Feb 2026
Buddy Holly and The Cricketers
All Holly’s hits and other rock ’n’ roll classics are played live on stage by these five amazing actor-musicians. Generations of fans all across the globe have given standing ovations and shouted for ‘more!’ So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this show is guaranteed to have you singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
When Billy Met Alasdair
Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, explores what (might’ve!) happened when Billy Connolly attended the launch for Alasdair Gray’s 1981 masterpiece, Lanark
Mar 2026
The Royal Ballet: Giselle
Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Que Sera Sera: The Greatest Hits of Doris Day
Que Sera Sera is a dazzling tribute to the legendary Doris Day, celebrating her unforgettable music and timeless charm.
Tweeddale Society || Getting the most out of Scotland’s People
Veronica Schreuder is an archivist in the Outreach and Learning team at National Records of Scotland. She researches and writes for the Scotland’s People website, develops exhibitions and welcomes groups of all ages to General Register House, Edinburgh, where they can discover more about the collections held in the archives.
Music in Peebles: Steven Osborne & Martin Kershaw
One of Britain’s most treasured musicians Steven Osborne returns to Music in Peebles, but this time in “a programme with a difference”. Already recognised for his depth of musicality across a diverse repertoire, with awards including The Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year, two BBC Music Magazine Awards and two Gramophone Awards, Steven explores solo piano works based around the waltz—from Schumann and Boulanger to Bill Evans and Rzewski. He is then joined by saxophonist Martin Kershaw, a central figure in the Scottish jazz scene for the last 20 years, for a second half tracing the workings of jazz.
NT Live: Hamlet
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
NT Live: Hamlet
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
The Royal Opera: Siegfried
Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025).
Apr 2026
Heidi Talbot
Celebrating her ninth studio album Grace Untold, Irish-born folk star Heidi Talbot returns to the stage this April. With her shimmering vocals, acclaimed songwriting, and stories that span continents, Heidi will be joined by Toby Shaer singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling.
The Sound of Scotland with The Macdonald Bros
After selling out shows in 2025 – The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns in 2026 with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and artists. The Sound of Scotland celebrates everything wonderful about Scotland and has been described as a Scottish Music Extravaganza - so get your tartan scarves at the ready!
Music in Peebles: Patron's Concert
Traditionally the Music in Peebles season at the Eastgate Theatre ends with a “Patron’s choice” concert when our patron, the international violinist Gina MacCormack handpicks both the performers and the programme.
Turner & Constable
Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in April 2026 so that both can be enjoyed together.
The Royal Opera: The Magic Flute
Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
May 2026
The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Damian Hall - Running Forever
Damian Hall is an ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist and tea addict. In his first theatre tour, Damian – aka UltraDamo – will deliver stories of breaking long-distance running records and representing Great Britain, to running marathons dressed as a toilet and near-fatal mishaps. How to keep running long and strong and how our best years could still be ahead of us.
Jun 2026
Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston ‘Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon’.
Adriana Brownlee - Death Zone
Adriana will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, where no life can survive, and share stories of near death experiences, highs and lows of her mountaineering journey and everything in between.
