Prepare to be enthralled by a tapestry of creativity at Stirling's Macrobert Arts Centre. This bustling hub of artistic expression is all set to host an eclectic mix of events that cater to every taste and interest. From the dazzling spectacle of drag, the elegance of ballet, to the dramatic depths of theatre and dance, there's something for everyone. Whether you're drawn to contemporary dance, classic Greek tragedies, or raucous musical comedies, this lineup promises unforgettable experiences, celebrating the vibrant cultural landscape thriving at Stirling University's campus.

A Creative Tapestry: Stirling's Diverse Art Events at Macrobert Arts Centre

Stirling is all set to host an array of captivating events in 2025, filled with dance, drama, music, comedy, and much more. From the exhilarating SUDC Legends Dance Competition to the nostalgic Stirling Gang Show, there's something for everyone. This year also marks the return of unique performances such as the Dance Connection's 'Unboxed' and SABOS Musical Theatre's rendition of 'The Addams Family.' With a mix of cultural insights and imaginative storytelling, Stirling's 2025 events promise to be a feast for the senses.

Unleashing Creativity: Stirling's Spectacular 2025 Lineup of Dance, Drama, and Discovery

Join us at the Macrobert Arts Centre at the University of Stirling for an exciting lineup of events in 2025. From comical matrimonial chaos in 'Mothers of the Brides' to the adventurous escapades in 'The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure', each event offers something unique. Experience the heartwarming and thought-provoking 'Living The Life of Riley', and immerse yourself in the vibrant storytelling of 'KELI'. Finally, don't miss the cinematic thrills at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable journey through art and culture.

A Cultural Extravaganza: Unveiling the Diverse Artistic Events at Macrobert Arts Centre

Pip is a very unusual penguin, he just doesn't like being cold... you might say he's the chilliest penguin in the world! While the other penguins all love the snow at the South Pole, Pip wears a woolly hat dreams of endless sunshine. One day he sets off to find the perfect place to call home. Along the way he finds new friends, discovers that it's being different makes him special and learns the warmest place is right where he started... With beautiful puppets, plenty of surprises and lots of audience interaction, this magical new visual theatre show from the artistic team at Macrobert Arts Centre is perfect for children under 6 and their grown-ups.

Brrrr!!! The Chilliest Penguin In The World...

University of Stirling

Headmistress Merlina and best pal Gretel have tried everything but it looks like there’s mair chance of Hans appearing in the Love Island Class of ’26 than passing those Nat 5’s. And just when the magic community thinks things can't get worse – shock horror – feral forest fooligan and pure thieving radge Little Red Riding Hood robs the school of all their power, leaving the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham to run amok with their band of evil minions.

Weans in the Wood

Oh My God you guys!!!! Following on from their hit production of ‘Six’ last year, The Rubber Chicken Theatre teens and adults are back with the peppiest, preppiest pinkest show of them all. College sweetheart and homecoming queen Elle Woods sparkles as she sings herself all the way to Harvard, taking on stereotypes, snobbery, and scan-dal in pursuit of her dreams. Hilarious and heart-warming, with all the usual Rubber Chicken energy and theatrical magic, music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and book by Heather Hach, Legally Blonde The Musical is ridiculously fun from start to finish.

Legally Blonde

Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Tall Stories - The Smeds and The Smoos

In this grippingly intense tragedy, Antigone defies the King of Thebes by giving her traitorous brother a burial and sanctifying his body with holy rites. As punishment, she is sentenced to be sealed in a tomb. The timeless Greek classic explores powerful themes of civil disobedience, familial love and honour, and asks the age-old question: how much are we willing to pay for true justice? Don’t miss SUDS’ thrilling adaptation of Sophocles’ masterpiece.

Antigone

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 (October / Blue Programme)

After their successful 5 Star Sell-out run of Les Miserables School Edition last year, Movies to Musicals returns to the Macrobert Arts Centre this October with Grease The School Edition.

Movies to Musicals Grease - School Edition

Some mothers bake. Some mothers craft. Some mothers quietly research Victorian infanticide while their toddler screams down the house.

Night Waking

Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.

Black Is The Color Of My Voice

Mairi Campbell: Living Stone is the Fringe First winning solo show created with director/devisor Kath Burlinson and co-composer Dave Gray.

Mairi Campbell - Living Stone

Piaf Revisited is not a tribute show, but a fresh take on Christine Bovill's smash-hit Piaf. Known as "one of Europe's finest interpreters of French song," Bovill shares her journey from a young Glasgow girl, initially indifferent to French, to discovering Piaf’s Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien. This self-penned work intertwines her personal story with Piaf’s, exploring passion, pain, and those unforgettable songs.

Christine Bovill - Piaf Revisited

'The Junkie Miracles' tells the stories of four drug addicts on the day they decided to get help.

The Junkie Miracles

A poetic reflection of an experience unpacked through an Afro-Futuristic East African lens. An acronym for one of many many of one, OommoO explores the life of a 1st gen immigrant as she navigates the duality of two cultures, her Habesha (Eritrean/Ethiopian) heritage and British identity.

I AM - One of many, many of One

From the team that made Chitty fly, gave a mermaid her voice and brought two world records to Macrobert, Rubber Chicken Theatre proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ returns this Summer for their flagship ‘show in a week’ production. Join over 150 kids, led by our talented adult team , a live orchestra and a whole lot of theatrical magic as we head to an incredible enchanting kingdom for a tale that truly is as old as time. Featuring the spellbinding music and lyrics of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Spot had such fun celebrating his birthday last year that he is back to celebrate again and everyone’s invited! Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone age 2plus and their grownups.

Sam Bradshaw Productions - Spot's Birthday Party

Living the Life of Riley is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

Living The Life of Riley

Ahoy, me hearties! Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company presents their spectacular new show for 2025. Join the crew of Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit and help them search the seven seas looking for the lost treasure! Packed with singalong songs such as Row Row Row Your Boat and A Sailor Went to Sea, join The McDougalls for a fun-filled afternoon!

The McDougalls: Pirate Adventure

Be there to see the Clown and the Wolfman ride again! Bored of their lives in Edinburgh, intrepid underdogs Ronnie and Will become Highland Highwaymen, holding up tourist coaches and winning international renown as they fleece their victims with charm and panache.

Wild Yak Productions - Restless Natives The Musical

KELI tells the story of a fiery, sharp-witted teenager in a former mining town. Coal means little to Keli, but the mines left music in the blood of this place.

KELI

You are cordially invited to meet the Mothers of the Brides - three besties who are up to their necks in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss. All three women are doing their best to keep the matrimonial mayhem to a minimum and avoid deadlock over wedlock.

Mothers of the Brides

Join best friends Tom and Daisy as they are swept away into the world of Captain Sandy Rogers and her rowdy crew! Together, they will go on an unforgettable adventure featuring a bunch of slippery zombies, strange underwater creatures and a final, all-out duel with the wicked Captain O’Greed!

Scottish Dance Theatre - Pirates!

The Stirling University Dance club presents our annual show for 2025 "Never Miss a Beat".

SUDC Annual Showcase - Never Miss A Beat

The Dinosaur Detectives is a fascinating journey of discovery surrounding the first fossil finds of Mary Anning, William Buckland and Gideon Mantell. Their finds changed the face of history when they discovered the bones of creatures that became known as Dinosaurs.

Dinosaur Detectives

Meet Odin,King of the Gods, Thor with his Magic Hammer and, Loki the Trickster.

Myths of the Vikings

Tumble out of bed and stumble to Playhouse to see Stirling Musical Theatre in their performance of 9 to 5 the Musical!

Stirling Musical Theatre Society - 9 to 5 The Musical

YDance has been advocating for the influential and positive role dance plays in society for over 30 years. As a regularly funded Creative Scotland organisation, we deliver exceptional projects where children learn not only about dance but through dance, and we understand the impact high quality cross learning dance experiences can have on young people.

YDance - Destinations 2025

SABOS Musical Theatre presents “The Addams Family”, a kooky and heartwarming musical comedy based on the iconic characters by Charles Addams.

SABOS 2025 - The Addams Family

The Dance Connection presents: Unboxed – a magical dance adventure set in an enchanting toyshop! Watch as 250 of our youngest dancers, alongside our most senior performers, bring toys to life through captivating choreography and stunning performances. From dolls to puppets, each toy has a story to tell, and they spring to life in a vibrant celebration of dance and imagination. Join us for an unforgettable journey, where the magic of movement will leave you mesmerised! Celebrate our 25th anniversary with Unboxed – a show for all ages!

Dance Connection - Unboxed

We’re back and better than ever! Stirling Gang Show is delighted to be bringing this year’s vibrant, energetic variety show of music, dance, and comedy to the Macrobert stage. Our amazing cast comes from Scout and Guide groups across the local area and can’t wait to dazzle you with their fun-filled performance.

Stirling Gang Show 2025

After years of attending dance competitions across the UK, Stirling University Dance Club will host their very own dance competition right here in Stirling in 2025! This exciting event will feature a variety of dance styles in both advanced and intermediate categories. Universities from all over the UK will showcase their talent and compete for one of their prestigious trophies. The team will be joined by three highly talented and experienced judges who will oversee a day filled with incredible performances, passionate dancers, and a celebration of the art of dance.

SUDC - Legends Dance Competition 2025

SUDS - Antigone

Starring Carli Norris (Doctors, Hollyoaks, Eastenders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Daniele Coombe (West End Star), we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel to our sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas.

Menopause the Musical 2 - Cruising Through Menopause

Dogstar Theatre Company returns to Scottish stages with an ensemble of 8 actors telling the extraordinary story of Gideon Mack, a Church of Scotland minister who doesn’t believe in God. Then he meets the Devil… The first-ever stage version of Robertson’s Booker Prize nominated masterpiece.

The Testament of Gideon Mack

In this evocative performance, bodies and characters collapse, separate, and reform in a constant search for meaning, attachment, and understanding. Voices extend from these bodies as they navigate busy streets, seeking comfort in their unique landscapes. This exhausting yet familiar quest for connection unfolds through moments of humour, intimacy, and longing. From karaoke bars to restaurants, this contemporary dance work combines text, movement and situational absurdity. Solitude without Loneliness invites empathy through the cyclical endurance of the performers, reminding us of the universal desire for union with one another and with ourselves.

Malcolm Sutherland - Solitude without Loneliness

STARMAKER is an exciting performance showcase presented by the McKechnie School of Performing Arts. Featuring talented dancers and performers ranging from ages 2 to 21, the show highlights a variety of dance styles, including tap, ballet, jazz, highland, acro, and lyrical. McKechnie School is proud to be home to world champions in these disciplines, offering a platform for young talent to shine on stage!

McKechnie School of Dance - STARMAKER

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling discodivas.

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Nov 26, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

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Nov 28 - Dec 24, 2025

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Nov 26, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

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