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Elias Alexander at Birnam Arts
Fri 25 Jul
Elias Alexander | Auditorium
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Reclaiming Shadows by Jack Ravi at Birnam Arts

Reclaiming Shadows Exhibition

Jack Ravi

13 Jun - 27 Jul 2025
10:00 - 16:00 DAILY | Gallery

Elias Alexander at Birnam Arts

Elias Alexander

Supported by Karys Watt and Dave Macfarlane

Fri 25 Jul 2025
20:00 - 23:00 | Auditorium

Join us on the dance floor! Producer, and songwriter with an intersection of traditional music, electronic production, and songwriting.

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£16.00

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Adventures in Animation at Birnam Arts

Adventures in Animation

26 Jul - 15 Nov 2025
Various

Adventures in Animation: A Magical Film Programme for Kids at Birnam Arts

Kids Summer Art Workshops at Birnam Arts

Kids Summer Art Workshops

Various Artists

29 Jul - 13 Aug 2025
Various

The Great Baldini - Family Magic at Birnam Arts

The Great Baldini

Family Magic Show

Wed 30 Jul 2025
14:00 - 15:10 | Auditorium

Legendary magician the Great Baldini, and Baldwin the Magical Dog tell the story of their long partnership through a series of stage illusions.

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Sheila Roberts Exhibition at Birnam Arts

Exhibition

Sheila Roberts

2 Aug - 21 Sep 2025
10:00 - 16:00 DAILY | Gallery

Tickets for Exhibition

Saturday 23 August 2025

Prints with a Pasta-Maker Workshop with Sheila Roberts

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Saturday 20 September 2025

Kids Printmaking Workshop with Nicky May Bolland

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BOO HEWERDINE & YVONNE LYON Things Found in Books at Birnam Arts

Things Found in Books

Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine’s

Sat 2 Aug 2025
19:30 - 22:30 | Auditorium

With special guestChristine Kydd. A concert In partnership with Birnam Book Festival

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£18.00

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Amy & Gary's Breakfast Brunch at Birnam Arts

Amy & Gary's Breakfast Brunch

Exclusive to Wedding Guests

Buy online now
11:00 - 12:00

We’re serving up all your cooked favourites to kick start your morning.

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Adult Entry

£11.00

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Rohallion Summer Family Ceilidh at Birnam Arts

Rohallion Summer Family Ceilidh

Rohallion

Fri 8 Aug 2025
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium

Get ready to kick up your heels and join us for a thrilling and fun community ceilidh event!

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£10.00

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Adam Holmes at Birnam Arts

Adam Holmes

"A Calm Space Where You Can Escape" Entertainment Now

Sat 16 Aug 2025
19:30 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Adam crafts lyrics that resonate like old folk songs, set to melodies rooted in the haunting slow airs and church hymns that echoed throughout his childhood.

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£20.00

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BLUE ROSE CODE - Duo Tour 2025 at Birnam Arts

BLUE ROSE CODE - Duo Tour 2025

Blue Rose Code is taking new songs on the road in a duo and trio format to workshop a new album in front of an audience before heading into the studio.

Thu 21 Aug 2025
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

New songs, borrowed songs, songs from the BRC canon, you'll get to hear the stories away from the edifice of a big band and be part of bringing the new album to lif

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£20.00

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Hannah Rarity at Birnam Arts

Hannah Rarity

“Absolutely sensational” BBC Radio Scotland

Sat 30 Aug 2025
19:30 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Performing a mix of traditional, contemporary and self-penned material, Hannah's ethereal voice is reminiscent of legends such as Eva Cassidy and Cara Dillon.

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£17.00

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Good Guy Hank at Birnam Arts

Good Guy Hank + Friends

Good Guy Hank

Fri 5 Sep 2025
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium

Local legends with Influences ranging from Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Bill Monroe to Elbow, Gillian Welsh, Drive by Truckers and many more.

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Ben Miller - Volcano at Birnam Arts

Ben Miller - Volcano

Science Comedy

Wed 17 Sep 2025
20:00 - 21:30 | Auditorium

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?

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Are comfortably able to meet all basic needs Have expendable income

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Budapest Cafe Orchestra at Birnam Arts

Budapest Cafe Orchestra

Goulash in the Glen! Tour

19 Sept 2025
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium

Back by popular demand!

Tickets for Budapest Cafe Orchestra

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£19.00

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Òran Wonder Fools at Birnam Arts

Òran

Wonder Fools - Winner for Best Debut at The Skinny and Fest Mag Bestie Awards.

Thu 25 Sep 2025
19:30 - 20:30 | Auditorium

Spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating live score, the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld.

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£16.00

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£6.00

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Horse McDonald at Birnam Arts

Horse McDonald

The Same Sky: 35 Years A voice that shaped a generation takes centre stage

Sat 27 Sep 2025
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium

An unforgettable evening of music, memories, and a truly iconic voice.

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Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts at Birnam Arts

Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts

3 OCT
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

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Fungi The Web of Life at Birnam Arts

Fungi: The Web of Life - Film Screening

Fungi: Exploring nature’s hidden web of life.

Thu 9 Oct 2025
18:30 - 21:00 | Auditorium

Followed by a post-film talk with ecologist Adrian Davis on Scotland’s mycelial networks and native mushrooms.

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£8.00

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Matt Carmichael Dancing With Embers at Birnam Arts

Matt Carmichael

Dancing With Embers

Sat 18 Oct 2025
19:30 - 22:00 | Auditorium

A distinctive new voice in a crowded scene….Carmichael has the gift of uplift in his music’***** BBC Music Magazine

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Hollie McNish New Book Tour at Birnam Arts

Virgin

Hollie McNish

Tue 21 Oct 2025
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium

Hollie comes back to Birnam Arts with her new book Virgin. With Support from the sublime Michael Pedersen.

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Includes a copy of Michael's new book!

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£29.00

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Ticket includes a copy of Hollie's new book!

General Entry + Virgin

£30.00

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Findlay Napier at Birnam Arts

Findlay Napier

Findlay Napier

Fri 7 Nov 2025
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

“A beautiful amalgam of Scottish soul, funk and folk” (Irish American Times)

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£16.00

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Sirocco Winds at Birnam Arts

Sirocco Winds - Sunday Afternoon Concert

Classical Wind Quartet

Sun 9 Nov 2025
14:00 - 16:30

A dynamic wind ensemble comprising of Masters graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

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Ryan Young at Birnam Arts

Award Winning Fiddle Player

Ryan Young

14 NOV
19:30 - 22:30 | Auditorium

Experience the soul-stirring magic of Scotland's traditional fiddle like never before, with Ryan Young. as he breathes new life into the rich tapestry of traditiona

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Malin Lewis at Birnam Arts

Malin Lewis

Award winning, multi-instrumentalist. as lively as it is thought provoking and sensitive.

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

Inspired by the likes of Martyn Bennett, Duncan Chisholm and Sharron Shannon and included in The Outrun film.

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£16.00

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Wayward Jane at Birnam Arts

Wayward Jane

Wed 8 Apr 2026
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium

Joyful, transatlantic folk with heart, soul and irresistible energy.

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Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin at Birnam Arts

Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin

The Bridge

Fri 24 Apr 2026
19:30 - 21:30 | Auditorium

The Bridge is Cuba’s leading guitar duo, fusing fiery rhythms, soulful melodies, and rich Cuban traditions in a thrilling two-guitar showcase.

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£18.00

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£6.00

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Kammer Philharmonie - Europa at Birnam Arts

Kammer Philharmonie Europa

Fri 15 May 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium

Frankfurter Rundschau lauded their 2023 Haydn performance as “complete perfection of form” with “fluid communication”

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Under 26

£15.00

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Art Club for Adults with Michael Fullerton - July at Birnam Arts

Art Club for Adults - July

Michael Fullerton

Tue 22 Jul 2025
13:30 - 15:30 | Studios

Artist Michael Fullerton runs monthly art classes in the Visual Arts Studio at Birnam Arts. These sessions are aimed at art enthusiasts of all levels who would

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With Michael Fullerton

July - Art Club for Adults

£25.00

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Hand-building and surface carving on clay at Birnam Arts

Hand-building and surface carving on clay

Nicky May

26 Jul - 27 Jul 2025
13:00 - 15:30 | Studios

Artist Nicky May Bolland will lead a 2 day workshop exploring hand building techniques to build our own clay vessels before applying the carving technique, sgraffito, to

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SOLD OUT

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£115.00

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Zine Club! with Louisa Preston at Birnam Arts

Zine Club!

Louisa Preston

Sat 26 Jul 2025
13:30 - 15:00 | Gallery

Prints with a Pasta-Maker Workshop with Sheila Roberts at Birnam Arts

Prints with a Pasta-Maker Workshop

Sheila Roberts
Part of Exhibition

Sat 23 Aug 2025
10:00 - 12:00 | Studios

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Art Club for Adults with Michael Fullerton - Aug at Birnam Arts

Art Club for Adults - Aug

Michael Fullerton

Tue 26 Aug 2025
13:30 - 15:30 | Studios

Artist Michael Fullerton runs monthly art classes in the Visual Arts Studio at Birnam Arts. These sessions are aimed at art enthusiasts of all levels who would

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With Michael Fullerton

Aug - Art Club for Adults

£25.00

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Intuitive Painting Workshop with Vicky Paul at Birnam Arts

Intuitive Painting Workshop

Vicky Paul

Tue 2 Sep 2025
18:00 - 20:00

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This light hearted and deeply awakening hands-on workshop is all about reconnecting with your creative soul. You will learn how colour and energy can help you step out of your head, reconnect with your truth, and release what may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life.

Intuitive Painting with Vicky Paul

£50.00

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Kids Printmaking Workshop with Nicky May Bolland at Birnam Arts

Kids Printmaking Workshop

Nicky May Bolland
Part of Exhibition

Sat 20 Sep 2025
14:00 - 15:30 | Studios

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£15.00

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Zine Club! with Louisa Preston at Birnam Arts

Zine Club!

Louisa Preston

Sun 28 Sep 2025
13:30 - 15:00 | Gallery

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Cafe
Daily | 10 - 4

Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
admin@birnamarts.com
Tel: 01350 727 674

Entrance

Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

Highlights

Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

We have great memories of our Wedding day at Birnam Arts. Brilliant venue.

Gemma Strachan | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Cafe

Located in the heart of Birnam Arts, our café is the meeting place and gathering space for everyone, from local friendly faces to new visitors from far and wide.

Opening times

Daily | 10 - 4

Highlights

The food scene in Dunkeld and Birnam is becoming a go-to for food lovers and we're proud to be part of the that story.

A wonderful local facility, always welcoming and friendly. Me and my girls have so many happy memories of ballet classes and shows here - we need to keep the magic going!

Jane Pasteur | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Shop

Our Shop has a unique selection of gifts sourced both locally and from throughout Scotland. With a range of design, jewellery and craft items there’s a little something for everyone. We also stock the largest range of Beatrix Potter merchandise in the country.

Opening times

Daily | 10:30 - 15:30

Highlights

We pride ourselves in supporting emerging and established makers alongside contemporary brands such as Harris Tweed, and offer a range of books on Perthshire, as well as V&A Stationery and gifts for the wee ones.

One of the most wonderful weekends of my life. Thanks to all at the Birnam Book Festival, Guest of Honour, author and musician.

Peggy Seeger | Birnam Book Festival 2018

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Gallery

Birnam Arts delivers a programme of monthly exhibitions showing work by artists at varying stages of their careers within both solo and group exhibitions.

Highlights

We continually develop new opportunities to support the practice and development of Scottish based artists, whilst also bringing work that is inspiring, creative and different to the contemporary art scene in rural Perthshire.

Birnam Arts has been host to great memories and moments, from dancing my heart out at weddings to speaking at conferences to enjoying wonderful music ... this place does it all and is an important hub. We look forward to the time we can enjoy BA to its full once again.

Susanna Thomson | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Studios

Located upstairs of the original Victorian part of Birnam Arts, our Visual Arts and Performing Arts studios are where much of the creative magic at Birnam Arts takes place.

Perthshire is so lucky to benefit from such an amazing community, arts and performance venue. I have so many great memories of attending various performances and parties at Birnam Arts! Hoping to attend many more to come! Birnam Arts has a place in many peoples hearts and is an essential community resource.

Sarah Brown | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Auditorium

At the heart of Birnam Arts is a highly versatile space, otherwise known as the John Kinnaird Hall, our home for live music, film, theatre, public meetings, conferences and private events.

Highlights

Spacious Hall, New Tech

Birnam Arts is at the heart of community life here.

Fiona Ritchie | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Beatrix Potter

Within this dedicated space celebrating Beatrix Potter, her much loved characters and historical ties to the area, there is something for both kids and adults alike.

Opening times

Daily | 10:30 - 15:30

Compact Arts & Conference Centre, it is also the exhibition centre for Beatrix Potter with an adjacent themed garden. The centre has a cafe with indoor / outdoor seating areas. Throughout the year the arts centre hosts a variety of different acts, shows, talks & exhibitions.

Simon Hawkes | Google Reviews

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Kinnaird
Cafe
Beatrix Potter
Shop
Gallery
Studio