# Festivals in Galashiels | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Galashiels. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Galashiels - **Event Name**: Scottish Dachshund Fun Day - **Description**: A special day for dachshunds and their families! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Scottish Dachshund Fun Day, held annually on the stunning grounds of Thirlestane Castle. This exciting event welcomes dachshunds and their owners, offering: 🐾 a l - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 331 - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/scottish-dachshund-fun-day/200029574350316 - **Venue**: Thirlestane Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kOWQ1MTUzMjNmMTI5ODUzZTIxYmZlMGViYjc5MWI3NzY4MjE0ZWE2NWRiMDNhYmMwZjNiMzkzZDcxMDY3MWUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkyMy1kYzJhNzlkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA2NDQ5Mg.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, dog, dog-shows - **Event Name**: The Scottish Pink Floyd - Live in Galashiels - **Description**: *Fully Seated Show* Get ready for an unforgettable night as The Scottish Pink Floyd, Scotland’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, brings their Greatest Hits spectacular to town in 2026! This sensational 11‑piece ensemble delivers two and a half hours of e - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 10:15 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/the-scottish-pink-floyd-live-in-galashiels/200029897403349 - **Venue**: Volunteer Hall Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82Y2EwOTM0NzhhNTZhNDk5ODNhNGRmYTVmN2ZkZTZjOGVmZjI0NWY4ODYwOGRiZWZmZDQ5NjBmMjI5ZDgxOWNlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU4OS1kYzJlNDcyYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTM2Nzg4OA.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Spear of Destiny - **Description**: Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. (Brandon had also, before TOH - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 41 - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/spear-of-destiny/200029833380130 - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNWUyNDQ1OTU0ZGIxNGRhOGQ3YmM4YWRhZjdiNTYzYTBkOWFjZTE0MDY4MDg1YzU4YTBjMjhlN2NhZjA2YTQ3OC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjMWIxYTE3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MTI2MDMx.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, theatre - **Event Name**: Phil Kay - 'Fringe Legend' - **Description**: Phil Kay. The legendary Scottish Storyteller and master of freeform mirth comes to MacArts to perform 'Fringe Legend'. Come and see Phil do his latest show which is a beautiful mess of daft anecdotes as well as site-specific silliness, and cracking conce - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 23 - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/phil-kay-fringe-legend/200029296308718 - **Venue**: Bridge St, TD1 1SP Galashiels, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zNzA5Y2E4ZWU2ZTU5MmUyZDU4OTBiYTMxMWJjNzhlMzAyNjYwODIwMTRhMDZjMjczNjE0MDU1NTkzYTY3ODM3LXJpbWctdzg5NS1oMTI1OC1kYzAyMDEwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA1NzAyNg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, comedy, trips-adventures, dog, storytelling - **Event Name**: The Phonics - **Description**: With more than four times the number of shows and more social media followers than any other Stereophonics tribute. The Phonics have worked hard over the last 10 years to become the undisputed UK’s leading Stereophonics tribute, they are now reaping the b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 64 - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/the-phonics/200029392947844 - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iYjU2ZjlhMzc0ZjFiMWY5MWQ4ZGI5NWRhYWRmMDdkZDQxODE3MjNlMDc0YTEwYzFmZTliZGE1ZjRjNzAzNjQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxNC1kYzMwMWEyYy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTI5ODg1OA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, live-music ## Trending Events in Galashiels - **Event Name**: Declaration Night 2026 - **Description**: 🏁DECLARATION NIGHT 🏁 24 April 2026 - 8:00pm Join us on Friday 24th of April for the official announcement of this year’s Braw Lad and Braw Lass from the Burgh Chambers balcony at 8pm! The President of the Gathering Allan Doyle, will announce and invite - **Venue**: Burgh Chambers - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5a4af2ccad835aab4ce64f2a3a45bd44713af37d846a484d011ceb99a1105108-rimg-w960-h502-dc312f2f-gmir?v=1775986402 - **Event Name**: Frankly, The Smiths - **Description**: Support: DC Thomas After previous sold out shows at MacArts, we are delighted to welcome back Frankly, The Smiths. Frankly, The Smiths; is the only Smiths Scottish tribute act. Since forming in 2017, the band has performed regularly all over Scotland, i - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e2f5831845924626d23447370fb85211bd43087aaaf30745d23ecdbb86c28851-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc020202-gmir?v=1776197249 - **Event Name**: ACDC GB - **Description**: After a sold out performance in 2025, we are delighted to welcome AC/DC GB back to MacArts on Saturday 14th November 2026. Tickets on sale NOW: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-kddmlzv ACDC GB have truly established themselves as one of the most - **Venue**: Bridge St, TD1 1SP Galashiels, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fdf20bb7f942b6ba0788ce31bb5eebb02ef1e28e3c1efa7b86a5a14b3909bb81-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc010101-gmir?v=1776068539 - **Event Name**: Jimmy Nail: Stories and Songs 2026 - **Description**: Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer and proud Geordie icon, Jimmy Nail, heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From the landmark televisi - **Venue**: Bridge St, TD1 1SP Galashiels, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/51ec29581bc9a3fae9d23a879dd8d74dbafffcabb1c4e2c29e55e8cf0b6d09e7-rimg-w1200-h1201-dcf4ede0-gmir?v=1774128038 - **Event Name**: For The Love Of Shane MacGowan - **Description**: For The Love Of Shane MacGowan Friday 24th April 2026 On Sale NOW: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/macarts/t-mjnxoee FOR THE LOVE OF SHANE MACGOWAN is a celebration of the life and works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Led by Scottish singer - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0313ca169b0ab8ad9e7106bfe018f17fbbc36b7c27b122e89a7d4b603e6e18bd-rimg-w1200-h630-dc171717-gmir?v=1775947272 - **Event Name**: Wild Fire Plays Metallica - **Description**: 🔥 Wild Fire Plays Metallica 🔥 Metal fans, this is the one you’ve been waiting for! 🤘 For one night only, local lads Wild Fire return to the Macarts for a very special one off show to pay tribute to one of the most iconic heavy metal bands of all time — - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ffdd0e7f42df68e1ef5a0a520a5d13d8db78bd03e9a0f052c73f20fbbf8fc11c-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc181818-gmir?v=1768794932 - **Event Name**: Scottish Dachshund Fun Day - **Description**: A special day for dachshunds and their families! Join us for an unforgettable day at the Scottish Dachshund Fun Day, held annually on the stunning grounds of Thirlestane Castle. This exciting event welcomes dachshunds and their owners, offering: 🐾 a l - **Venue**: Thirlestane Castle - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d9d515323f129853e21bfe0ebb791b7768214ea65db03abc0f3b393d710671e3-rimg-w1200-h923-dc2a79d8-gmir?v=1776064492 - **Event Name**: The Scottish Pink Floyd - Live in Galashiels - **Description**: *Fully Seated Show* Get ready for an unforgettable night as The Scottish Pink Floyd, Scotland’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, brings their Greatest Hits spectacular to town in 2026! This sensational 11‑piece ensemble delivers two and a half hours of e - **Venue**: Volunteer Hall Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6ca093478a56a49983a4dfa5f7fde6c8eff245f88608dbeffd4960f229d819ce-rimg-w1200-h589-dc2e472b-gmir?v=1775367888 - **Event Name**: Spear of Destiny - **Description**: Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 1983 after the demise of Kirk Brandon’s post punk iconic rockers THEATRE OF HATE. (Brandon had also, before TOH - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5e2445954db14da8d7bc8adaf7b563a0d9ace14068085c58a0c28e7caf06a478-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc1b1a17-gmir?v=1776126031 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Galashiels](https://allevents.in/galashiels/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Galashiels](https://allevents.in/galashiels/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in April in Galashiels](https://allevents.in/galashiels/festivals--april) - [Festivals Events in May in Galashiels](https://allevents.in/galashiels/festivals--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** Scottish Dachshund Fun Day (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at Thirlestane Castle), The Scottish Pink Floyd - Live in Galashiels (Fri May 15 2026 at 07:30 pm at Volunteer Hall Galashiels), Spear of Destiny (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at MacArts, Galashiels), Phil Kay - 'Fringe Legend' (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bridge St, TD1 1SP Galashiels, United Kingdom), The Phonics (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at MacArts, Galashiels). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Galashiels in April 2026? - **A:** Phil Kay - 'Fringe Legend' (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bridge St, TD1 1SP Galashiels, United Kingdom). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Galashiels on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Galashiels include Thirlestane Castle, Volunteer Hall Galashiels, MacArts, Galashiels. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Galashiels include Scottish Dachshund Fun Day, The Scottish Pink Floyd, MacArts, Galashiels. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Galashiels? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Galashiels. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Melrose](https://allevents.in/melrose-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Selkirk](https://allevents.in/selkirk-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Peebles](https://allevents.in/peebles-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Kelso](https://allevents.in/kelso-sc/festivals) - [Festivals in Pathhead](https://allevents.in/pathhead/festivals) - [Festivals in Bonnyrigg](https://allevents.in/bonnyrigg/festivals) - [Festivals in Haddington](https://allevents.in/haddington/festivals) - [Festivals in Prestonpans](https://allevents.in/prestonpans/festivals)