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Lime Mortar Course - If These Walls Could Talk!
Cambo Gardens
Sun 30 Aug 2026
Fife, Scotland
Things to Do in St Andrews
The latest events, gigs, theatre, comedy and family days out in St Andrews — updated daily from venues across the city.
About events in St Andrews
St Andrews is best known for two things: golf and the University of St Andrews, Scotland's oldest. Together they give the town an unusual mix — an ancient ruined cathedral, three miles of championship golf links, a busy student calendar, and a coastline of white-sand beaches that continues into the villages of the East Neuk. For its size it has one of the most active cultural calendars in Scotland.
The Byre Theatre is the town's flagship performance venue, and the University's music and film societies keep an almost weekly programme of concerts, screenings and lectures open to the public. Summer brings the Open Championship (in its rota years), the St Andrews Voices festival and outdoor cinema on the West Sands. Winter is quieter but centres on the University's traditions — the Kate Kennedy Procession, Raisin Weekend and the Christmas ball season.
Use the listings below for what's on in St Andrews this week.
Upcoming events in St Andrews
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Snowdrop Festival: Live music from Cambo Kitchen
Cambo Gardens
Sun 31 Jan 2027
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Imbolc under the Snow Moon - Candlelit Walk
Cambo Gardens
Mon 1 Feb 2027
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Imbolc Talk - Whispers of Winter: The Snowdrop in Art and Symbolism
Cambo Gardens
Mon 1 Feb 2027
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Lunar New Year Snowdrop Evening Walk
Cambo Gardens
Sun 21 Feb 2027
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Mother’s Day
Luna Rossa Restaurant & Bar
Mon 15 Mar 2027
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Cambo Dawn Chorus
Cambo Gardens
Mon 3 May 2027
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Art in the Park Workshops: Monday 4th May
Craigtoun Country Park
Tue 4 May 2027
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Art in the Park Workshops: Thursday 7th May
Craigtoun Country Park
Fri 7 May 2027
Things to do in St Andrews
See a show at the Byre Theatre
The Byre is a beautifully designed small theatre in the town centre, programming touring drama, comedy, folk and family shows.
Walk the West Sands and the Fife Coastal Path
The West Sands (of Chariots of Fire fame) and the Fife Coastal Path east into Crail and Anstruther offer some of the best coastal walking in Scotland.
Golf and the Old Course
Even non-golfers should walk the Old Course at dusk, cross the Swilcan Bridge and visit the R&A World Golf Museum.
Family days out
St Andrews Aquarium, Craigtoun Country Park and the Fife Zoo are family favourites. The East Neuk villages — Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem — are a short drive away.
Eat and drink around Market Street
Market Street and South Street are packed with independent cafes, restaurants and pubs, many run by former students who stayed.
St Andrews events by month
- MarchStAnza Poetry Festival
Scotland's international poetry festival brings poets from around the world to town.
- AprilKate Kennedy Procession
Historic student procession through the town centre celebrating figures from St Andrews' past.
- MayStAndrews Voices (biennial)
International vocal music festival with concerts in the university chapels.
- AugustLammas Fair
Scotland's oldest surviving medieval street market takes over the town centre for four days.
- OctoberAlfred Dunhill Links Championship
European Tour golf event played across the Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns.
- DecemberSt Andrews Christmas Week
Community carols, light switch-on and family events across town.
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St Andrews events FAQ
How do I get to St Andrews?
Leuchars is the nearest railway station (about 10 minutes by taxi or bus). St Andrews is roughly an hour from Edinburgh and 20 minutes from Dundee by road.
Is St Andrews busy outside term time?
The town gets busier during golf tournaments and the summer tourist season, and quieter in January. It's rarely dull, though — locals and visitors keep the pubs, cafes and Byre programme active all year.
Can non-members play the Old Course?
Yes — the Old Course runs a daily ballot for tee times. Book well in advance and be flexible with dates.