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MacArts
@macartsvenue.bsky.social
MacArts is a live music and arts venue in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels. We host live music from national and international touring artists as well as providing a platform for up-and-coming local acts.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
MacArts Open Mic Nights

Our next open Mics will be Thursday 11th December and Thursday 22nd January.

Doors: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
FREE ENTRY

If you are interested in performing in January, please contact us at info@macarts.scot
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Just Announced: Phil Kay 'Fringe Legend'
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Tickets on sale now >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-pl...

Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'.
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Huge congratulations to Miwa Nagato-Apthorp for winning Best Acoustic at this years Scottish Alternative Music Awards on Saturday. We are delighted to have Miwa perform here on Friday supporting Haiver.

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Happy St.Andrews Day🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We're looking back at some of the incredible Scottish talent to have played on the MacArts stage!
open.spotify.com/playlist/1om...
Sound of Scotland at MacArts
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Alanis Moreorless
Saturday 7th February 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/alan...
Alanis Moreorless are an authentic tribute to Alanis Morissette.
This is a standing event
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Less than 20 tickets left for Bay City Rollers! Grab them here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/bay-...
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Support Announcement: Miwa Nagato-Apthorp

We are delighted to announced that Hawick-based artist and folk musician Miwa Nagato-Apthorp will support Havier at MacArts on Friday 5th December.

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
MacArts Gift Vouchers Available Now

They are available in denominations of £10, and they can be purchased by dropping into the venue or we can post them out to people who aren't local if they call the venue at 01896 756852.

The perfect gift for the music lover in your life!
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Give The Gift of Music: Dictator
Friday 6th February 2026
Support: the_rampants and The Shambles
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
West Lothian’s Dictator aren’t here to mess about, at least when it comes to creating non-stop indie-pop anthems anyway.
@dictator.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Just Announced: Ferocious Dog Ferocious UK Farewell Tour 2026!
Saturday 7th March 2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 MacArts is the ONLY Scottish date in part 1 of this tour 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
🎟 Tickets on sale on Wednesday 26th November at 10am ⏰
@ferociousdog.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Best of Scotland: Haiver

Born from the creative pulse of Scotland’s indie scene, Haiver is a Glasgow-based band led by Billy Kennedy, of the acclaimed Frightened Rabbit returning to MacArts on Friday 5th Dec Blending heartfelt lyricism with soaring melodies.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/haiv...
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Burns Night Ceilidh
Friday 23rd January 2026
Tickets: £12 www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/burn...

Come and join us for an exhilarating night of dancing and merriment.

Music on the night will be performed by the talented SITKA which features musicians from Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A taste of what's to come on Saturday night with Kirsten Adamson, this is one not to be missed! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQFT...
Kirsten Adamson & the Tanagers - Harvest Home , Dunfermline PJ Molloys 7/11/2025
YouTube video by Stephen B
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November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Just Announced: Gary Meikle Yer Maw
Thursday 12th February 2026
Strictly over 18s only
This is a seated event
Tickets on sale NOW: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-dk...

Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Reposted by MacArts
Fair resale pricing helps fans afford more live shows in their local scene - supporting artists from day one.

Grassroots venues are the foundation of the touring ecosystem.
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Give The Gift of Music: Ashley Campbell
Sat 24th Jan 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ashl...

Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band. Her first album, The Lonely One, hit the Top Ten of the UK Country Chart upon release.
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the midst of Christmas shopping? Give the gift of comedy this year with tickets to Jack Rhodes 2026 Theatre Tour.

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/jack...

From finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Rhodes is bringing his debut comedy magic show to MacArts!
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We are getting in the mood for Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers (Plus support from Silver Arrow Collective) this week with this!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypgg...
Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers - My Father's Songs Live at Colorsound Studios
YouTube video by Kirsten Adamson
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
📢 We Are Hiring 📢
▪️Position: Finance Administrator
▪️£12.60 p/h
▪️Part Time
▪️14 hours per week.

For more information and to apply go to Good Moves:
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...
November 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Support Added: The Rampants

The Rampants, 4-piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland will be supporting Dictator on Friday 6th February 2026.

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/dict...
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
Support: The Silver Arrow Collective
Doors: 7PM
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/kirs...
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reposted by MacArts
Been going to gigs for longer than I care to remember but there is something special about great music in a small venue. Thank you @macartsvenue.bsky.social for a great gig with Toby Lee.
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A beautiful display in the skies last night, did you catch the Aurora Borealis?

Thanks to Lana (@loobyroux) for this stunning shot of the Northern Lights lighting up the sky behind MacArts.
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Off Axis presents The Shambles
Saturday 28th March 2026
Tickets: offaxisgigs.com/product/the-...
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM