Name: Festival Welcome
Start: 2026-10-23BST18:30
End: 2026-10-23BST19:20
Location: Birnam Arts

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Birnam Book Festival

23 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
Various | Auditorium

Our book festival is an inclusive event for all ages, with workshops, lively discussions, inspiring authors, and great music. A warm welcome awaits you.

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Festival Welcome

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Fri 23 Oct 2026
18:30 - 19:20 | Reading Room

Toast the festival’s return and meet patron Jamie Jauncey, celebrating the paperback release of his acclaimed memoir.

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Booking Closed

Doug Johnstone - Ghost Notes

with Jamie Jauncey
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Fri 23 Oct 2026
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium

We launch the festival with the latest in a darkly funny Tartan Noir series set in Edinburgh.

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Tickets for Doug Johnstone - Ghost Notes

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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Poetry Brunch

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
10:00 - 11:30 | Auditorium

Grab a complementary cuppa and a pastry in the company of a ‘brunch’ of fine Scottish poets who ease us into the festival weekend.

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Tickets for Poetry Brunch

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£12.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£14.00

£0

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Climate Fiction Pop-Up Book Club

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
11:30 - 12:30 | Studios

Explore ideas and discuss book recommendations on nature, climate science, the environment, and the cli-fi genre.

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Tickets for Climate Fiction Pop-Up Book Club

General Entry

£0.00

£0

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Sarah Rankin - Feast and Kith

with Johannah Randall
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
12:00 - 13:00 | Auditorium

The Scottish chef, food writer, and broadcaster brings people together through the joy of food.

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Tickets for Sarah Rankin - Feast and Kith

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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Jude Reid - The Nightkeeper's Apprentice

with Gillian Martin
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
13:00 - 14:00 | Studios

Set in Orkney during WW2, an evacuee investigates the secrets and magical folklore surrounding a mysterious lighthouse.

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Tickets for Jude Reid - The Nightkeeper's Apprentice

General Entry

£5.00

£0

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Make Your Own Notebook

with M-J Archibald
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
13:00 - 16:00 | Studios

Learn to sew pages, create a soft spine from book cloth, and cover your notebook using decorative paper. An ideal gift!

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Tickets for Make Your Own Notebook

General Entry

SOLD OUT

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'Sisters of the Midnight Sun'

with Fiona Valpy and Gabriella Bennett
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
13:40 - 14:40 | Auditorium

Celebrate the launch of Fiona’s latest novel. From Shetland to Norway, this is a story of love, loss, hope, and family spanning six decades.

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Tickets for 'Sisters of the Midnight Sun'

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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'The Malt Whisky Murders'

with Natalie Jayne Clark and Will Stockham of Dunkeld Whisky Box
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
15:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium

Join us for a distinctive blend of malt and murder from author Natalie, an Accredited Whisky Ambassador, joined by Will, our resident expert in all matters malt.

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Tickets for 'The Malt Whisky Murders'

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PWYC T1

None Currently Available for Purchase

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

None Currently Available for Purchase

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

None Currently Available for Purchase

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Gabriella Bennett - How To Build A City

with Fiona Ritchie
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
16:20 - 17:20 | Auditorium

Explore how communities are transforming our idea of home with this globe-trotting journalist and author.

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Tickets for Gabriella Bennett - How To Build A City

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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A Scene Within A Scene

with Grant McPhee, Lung Leg, and Martin Hadden of Birnam CD
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sat 24 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

For our signature Saturday night blend of words and music, film-maker and author Grant McPhee chronicles the transformation of the Scottish Indie music scene.

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Tickets for A Scene Within A Scene

Adult

£20.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£18.00

£0

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Creative Storytelling Workshop

with Debra Murphy
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
10:00 - 11:00 | Studios

Children and their carers will love this creative storytelling workshop, exploring the magical adventures of Florence, the black and white Border Collie.

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Tickets for Creative Storytelling Workshop

General Entry

£5.00

£0

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Arty Workshop For All (Morning)

With Kate Leiper
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
10:00 - 11:30 | Studios

Don’t miss a chance to join the festival illustrator to draw, paint, scribble, glue, and stamp as we create a community artwork.

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Tickets for Arty Workshop For All (Morning)

General Entry

SOLD OUT

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Bookbug Meets Peter Rabbit

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
10:30 - 11:00 | Reading Room

Interactive session encouraging parents, carers and children to share stories and rhymes.

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Tickets for Bookbug Meets Peter Rabbit

General Entry

SOLD OUT

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Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
11:00 - 12:00 | Auditorium

Meet Velda the Awesomest Viking in her latest fierce and funny adventure, this time to track down a magical unicorn horn.

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Tickets for Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase

General Entry

£5.00

£0

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Gaelic Storytelling

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
11:15 - 11:45 | Reading Room

Sgeulachd Pheadair Rabaid (The Tale of Peter Rabbit) and other stories told in Gaelic.

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Tickets for Gaelic Storytelling

General Entry

£0.00

£0

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Beatrix The Time Travelling Collie

Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
11:15 - 12:00 | Studios

Stories are healing, sometimes for their writers. Hear how a Dalguise puppy walked beside Debra as she recovered from life-saving surgery.

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Tickets for Beatrix The Time Travelling Collie

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PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Kristina Merchant

Sun 25 Oct 2026
12:00 - 15:30 | Studios

Create your own one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.

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Tickets for Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Make your own textured silver ring with Kristina Merchant

£120.00

£0

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'Tails' of Birnam

with Colleen Nicoll-Johnston and RSD Singers
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
13:00 - 14:00 | Auditorium

Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter through original songs, written by pupils from the Royal School of Dunkeld.

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Tickets for 'Tails' of Birnam

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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'River Of Words' Book Launch

with Maria Navarro Pimentel and Jane Archer
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
14:15 - 15:00 | Auditorium

Working with community Writer in Residence Elizabeth Kostova of Asheville, North Carolina, children at the Royal School of Dunkeld wrote poetry about the River Tay.

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Tickets for 'River Of Words' Book Launch

General Entry

£0.00

£0

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Arty Workshop For All (Afternoon)

With Kate Leiper
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
15:00 - 16:15 | Studios

Don’t miss a chance to join the festival illustrator to draw, paint, scribble, glue, and stamp as we create a community artwork.

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Tickets for Arty Workshop For All (Afternoon)

General Entry

SOLD OUT

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Janis MacKay - On A Northern Shore

with Fiona Valpy
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
15:15 - 16:15 | Auditorium

In her first novel for adults, the award-winning children’s author shares a Scottish folklore-inspired tale set at Hogmanay.

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Tickets for Janis MacKay - On A Northern Shore

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£8.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£10.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£12.00

£0

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Festival Farewell and News!

with patrons, sponsors, Birnam Arts partners, and festival friends
Part of Birnam Book Festival

Sun 25 Oct 2026
16:15 - 16:45 | Auditorium

Join us to reflect on our 5th Birnam Book Festival.

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Tickets for Festival Farewell and News!

General Entry

£0.00

£0

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Heidi Talbot

Thu 29 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Irish-born, Edinburgh-based singer Heidi Talbot has built an acclaimed international career that bridges folk tradition and contemporary song.

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Tickets for Heidi Talbot

General Entry

£21.00

£0

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Tutored Life Drawing

Luisa Ramazzotti

Sat 31 Oct 2026
10:00 - 12:30 | Studios

Combine spontaneity and traditional techniques to improve your life drawing practice

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Tickets for Tutored Life Drawing

Tutored Life-Drawing with Luisa Ramazzotti

SOLD OUT

General Entry

SOLD OUT

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MADE 2016 - Present Closing Show

with Mark Hunter
Part of MADE 2016 - PRESENT

Sat 31 Oct 2026
18:00 - 22:00 | Studios

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Halloween special - Free Portraits

Graham Robb

Sat 31 Oct 2026
18:00 - 20:00 | Gallery

Ghouls, ghosts, and guisers welcome!

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Strathspey & Reel Society

Annual Concert & Ceilidh

Fri 6 Nov 2026
19:30 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Come along for a warm, toe-tapping night out and experience Dunkeld's living musical heritage first hand.

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Tickets for Strathspey & Reel Society

Adult

£10.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£8.00

£0

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Film Screening: On Falling (15)

Part of Birnam & Dunkeld Film Society 26/27

Sun 8 Nov 2026
19:30 - 21:00 | Auditorium

The silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection in an algorithm-driven gig economy.

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Tickets for Film Screening: On Falling (15)

Adult

£8.00

£0

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Blue Rose Code

Thu 12 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

In any combination; solo, duo, quartet, Big Caley Soul Band, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.

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Tickets for Blue Rose Code

Adult

£24.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£22.00

£0

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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Kristina Merchant

Sun 15 Nov 2026
12:00 - 15:30 | Studios

Create your own one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.

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Tickets for Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Make your own textured silver ring with Kristina Merchant

£120.00

£0

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Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis

Fri 20 Nov 2026
20:00 - 21:30 | Auditorium

A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room.

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Tickets for Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis

General Entry

£16.00

£0

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The Art of Keum-Boo

Viki Pinter

Sun 22 Nov 2026
11:00 - 15:00 | Studios

Create your own one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.

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Tickets for The Art of Keum-Boo

Gold & Silver necklace and earring set ticket

£120.00

£0

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Alan Carr: Work in Progress

Tue 24 Nov 2026
19:30 - 21:30

Join Alan as he warms up ahead of his brand-new tour!

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Sold Out

Twinkly 2026!

25 Nov - 26 Nov 2026
Various | Auditorium

A sparkling performance celebrating the joy of dance.

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Twinkly 2026!

Part of Twinkly 2026!

Wed 25 Nov 2026
17:30 - 19:00 | Auditorium

A sparkling performance celebrating the joy of dance.

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Tickets for Twinkly 2026!

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£5.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£7.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£9.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T4

£11.00

£0

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Twinkly 2026!

Part of Twinkly 2026!

Thu 26 Nov 2026
17:30 - 19:00 | Auditorium

A sparkling performance celebrating the joy of dance.

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Tickets for Twinkly 2026!

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T1

£5.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T2

£7.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T3

£9.00

£0

Pay-What-You-Can: select your own ticket price. If you are able to contribute more, your support helps us pay artists, cover production costs, and keep our events open to everyone.

PWYC T4

£11.00

£0

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Siobhan Miller

Fri 27 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

One of Scotland’s most celebrated folk singer-songwriters, Siobhan Miller presents an intimate trio concert.

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Tickets for Siobhan Miller

Adult

£20.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£18.00

£0

Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group Discount

£10.00

£0

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Nature Inspired Mixed Media Workshop

Victoria Fifield

Sat 28 Nov 2026
11:00 - 15:00 | Studios

Using the country's landscapes, coastlines, flora and textures, you'll create a beautiful abstract mixed media artwork.

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Tickets for Nature Inspired Mixed Media Workshop

Nature inspired workshop

£30.00

£0

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James Yorkston

with Tourist Eagle

Sat 28 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

James Yorkston, the gentleman-songwriter of the East Neuk of Fife, has released a series of albums of tenderness and melody, insight and empathy.

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Tickets for James Yorkston

General Entry

£20.00

£0

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People's Emergency Briefing

Sun 29 Nov 2026
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium

A new film presented by Chris Packham to raise awareness and build public support for a government-led televised emergency briefing on the climate crisis.

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Dave Arcari & Andres Roots

Fri 4 Dec 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Reading Room

"Dave plays like he got his skin turned inside out and pretty soon my skin was inside out too listening and it was all good." - Seasick Steve

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Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Hetty Haxworth

Sat 5 Dec 2026
10:00 - 16:00 | Studios

Discover the art of Drypoint Printmaking in this hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will produce their own original prints using an etching press.

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Tickets for Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Hetty Haxworth Drypoint workshop

£75.00

£0

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Christmas Swing

with the Tayside Big Band

Thu 10 Dec 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

For more than 50 years, The Tayside Big Band has been bringing classic big band music to audiences across Scotland.

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Tickets for Christmas Swing

Adult

£10.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£8.00

£0

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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Kristina Merchant

Sun 13 Dec 2026
12:00 - 15:30 | Studios

Create your own one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.

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Tickets for Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

Make your own textured silver ring with Kristina Merchant

£120.00

£0

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Film Screening: The Golden Spurtle (PG)

Part of Birnam & Dunkeld Film Society 26/27

Sun 13 Dec 2026
19:30 - 21:00 | Auditorium

This whimsical documentary delves into the idiosyncrasies of village life and the profound significance of the quirky competition.

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Tickets for Film Screening: The Golden Spurtle (PG)

Adult

£8.00

£0

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Anna Massie & Hannah Rarity

Fri 18 Dec 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie.

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Tickets for Anna Massie & Hannah Rarity

Seated Auditorium

£18.00

£0

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Christmas Classical by Candlelight

Sat 19 Dec 2026
17:00 - 18:00 | Auditorium

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an enchanting evening of live music in beautiful surroundings, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.

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Christmas Classical by Candlelight

Sat 19 Dec 2026
19:00 - 20:00 | Auditorium

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an enchanting evening of live music in beautiful surroundings, illuminated by the warm glow of candlelight.

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Ultan O'Brien & Martin Green

Fri 22 Jan 2027
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Expect a beautiful trip into the unknown for this rare experience to see Martin Green of Lau perform live with Ultan O’Brien.

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Tickets for Ultan O'Brien & Martin Green

Adult

£20.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£18.00

£0

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O'Rourke/Chaimbeul/Ní Bhriain/Begley

Aidan O’Rourke, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Aoife Ní Bhriain, and Cormac Begley

Thu 4 Feb 2027
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Four of traditional music’s most adventurous voices explore memory and music carried on the tides.

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Tickets for O'Rourke/Chaimbeul/Ní Bhriain/Begley

Adult

£30.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£28.00

£0

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Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell

Sun 7 Feb 2027
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a powerhouse folk duo blending Scottish fiddle, English guitar, driving foot percussion and soulful vocal harmonies.

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Tickets for Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell

Adult

£16.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£14.00

£0

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£8.00

£0

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Kathryn Joseph + Lomond Campbell

Fri 12 Feb 2027
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Kathryn Joseph brings her acclaimed, emotionally powerful performance to Birnam Arts.

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Tickets for Kathryn Joseph + Lomond Campbell

Adult

£20.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£18.00

£0

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SNYJO: Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon

Sun 14 Mar 2027
15:00 - 17:00 | Auditorium

Formed in 2002, the Scottish National Youth Jazz Orchestra gives Scotland’s best young jazz talents a grounding in the work of jazz masters.

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Tickets for SNYJO: Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon

Adult

£18.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£16.00

£0

All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£0.00

£0

Proof of eligibility required.

SNYJO Youth Card Holders

£6.00

£0

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Daoirí Farrell

Sat 3 Apr 2027
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

‘His powerfully unadorned vocals might be from any era, variously recalling Paul Brady and Andy Irvine…it’s a powerful statement.’ **** Mojo

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Tickets for Daoirí Farrell

Adult

£18.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£16.00

£0

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£9.00

£0

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not for glory

by Jack Anderson and Charlotte Mclean in collaboration with Malin Lewis

Thu 3 Jun 2027
19:30 - 21:15 | Auditorium

not for glory is a rebellious unravelling of traditional dance and music, a skirling dance-theatre gig of bodies and bagpipes.

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Tickets for not for glory

Adult

£14.00

£0

For full details on eligibility, visit this page of our website.

Concession

£12.00

£0

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Barre and Port de Bras for Adults

Every Monday
18:00 - 19:00 | Studios

The Barre and Port de Bras for Adults class is a welcoming space for adult dancers of all ages and abilities with a focus on classical ballet exercises at the barre.

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Adult Ballet For Wellbeing

Every Monday
10:30 - 11:30 | Studios

Our 'Ballet for Wellbeing' sessions are friendly basic ballet classes for adults via Zoom, focusing on poise, posture, strength, balance and flexibility.

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Ballet Classes

Mondays - Thursdays
16:00 - 19:00 | Studios

The Birnam Arts Ballet School has been running since 2003 and has grown to offer classes to children and adults, Monday to Thursday evenings.

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General Ballet for Adults

Every Thursday
19:00 - 20:00 | Studios

Our Adult General Ballet sessions are friendly, basic-ballet classes with a focus on poise, posture, strength, balance,and flexibility.

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Knitting and Fibre Arts Club

Every third Tuesday
19:00 - 21:00 | Studios

Join us for some cozy fun at the Knitting and Fibre Arts Club—bring your yarn and chill with new friends!

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Blow & Blast Workshops

Dates and times vary
13:00 - 17:00 | Studios

Blow and Blast offers a variety of group music-making opportunities for late starter and rusty ‘returner’ wind players, from entry-level upwards.

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Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

Every Monday
16:00 - 20:30

We run classes for whistle, guitar, fiddle, and accordion with an emphasis on learning traditional Scottish music.

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Just Singin' Community Choir

Every Wednesday
19:30 - 21:30 | Studios

We are a friendly, mixed Community Choir, where everyone is welcome! No experience, no solos, and definitely no auditions.

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Pilates

Every Friday
9:30 - 10:30

Join Liz as she brings her extensive experience to Birnam Arts on Fridays 9:30 - 10:30am.

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Ashtanga based yoga with Caroline

Santosha Yoga Perthshire

Every Friday
18:00 - 19:15 | Studios

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Beatrix Potter™ Perthshire Experience at Birnam Arts

Beatrix Potter™ at Birnam Arts

Open Daily
10:30 - 15:30 | Beatrix Potter Experience

Come along to Dunkeld and Birnam's exclusive Beatrix Potter™ Perthshire Experience at Birnam Arts!

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Ceramic classes

Shona Leitch

Every Tuesday
10:00 - 14:00 | Studios

Classes are relaxed and informative with everyone working at their own pace

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Ceramic classes with Clay

Shona Leitch

Every Wednesday
10:00 - 14:00 | Studios

Classes are relaxed and informative with everyone working at their own pace

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Co-working free Fridays

Visual Arts Studio

Every Friday
9:00 - 17:00 | Studios

Birnam Arts is offering a unique rural co-working experience designed to boost creativity and escape traditional working environments.

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Birnam & Dunkeld Film Society 26/27

30 Aug - 11 Apr 2027
Various | Auditorium

Birnam & Dunkeld Film Society runs a varied series of screenings on the second Sunday of the month from September to April.

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MADE 2016 - PRESENT

Mark Hunter

11 Sep - 7 Nov 2026
9:00 - 17:00 DAILY | Gallery

Mark Hunter (b.1969) is an artist and music maker who works at DJCAD Printmaking Workshops.

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Doug Johnstone - Ghost Notes

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Poetry Brunch

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Climate Fiction Pop-Up Book Club

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Sarah Rankin - Feast and Kith

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Jude Reid - The Nightkeeper's Apprentice

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Make Your Own Notebook

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'Sisters of the Midnight Sun'

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'The Malt Whisky Murders'

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Gabriella Bennett - How To Build A City

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A Scene Within A Scene

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Creative Storytelling Workshop

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Arty Workshop For All (Morning)

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Bookbug Meets Peter Rabbit

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Velda and the Wild Unicorn Chase

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Gaelic Storytelling

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Beatrix The Time Travelling Collie

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Make Your Own Textured Silver Ring

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