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Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Your guide to what's on in Lanarkshire this weekend
Here are Lanarkshire Live's top picks for fun, exciting and informative events taking place across the county this weekend. Lanarkshire is home to a whole host of fun-filled events every week and here is our pick of the bunch for this weekend (May 9-11). If you're looking for some top live music tonight, head along to Burroughs Sports and Social Club, Cumbernauld where nineties electronic duo Utah Saints will be headlining supported by the fantastic Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, and homegrown Cumbernauld talent This Questionable Life. The gig will run from 6pm-midnight with Utah Saints taking to the stage from 9.30pm-11pm. The last remaining tickets are on sale here. St Andrew's Hospice are holding their annual 'It's A Knockout' charity event in Strathclyde Park on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories. It's A Knockout is the ultimate event for children, adults, work colleagues, family, and friends. No matter your age or fitness level, everyone can join in on the action and have a silly challenges to hilarious games, you'll be laughing like never before. And best of all, your participation will help make a difference, raising vital funds for loved ones and families under the care of St Andrew's Hospice. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Fun for all the family is guaranteed as Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre hosts its Comic & Toy Con this Saturday, May 10. The action packed event in Motherwell, which runs from 10am to 4pm is sure to be a big hit with young and old. You have the chance to meet amazing artists, creators, and guests, and shop for unique comics and toys from some of Scotland's best vendors. Enjoy gaming, cosplay, and character meet and greets with Deadpool, Mario, Sonic, and Optimus Prime. This free event is perfect for collectors, fans, and families looking for a fun day out. More information is available on the Excelsior Events Facebook page. Join Kilbryde Hospice on Friday, May 9 for a night of music, dancing and bingo fun at their ever-popular Bingo Night with a disco twist. A fantastic evening will be had at St Vincent de Paul's Church in East Kilbride filled with disco vibes, exciting prizes, and plenty of laughter, all in support of Kilbryde now by calling the fundraising team on 01355 202020 or email fundraising@ to secure your spot. Doors 8pm. Elsewhere, Lanark Agricultural Centre will host Scotland's newest and most exciting monthly market this weekend. The Makers & Merchants Monthly Market launch day will take place on Saturday, May 10, starting at 10am. Set in the idyllic Lanark Agricultural Market in the heart of the beautiful Clydeside, the market will take place once a month becoming the ultimate destination for foodies and craft lovers. Expect amazing food trucks, food, drink and, of course, crafts. Meanwhile, the historic Stonehouse bandstand will be filled with the sound of a range of music as it provides the spectacular stage for a community festival. Friends of Stonehouse Park and Avondale Radio are teaming up to run the Bandstand Beatz event on Saturday, May 10, showcasing a host of talented local musicians – and with organisers saying 'tickets are flying' for the free event. It takes place at the century-old bandstand in the town's Alexander Hamilton memorial park from 1pm to 7pm, during what is the park's centenary year. Organisers promise 'a fantastic line-up of local talent [on] an afternoon packed full of performances from Ewan MacFarlane, Clay Rings, Ciaran Whyte, Pilgrims Society, Mairs Family Band, Megan Black, Ellijai, Broghan, Amy Louise and Ross Smith'. Visitors are asked to try to reach the event on foot due to the limited parking for the Lawrie Street park, and can bring picnics or sample the Park Pizzas on offer. Free tickets are available at And history buffs can take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country at the striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum. Book a tour this Saturday, May 10 and discover how breathtaking it is, with its massive domed interior, magnificent bronze doors, marble floors, and eerily atmospheric crypt with the world-famous echo. Tours are available on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from February to November and must be booked at least two days in advance. Tickets cost £5.35 and £4.00 (concessions), available from Low Parks Museum reception and are valid for the booked date only.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Fun for all the family at Ravenscraig Toy and Comic Con this weekend
The action packed event, which runs from 10am to 4pm is sure to be a big hit with young and old. Fun for all the family is guaranteed as Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre hosts its Comic & Toy Con this weekend. The action packed event, which runs from 10am to 4pm is sure to be a big hit with young and old. You have the chance to meet amazing artists, creators, and guests, and shop for unique comics and toys from some of Scotland's best vendors. Enjoy gaming, cosplay, and character meet and greets with Deadpool, Mario, Sonic, and Optimus Prime. This free event is perfect for collectors, fans, and families looking for a fun day out. Event organisers Excelsior Events state: 'Come along to visit our character meet and greets! We have the mighty ten foot tall Optimus Prime along with Pikachu, Sonic and Deadpool! 'We are also launching our new Excelsior Cosplay Championship which will be a new feature to our events with a trophy presentation for the winner. 'The event will be packed with some of our very best traders selling comic books, action figures, crafts, art, Plushies, cards, dice, mystery bags, Funkos, Lego, Anime and more. 'A fun day for all the family with plenty to see and take part in. There will also be a free retro gaming to explore the world of classic games. The event is free entry but be sure to queue early to avoid disappointment.' More information is available on the Excelsior Events Facebook page. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
