Helensburgh Music Society Concert - Ensemble Renard
2025-03-16 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Helensburgh Civic Centre
Ticket Full Price
£15.00
Ticket Student Price
£5.00
Ticket Under 18 Price
£1.00
Ellie Blamires flute
Francesca Cox oboe
James Gilbert clarinet
Patrick Bolton bassoon
George Strivens horn
Programme:
Mozart – Andante fur eine arr. Wolfgang Sebastian Meyer
Walze in eine kleine Orgel, K 616
Samuel Barber – Summer Music Op. 31
Mendelssohn – Lieder ohne Worte Op.19 arr. George Strivens
Isabella Leonarda- Sonata Nona from Op. 16 arr. Geoffrey King
Interval
Martin Butler – Down Hollow Winds
Judith Weir – Mountain Airs ( fl. ob. cl.)
Paul Taffanel – Wind Quintet in G minor

Unfurling: Deep Rest Workshop for Spring
2025-03-28 18:45 - 20:30
We will start with a cuppa and connection then some gentle movement to relax the body. Next exploring stillness and softening in some Restorative yoga poses followed by a Yoga Nidra guided relaxation meditation. Making space to rejuvenate and direct your energy as the buds begin to open. We will be in floor-based supported poses with a focus on awareness and breath. Suitable for all as long as you are comfortable on the floor with lots of supports.
Location: Templeton Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre

Shoreline Festival
2025-04-05 16:00 - 21:00
🎸🎶Shoreline Music Festival – Get Your Tickets Now! 🎶🎸
🌟 An All-Day Music Festival for Everyone! 🌟
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, great vibes, and family-friendly fun at Helensburgh Civic Centre! With 8 amazing performances, this festival is set to bring the community together for a night of incredible tunes and good times.
🎟️ Ticket Options:
🎫 Individual Ticket: £8 – Perfect for solo music lovers!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Ticket (4 people): £12 – Bring the whole crew and save!
📅 Date: 5th April 2025
⏰ Time: 4PM – 9PM
📍 Location: Helensburgh Civic Centre
🎤 Expect fantastic local bands, a buzzing atmosphere, and great entertainment for all ages! Don’t miss out – grab your tickets now and let’s make this festival one to remember! 🎶

Wedding Showcase
2025-04-13 12:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of inspiration, elegance, and celebration at the ultimate wedding showcase!
Are you planning your dream wedding? Whether you’re recently engaged or just starting your wedding journey, this event is for you! Come and meet the top wedding vendors in the area, and discover everything you need to make your big day unforgettable. From stunning bridal gowns to exquisite table decorations, photographers to entertainment – we’ve got it all!
What to Expect:
Prosecco on arrival
Meet top local wedding vendors
Exclusive discounts and special offers
A chance to win exciting prizes
Bridal fashion show
Delicious catering samples
Expert advice and planning tips
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, expert advice, or just want to explore the latest wedding trends, this is the perfect event for couples-to-be. Don’t miss out on the chance to get inspired for your dream wedding!

Rave On The Clyde
2025-05-03 18:30 - 2025-05-04 00:00
RAVE ON THE CLYDE
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy and pure vibes!
This electrifying event is bringing the best of techno, house and dance music to the Clyde’s waterfront venue the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre.
Headlined by Stephen Kirkwood, one of Scotland’s most exciting DJs and producers, you’re in for an unforgettable night of high-energy techno, house and trance.
Special guest Michael Paterson, our very own Helensburgh legend.
Supporting artists: The Lang Bros and JMCCAFF.
Street food available out front of the venue so come down early to get some drinks and snacks before the event kicks off at 7:30pm.
Sound supplied by Blue Audio.
Indoor standing event, 18+
Secure your tickets now and be part of the best rave of the year!

Bountiful Fire: Beltane Yoga Workshop + Soundbath
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:30
Welcoming abundance, passion and fertility as summer begins. Warm, energise and expand with yoga. Then rest deeply with a Yoga Nidra guided relaxation followed by a multi-instrument Soundbath with our brilliant gong-maestro Sandy Graham. Tea, sharing and circle time to nourish our connections.

Yoga with Kerry
A guided Yoga Nidra relaxation
Sound bath with Sandy Graham
Finishing with tea and connection

Location: MARRIAGE SUITE, Helensburgh Civic Centre

Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival
2025-05-16 08:00 - 2025-05-17 23:00
Dive into the heart of this community festival, brought to you by local charity Helensburgh Heart. The festival kicks of on Friday the 16th of May from 5pm-11pm and Saturday the 17th of May from 1pm-11pm, offering a feast for the senses and the soul.
What’s On Offer:
Live Music
Performers to be announced soon
Beer Bar
Over 35 varieties of cask ale, craft lager, and lager
Cider Tent
More than 20 varieties of cider
Gin Bar
Classic gin and tonics, cocktails, Prosecco, and a range of cocktails
Rum Bar
Selection of rum cocktails
Whisky Bar
Selection of whiskies and whisky cocktails
Alcohol-Free Bar
Non-alcoholic beers, fun alcohol-free cocktails, alcohol-free sparkling, and water.
Food Court
Food vendors to be announced.

Midsummer Rest: Restorative Yoga Workshop
2025-06-20 18:45 - 20:30
Avoid burning out by resting into the light with us as we reach the summer solstice.
Space for you to relax, restore and connect. End your week mindfully with yoga teacher Kerry McKay and connect with a lovely group. Gentle movement to relax the body then softening in Restorative yoga poses followed by a Yoga Nidra guided relaxation meditation. We will be in floor-based supported poses with a focus on awareness and breath. At this time of peak light, we are called to contain the expansion, rest back into ourselves and connect with our inner fire.
Location: Templeton Annex, Helensburgh Civic Centre

Karen Dunbar
2025-09-12 20:30 - 23:00
CHEWIN’ THE FAT STAR KAREN DUNBAR IS BACK WITH HER BRAND NEW 2025 SCOTTISH TOUR!
Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland’s best-known comedy actors. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin’ the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received various awards and nominations.
Karen has trod the boards in everything from Glasgow Panto to West End Theatre, performed Burns, Shakespeare, stand up and DJ-ed all in New York and last year DJ-ed at TRNSMT and in Ibiza.
In 2014 she opened the Commonwealth Games in front of forty thousand folk and one billion viewers.
From wee pubs to the National Theatre, Karen has captivated audiences with her mix of comedy, music and acting talents.
Age limit 14+
Ticket price: Standard: £25 / VIP Meet & Greet: £39
VIP meet & greet tickets incudes the chance to meet Karen in person, have your photo taken with her, and you will also receive a signed official poster. Karen is also happy to sign merch ordered from our website. Please note: meet & greets will take place during the first interval.
This tour will be all new stories & jokes. If you have seen Karen recently feel free to come back again!

Helensburgh Music Society - Maxwell Quartet
2025-10-12 19:30 - 21:30
Internationally renowned, the Maxwell Quartet is formed of four close friends, who grew up playing folk and classical music together in youth orchestras and music schools across Scotland. Their programme balances classical repertoire with a selection of their own arrangements of traditional Scottish melodies.
Haydn – String Quartet in D Major, Opus 20, No 4.
Maxwell Quartet – Folk Music of Scotland
Brahms – String Quartet in A minor, Op 51, No 2

Helensburgh Music Society - Lauren Zhang, piano
2025-11-29 19:30 - 21:30
Lauren Zhang won the 2018 BBC Young Musician competition. In recognition of Chopin’s final concert tour being in Scotland, Lauren will perform an all-Chopin programme, which is sure to attract and delight audience members.
Chopin Polonaise-fantasy Op 61
Chopin Polonaise Op 26 No 2
Chopin Ballades Nos 1-4
Chopin Polonaise Op 44
Chopin Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante.

Christmas Party Night
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 23:59
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of festive fun at the Helensburgh and Lomond Civic Centre! Join fellow local businesses and community groups for a night filled with delicious food, sparkling drinks, lively dancing, and plenty of Christmas magic.
Your ticket includes:

A mince pie and welcome drink on arrival (Prosecco or Orange Juice)
A festive 3-course Christmas buffet
Music all night from our party DJ
Festive photo backdrop for your group pictures

Dress to impress in your most Christmassy outfit, bring your best dance moves, and prepare for a night to remember!
Important:

If you have allergies or dietary requirements, please email HLCCEvents@argyll-bute.gov.uk so we can cater for your needs.
If members of your group are booking tickets separately, let us know by email so we can seat you together.

Helensburgh Music Society - Chloé Piano Trio
2026-01-18 19:30 - 21:30
Concert in collaboration with The Tunnell Trust. One of The Tunnell Trust’s award winners this year, the Chloé Piano Trio will perform:
Mozart Trio in C major KV548
Judith Weir ‘O Viridissima’
Amy Beach Trio in A minor, Op 150
Dvořák Trio No 4 in E minor ‘Dumky’, Op 90.

Helensburgh Music Society - ADlibitum - violin & accordion
2026-03-22 19:30 - 21:30
JS Bach Prelude & Fugue (accordion)
Antonio Vivaldi Summer & Autumn from The Four Seasons (violin & accordion)
Isaac Albeniz Cordoba, Asturias (accordion)
Alfred Schnittke Trio in the Old Style (violin & accordion)
Viacheslav Semionov Guilda Rose, Don Rhapsody (accordion)
Mikolaj Majkusiak Sonata (violin & accordion)
Maurice Ravel Tzigane (violin & accordion).
