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What's on in Shawbost

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The Odyssey

After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way. Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Fri 7 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Dance

Ydance: Dance Leadership Award

YDance, in partnership with An Lanntair, will be delivering an Award in Dance Leadership Course accredited by Leadership Skills Foundations. The Dance Leadership Award helps young people develop leadership skills through dance, building confidence and preparing them to lead activities in their community.

Sat 8 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Youth Creative Dance Company

Join us for a fun, creative week of dance led by an experienced YDance tutor – Beth Gildea. Learn a variety of styles including Jazz, Street, Contemporary, creative and more and finish the week with a sharing on the final day!

Sat 8 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Back to school Silent Disco with Nonoisence

Dance

Around £4

Back to school Silent Disco with Nonoisence

A last chance to make (no) noise before school returns! Grab your headphones and dance to your choice of music from three channels featuring music for younger ones, dance classics or pop floor fillers!

Wed 12 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

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NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Directed by: Caitríona McLaughlin

Thu 13 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Minions and Monsters

Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters. Directed by: Pierre Coffin

Fri 14 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Then and Now – Yasmin Davidson

Yasmin is from the Isle of Berneray and studied Fine Art in Dundee. She specialises in oil painting, and over the past five years, has had exhibitions at Taigh Chearsahagh in North Uist. These images depict aspects of traditional life and work that hold a sense of community, still evident today. Through UistFilm’s digitised 8mm… More…

Mon 17 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Art Cafe

Come to Art Cafe, a creative hangout with hot drinks, snacks and a creative group project to dive into. Suitable for age 14 – 18 year olds. This is your space to meet friends, express yourself, and make something amazing together.

Wed 19 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Live Music

Forecourt Sessions – Kevan Cadman

Join us for an alfresco afternoon performance from Kevan Cadman. Whether you’re passing by, meeting friends, or looking for a soundtrack to your Saturday afternoon, come and enjoy some fantastic live music on our forecourt.

Sat 22 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Children & FamilyDanceLive Music

Around £4.50 / £4 with Family Membership

Baby Disco

Baby Disco is a high-energy, family-friendly dance party where babies, toddlers, mums, and dads can come together to move, play, and enjoy something truly unique. We take classical music and transform it with fun, upbeat dance rhythms – creating the perfect soundtrack for little ones (and grown-ups!) to bop along to.

Mon 24 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Theatre

Around £10

A Night of Drama with Phoenix Theatre

For one night only, Phoenix Theatre brings an unforgettable evening of live drama to An Lanntair. Performed by the group’s talented Senior Youth and Adult casts, this special double bill features two powerful one-act plays that promise an evening of emotion, intensity and thought-provoking storytelling. Sweep Under Rug, by Lindsay Price, is a gripping dystopian… More…

Wed 26 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

2026-08-27 19:30 - August Communion Weekend

Time: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: TBC

Thu 27 Aug20:30High Free Church Manse(13.8mi)

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August Communion Weekend

Time: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 19:30Details: Location: TBC

Thu 27 Aug20:30High Free Church Manse(13.8mi)

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Around £15

Deiseil: Dancing in Time

A powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost to us… and how its revival, drawn from Cape Breton Nova Scotia, became woven into a lifelong friendship. A compelling journey across centuries of tradition told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song and story, in an immersive performance which draws you into the heart of a rich heritage.

Fri 28 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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2026-08-28 - August Communion Weekend

Time: Friday, 28 August 2026Details: Location: TBC

Fri 28 AugHigh Free Church Manse(13.8mi)

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August Communion Weekend

Time: Friday, 28 August 2026Details: Location: TBC

Fri 28 AugHigh Free Church Manse(13.8mi)

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Moana

Leaving her island for the first time, young Moana embarks on an epic seafaring adventure to restore prosperity to her people. The live-action adaptation of a modern Disney classic. Directed by: Thomas Kail

Sat 29 AugAn Lanntair(13.7mi)

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Western Isles, Scotland

Shawbost is in Western Isles, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Eaglais Shaor Shiaboist, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shawbost 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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