@macartsvenue
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
Just Announced: Tom A Smith
Saturday 9th May 2026
Artist Presale - Thursday 12th Mar 10am
General Sale - Friday 13th Mar 10am
Ticket link: www.ticketweb.uk/event/tom-a-...
We had an absolutely incredible time with Ferocious Dog and Jake Martin at the weekend! A brilliant crowd
Just Announced: Simon Yates of Touching the Void – Pleasure and Pain (New Talk)
Thursday 10th December 2026
On Sale Now: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/simo...
Simon Yates of Touching the Void returns to MacArts, Galashiels with his new talk ‘Pleasure and Pain’!
On sale now: Clann An Drumma
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/clan...
We caught Liv Dawn set at the Scottish Live Music Awards last night. A brilliant performance. We are so looking forward to Liv opening for Horse here on Friday 20th March.
Still ticket to grab tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/hors...
Thank you!
the security team, the lovely people at Music Venue Trust who have supported small venues in these challenging times. Our patrons Vic Galloway, John Robb and Alan McGee who saw the potential years ago and offered their support. The other business who have worked with us!
Scottish Live Music Awards - Live Venue of The Year!
It’s not about the bricks and mortar, it’s the people, and the magic that happens. A huge thank you to all the staff past & present, the volunteers, the voluntary board of directors, the audience, the performers, the promoters, the engineers...
Looking forward to a jam packed March at MacArts
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
Friday 17th April
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/john...
Audiences should be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another.
Wow! Half of our Big Country allocation sold out over the weekend. If you want tickets act fast >>> www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/big-...
What a beautiful day, the sun is shining and we're preparing for Ferocious Dog Ferocious UK Farewell Tour on Saturday!
Still time to grab tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/fero...
Silent Disco Yoga – Chilled Vibes N Beats
Event Details:
Date: 11th of March 2026
Time: 18:30PM - 19:30PM
Location: Bridge St, Galashiels TD1 1SP
Price: £12 / coyama.live/silent-disco...
Hosted by: COYAMA – Center of Yoga and Mindfulness Academy
Off Axis Gigs presents The Shambles
Hailing from the Scottish Borders, The Shambles are reigniting the spirit of raw, authentic guitar music for a new generation. They headline MacArts in GALASHIELS on Saturday 28 March 2026
On sale now: offaxisgigs.com/product/the-...
Just Announced: Ozzy Bloody Sabbath - Origins of Metal II
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/ozzy...
Ozzy Bloody Sabbath returns to MacArts, and takes to the Stage this year on Saturday 13th June 2026.
First 50 Tickets sold will get a OBS badge
Special guests inc. Lara Black & Will Cran
Just Announced: Big Country
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/big-...
Looking forward to @wojtekthebearband.bsky.social performing at MacArts alongside The Bathers on Saturday 11th April.
youtu.be/QumsQKmYfKs?...
Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery are launching EVERYWHERE AT ONCE... the UK’s biggest ever grassroots festival.
The Filthy Tongues
Friday 3rd April 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/the-...
The core members of Filthy Tongues - Martin Metcalfe on vocals and guitar, Derek Kelly on drums and Fin Wilson on bass guitar have been making music together since the 80's.
New Date Added! - April 16th
Our Next Open Mic Night is Thursday 19th March, Thursday 16th April and Thursday 7th May
Entry is FREE and doors open 6;30pm
If you would like to be a part of our Open Mic Nights please contact us as at info@macarts.scot
Support Announcement: Liv Dawn
Liv Dawn will support @horsemcd.bsky.social here at MacArts on Friday 20th March.
Liv Dawn is a folk-pop singer-songwriter from Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/hors...
MacArts is available for private functions for between 80-120 people on the 3rd, 4th 11th and 17th July 2026.
Email to discuss your hire requirements.
info@macarts.scot
Some behind the scenes content from last week, setting up the room for a Comedy night with Gary Meikle.
Horse : The Same Sky: 35 Years
Friday 20th March
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/hors...
From intimate ballads to anthems of love and resilience, this is more than a concert - it’s a powerful celebration of an artist whose voice continues to captivate and inspire.
Black Rose - A tribute to Thin Lizzy
MacArts, Galashiels, TD1 1SP
Saturday 21st March 2026
Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/blac...
Formed in Edinburgh way back in the 1990’s, Black Rose have a long history of performing the music of Thin Lizzy in venues across Scotland and overseas.
MacArts is delighted to have played a part in providing a base for Robert Aramayo's vocal coaching for I Swear. I Swear is a film that is based on the life of Galashiels resident and Tourette's campaigner John Davidson and it received three BAFTAs last night! Congratulations to all involved.
Thank you!
We are honoured to be shortlisted for Scottish Live Music Awards Live Venue of The Year (small)!
MacArts Lately <3
