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Welcome from our Chair
Welcome to Our Autumn/Winter Performance Programme
Join us as we present an exciting season of theatre, music, comedy, and dance, offering something for everyone. As the seasons turn, you’ll find a warm welcome in our stunning venues— Paisley Town Hall, Paisley Arts Centre, and Johnstone Town Hall —as we host a diverse array of performances to inspire, entertain, and captivate audiences.
You really are spoiled for choice, whether it’s music to rock to, with the fantastic Hue & Cry or the grace of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker by Crown Ballet, there’s sure to be something for all audiences. You can even enjoy a lunchtime treat, when A Play, A Pie and A Pint comes to Paisley, with locally made pies thrown in!
There’s not one, but two National Theatre screenings recorded live from the West End, with the incredible Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren’s Profession and Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman in
The Fifth Step. There’s comedy from Karen Dunbar, Craig Hill and Nina Conti, among others. And look out for the chills of Halloween and the countdown to Christmas, including our Winter programme and the fabulous PACE panto, Snow White.
Check out our amazing programme and get booking!
Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes Chair, OneRen
Our Venues
Paisley Town Hall
The curtain has come up on Paisley’s big stage which sees an iconic, architectural gem, transformed into a world-class venue and one of Scotland’s best performance spaces.
Paisley Arts Centre
Paisley Arts Centre has long been established as one of Scotland’s most vibrant and exciting venues for comedy, dance, drama, music, theatre, and family events.
Paisley Arts Centre reopened in Summer 2024 after a £3m transformation.
Johnstone Town Hall
The award-winning Johnstone Town Hall has a state-of-the-art flexible auditorium suited to a whole range of performances with excellent audience facilities including a large foyer and bar space.
See back page for information on how to get to our venues.
Ultimate Eagles
Friday 12 September
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£28.50
Age 12+
Fresh from their hugely successful international tour including shows in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, ‘The World’s Greatest Eagles Show’ return once again to celebrate their incredible 10th Anniversary, performing their legendary hits and newer favourites.
Mairi Campbell: Living Stone
Friday 12 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15 (£12 conc)
Age 14+
Audio described performance with touch tour
A 400 million year old stone reveals layers of mystery and resonance. Mairi Campbell blends live music and song with visual art, highlighting the mystery and beauty of everyday life.
Fringe First winner 2024. “Exquisite” AAAAA The Scotsman.
OneRen
Handshake Ltd
The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure
Saturday 13 September
Johnstone Town Hall, 1pm
£12 (£3 babes in arms, £45 family of 4)
Suitable for children up to ages 8 years old and their carers
Dress up as a pirate for this new swashbuckling singalong show. Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure hunt, filled with fun songs and sea shanties. This one-hour show is the perfect intro to live theatre for little ones.
When Billy Met Alasdair
Saturday 13 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£18 (£15 conc) Age 15+
Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants, speculating what might have happened when Billy Connolly attended the launch for Alasdair Gray’s 1981 masterpiece, Lanark.
Longlisted for the Sir Billy Connelly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2025. One of the Guardian's 'must-see' theatre shows of the Edinburgh Festival 2025.
Siobhan Miller
Sunday 14 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£18
One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters appears with Innes White on guitar and Jack Smedley on fiddle. With four Scots Singer of the Year titles and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, this is a rare opportunity to see Siobhan Miller in intimate surroundings.
“Assured and precise… Siobhan Miller’s vocals are bright and unforced.” The Guardian.
Tea Dances
Monday 15 September
Monday 13 October
Monday 24 November
Monday 15 December
Johnstone Town Hall, 1pm - 3pm
£3.50
Pianist and singer Mr John Findlay leads a series of much-loved tea dances. Expect a mix of ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing with an element of old time. There is something to suit everyone. All music is live and provided by John. Tea or coffee and biscuits are also included.
Stuntman
Wednesday 17 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15 (£12 conc)
Age 14+
Includes integrated BSL Interpretation.
A show for anyone who’s enjoyed a violent action movie (but felt a bit weird about it). Physical, funny and tender, it fuses over-the-top action with real life stories to explore the relationship between violence and masculinity.
"This is the kind of theatre we need" AAAAA The List.
Live at the Town Hall: Tom Davis and Friends
Friday 19 September
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£25
Age 16+
Paisley’s biggest comedy night returns to Paisley Town Hall for another unmissable evening of stand-up! Headlining is the brilliant Tom Davis, star of King Gary, Murder in Successville, and The Curse, joined by a lineup of his funniest friends. Expect big names, big laughs, and a buzzing atmosphere.
The Junkie Miracles
Friday 19 September
Johnstone Town Hall, 7.30pm
£17 (£15.50 conc)
Age 14+
This hard-hitting play by Des Dillon tells the stories of four drug addicts and the day each of them decided to get help. It follows their journey as they try to move on from their personal abyss of rock-bottom. Not all have happy endings.
SALT
Saturday 20 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£18 (£16 conc)
Age 12+
Filled with sea shanties, hymns and folk songs, SALT is a magical story of seafaring, faith, and demonic passion. Following a sell-out run in 2024, it comes to Paisley as part of a UK-wide tour.
"Extraordinary... If Shakespeare, Ken Loach and Nick Cave went on a day trip to Great Yarmouth, SALT could be the result." AAAA The Reviews Hub.
Onóir Live in Concert
Sunday 21 September
Paisley Town Hall, 8pm
£29
These Irish folk musicians are setting new standards with incredible musical arrangements and harmonies. Be prepared for pleasant surprises as they delve into Americana, heart rending soul and a little bit of country. Their debut album was released in March of 2024 and tickets for their shows are selling fast.
Òran
Wednesday 24 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15 (£10 conc)
Age 14+
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld. This awardwinning collaboration between Wonder Fools, the acclaimed hip-hop artist Owen Sutcliffe, and musicians VanIves, creates an entertaining modern retelling of the classic Greek myth Orpheus.
Winner for Best Debut at The Skinny Fest Mag Bestie Awards.
Onóir Teoranta Wonder Fools
The Magic of the Bee Gees
Thursday 25 September
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm £32
Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes and party to Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your Love.
If you would like to share your tour plans, pitch an idea or discuss collaborating on the seasonal or festivals programme please contact us on:
OneRen_programming@ renfrewshire.gov.uk
The Hangar
Friday 26 September:
Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)
Friday 31 October:
Halloween Special
Friday 30 January and
Friday 27 February 2026
Special guests TBC—check out our website and socials for updates
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15
Age 16+
The Hangar is a multi-arts night curated by musicians Sushil K Dade (The Soup Dragons) and Radhika, showcasing Scotland’s alternative arts scene through music, art, film, and unique collaborations. Past guests include BMX Bandits and Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai).
Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub) will perform a rare acoustic set and host a screening of one his favourite films on 26 September.
The Hangar
Paisley Comedy Club
Saturday 27 September
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£20
Age 16+
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter as Paisley Comedy Club brings the very best in live comedy to Paisley Arts Centre!
Your evening will be hosted by a top-notch compère and packed with performances from three outstanding comedians. And that’s not all... we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest star, whose face you’ll recognise from Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo, and other top TV comedy shows.
A Night to Remember: Motown Show
Friday 3 October
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£29.50
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.
This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!
Who We Are
We are OneRen, the local charitable trust in Renfrewshire providing culture, leisure, and sporting opportunities to help people enjoy active and healthy lives.
We are passionate about the part we play in improving life-long physical and mental health in every one of our communities.
Our charity provides a range of affordable, accessible and ambitious services that are open to all and that improve personal, social and economic outcomes.
Our goal is to improve the people of Renfrewshire’s health and wellbeing by working in partnership to design and deliver a range of lifeenhancing and accessible cultural, leisure and sporting opportunities that meet local needs and improve life chances across the population.
Crown Ballet presents: The Nutcracker
Saturday 4 October
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm £29 (£27 conc, £21 child)
A true masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire, The Nutcracker is a charming fairy tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Enter a magical world where a humble nutcracker may transform into a handsome prince, and dreams come to life in a whirlwind of wonder. This beloved seasonal classic is the perfect introduction to the magic of classical ballet for audiences of all ages.
Crown Ballet
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
The Glasgow Poisoner: A New Musical
7 October – 1O October
Paisley Town Hall, 1pm
£20
Pies supplied by A&A Bakers of Paisley.
Following a sell-out run in our Spring Season, Scotland’s iconic lunchtime theatre experience returns to Paisley with a murderous new musical. Madeleine Smith, a Glasgow socialite living in Blythswood Square, was accused of a secret affair and poisoning her lover to death. The trial ended with a rare ‘Not Proven’ verdict, but now Plume, an aspiring pamphleteer, is working out which version of the story to tell. Was Madeleine innocent or guilty?
Co-presented with A Play, A Pie and A Pint and The Gaiety Theatre Ayr
Inspired by the scandalous real-life story of a murder trial in 19th century Glasgow, The Glasgow Poisoner is a new musical by Tom Cooper and Jen McGregor that explores our obsession with true crime and female killers, then and now.
Hercules the Bear
Thursday 9 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 7pm
£15 (£10 conc)
Age 6+
Don’t you love a tall tale? Like the one about the Scottish couple who raised a 10ft grizzly bear? Sounds crazy, but it happened in Sheriffmuir in the 1980s. Combining physical comedy and puppetry, Hercules the Bear tells the wild and touching story of how a special grizzly became a folk legend.
Connor Burns: Gallus
10 - 11 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£20
Age 16+
Don’t miss the all-new show from Scotland’s hilarious global breakthrough stand-up star! Gallus is Connor’s fourth solo hour. A prolific joke writer whose lightning fast, razor-sharp wit combines with his signature single malt Scottishlevel cynicism to help create the perfect storm of brilliant jokes performed by a disarming comedy powerhouse.
Hue & Cry
Saturday 11 October
Paisley Town Hall, 7pm
£35
Age 12+
With a career spanning over four decades, the icons of Scottish music have wowed audiences worldwide with hits like Labour of Love and Looking for Linda. Fresh from their acclaimed 40th anniversary tour, Pat and Greg Kane and their band promise to deliver a night of soulful pop anthems and timeless favourites.
Maya and the Whale
Tuesday 14 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 2pm
£15 (£10 conc)
Age 8+
Maya’s a young climate activist who finds a dying whale and is confronted with the enormity of her task. Her dad works in the oil industry, her mum just wants her to enjoy herself, but how can she during a Climate Emergency? The audience plays the whale in this darkly comic one woman show.
By Hazel Darwin-Clements
Image: Andrew Perry
Common Tongue
17 October – 18 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15 (£12 conc)
Age 15+
Some folk are happy tae listen tae themselves speak. A cannae understaun that.
Bonnie’s life has been defined by wirds; the richt wans, the wrang wans, aun the wans used against her. Now, Bonnie haes a chance to speak aboot it.
A fast-paced and quick-witted one-person show exploring the impact of language, identity and their intersections in Scotland.
Written and directed by Paisley’s own Fraser Scott, ‘Common Tongue’ follows Bonnie as she navigates her relationship with the way she speaks, coming to grips with the implications of her culture, and how much she can claim it or ignore it.
Amazing Silent Disco
Saturday 18 October
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
Early bird
£19
General Admission
£25
VIP
£30
Step back in time and dance the night away at our Retro Silent Disco in the stunning Paisley Town Hall. With three DJ channels playing the best of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, you choose your vibe!
Dress up, grab your headphones, and prepare for a night of nostalgia, laughter, and unforgettable tunes.
Savoy Events LTD
Night Waking
Tuesday 21 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15 (£12 conc)
Age 12+
Motherhood. Marriage. Murder. Sleep-deprived historian Anna Bennett didn’t mean to find a body in the garden. But now she has. And history won’t let her rest.
Darkly funny and unsettling, Night Waking is a gripping solo play about past and present colliding—adapted by Shireen Mula from Sarah Moss’s novel.
Directed by Rebecca Atkison-Lord.
Laaaunch!
23 October (morning and afternoon) and 24 October (morning only)
Paisley Arts Centre 10.30am and 1.30pm
One baby and one adult £10 (additional adult £12)
Babies must be 12 months or under. Join stellar adventurers Dot, Dash and Minim for an interactive and rhythmical journey of physical exploration, strength, excitement and determination that needs your baby! Laaaunch! is a non-verbal performance, filled with musical beats and comedy, and babies can explore the comfy set in their own way.
Vinyl & Vintage Halloween Market
Saturday 25 October
Paisley Town Hall, 11am – 6pm £5 (Free entry for under 12s; after 4pm, free to anyone in fancy dress)
Part market, part monster mash, the market promises thrills, chills, and unbeatable vintage shopping. Expect eerie entertainment and autumnal vibes with a fancy dress competition, pumpkin carving (bring your own), cocktails and a vintage market. Paisley Town Hall will be transformed into a spooktacular setting, fully decked out as part of the official Paisley Halloween Festival Fringe 2025.
Scotland’s hilarious kilt swingin’ highland flinging standup is back with his new riotous show! 2025/2024/2023 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award nominee.
“Genuinely funny.”
AAAAA The Mirror.
“Absolutely hilarious!”
AAAA The List.
Kathryn Williams
Tuesday 28 October
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
£16
Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury Prize nominated singersongwriter. With 17 albums under her belt in the last 27 years, her last solo album, Night Drives debuted at number two in the official folk album charts, while her last album, a collaboration with Withered hand titled Willson Williams was nominated for the SAY and AMA awards.
AAAA The Guardian.
Legend—The Music of Bob Marley
Thursday 30 October
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£32
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate
Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more.
Horror Con Halloween
Friday 31 October (4.30pm - 9.30pm)
Saturday 1 November (11am - 5pm)
Paisley Town Hall
£12 - £42
Age 18+ (Friday)
Unleash your inner ghoul at Horror Con Scotland: The Halloween Edition! Descend upon Paisley Town Hall for a weekend of spooky fun. The 18+ night on Friday features adult-themed demon entertainers.
On the Saturday, all ghouls may enter, but be warned: this is not a children’s event. Attendance is permitted at parental discretion. Both days include horror guests, photo booths, and catering from Big Feed.
Tannahill Weavers
Saturday 1 November
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£15
Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads, good dose of humour, and joined by Scotland’s youngest Clan leader on bagpipes and fiddle, the variety and range of material from the Tannahill Weavers is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
Malin Lewis
Thursday 6 November
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
£18
Malin Lewis is an innovative, award winning, multiinstrumentalist melding Scottish west coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe. They perform in a trio alongside Sally Simpson on fiddle and Ali Hutton on guitar. Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
Rob Gullane
Alan Bearman Music
National Theatre
Live Screening: Mrs Warren's Profession
Friday 14 November
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£20
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the first time, playing mother and daughter in George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs Warren a fortune–but at what cost?
National Theatre Live captures the magic of the very best of British theatre. Live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring morality, tradition and progress.
Bernard Shaw’s masterpiece is brought to life in a bold new production that the critics say is “magnificent” The Independent.
Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights
Thursday 20 November
Johnstone Town Hall, 7pm
£20 (£6 child, free for a wheelchair user companion)
Water cooler moments, scheming co-workers and the leaving do that some would like to forget. Opera Highlights is heading back to the office with a brand new show, transforming familiar situations—forbidden crushes and awkward workplace conversations—onto the stage.
For teens to grandparents, opera buffs to complete newcomers, book now to experience the more extraordinary office party this Autumn.
Karen Dunbar
Thursday 20 November
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm £25 (£39 VIP meet and greet) Age 14+
A brand new 2025 Scottish show from one of Scotland’s best-known comedy actors. Multi-awardwinning Karen Dunbar started out in the TV sketch show Chewin’ the Fat, before going on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show. Performing everywhere from wee pubs to the 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, Karen has captivated audiences with her mix of comedy, music and acting talent.
Scottish Opera
Breakneck Comedy
Live at the Town Hall:
Nina Conti and Friends
Saturday 22 November
Paisley Town Hall, 8pm
£27.50
Age 16+
Live at the Town Hall returns with a stellar comedy line-up right in the heart of Paisley!
Headlining the night is the sensational Nina Conti—the BAFTA-nominated ventriloquist, stand-up and star of Live at the Apollo, QI, Mock the Week, The World’s Best (CBS), and her own BBC specials.
Known for her lightning-fast improvisation, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable puppet sidekick Monkey, Nina is one of the most original and acclaimed acts in British comedy.
Supporting Nina are three of the very best comedians Scotland has to offer. Expect big laughs, bold personalities, and the kind of stand-up that puts Paisley firmly on the comedy map.
It’s snow time
Celebrate the festive season at Paisley Town Hall with films, comedy, seasonal treats, and joyful moments in stunning surroundings.
Full winter programme coming soon
PACE Theatre Company presents: Snow White
26 November - 5 January
Paisley Arts Centre, various times
Relaxed Performance - Sun 7 Dec, 1pm
BSL Performance - Tue 9 Dec, 7pm
From £12.50 - £24.00 (+booking fee)
Schools and Group bookings:
10% off group bookings of 15 or over
Join Chris Alexander and Alan Orr this Christmas for PACE Theatre Company’s 36th annual panto, Snow White.
The party is on for Snow White’s 18th birthday, but a royal tantrum is about to spoil the fun!
When the vain Queen’s Magic Mirror declares our DIY-obsessed heroine the fairest of them all, she unleashes her bumbling son, Prince Barry, with a dastardly demand: get rid of her!
Cast into the woods, Snow White finds refuge with seven of the silliest miners to ever swing a pickaxe, but the Queen has one last trick up her sleeve: a poisoned apple that will put Snow White to sleep forever.
They say only a true love's kiss can break the spell... but in a land of laughter and mayhem, who will it be?
With a whole host of hilarious characters, fantastic original music, and the liveliest, most energetic chorus of young people—this is one night out that no-one will want to miss!
Image: Mihaela Bodlovic
Flash Bang Wallop: A Celebration
of Musical Theatre
27 November – 29 November
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
From £19
An evening of uplifting music and storytelling. Flash Bang Wallop will bring together the 65 singers of Acquire with a 50-piece orchestra for the first time. The evening will be a joyful celebration of musical theatre with a blend of familiar favourites, hidden gems, rich choral singing, standout solos and the full impact of a live orchestra.
Beauty and the Beast –The Panto
29 Nov - 6 Dec
7.30pm with matinee performances at 2.30 on Saturdays.
No shows on Sunday 30 Nov.
Johnstone Town Hall £21.44 (£19.30 conc)
Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group proudly present their 47th annual pantomime. Prepare to be whisked away on a magical journey where fairy tales come to life through music and dance, filled with charming characters and toetapping music. Experience the thrill of live theatre as this talented cast brings another great family friendly panto to life.
Johnstone Phoenix Theatre
National Theatre Live
Screening: The Fifth Step
Thursday 4 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£20
“Jack Lowden compels in David Ireland’s new drama which bangs onto the stage with his crackling, cackling talents flaring.” AAAA The Observer.
Following an acclaimed soldout Edinburgh Festival season in 2024, Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in this subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
The Fifth Step follows Alcoholics Anonymous veteran James as he becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond but as Luka approaches step five of the 12 steps—confession—dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which their recoveries depend.
Directed by Finn den Hertog.
Vinyl and Vintage Christmas Market
Saturday 6 December
Paisley Town Hall, 11am – 6pm
£5 (under 12s go free)
Step into a retro winter wonderland and enjoy a magical Storytime with Santa Experience, or browse through vinyl records, discover vintage clothing, jewellery, homeware, toys, and retro gaming treasures from independent traders. There’s also live music, mulled wine, chocolate martinis and DJs. It’s the ultimate alternative Christmas shopping day out.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Friday 12 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£41.50
Get ready for a night of bagpipes with attitude as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring their electrifying live show to Paisley. Renowned worldwide for their explosive fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock anthems this high-energy band delivers unforgettable performances that thrill fans of all ages. Perfect for a pre-festive warm-up.
Sister Sledge (featuring Kathy Sledge) Christmas Party
Saturday 13 December
Paisley Town Hall, 6pm
From £39.50
Age 18+
This Christmas sees Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge come to Paisley for a special festive spectacular. Expect Sister Sledge to raise the roof with all their greatesthits including Lost in Music, We Are Family & a few festive surprises! Join us for an incredible evening of festive disco fun kicked off by BBC Radio 6 Music’s Huey Morgan performing an exclusive Studio 54, Disco DJ set!
The Bluebells
Friday 19 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7pm
£30
The Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind career with hit singles. “I’m Falling”, “Cath” and “Young at Heart”. Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell) in collaboration with the two McCluskey Brothers completed the Bluebells' essential troika.
They will be performing as a full six piece line up augmented by Campbell Owens (Aztec Camera) on Bass, Douglas MacIntyre (Love and Money/Creeping Bent Organisation) on Guitar and Mick Slaven (Bourgie Bourgie, Paul Quinn, Del Amitri) on lead Guitar.
Go Your Own Way
Saturday 20 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£27.50
A spellbinding show featuring music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock 'n' roll legacy is beautifully recalled in performances of hits including Dreams, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, Gold Dust Woman, Little Lies, Big Love and many more by an acclaimed ensemble of musicians.
The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland
Monday 22 December
Johnstone Town Hall, 1pm and 3pm £12 (£3 babies, £45 family of 4) Suitable for children up to 8 years old and their carers
Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit are on a mission to spread festive cheer but the naughty Winter Witch has been up to mischief. The McDougalls need you to save the day! Wear your favourite Christmas jumper and join the much-loved children’s theatre company in a singalong adventure to Winter Wonderland.
Craig Charles Funk & Soul
Saturday 27 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7pm
£29.50
Ages 18+
Join us for a special edition of Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club with special guests The Cuban Brothers and local legends, Shaka Loves You! We can’t wait to wish you a funky Twixmas and a soulful New year!
Festive Family Ceilidh
Sunday 28 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7pm
Standard £15, Family of four £50
The seasonal festive ceilidh returns once again to Paisley Town Hall with the wonderful Clamjamfrie.
Grab your dancing shoes and have some high energy fun as a family, learning some traditional Scottish dance steps.
On the Green Clamjamfrie
G4 Christmas
Monday 29 December
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£21.50 - £59.50
Nourish your soul with G4’s extraordinary and unique renditions of traditional carols, sacred contemplations, classical favourites and modern festive hits including Silent Night, O Holy Night, All I Want for Christmas, Walking in the Air, When a Child is Born and The 12 Days of Christmas.
Legends of American Country Show
Sunday 25 January 2026
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£27.50 (£26.50 conc)
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live, Europe’s multi-award-winning show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia and singalong hits! This tour showcases tributes to giants such as Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers along with tributes to Shania Twain, Garth Brooks and new kid on the block Luke Combs.
Amick Productions
Club 80s Live
Friday 30 January 2026
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£25
The Club 80s Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue and many, many more are crammed into a non-stop, musical trip, back-combed, to the time that fashion forgot.
Devilled Eggs
Saturday 7 February 2026
Paisley Arts Centre, 7.30pm
£18 (£16 conc) Age 12+
Welcome to the Dakota Guest House! The most glamorous B&B this side of Blackpool!
Let your hosts, Roman and Prudence flip through their guest book and regale you with showbiz stories and anecdotes. The Dakota is the true spirit of Variety; comedy, music and mystery are resident guests here and every room has its tale to tell. From acclaimed theatre makers Black Liver, Devilled Eggs is their latest two-hander play about a guest house over the span of a one night stay (breakfast included). As seen on BBC1, Sky TV & heard on BBC Radio 4.
An Evening with Jeff Stelling
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Paisley Town Hall, 7.30pm
£32.50 (£65 VIP)
Age 14+
Get ready for a night of football, fun, and fabulous stories! We invite you to an unforgettable evening with the iconic Jeff Stelling, the legendary anchor of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday, who has been the face of football Saturdays for over 30 years.
Enjoy behind-the-scenes stories, a live Q&A, and VIP meet-and-greet opportunities.
Gary Faulds: Panic at the Midlife Disco
13 - 14 February 2026
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
£25
Age 16+
Join Gary Faulds, the Glaswegian comedian who’s survived every type of life crisis imaginable, in Panic At The Midlife Disco. With his kids getting older and the looming reality of mortality getting closer, Gary’s having a hilarious meltdown—and you’re invited to the party. From desperate attempts to stay 'cool' with his kids to grappling with his rapidly growing waistline and crumbling youth, Gary’s journey through midlife is anything but graceful.
Grayling
Friday 20 February 2026
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
£14
Age 14+
Experience one of Scotland’s most compelling emerging voices in indie-folk. With a voice that soothes and stirs, Grayling crafts songs that are a delicate fusion of introspective modern folk and 1970s Americana. Having supported artists such as The Teskey Brothers, Altered Images, and Odie Leigh, she now steps confidently into her own spotlight.
A Scottish Comedy Collective
Saturday 21 February 2026
Paisley Arts Centre, 8pm
£18
Age 18+
Join JoJo Sutherland, Chris Forbes (Scot Squad), Cubby (Britain’s Got Talent), and host Graham Mackie (Limmy’s Show, Scots Squad) for a sensational night of comedy. The stars of social media, stage and screen serve up a fantastic evening of live stand up, don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy their unique talents.
Grayling Cubby
Coming soon
Winter Programme
Stay tuned to our website and social media for updates on our Winter Programme 2025, featuring a full programme of exciting events across our venues for the whole family.
Paisley Museum
Get ready for the reopening of Paisley Museum as it’s transformed into a world-class attraction— creating a cultural beacon filled with the stories of its people, pattern, history and culture.
Paisley Arts Festival
27 – 29 March 2026
Paisley Arts Festival is a three-day celebration of performance, music, and visual arts launching in March 2026. Inspired by Paisley’s unique stories and spaces, the festival will transform the town centre with bold, unexpected events. Audiences will discover high-quality, diverse cultural experiences, engage with fresh ideas, and see Paisley in new and inspiring ways.
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
6 March 2026
Paisley Town Hall, Age 14+
Jason Manford returns with A Manford All Seasons, delivering his signature observational comedy in a brand-new live show praised as “comic gold”.
Paisley Book Festival
14 – 17 May 2026
Paisley Book Festival has been running since 2020 and has grown into a significant event in the national and regional literary calendar, drawing people to the town from across Scotland. Keep an eye on our website for more updates.
Accessibility
We welcome visitors with additional support needs. Facilities and accessibility varies depending on venue.
Please contact the Box Office if you have any specific access needs for your visit and we will do our best to help:
Please email OneRen_boxoffice@renfrewshire.gov.uk or call
Paisley Town Hall
The spaces on our ground and first floor are now fully accessible, with improved disabled access and prime spaces for wheelchair users. There is also a lift to access the first floor.
Johnstone Town Hall
The venue is wheelchair and buggy accessible. There is an accessible toilet with baby change located on the ground floor. There is level access at the main entrance to the building. Unless stated otherwise on the performance listing, seating configuration is on a tiered seating bank*
*Please note rows beyond Row D may not be suitable for anyone with reduced mobility. Please contact the box office in advance to discuss seating requirements before booking as there may not be suitable alternative seating on the night of the performance
Paisley Arts Centre
The venue has ground floor level access, lowered bar counter for wheelchair users and accessible toilets on the ground and first floor. There is also a lift to access the 1st floor. We have also installed a deaf loop and Wi-Fi assisted listening in the auditorium.
Parking at our venues
Dedicated parking is available at Johnstone Town Hall.
For Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Arts Centre parking is available on-street and in nearby council car parks.
For info on where to park locally visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Support us
OneRen is a registered charity responsible for 35 venues across Renfrewshire, delivering hundreds of events and activities annually for our communities.
How you can support us
• Donate online or when you book a ticket
• Hire one of our venues for your event
• Buy a ticket for one of our events
• Share our posts and events across social media
This support allows us to:
• Deliver subsidised experiences in culture and leisure for communities across Renfrewshire.
• Support the development of artists and performers
• Deliver inspiring festivals
• Provide a diverse range of performances and activities in our venues
• Maintain our wonderful venues and spaces
We appreciate any support you are able to give, no matter how small it makes a huge difference.
Thank you
oneren.org/whats-on
How to Book
www.oneren.org/whats-on
Box Office
0300 300 1210
(Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm)
Please contact the Box Office if you have any specific access needs for your visit and we will do our best to help:
OneRen_boxoffice@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Disclaimer
Please note that all venue and performance information is accurate at the time of going to print, but may be subject to change.
We charge a £2.50 fee per transaction for all bookings, unless otherwise stated. We accept all major credit/debit cards. Unless otherwise stated in the performance listing, all tickets are digital, and will be sent via email confirmation at time of booking.
Please visit our website for further information.
Paisley Central Library
Our, contemporary, state-of-theart home on Paisley’s High Street, Paisley Central Library features a children’s play area, community rooms and IT areas.
With year round activities for all, discover whats on at paisleycentrallibrary.org
Getting here
Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Arts Centre have a premier location right in the heart of the town. It is served by the M8 motorway, just a 20-minute drive from Glasgow City Centre and 8 minutes from Glasgow Airport.
Paisley Arts Centre
New Street, Paisley PA1 1EZ
Paisley Arts Centre Café brought to you by Blend
Open Tuesday to Sunday: 10am4pm. The cafe will also be open later when there are events taking place in the evening.
Paisley Arts Centre
Box Office
In person: Open from 5pm on the evening of a performance.
Online: www.oneren.org/whats-on
Phone: 0300 300 1210 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)
Paisley Town Hall
Abbey Close Paisley, PA1 1JF
Open during event times only.
Johnstone Town Hall
25 Church Street, Johnstone PA5 8FA
Open: Monday to Friday 8am-10pm Saturday 9am-5pm.
Bianco Nero at Johnstone Town Hall Open: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm Sat 9.30am-4pm
Museum
Public Transport
Train and bus links to Paisley are excellent, with Paisley Gilmour Street station just a 5-minute walk away from Paisley Town Hall.
Johnstone Town Hall is a ten minute walk from Johnstone train station.
For specific bus routes, please see McGills and First Bus timetables.
