From festive parties to family fun, here’s a running list of events leading up to Christmas taking place across Renfrewshire this year. The list will run into the New Year and next year. This list will be updated regularly as more events are confirmed.
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Renfrewshire Events Listing
| Paisley | |
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30
Nov 2025 |
St Peter’s Church Christmas Fete
Festive fete with stalls, food, gifts, raffle prizes and games for all ages.
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22
Nov 2025 |
Paisley Salvation Army Christmas Fayre
Christmas crafts, stalls, choir, cake stall, children’s activities and more in the heart of Paisley.
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08
Nov 2025 |
Ocean Colour Scheme – tribute to Ocean Colour Scene
Live tribute night celebrating the music of Ocean Colour Scene.
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19
Nov 2025 |
Business Fair 2025
Networking, stalls and workshops for local businesses from across Renfrewshire.
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Every
Monday |
Boyle School of Irish Dance – Paisley enrolment nights
Irish dance classes for boys and girls aged 3+ with The Boyle School of Irish Dance.
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06
Dec 2025 |
St Mirin’s Cathedral Choir – Gloria
Pre-Christmas concert of sacred music and carols with St Mirin’s Cathedral Choir
and instrumentalists from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Entry by donation in aid of Mary’s Meals. |
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14
Dec 2025 |
The Great Christmas Adventure
Immersive family Christmas experience at Paisley Town Hall with themed rooms,
toy workshop crafts, snowflake sensory space, winter characters, Santa’s storytime, face painting, glitter tattoos and festive refreshments for adults. |
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13
Dec 2025 |
Mad Christmas Night Out
Festive night out with live DJ, buffet and drink offers – a high-energy Christmas party in the centre of Paisley.
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27
Jun 2026 |
The Madchester Experience
Live Madchester tribute night at The Venue Paisley, celebrating classic bands from the era.
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Various
Dec 2025 |
Renfrewshire Schools Christmas Evenings of Music 2025
Two nights of festive music at Paisley Abbey featuring school choirs, bands and ensembles from across Renfrewshire.
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21–22
Dec 2025 |
Festive Films at Paisley Town Hall
Christmas cinema at Paisley Town Hall including screenings of Elf, Die Hard,
The Holiday and It’s a Wonderful Life. |
| Johnstone | |
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29
Nov 2025 |
Johnstone Christmas Lights Switch-On
Houstoun Square transformed into a winter wonderland with live entertainment, Christmas market,
funfair, festive photo spots and Santa in town before the lights are switched on. |
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22
Nov 2025 |
Johnstone Girls’ Brigade Pancake Coffee Morning
Pancake coffee morning with fundraising games in support of Johnstone Girls’ Brigade.
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TBC
Dec 2025 |
Beauty and the Beast – The Panto
Festive family panto at Johnstone Town Hall from Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group, packed with songs,
jokes and Christmas fun. |
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22
Dec 2025 |
The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland
Children’s festive theatre show with Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit bringing snowy fun,
songs and silliness to Johnstone Town Hall. |
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TBC
Dec 2025 |
Johnstone Town Hall Kid’s Xmas Party
DJ party vibes all afternoon with face painting, cartoon character appearance, Santa’s arrival
and a big festive party finale for local families. |
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17
Feb 2026 |
Princess & Superheroes Kids Party
Afternoon of music, dancing and games for little heroes and fairy-tale royals at Johnstone Town Hall.
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| Renfrew | |
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22
Nov 2025 |
Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch-On
Festive family day in Renfrew town centre with live stage, funfair, Christmas market,
Santa’s grotto and music from local choirs, ending with the big switch-on at 5:00pm. |
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08
Nov 2025 |
The Salvation Army Community Christmas – Renfrew
Community Christmas event with Salvation Army band, market, lights and family activities.
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27
Nov 2025 |
Riverbrae School Christmas Fayre
School Christmas fayre raising funds for pupils with stalls and raffle.
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Ongoing
2025 |
JD Gym Group PT Classes – Renfrew
Group personal training sessions with expert coaching at JD Gyms Renfrew.
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Every
Wednesday |
Boyle School of Irish Dance – Renfrew enrolment nights
Irish dance classes for boys and girls aged 3+ at St James’s Church Hall.
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| Linwood | |
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05
Dec 2025 |
Linwood Christmas Lights Switch-On & Carol Concert
Carol concert with local school choirs and Johnstone Band, plus free drop-in festive family activities,
storytelling, discos, crafts and a giant snow globe photo spot. |
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07
Dec 2025 |
Linwood Welfare SC Christmas Fayre
Christmas fayre with crafts, gifts, baking and festive goodies.
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28
Nov 2025 |
Linwood Community Childcare Christmas Fayre
Local stalls and festive fun at Linwood Community Childcare.
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29
Nov 2025 |
Carli’s Kindergarten Christmas Fayre
Christmas fayre with Santa’s grotto, stalls, crafts and refreshments.
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| Erskine | |
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28
Nov 2025 |
Erskine Christmas Lights Switch-On
Evening switch-on event at Bridgewater Shopping Centre with stalls, festive characters,
school choirs, giant snow globe and the Young Citizen of the Year award presentation. |
| Braehead | |
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30
Nov 2025 |
Clan Wrestling – Family Friendly Wrestling
High-energy family-friendly wrestling show at Braehead Arena featuring wrestlers from Clan Wrestling
and special guests. |
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08–09
Aug 2026 |
UK’s Strongest Man 2026
Live UK’s Strongest Man finals come to Braehead Arena for the first time with two days of
jaw-dropping strongman events. |
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18 Apr–
25 Jul 2026 |
International Arena League – Tartans season
Arena football comes to Braehead as the Glasgow Tartans host seven home games in the International
Arena League, with season tickets available. |
| Elderslie | |
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22
Nov 2025 |
Elderslie Christmas Carols & Fayre
Village Christmas event with carols, stalls and fundraising for local improvements.
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08
Nov 2025 |
Courage Christmas Market – Foxbar
Festive market with stalls, Santa, tombola and refreshments.
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TBC
2025 |
Ladybuggs Live at The Hazel Arms
Live music from Ladybuggs at The Hazel Arms, perfect for a local night out.
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