Events in East Renfrewshire in April 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!

Music In The Mearns

Music In The Mearns are back for their 2026/2027 season with a programme featuring exceptional musicians from across the UK and Europe!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

Ross Cooney’s Soul Collective featuring Konrad Wiszniewski

Experience an electrifying night of rhythm and groove as Ross Cooney's Soul Collective teams up with saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski for an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance!

Easter Egg Trail at Greenbank Garden

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Greenbank Garden's annual Easter Egg Trail!

SOS Presents Soul On Saturday

Following a sold-out-energy event in December, Soul On Sunday return to Parklands for an afternoon of live performance, nonstop dancing and an unforgettable atmosphere!

Kids Golf Easter Camps

Join Mearns Castle Golf Academy over the holidays for their Kids Golf Easter Camps covering all aspects of golf including putting, chipping, pitching, irons and driving!

PRIME Football Coaching Easter Camp

PRIME Football Coaching look forward to hosting two week-long football camp during the Easter holidays to keep your players active, healthy, socialising and entertained!

Cinema Screening: Cars

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar's Cars at Eastwood Theatre with a screening of this classic film where rookie Lightning McQueen discovers that friendship matters more than the finish line!

Meander Art Therapy

Come to Rouken Glen Park this April for Meander Art Therapy, which uses creative art making to help children and adults to understand themselves in a relaxed and nature-filled atmosphere!

The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!

From the creator of The Bubble Show comes a dazzling new adventure, full of bubble artistry and visual magic, to Eastwood Park Theatre on Wednesday 8th April!

Cinema Screening: MUSIK

Enjoy a cinema screening of MUSIK at Eastwood House on Thursday 9th April where Frances Barber stars as Billie Trix in this bold and hilarious one-woman odyssey through the 20th and 21st Centuries!

Abelard Giza: WENTYL

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter as acclaimed Polish comedian Abelard Giza brings his hilarious new stand-up show, Wentyl, to Eastwood Park Theatre for an unforgettable evening of comedy!

Nick Cope’s Family Show

Nick Cope's live performances are legendary... if you haven't heard his songs or seen his shows before come along to Eastwood Park Theatre and find out what you're missing!

GHA Easter Rugby Camp

Looking for the perfect activity for your kids this Easter break? Join GHA Rugby Club for a fun, interactive and player-focused rugby camp!

Cinema Live: NT Live: All My Sons

Filmed live from the West End don't miss this National Theatre Live screening at Eastwood Theatre of the triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller's classic play, All My Sons!

The Three Little Pigs

Join the Three Little Pigs for an oink-tastic musical adventure at Eastwood Park Theatre, featuring catchy songs, dancing, and fun audience participation for the whole family!

Heritage Screening - The Village that Disappeared

Experience the nostalgic charm of Newton Mearns as Eastwood Theatre debuts Tom Marchant's heartfelt 25-year-old documentary in their brand-new cinema room on Tuesday 21st April!

Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

We Will Rock You

Join Eastwood Entertainers at Eastwood Park Theatre from 21st – 25th April for We Will Rock You, a show packed with legendary Queen hits and an electrifying story by Ben Elton!

Cinema Screening: Royal Ballet and Opera - The Magic Flute

Watch Mozart's enchanting quest for love and wisdom at Eastwood Park Theatre on Sunday 26th April!

Eastwood Macmillan Cancer Support Committee Spring Shopping Event

Eastwood Macmillan Cancer Support Committee are holding a Spring Shopping Event in Broom Church on Sunday 26th April... mark the date in your diary and join them in supporting this worthwhile cause!

Heritage Walk: Stamperland & Netherlee

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

Craig Revel Horwood

Eastwood Park Theatre has announced Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood will take to its stage on Thursday 30th April for a fab-u-lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour!

Dunedin Consort presents Matthew Passion, containing some of the most exquisite music that Bach ever composed, at the Queen's Hall on Thursday 2nd April.

It's Time To Defy Gravity! West End and Broadway legends Kerry Ellis, Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker will bring their star power to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 23rd April!

In partnership with the Scotland Ice Hockey Cup, get ready for an unforgettable night of ice hockey action as Canada vs USA rivalry comes to life off the ice at Cold Town House!

Fife Contemporary is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 with Dear Earth, an exhibition exploring how artists are responding to the increased fragility of the world around us.

Enjoy a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager & Curator Sam Walker and learn about the history of the house and it's former occupants!

Get ready for the ultimate showcase of local creativity and performance — SlayOff!, Fife Pride's brand-new live competition.

Post-hardcore band Seahaven will headline Glasgow's Nice N Sleazy on Tuesday 21st April where they will perform their album, Winter Forever, in full in celebration of its 15th Anniversary!

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations... discover the music of Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran at Merchants House of Glasgow!

Darren Connell will hit the road in 2026, bringing his brand new show 'I'm Sorry Mother' to Glasgow's City Halls on Saturday 4th April!

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

From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie... Jessies is an award-winning new comedy that's fierce, funny, and full of heart!

The Sounds of Simon, This is the UK's longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, returns to Cumbernauld Theatre on Saturday 25th April!

Kilmacolm Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday each month in the Village Square, featuring a great selection of local Scottish produce!

Join Jumbo Gibson for a night of pure celebration at Venue Paisley on Saturday 18th April as the Beatles' Rubber Soul turns 60!

Renfrew Market and Car Boot is held weekly on Fridays at Renfrew FC's New Western Park between 8am and 1pm!

Made in Stirling will present When Beasts Spoke, the debut solo exhibition by contemporary artist and writer, Charlotte Strawbridge, from 28th March to 10th May across Galleries 1 & 2!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly copper cuff workshop and spend a creative day crafting yourself a piece of statement jewellery.

Come along to the Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron for a fun filled evening of karaoke on the last Friday of the month!

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!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Culzean Castle's annual Easter Egg Trail!

Make this an Easter to remember and share special moments with your loved ones by taking part in Robert Burns Birthplace Museum's annual Easter Egg Trail!

This spring, Kelburn Castle invites you to explore the forest, rebuild the story, and draw the sword in a magical, self-led adventure inspired by the legendary tale of King Arthur!

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town with their brand new show JURASSIC! Catch them at Somerset Park between Wednesday 22nd and Sunday 26th April!

Get ready to jump, slide, and conquer the ultimate muddy challenge at the Auchingarrich Mud Monsters Family Fun Run on Sunday 26th April and Sunday 24th May!