Things to Do in Kelso

Kelso has a busier events calendar than its size suggests. Alongside the venues that programme year-round — theatres, town halls, community centres, pubs with a back room and a PA — there is a steady rhythm of seasonal markets, charity fundraisers, sports fixtures and family days out that rarely make it into national listings. This page pulls together everything we currently hold for Kelso so you can see it in one place.

Listings below are refreshed daily from venue websites and ticketing feeds, so they reflect what is genuinely on sale rather than an out-of-date printed programme. Where a venue publishes ticket links, those go straight through to the box office. Where an event is free or drop-in, it still appears here so you can plan around it.

If you are travelling to Kelso for something specific, it is worth checking nearby towns too — much of Scotland is within easy driving or rail distance, and a quiet weekend locally often coincides with a festival one town over. Use the links further down this page to hop across the region.

Things to do in Kelso

Live music and gigs in Kelso

Local pubs, clubs and halls in Kelso host regular live music — everything from traditional Scottish sessions and folk nights to tribute acts and touring bands. Smaller rooms often announce late, so it pays to check the listings on this page in the same week you plan to go out.

Theatre, comedy and spoken word

Community theatre groups, touring productions and stand-up nights are a staple of the Kelso calendar. Town-centre venues typically programme a mix of drama, pantomime around Christmas, and comedy try-out nights that are cheap and genuinely good.

Family days out near Kelso

School-holiday workshops, soft-play sessions, Easter egg trails, farm and heritage attractions and seasonal fairs all show up here. Family events fill quickly during Scottish school holidays, so book ahead where a ticket link is provided.

Markets, fairs and food events

Farmers' markets, craft fairs, food-and-drink festivals and charity fundraisers run throughout the year in and around Kelso, and many are free to enter. They are the easiest way to spend an afternoon locally without planning much in advance.

Kelso events by month

January

Burns Night suppers

Burns Night events run in pubs, hotels and community halls around Kelso on and near 25 January.

April

Easter trails and spring fairs

Egg hunts, farm events and spring markets appear across Scotland during the Easter school holidays.

June

Gala days and highland games

Summer gala weeks, agricultural shows and highland games start up across Scotland.

August

Festival season

Scotland's busiest month for events — expect touring shows and outdoor programming near Kelso.

October

Halloween and half-term

Spooky trails, lantern walks and October-week family activities around Kelso.

December

Christmas lights and pantomime

Light switch-ons, festive markets and pantomime season in Kelso and nearby towns.

Kelso events FAQ

What events are on in Kelso this weekend?

The listings on this page show everything we currently hold for Kelso, ordered by date, so the next few entries are this weekend's events. Listings refresh daily.

Are there free events in Kelso?

Yes — markets, community fairs, library and museum activities and many outdoor events are free. Browse all Scotland listings and filter by category to find them.

How do I buy tickets for Kelso events?

Where a venue publishes a ticket link we pass it straight through to their box office, so you always buy from the official seller rather than a resale site.

What else is on near Kelso?

Scotland has plenty within a short drive. Use the region and city links at the bottom of this page to see what is happening nearby on the same dates.

Upcoming events in Kelso

Border Union Kelso Ram Sales

Charity Raceday & Evening

Clive Shaw Trucking

Family Fun Raceday

Edinburgh Gin Chase Day

Border Union Bonfire Night

Wishing Well Chase Day

Antiques Fair & Fleamarket

Scottish Borders National Day

Festive Fling Raceday