recreational sailing during racing events. Sign up on this page/window and note "Not Racing" after your name or in a Comment to this event.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Chanonry Sailing Club(7.6mi)

via Chanonry Sailing Club

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Venues with events near Delnies

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The Little Theatre2.6 miles away Nairn Beach3.0 miles away

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Nairn, Scotland

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