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Perth Rock Choir
St Matthew's Church of Scotland
Wed 16 Sep 2026
20:30
Perthshire, Scotland
Things to Do in Perth
The latest events, gigs, theatre, comedy and family days out in Perth — updated daily from venues across the city.
About events in Perth
Perth — the Fair City — sits on the River Tay in one of the most scenic parts of Scotland. It's a small city with an outsized cultural footprint, thanks largely to the joint Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre, one of the best combined performing-arts complexes in the UK. The city's compact centre is ringed by parks, and Perthshire's forests, hills and lochs are minutes away.
Perth's events calendar leans heavily toward music and theatre, with a strong tradition of touring shows stopping between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. The city is also a good base for exploring Highland Perthshire — Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld all run their own excellent programmes that are easily reachable for an evening.
Use the live listings below to see everything happening in and around Perth right now.
Upcoming events in Perth
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See a show at Perth Theatre or Perth Concert Hall
The joint venue programmes classical concerts, touring theatre, jazz, comedy and family shows year-round.
Walk along the Tay and Kinnoull Hill
The river paths and Kinnoull Hill viewpoint give some of the best short walks near any Scottish city centre.
Scone Palace
The historic crowning place of Scottish kings hosts outdoor concerts, food festivals and family events through the summer.
Family days out
Perth Museum, Noah's Ark Play Centre and Willowgate Fisheries all work well with kids, and Loch Leven is a short drive away.
Eat around George Street
George Street and the surrounding blocks are Perth's independent restaurant strip, with everything from tapas bars to fine dining.
Perth events by month
- MarchPerth Festival of the Arts (spring events)
Chamber music, choral concerts and gallery events across the city.
- MayPerth Festival of the Arts
Ten days of classical music, jazz and theatre centred on Perth Concert Hall.
- JulyRewind Scotland (Scone Palace)
80s music festival on the grounds of Scone Palace.
- AugustPerth Show
Two-day agricultural show with music, food and family entertainment on the South Inch.
- NovemberPerth Winter Festival
Christmas light switch-on and city-centre family programming.
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Perth events FAQ
How do I get to Perth?
Perth is on the main Edinburgh–Inverness railway line and roughly 60–90 minutes from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee by road or train.
What's on at Perth Concert Hall?
The concert hall programmes classical, jazz, folk and tribute shows year-round. Check the listings on this page for current dates.
Is Perth a good base for exploring the Highlands?
Yes — Perth is the gateway to Highland Perthshire, with Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld all within an hour's drive.