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NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert: Carmina Burana | Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Sun 13 SeptMini Music Makers (Linlithgow)(3.7mi)

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NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert: Carmina Burana | Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Celebrate with us as we mark the National Youth Choir of Scotland’s 30th anniversary alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, we return to Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, one of the most recognisable choral works ever written. Famous for its dramatic opening O Fortuna, this exhilarating cantata sets 24 medieval poems exploring fate, love, springtime and the unpredictability of life, brought vividly to life through driving rhythms, powerful choral writing and rich orchestral colour. The programme also includes the world premiere of The World by Jay Capperauld, with text by Robert Louis Stevenson and Niall Campbell, written especially to mark NYCOS’ 30th anniversary, and Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year, heard in its newly orchestrated version for the first time in Scotland. Conducted by Artistic Director Christopher Bell, one hundred and forty of Scotland’s finest young singers perform alongside the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a landmark anniversary concert that reflects both celebration and renewal. *£2.00 transaction fee applies

Sun 13 Sept18:00Mini Music Makers (Linlithgow)(3.7mi)

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Quiz

The Wee Wine Bar is hosting and we're spreading the word. Quiz — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sun 13 Sept18:00The Wee Wine Bar(4.9mi)

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Community

Macmillan One to One Team – drop-in for Coffee

Our Macmillan One to One Team provide ongoing support for people affected by cancer. People affected by cancer often find it helpful to meet with others in a similar position to share experiences. The One to One Team are offering an opportunity to drop-in for coffee.

Mon 14 Sept14:30Blackmill Bar & Kitchen(4.1mi)

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NT Live: The Misanthrope (TBC) 26

Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director Indhu Rubasingham (The Father and the Assassin).

Thu 24 Sept20:00The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Circuit of Mann

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Sat 26 Sept1333 - Grangemouth Spitfire Squadron(1.6mi)

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Circuit of Mann Ferry & Accommodation Packages

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Sat 26 Sept1333 - Grangemouth Spitfire Squadron(1.6mi)

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Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Innovations and Complexity in Palliative care

Strathcarron Hospice is delighted to be hosting our 14th Annual Conference in Stirling from 30th September - 1st October 2026 “Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Innovations and Complexity in Palliative Care". This event attracts over 130 delegates from the UK and beyond from a diverse multidisciplinary backgrounds. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues and hear about current developments and debates in Palliative Care. Confirmed Speakers for "Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Innovations and Complexity in Palliative Care" We are excited to announce the first wave of confirmed speakers for our 14th annual conference, "Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Innovations and Complexity in Palliative Care". This conference will bring together leading experts in palliative care, healthcare innovation, and patient-centred care to explore the evolving landscape of the field. Our distinguished speakers will share their invaluable perspectives on the challeng...

Wed 30 SeptStrathcarron Hospice Shop(2.7mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Intro to creative Coding Workshop

Get started in creative coding with a hands-on, no-experience-necessary workshop! Led by Charlie Hooper-Williams, one of the software developers behind Shazam, this 90-minute session introduces you to the exciting world of TouchDesigner, a tool for making live visuals without using code. You’ll create simple, visual, and interactive scenes right away, using the same free software Charlie uses for his stunning live visuals. Learn how to make things spin, glow, warp, and sparkle as you explore the fundamentals of rendering, lighting, textures, and more. Perfect for anyone with basic computer skills like typing and using a mouse or trackpad—no prior coding experience needed!

Sat 3 Oct11:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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History & Heritage

Black History Month Book Chat: Falkirk Library

A special book event to celebrate Black History month

Sat 3 Oct14:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Live Music

Evening Performance with Charlie Hopper-Williams

Award-winning pianist and a developer of the app Shazam, Charlie Hooper-Williams bridges the worlds of technology and music like few others can. In this captivating show, Hooper-Williams pairs his "vividly beautiful" "music to soothe the soul" with real-time visuals generated by Otto, his custom-built projection system. Each note played helps to build up striking imagery, creating what has been described as "film scoring inverted"—where visuals respond to music rather than the other way around. As the debut artist on Way Beyond Music, Hooper-Williams has been praised as "a new exciting voice on the contemporary scene" (Times Radio). His work has been featured at SXSW, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Glastonbury Festival, blending classical tradition with cutting-edge innovation to create performances that are "a realm of pure musical ecstasy" (Music 'n' Gear). Whether in a concert hall or a club, his shows immerse audiences in a world where technology isn't cold or distant but alive and collaborative. From his birthplace in the north woods of Minnesota through his time on the Chicago band scene, to his current base in the UK, Hooper-Williams draws on a diverse background to craft performances that are both deeply human and boldly modern. With his music reaching hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide and garnering editorial support from Apple Music, Hooper-Williams continues to captivate audiences and critics alike.

Sat 3 Oct20:00The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Malin Lewis plus support

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Sat 3 Oct20:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Stuart Mitchell & Friends: On The Road

After selling out his first jaunt to Dobbie Hall, star of social media, TikTok, and all round good guy STUART MITCHELL is back with an all new line up and his famous weekly STUART MITCHELL & FRIENDS show direct from Glasgow to your front door (nearly). Featuring TWO NEW SPECIAL GUESTS from the cream of the comedy crop, don’t miss out on a night of laughter that’s just up the road.

Tue 6 Oct21:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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The Littlest Yak

Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be LITTLE, she wants to grow UP! A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are! This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance. LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the Himalayas. Nominated for a YAKTASTIC four OffWestEnd Awards!

Thu 15 Oct13:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Quiz

The Wee Wine Bar is putting on Quiz and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sun 18 Oct18:00The Wee Wine Bar(4.9mi)

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Concerned Others

Scotland has the highest rate of drug related death in Europe. One of the highest known rates in the world. In communities across the country, families, loved ones, friends, act as support for people with lived experience of substance dependency. A new intimate tabletop performance, from award-winning theatre company Tortoise in a Nutshell, presents the stories of critically underheard voices, accounts that paint us as a nation struggling to recognise a deadly culture of shame, ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding substance dependence and drug-related death. Intricate miniature worlds unfold in front of the audience’s eyes, creating detailed, confronting microcosms of contemporary Scotland, placed halfway between dream and cold reality. The piece is a collision of first-hand accounts, hopes and reflections on the weight carried by an entire community of care givers, healthcare professionals, policy makers and people living with addiction. 32mm figurines, shoe box style installations, turntables, micro-projection and immersive soundscapes combine to form a rich, multi-textural performance for audiences across theatres and community spaces. Craft, heart and quiet fury’ **** - The Stage An unmissable new piece in miniature…unique, handbuilt and profoundly experimental’ **** - The Guardian.

Mon 19 Oct20:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Fallen Angels by Noël Coward (TBC)

Two men go off on a golfing trip, leaving their wives to amuse themselves as best they can. The wives each receive a postcard from Maurice Duclos, a former lover both had before their marriages.

Thu 22 Oct20:30The Hippodrome(4.9mi)

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Venues with events near Brightons

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1333 - Grangemouth Spitfire Squadron1.6 miles away Strathcarron Hospice Shop2.7 miles away

More about Brightons

Stirling and Falkirk, Scotland

Brightons is in Stirling and Falkirk, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Brightons events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert: Carmina Burana | Usher Hall, Edinburgh

NYCOS 30th Anniversary Gala Concert: Carmina Burana | Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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