WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026
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FEELING TWINKLY Asthe winter months roll in,Birnam Arts welcomesthe community and visitors alike to enjoy our festive winter programme. From ceilidhs and slice-of-life films to festive Scottish folk duos and candlelit Christmas concerts, we promise something for everyone, whatever your age, in November and December. As always, Birnam Ballet School’s Christmas performances, Twinkly, will be a real highlight of the season, and we look forward to Birnam Arts being full of fun and laughter for these wonderful shows celebrating the joy of dance. Get some Christmas shopping done in our gift shop, enjoy good company and warming comfort food in the café, learn pottery or be inspired by Twinkly to take up ballet.
Birnam Arts is your space to gather, sing, dance and create this Christmas!
PERTHSHIRE ARTISANS - WINTER EXHIBITION 27 NOVEMBER - 17 JANUARY Enjoy a collection created entirely by local artists and creatives. Back for the third year in a row, pieces from the Perthshire Artisans collective will be exhibited in the Birnam Arts Gallery from November 27th to January 17th. This winter’s exhibition is a wonderful chance to discover and support many local artisans all in one place.
“Celebrate the rich diversity and creativity of the region’s artistic community”
NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS DATE
EVENT
6November
Strathspey & Reel Society, annual concert & ceilidh
8November
Film Screening: On Falling (15), Birnam & Dunkeld film
12November
society 26/27
24November 25-
Blue Rose Code
26 November
Alan Carr: Work In Progress
27 November 28 November 29 November
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Birnam Arts Ballet School Presents: Twinkly 2026! Siobhan Miller James Yorkston
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NOVEMBER MUSIC & PERFORMANCE DUNKELD & DISTRICT STRATHSPEY & REEL SOCIETY CONCERT & CEILIDH
FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Join us for an evening of Highland Perthshire's finest fiddle music, performed by a dedicated orchestra of local musicians carrying on a tradition that stretches back nearly a century. Dunkeld's legacy of traditional and innovative fiddle music will be ondisplay, ending with a spirited Ceilidh after the interval.
BLUE ROSE CODE THURSDAY 12NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Welcoming back singer/songwriter Ross Wilson (Blue Rose Code), whose musical canon embraces multiple contexts, from Scots folk, jazz and heartfelt Caledonian soul, tocountry. Guaranteedto beanintimate, soul-stirring performance.
ANYONE FOR TENNIS? (PAULINE EYRE THEATRE PERFORMANCE)
FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Warm and funny! A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimm’s on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room. Expectsmashingstories, ace anecdotes anda 40-love letter to the game.
ALAN CARR: WORK IN PROGRESS
SOLD TUESDAY24 NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 English comedian, broadcaster, writer and television personality. Alan’s sharp and sassy sense of humour and effortless stage presence have made him one of Britain’s most successful and treasured comedians. Please send an email to arts@birnamarts.comtobeadded tothe waitlist.
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BIRNAM ARTS BALLET SCHOOL PRESENTS: TWINKLY 2026! WEDNESDAY25 & THURSDAY 26NOVEMBER | 17:30 - 19:00 A sparkling performance celebrating the joy of dance, with students of all ages bringing elegance, energy, and creativity to the spotlight. From graceful ballet to lively routines, Twinkly 2026! is a chance to see the hard work and dedication of our dancers come to life in a magical celebration for family, friends, and the whole community.
SIOBHAN MILLER
FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller presents an intimate trio concert, accompanied by Heather Cartwright on guitar and Charlie Stewart on fiddle. This acoustic setting is the perfect opportunity to see Siobhan's richlycelebrated Scottish folksongs up close and personal.
JAMES YORKSTON
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Fife-born singer-songwriter, musician and author, Yorkston is admired for his storytelling. His traditional and experimental music is rooted in Scottish folk traditions and said to take influence from heritage artists such as the Waterson family, Martin Carthyand the lateBertJansch.
DECEMBER MUSIC & PERFORMANCE DAVEARCARI&ANDRESROOTS FRI 4DECEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Alt blues double-bill featuring internationally known alt-punk bluesman and slide-guitarist Dave Arcari (Scotland) and Estonia’s top slide guitar player, Andres Roots, also known as “the king of Estonian Blues”. An intimate performance taking place in our newly finished reading room.
CHRISTMAS SWING WITH THE TAYSIDE BIG BAND
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THURSDAY10 DECEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Local musical lead, Andrew Mann, and the band (a whopping 20-piece ensemble) are joined by guest vocalist Sheila Gaughan of Dundee to deliver timeless swinging classics, jazz favourites, and modern chart hits.
ANNA MASSIE & HANNAH RARITY CHRISTMAS SHOW FRIDAY 18 DECEMBER | 20:00 - 22:00 Hannah Rarity’s award-winning vocals accompanied by one of Scotland’s foremost guitarists, Anna Massie, together form a deep well of musical talent. The duo mesh brilliantly to bring seasonal tunes to the stage.
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CHRISTMAS CLASSICAL BY CANDLELIGHT
SATURDAY19 DECEMBER | 17:00 - 18:00 | 19:00 - 20:00 A string quartet performing timeless Christmas carols, festive favourites, and modern classics. A Family-friendly candlelit performance that brings the magic of Christmas through music and atmosphere.
BIRNAM & DUNKELD FILM SOCIETY Opento all, but freetomembersofthe Birnam&DunkeldFilm Society. Visit our website to purchase a membership for the full season.
ON FALLING SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER | 19:30 - 21:00 Portuguese immigrant Aurora (Joan Santos) works as a warehouse picker in a vast fulfillment centre in Scotland. Trapped between the confines of her workplace and her flat share, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self.
THE GOLDEN SPURTLE SUNDAY13DECEMBER | 19:30 - 21:00 Eachyear the sleepy highlandvillage of Carrbridge awakens with excitement as locals and competitors from around the globe vie for the honour of winning The Golden Spurtle in the World Porridge Making Championships. For ageing, charismatic, and soon-to-retire protagonist Charlie Miller, this competition means so much more than just a bowl of steaming oats. With ailing health but a responsibility to his fellow porridge committee members, Charlie is on a mission to secure the future of the championships - and his own legacy.
PEOPLE’S EMERGENCY BRIEFING
SUNDAY 29 NOVEMBER 19:30 - 21:30 Presented by Dunkeld and Birnam Community Energy Group and Climate Cafe Dunkeld and Birnam, a televised emergency briefing on the climate and nature crisis, delivered by independent experts, as an essential step to unlock the wartime-scale response now required. This film (released April, 2026), presented by Chris Packham, is screening in communities and workplaces across the UK to raise awareness and build public support for the government-led briefing. More details on the National Emergency Briefing website: www.nebriefing.org
GRAPHIC ARTS & EXHIBITIONS FEATURED GALLERY EXHIBITION: PERTHSHIRE ARTISANS - WINTER EXHIBITION
27NOVEMBER - 17 JANUARY Back for a third year, the Perthshire Artisans Winter Exhibition showcases an inspiring range of work by talented local artists and makers. Discover beautifully crafted pieces from glass and mosaic artists, jewellers, painters, illustrators, textile artists, ceramicists, and more.
COMMUNITY GALLERY: EXHIBITING LOCAL ARTISTS IN PERTHSHIRE 9NOVEMBER - 17JANUARY Featured artists: Fiona Doig & Esther Mackenzie
MAKE, MOVE, SING & CONNECT There isalwayssomethingto joinat Birnam Arts. Try ballet, Pilates or yoga; sing with a friendly community choir; learn traditional music; make with clay; or bring your latest project to the Knitting & Fibre Arts Club.
• Adult Ballet for Wellbeing - Mondays | 10:30-11:30 • Barre & Port de Bras for Adults - Mondays | 18:00-19:00 • Birnam Arts Ballet School - Monday - Thursday | 16:00-19:00 • General Ballet for Adults - Thursdays | 19:00-20:00 • Knitting & Fibre Arts Club - Every third Tuesday | 19:00-21:00 • Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group - Mondays | 16:00-20:30
• Just Singin’ Community Choir - Wednesdays | 19:30-21:30 • Pilates - Fridays | 09:30-10:30 • Ashtanga-based Yoga with Caroline - Fridays | 18:00-19:15 • Ceramic Classes - Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 10:00 - 14:00 • Tutored Life-Drawing - 16+ Last Saturday of the month | 10.00 See birnamarts.com for current dates, booking details and more activities.
CAFE SHOP STUDIO GALLERY MUSEUM LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026
Live Music | Comedy | Film | Dance | Exhibitions Workshops | Beatrix Potter™
EXHIBITIONS, COMMUNITY & CLASSES MAKE YOUR OWN TEXTURED SILVER RINGWITH KRISTINA MERCHANT SUNDAY15 NOV &SUNDAY13 DEC | 12:00-15:30 INTHESTUDIO Create your own one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.
INTRODUCTION TO DRYPOINT PRINTMAKING WITH HETTY HAXWORTH SATURDAY 5 DEC INTHE STUDIO | 10:00-16:00 Discover the art of Drypoint Printmaking in this hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will produce their own original prints using an etching press.
NATURE INSPIRED MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP WITH VICTORIA FIFIELD SATURDAY28NOV | 11:00-15:00 INTHE STUDIO Using the country's landscapes, coastlines, flora and textures, you'll create a beautiful abstract mixed media artwork.
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MAKE OUR GIFT SHOP A STOP ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST THIS FESTIVE SEASON OPEN DAILY 10.30-3.30 LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVERY FRIDAY UNTIL 7PM
Discover a thoughtfully curated collection of unique gifts, featuring beautiful creations from local artists and makers, alongside our ever-popular Peter Rabbit Christmas collection. Whether you’re searching for that perfect present or simply looking for a little festive inspiration, you're sure to find something special. Shop late with us! We’re open daily, with late-night shopping every Friday until 7pm. Keep an eye on our social media for details of additional late-night shopping events & our Christmas opening hours.
VENUE HIRE Whetheryou are looking tobookaprivate, community, or business event, Birnam Arts is centrally located in picturesque Perthshire with versatile spaces fit for a number of different event types. For inquiries, contact: admin@birnamarts.com
COMMUNITY AT BIRNAM ARTS BIRNAM LIBRARY
Thursday: 17:00 - 19:00 Friday: 12:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 09:30 - 12:00
DANCE, FITNESS & COMMUNITY GROUPS
WHAT’S ON IN THE CAFÉ?
Located in the heart of our vibrant arts centre, the Café at Birnam Arts is a welcoming space to enjoy freshly prepared hot food, home baking and next-level coffee. Eat in or carry out. • BA Breakfast Rolls, scones, and cakes: Fresh white scottish morning rolls with a filling of your choice (bacon, eggs or plant-based sausage) make a fantastic start to your day! • Bar open on Event nights and from 17:00 until 19:00 every Friday night: Make a night of it, come early to a show and grab a drink. Or carry out a Stielow wood-fired pizza from their truck or try some of Sandra’s warming, freshly made chili or dal and wash it down with a Wasted Degrees Pilsner. Meet up with a mate or come alone and run into one. BA Café is a place to gather in the evening, too. • Enjoy Sandra’s homemade dal and chili at all of our nighttime events. • Seasonal Soup: Gluten free and vegan options always available, veggies often sourced locally from the Field. Chef Sandra’s butternut squash soup with a bread roll is the perfect warming meal.
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OPENING TIMES CAFE
OpenDaily | 9:00 - 17:00 Extended opening during live events
SHOP
Open Daily | 10:30 - 15:30 Late night shopping on Fridays | 10:30 - 19:00
EXHIBITIONS
Open Daily | 9:00 - 17:00 Extended hours on event nights
BEATRIX POTTER EXHIBITION
Open Daily | 10:30 - 15:30 | LAST ENTRY 15:00
*Birnam Arts is accredited by Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland.
VOLUNTEER WITH US! - Be a part of it: BA Volunteers are the beating heart of Birnam Arts. If you have a passion for the arts and cultural heritage, a bit of spare time, a desire to be a part of a welcoming and vibrant community space, we have a wide range of opportunities for you. BA volunteers not only find social connection and belonging, they make a significant meaningful impact.
Discover how you can contribute by getting in touch today!
BIRNAM ARTS STATION ROAD, BIRNAM DUNKELD PH8 0DS ADMIN@BIRNAMARTS.COM TEL: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com
Email:volunteer@birnamarts.com or call us on 01350727674.
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