# What's On In Galashiels This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Galashiels is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Galashiels this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Galashiels

- **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 —
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/wild-fire-plays-metallica/200029392946135
  - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels
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- **Event Name**: Tweedbank Swap
  - **Description**: Join us for our Tweedbank community centre swap - always a fun swap.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galashiels/tweedbank-swap/200029502876936
  - **Venue**: Tweedbank Community Centre
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## Trending Events in Galashiels

- **Event Name**: Grand Parade & Rock on the Loch
  - **Description**: 🎺 Grand Parade, Fete & Rock on the Loch 🎶

One of the biggest and best days of Fair Week!

The parade will be led by Melrose & District Pipes & Drums, setting off from the Community Centre. They’ll be joined by the Tweedbank Lad and Lass and t
  - **Venue**: Tweedbank Primary School
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 GALASHIELS - THE BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
  - **Description**: The Bryan Adams Experience is widely recognised as Europe’s most authentic tribute to Bryan Adams, delivering a powerhouse performance that captures the heart and soul of the Canadian rock icon. Established in 1997, this seasoned Teesside based, four piec
  - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels
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- **Event Name**: QFX with Natasha Tee and DJ Paul Raynor
  - **Description**: QFX:

QFX the band was founded in the small town of Hawick on the Scottish Borders by music producer & song writer Kirk Turnbull in Feb of 1992. The Band quickly found a following in the Scottish Dance Music Scene throughout 1992 starting to play live
  - **Venue**: MacArts, Galashiels
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Galashiels?
  - **A:** Wild Fire Plays Metallica (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at MacArts, Galashiels), Tweedbank Swap (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tweedbank Community Centre).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Galashiels this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Wild Fire Plays Metallica (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at MacArts, Galashiels), Tweedbank Swap (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tweedbank Community Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Galashiels?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galashiels?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Galashiels include MacArts, Galashiels, Tweedbank Community Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Galashiels?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Galashiels include Wild Fire Scotland, Berwickshire Swap.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Galashiels?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Galashiels.

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