Events in East Renfrewshire in March 2026

Eastwood Art Club

Eastwood Art Club offers members the opportunity to meet and paint at their own level in a friendly and constructive atmosphere!

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun

Rouken Glen Junior Parkrun is a weekly, free 2km timed run held on Sunday mornings at Rouken Glen Park!

Monteiths Bar Quiz Night

Join Monteiths Bar for their weekly Tuesday quiz night hosted by the fun and charismatic Chris Wainwright!

The Community Hub Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Chat

Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Community Hub Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their Knit 'n' Chat group!

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Barrhead Foundry

Every week at Barrhead Foundry, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

Weekly Quiz Night

Get your trivia heads on and join The Redhurst Hotel in their bar on Wednesday evenings for their weekly Quiz Night!

Barrhead Sporting Memories Club

Love talking about Sport? Then why not join the FREE Sporting Memories club in Barrhead which is held weekly on Thursday mornings from 10.30am.

Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library

Every week at Clarkston Library, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.

East Renfrewshire Health Walks

East Renfrewshire Council HSCP and East Renfrewshire Community Hub run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!

East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions

Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!

Neilston Community Choir

Neilston Community Choir, open to everyone in the community and beyond who enjoy singing. No experience needed, no auditions, just come along and sing!

Whitelee Walkers Health Walk

Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!

Six Nations at GHA

GHA Rugby warmly invites you to join them to enjoy every tackle, try and triumph of the Men's 6 Nations in their clubhouse at Braidholm!

Mearns Castle Beginners Golf Lessons

Mearns Castle Golf Academy are running introductory programmes of six one hour group coaching lessons aimed at complete beginners.

Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!

Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying

Join Julie from Core Glow at Stamperland Community Centre for a little indulgence for the soul on this Meditation, Breathwork & Gong Journeying workshop!

Que Sera Sera

Que Sera Sera is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood's greatest stars – Doris Day, don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 1st March!

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Giselle

Experience the quintessential Romantic ballet in Peter Wright's atmospheric and bewitching production. Watch a screening of Giselle at Eastwood Park Theatre on Tuesday 3rd March!

Cinema Screening: Othello

Filmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen, don't miss this special screening of Othello at Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 4th March!

National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire: Coffee Break

Join National Autistic Society East Renfrewshire for their weekly Coffee Break in Giffnock offering peer support, socialising and signposting delivered by our local trained volunteers.

The Community Hub Barrhead: Excel Drop In

Would you like to start budgeting but don't know where to start? Come along to The Community Hub Barrhead and chat to the friendly volunteers for advice and guidance on creating a budget spreadsheet.

The Community Hub East Ren: CAB Citizens Advice Bureau

Are you at retirement age? Are you aware of the benefits that may be available to you? Pop along to The Community Hub in Rouken Glen Park where Citizens Advice is on hand to help.

Fun Time Carnivals: Barrhead Mega Value Funfair

Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their Mega Value Funfair back to the Tesco Carpark in Barrhead between Thursday 5th and Sunday 8th March!

Heritage Talk: Through the Windows of Glasgow Cathedral

Discover the vibrant history and stunning beauty of Glasgow Cathedral and its links to the local area in this uplifting heritage talk with Paul Noble on Thursday 5th March!

Cinema Screening - James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome

Head to Eastwood Theatre on Friday 6th March for a live cinema event as James Acaster unleashes his infectious energy when he explores his love/hate relationship with stand-up!

Dalmeny Ladies Night: Country Divas Tribute - CANCELLED

Round up your girl squad and prepare for an incredible time at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's Country Divas Tribute event on Friday 6th March!

Paint & Sip

Gather your girls and sip, paint and create your own masterpiece at Little Luxe Lounge's Paint & Sip evening on Friday 6th March!

The Big Clean Up

East Renfrewshire Council is taking The Big Clean Up on tour throughout 2026, tackling litter and fly-tipping hot spots to help keep East Renfrewshire beautiful!

Piaf - Written and Performed by Christine Bovill

Christine Bovill is one of Europe's finest interpreters of French song with her smash-hit Piaf. With a fresh take on this self-penned work, she now looks back on her remarkable journey!

The Newton Mearns Market

Featuring a curated selection of makers and producers The Newton Mearns Market will hold its next event on Saturday 7th March at Broom Parish Church!

Greenbank Garden Market

Greenbank Garden Market features a fantastic line up of top quality producers and makers bringing with them all kinds of wonderful foods, drinks, arts, crafts and artisan goods!

Vasantham (Spring)

Danceihayami bring the rich traditions of Indian Classical Dance to the Scottish stage, creating a unique cultural experience... don't miss them live at Clarkston Hall on Sunday 8th March!

Alex Gray Book Signing

Join the team at Waterstones Newton Mearns on Tuesday 10th March as they welcome bestselling crime novelist Alex Gray to discuss and sign copies of Blood on old Stones!

Heritage Screening - The City of the Dead & Old Cathcart

Experience local history come alive at Eastwood House with this vibrant screening of City of the Dead, a captivating tribute to Glasgow's past by East Renfrewshire Movie Makers!

The Community Hub East Ren: Long Covid Peer Support Group

Living with Long Covid? Join The Community Hub East Ren's Long Covid Peer Support Group and connect with others who understand your experiences.

GHA Business Scrum in association with Thorntons: Scotland Votes

March's GHA Business Scrum dives into the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections and what they mean for Southside businesses and professionals.

Harlequin Youth Theatre - Grease

Get ready to hand-jive the night away when Harlequin Youth Theatre bring their production of the beloved musical Grease to Eastwood Park Theatre!

Heritage Class: The Story Of Clarkston: An Adventure in Time

Join local historian Stuart Nisbet as he takes you on a detective trail exploring the origins of Clarkston, Stamperland and Netherlee, and the people who have lived there.

Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market

The Barrhead Foundry Indoor Market is your local indoor arts & crafts market held on the second Saturday of every month between March and October, with a festive weekend edition in November!

Mearns Horticultural Society Annual Spring Flower Show

Mearns Horticultural Society will host their annual Spring Flower Show at The Park Church, Giffnock on Saturday 14th March!

Adult Art Workshop: Mixed Media Expressive Florals

Join qualified art teacher and practising artist Caroline at The Wee Art Studio this Mother's Day for a fun and relaxing, adult mixed media expressive spring floral's workshop!

Cinema Screening: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley

Oscar-nominated Amy Berg beautifully celebrates the legendary Jeff Buckley in this brilliant new documentary cinema screening at Eastwood Theatre on Sunday 15th March!

I Love Clarkston Car Boot Sale

Having a clear out and looking for a boot sale you can attend locally? Then join I Love Clarkston for their regular Car Boot Sale!

I Love Clarkston Food Market

Expect fresh produce, artisan goodies, street food, sweet treats and more — all from fantastic local and regional traders at the monthly I Love Clarkston Food Market!

PRIME Football Strike Camp

With teacher strikes expected to affect schools across the Southside, PRIME Football Coaching will be running two full-day camps to help families keep their normal work schedule.

After All

AFTER ALL is a show about death. It is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do we deal with the end?

Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show

Hundreds of original works of art will be on display in Clarkston Hall as part of the annual Christian Aid Clarkston Art Show on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March!

Milton Jones and Friends

In this special evening at Eastwood Theatre, Milton Jones will be joined by a line-up of fellow comics for a night of quick-fire jokes, clever wordplay and brilliantly unpredictable humour!

The Spirit of Bad Company and Free

Free Again, a five piece ensemble of musicians, will perform their spectacular new show that gives you a concert experience of 100 minutes of pure Bad Company and Free nostalgia!

Exhibition On Screen: Turner and Constable

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable's intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

Wedding Open Day

Meet the wedding team and discover the perfect venue for your perfect day at Dalmeny Park House Hotel's Wedding Open Day on Sunday 22nd March!

Sailmaker by Alan Spence

Coming to Eastwood Park Theatre, Alan Spence's Sailmaker is a poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow.

Eid Mehifl-E-Qawaali

Get ready for a night of soulful Sufi music as Zahir Abbas Qawaal & Party bring poetic verses and mesmerising harmonies to the Eastwood Theatre stage for a truly unforgettable performance!

McTear’s Valuation Day

Don't miss a special antique, jewellery and watches valuation day with McTear's Auctioneers at The Avenue Shopping Centre on Thursday 26th March!

The Rod Stewart Songbook

The ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe's foremost tribute, along with his sensational live band, is coming to Eastwood Park Theatre on Friday 27th March!

A Scottish Comedy Collective

Join Eastwood Park Theatre for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with a line up comprising Graham Mackie, Jo Caulfield, Cubby and MC Hammersmith!

GHA Ladies Lunch for Cash For Kids

Ladies Day returns to GHA Rugby Club on Saturday 28th March for a day of fizz, food and rugby, all supporting Cash for Kids... don't miss the party of the season!

McLaren’s Nurseries Retail Open Weekend

Join the team at McLaren's Nurseries for their Retail Open Weekend on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March for exclusive discounts, delicious samples and wine tasting, live chainsaw carving and more!

Mearns Free Church Easter Fun Day

Mearns Free Church are hosting their Easter Fun Day, with lots of activities for all the family, at Belmont House School on Saturday 28th March!

Rewind 80’s Themed Quiz & Show

Kris MacKenzie a.k.a. Rita Riot is returning to Whitecraigs Rugby Club for this 80’s Themed Quiz and Show on Saturday 28th March!

SNYJO Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon

Prepare for an afternoon of fun as the future stars of jazz in Scotland – and beyond – demonstrate their instrumental skills to get your toes tapping – suitable for the whole family!

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - Siegfried

Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky return for the triumphant third chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle. Don't miss it at Eastwood Park Theatre on Tuesday 31st March!

Join Ash Pryce for this event exploring how the paranormal and magic have influenced each other, how magicians have borrowed from ghosts, and how mediums have influenced some of magic's biggest names!

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

One of the most lauded and best-loved acts of the Scottish music scene, the multi award-winning Blazin’ Fiddles take the stage at the Corn Exchange Haddington on Thursday 5th March!

Discover summer opportunities for your teen as Athena Language Camps hold an information evening on their one-week immersive summer programme in Spain, at Fern Cafe on Wednesday 11th March!

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy from the National Theatre being screened at the Adam Smith Theatre!

Experience a mythical, music-filled journey into Fenno-Baltic myths with storyteller Riikka Palonen and musician Richard Clarke at Crail Community Hall on Friday 6th March!

Dignity, Scotland's premier six-piece, all-live tribute to the legendary Deacon Blue, come to The Ferry on Saturday 7th March!

Join St Bride's Choir on the third Sunday of each month for the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong!

With wonderful musicals, hilarious comedies and revealing dramas, there is something for everyone to tuck into at A Play, A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor Glasgow - alongside pies and pints of course!

ACAOS proudly presents their amateur production of Queen and Ben Elton's worldwide hit musical We Will Rock You! Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall between the 10th and 14th March!

Glassfest is the one local festival you don't want to miss! It returns to Glassford Village Hall on Saturday 28th March for a day of the best local beers & spirits and non-stop live music!

Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky return for the triumphant third chapter of Wagner's Ring cycle. Don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Tuesday 31st March and Sunday 5th April!

Hear original work from local musicians who are all part of the 'Clachan' Community Lottery project at The Brown Bull as part of Lochwinnoch Mini March Festival!

The Cardiff Devils are in town and the Glasgow Clan need YOU behind them. Let's pack the barn and make it a night to remember on Friday 13th March!

Join Clydeside Ceramics founder Elissa for a hands-on, heartwarming workshop designed for crafty kids (and their helpful grown-ups), at the Neuk cafe, Finlaystone Estate on Sunday 8th March!

Calling all future brides, grooms, friends and family! Stirling Court Hotel invites you to join them for their next Wedding Fayre on Sunday 22nd March!

Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul at the Tolbooth Stirling on Saturday 7th March!

Join Erdenval Art at Creative Dunblane on Saturday 21st March for a 'Daffodils in Watercolour Art Class' where you will learn the essentials about botanical illustration in watercolour!

Whether you're wishing to purchase a few hidden treasures, interested in selling or just wishing for an enjoyable day out, there is something for everyone at Ayr's Sunday Market and Car Boot Sale!

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

AR26 Charity's Free Football For All Sessions are running between January and April, offering free fun and football on weeknights to kids between 6 and 14 years!

Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair, Scotland's biggest monthly arts & crafts fair returns for 2026 to Geilsland Country Estate, Beith!

Kinross Wildlife Watch is for kids that can't get enough of exploring the great outdoors or those desperate to find out a bit more about the weird and wonderful creatures we share our world with!

Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Kilmarnock town centre on the third Saturday of each month!

You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!

Direct from his last smash-hit nationwide tour, legendary Canadian stand-up star Tom Stade comes to The Park Hotel Kilmarnock with his brand-new show, Naughty By Nature!

If you're looking for the ideal way to kick off Mother's Day weekend, then look no further than Geraldo's free Galloway Distillery in-store tasting!

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

Clarty Paws is a fun, muddy obstacle course event for people and their dogs taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Scotland 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out is coming to Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March!

High in the Peruvian Andes, in a spectacular high-altitude landscape, earth worship and subsistence farming intermingle and the essence of an ancient way of living persists.