Perth Concert Hall, Perth

This flamboyant, glamorous and funny revue show is performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls, every single one of them a Thai male!

The first solo show in the UK by this internationally acclaimed Colombian artist in ten years.

The first solo exhibition in an UK public institution by this emerging Perth-based artist.

This flamboyant, glamorous and funny revue show is performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls, every single one of them a Thai male!

Cert 15, 2009, 123 mins, British Cannes Jury Prize winning gritty Essex drama from director Andrea Arnold.

The Illuminati Ensemble and friends offer a rare opportunity to hear Schubert’s charming Wind Octet as well as Harmoniemusik from his opera Alfonso and Estrella.

One of the most exciting quartets around, the Doric Quartet offers two masterworks; the blazing Quartettsatz and the lyrical and haunting ‘Rosamunde’ Quartet.

Pianist Alasdair Beatson’s residency this year has been a resounding success. We are delighted to welcome him back with Tom Gould (violin) and Philip Higham (cello), two brilliant young chamber music partners, in the (more)

If you’re taking part in the Samba Dance workshops, this is the place to make a fabulous costume to wear in the parade.

Learn some samba moves to help you groove along to the beats of the Carnival.

As part of the Perth 800 celebrations, this unique conference will explore the history and development of one of Scotland’s most important medieval royal burghs and follow its fortunes to the present day. Day one (more)

Want to take part in Carnival but not part of a group? Then come along to our Carnival Dance workshops where you’ll learn some smooth Samba moves!

Joining in with this years Perth 800 celebrations BBC Blast is coming to Perth to deliver cool and creative FREE workshops for 13-19yr olds between the 16-18th Sept outside the Mill Street Perth Concert Hall. So if you (more)

Activities in and around Perth Concert Hall including performances on the outdoor stage, caricaturist, face painters, circus skills workshops, BBC Blast truck and many more surprises!

Cheer on the Carnival procession as it travels along Scott St, High St, George St and Mill St finishing up in front of the Concert Hall.

Join our Carnival to celebrate Perth 800 and Perth Concert Hall’s 5th birthday in September 2010 and help us to make it the biggest Carnival Perth has ever seen. If you live in Perth and Kinross and are interested in (more)

A concert fusing Brazilian beats and Gaelic tones with Brazilian percussionist Naná Vasconcelos, Perth Youth Orchestra and children from Saturday Cool Schools. Cuirm-Ciùil ABC Alba

Brilliant young violinist Tom Gould opens the new season of lunchtime concerts with a wonderfully varied programme of music for unaccompanied violin ranging from Bach’s unforgettable Chaconne to Nico Muhly’s Long Line (more)

An extra hour of Glee for experienced singers and dancers who want something a bit more challenging and would like to sing solos. Glee-Xtra will run for an hour at the end of each Glee session (you can be part of both (more)

To celebrate Perth 800 our sister concert hall in Perth Australia has gifted us a visit from Australia’s top string quartet to give the premiere of a special new commission alongside works by Mendelssohn and Schubert.

To celebrate Perth 800 our sister concert hall in Perth Australia has gifted us a visit from Australia’s top string quartet to give the premiere of a special new commission alongside works by Mendelssohn and Schubert.

Cert 12, 2009, 84 mins, Burmese with subtitles Armed with video cameras, a tenacious band of Burmese reporters face down death to expose the repressive regime controlling their country. In association with Amnesty (more)

This concert sees the debut of the Celtic big band, The Gordon Duncan Experience, directed by Corrina Hewat and Dave Milligan. The band provides a wonderful opportunity for young Perthshire musicians to perform in a (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

This concert sees the debut of the Celtic big band, The Gordon Duncan Experience, directed by Corrina Hewat and Dave Milligan. The band provides a wonderful opportunity for young Perthshire musicians to perform in a (more)

Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! You’ll work with singing and dancing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes. Open to anyone aged 13–18 who has a passion for singing (more)

An extra hour of Glee for experienced singers and dancers who want something a bit more challenging and would like to sing solos. Glee-Xtra will run for an hour at the end of each Glee session (you can be part of both (more)

Singers of all levels are welcome to come along and join in this fun, informal singing group. Music reading isn’t necessary and you can come along as often or as little as you like.

The first solo show in the UK by this internationally acclaimed Colombian artist in ten years.

The first solo exhibition in an UK public institution by this emerging Perth-based artist.

One of the world’s foremost mediums, Sally has followed her hugely successful TV series Sally Morgan: Star Psychic with her new hit show Psychic Sally on the Road. Since becoming a professional medium, Sally has read for (more)

Meet with over 60 of the area’s best wedding suppliers and venues, listen to a variety of live bands and watch the Catwalk Show featuring bridal gowns, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, groomswear and childrenswear. New (more)

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Chopin Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op.60 Chopin Scherzo No.1 in B minor, Op.20 Chopin Nocturne in E minor, Op.72 No.1 Chopin Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. posth. Chopin Scherzo No.4 in E (more)

In his new stand-up show Ardal laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an aging body, and impending doom. He fearlessly turns the spotlight on surviving relationships, raising children (more)

Director of Music RM Band, Captain Ian Davis RM Director of Music Perth Choral, Peter Rutterford A musical extravaganza with the colour and pageantry of the Royal Marine Band supported by the exuberant singers of Perth (more)

Beethoven Overture: Prometheus Brahms Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.3 ‘Eroica’ Donald Runnicles, conductor Janine Jansen, violin Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony was conceived on a truly ‘heroic’ scale and the music (more)

Cert 15, 2009, 144 mins, German with subtitles Michael Haneke’s Palme D’Or winner offers a spellbinding tale of bigotry and brutality in a pre-WW1 north German village.

Live on stage it’s the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Isley Brothers and scores more! This live Motown tribute (more)

Star of Vienna State Opera, baritone Adrian Eröd is joined by one of the world’s foremost accompanists Helmut Deutsch.

Star of Vienna State Opera, baritone Adrian Eröd is joined by one of the world’s foremost accompanists Helmut Deutsch.

Some of Schubert’s most beautiful songs including Gretchen am Spinnrade and der Tod und das Mädchen

Pianist Steven Osborne makes a welcome return to Perth with Schubert’s unforgettable Piano Sonata in B flat D960.

James Gilchrist is one of Britain’s finest singers; his recent recording of this great song cycle has received wide critical acclaim.

James Gilchrist is one of Britain’s finest singers; his recent recording of this great song cycle has received wide critical acclaim.

Listen Again: Great tenors Julius Patzak and Fritz Wunderlich

Pianist Steven Osborne makes a welcome return to Perth with Schubert’s unforgettable Piano Sonata in B flat D960.

Tenor James Gilchrist In conversation with James Waters

Some of Schubert’s most beautiful songs including Gretchen am Spinnrade and der Tod und das Mädchen

Listen Again: Britten/Richter - Aldeburgh 1964

The Illuminati Ensemble and friends offer a rare opportunity to hear Schubert’s charming Wind Octet as well as Harmoniemusik from his opera Alfonso and Estrella.

Pianist Alasdair Beatson In conversation with James Waters.

Listen Again: Amadeus Quartet and William Pleeth

Pianist Alasdair Beatson’s residency this year has been a resounding success. We are delighted to welcome him back with Tom Gould (violin) and Philip Higham (cello), two brilliant young chamber music partners, in the (more)

One of the most exciting quartets around, the Doric Quartet offers two masterworks; the blazing Quartettsatz and the lyrical and haunting ‘Rosamunde’ Quartet.

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society return with their series of travel talks from speakers who have journeyed the Globe to bring back interesting stories and personal perspectives from their travels. Speakers are (more)

Peter Alliss was described by Golf Digest as ‘the greatest golf commentator ever’! He is much more modest claiming that he’s a golf commentator only because he is ‘an old player, a lover of the game and a good weaver of (more)

Aleksandr Kudajczyck is the stuff of legends. Discovered while working as a cleaner at Glasgow University his career has taken off. He performs a wonderful Chopin programme of Nocturnes, Ballades, Waltzes and Scherzos (more)

Noble is back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement. Prepare your brain for a Nonsensory Overload.

Cert 15, 2009, 95 mins, Spanish with subtitles Sundance Film Festival winning directorial debut by Cary Fukunaga - an epic dramatic thriller of a journey through Mexico to the United States border.

Blake’s rich harmony sound brings colour to much loved classical and pop anthems and has resulted in TV appearances, three award winning albums, performances at Wembley, Twickenham and Wimbledon and headlining the (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! You’ll work with singing and dancing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes. Open to anyone aged 13–18 who has a passion for singing (more)

An extra hour of Glee for experienced singers and dancers who want something a bit more challenging and would like to sing solos. Glee-Xtra will run for an hour at the end of each Glee session (you can be part of both (more)

Stephen Triffitt offers a glimpse of the genius that was Frank Sinatra in the most famous and swinging live performances of his career; when Frank joined forces with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra at the Sands (more)

Singers of all levels are welcome to come along and join in this fun, informal singing group. Music reading isn’t necessary and you can come along as often or as little as you like.

Mouse wants to play games, ask questions and go to the party. But she’s just too shy… until a new friend moves in. Brought to life by two performer-puppeteers and more than a whisker of fairy tale magic, this story is (more)

Ray Mears’ skills with nature and in bushcraft have been acquired through working in some of the world’s remotest and harshest environments. In this fascinating presentation Ray brings together 30 years of study with a (more)

Tommy Smith directs a Big Band made up of the brightest young jazz talent drawn from every conservatoire in the UK. This evening promises to be something really special with a scintillating programme representing the (more)

The first solo show in the UK by this internationally acclaimed Colombian artist in ten years.

The first solo exhibition in an UK public institution by this emerging Perth-based artist.

Think you can sing? Think you can dance? Then this is the group for you! You’ll work with singing and dancing coaches to produce a short showcase of popular tunes. Open to anyone aged 13–18 who has a passion for singing (more)

An extra hour of Glee for experienced singers and dancers who want something a bit more challenging and would like to sing solos. Glee-Xtra will run for an hour at the end of each Glee session (you can be part of both (more)

Singers of all levels are welcome to come along and join in this fun, informal singing group. Music reading isn’t necessary and you can come along as often or as little as you like.

Lockipedia - Is a brand new stand-up show from the comedian Sean Lock. Lockipedia - Is a very unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource. Lockipedia - Is what Sean ‘knows’ about stuff. Lockipedia (more)

Following the huge success of The Caledonia Concert during last year’s Perthshire Amber Festival, Dougie is delighted to be returning with a team of talented musical friends to perform some of his best-loved songs. (more)

Maxwell-Davies Scottish Renaissance Dances Birtwistle The Axeman Ades Court Dances from ‘The Tempest’ Maxwell-Davies Vessali Icones Hebrides Ensemble Colin Currie, percussion Will Conway, cello Michael Popper, dancer (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

This one-off concert brings together two of the world’s very best guitarists in a fantastic double bill. Tommy’s dazzling live performances have earned him countless awards and a huge fanbase. His energetic and emotional (more)

A real exclusive and limited edition: Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman, the key members of the classic line up of legendary rock band Yes, join forces for a one-off limited run UK tour. A full evening’s show featuring (more)

Saint Sa?ns Bassoon Sonata Tansman Sonatina Dutilleux Sarabande et Cortege Gershwin Summertime Bassoonist Karen Geoghegan was featured in the BBC series Classical Star. While still a student at the Royal Academy of Music (more)

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society return with their series of travel talks from speakers who have journeyed the Globe to bring back interesting stories and personal perspectives from their travels. Speakers are (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

Cert U, 2008, 75 mins, Italian with subtitles Delightful and witty homage to older people.

In 2010, the Hollies will be honoured by the prestigious American Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their impact on the evolution of popular music. Here in the UK, their two hour-plus live performances will be a magical (more)

Strathallan School returns to Perth Concert Hall with their popular Musical Showcase. The evening will see over 100 pupils from the age of 9 to 18 years old playing a selection of instrumental and vocal pieces in a (more)

As the culmination of Perth City Girlguiding’s celebrations this Centenary Show covers the last 100 years. It will be a mix of dance, music and sketches with everyone from the youngest of Rainbows, Brownie and Guide (more)

Mahler Das Lied von der Erde (arranged Schoenberg) Hebrides Ensemble William Conway, conductor Andrew Kennedy, tenor Roderick Williams, baritone Mahler’s timeless masterpiece is performed here in the chamber version by (more)

A celebration of the great trumpet player and singer, Louis Armstrong with great tunes including Hello Dolly, What A Wonderful World, When The Saints Go Marching In, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and many more. New Orleans trumpeter (more)

On Saturday brass bands from Scotland and the UK compete in the Scottish Challenge Shield and the Scottish Open Championships (from 9am). Sunday sees the youth bands compete (from 9.30am).

In addition to having a first class and formidable reputation for highly entertaining concerts of wide public appeal, the Brighouse and Rastrick Band also has an impressive record of major championship victories since (more)

Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht Two wonderful romantic works for string sextet. Both are often played by full string orchestra but this concert offers the opportunity to hear them in their (more)

Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth about himself. Is he a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he got anger-management problems?

Cert 18, 2009, 155 mins, French/Arabic with subtitles. A young Arab climbs the gangster career ladder in Jacques Auriad’s award-winning prison drama.

1000 Primary 4 boys re-enact the Battle of The Clans through music and dance, all under the sparkling light of Wang YuYang’s Artificial Moon.

Eight Perthshire choirs pair up with international musicians for 20 minute performances sung in English, Gaelic and Mandarin. Drop in and out throughout the night for a little taste of everything.

Takemitsu How Slow the Wind Ravel Piano Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.4 Robin Ticciati, conductor Jean-Phillipe Collard, piano SCO Principal Conductor Robin Ticciati makes his Perth debut with the first of two concerts (more)

Musicians and singers from Perth and Kinross schools join together to provide a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols and popular classics. Organised by the NSPCC and Perth & Kinross Council Education & Children’s (more)

The biggest night in the Scottish traditional music calendar comes to Perth for the first time. This fast-moving and star-studded evening features live performances from artists covering the full spectrum of Scottish (more)

Music by Vaughan Williams takes centre stage for this Christmas concert. Music includes: Hodie, his setting of seven lessons and carols; Fantasia on Christmas Carols, based on four traditional English carols, and Five (more)

Aled became famous as the boy-star who had a hit with Walking In The Air from The Snowman - an annual Christmas favourite. He is now a regular presenter on Songs of Praise and hosts his own massively popular Sunday (more)

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society return with their series of travel talks from speakers who have journeyed the Globe to bring back interesting stories and personal perspectives from their travels. Speakers are (more)

From the skiers who sail from Argentina to Antarctica in search of their next turns to the confessions of one skier for whom six season passes simply aren’t enough. Then there are the skiers and riders who venture far (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

The piano sonata lies at the heart of Beethoven’s life’s work: the first was completed in 1795, the last in 1822 – just five years before his death. Through these 32 pieces you can trace his progress from brilliant young (more)

PACT’s popular Carol Service will this year be led by the three Perth St John the Baptist Churches (Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic and Scottish Episcopal) in recognition of Perth 800. The clergy will share the (more)

Cert 15, 2009, 116 mins, British Ken Loach’s story of a Manchester postman’s imaginary relationship with the former footballing superstar Eric Cantona.

Kilgraston School celebrate their 80th Anniversary with a traditional family Christmas Carol concert. Director of Music Andrew McGarva leads carols and festive songs performed by pupils past and present plus there’s a (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

Fun, informal workshops and band to improve your ensemble playing. This is a group for adults who play flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon who would like to play in a relaxed group situation. Join in with either our (more)

John Mason MBE, Director of Music Blair Parham, conductor In this, their 30th year, the Orchestra present a fun-filled evening of lively and nostalgic music and song. This year’s vocalists are mezzo soprano Debra Stuart (more)

Carol Angelus ad virginem Palestrina Hodie Christus natus est Palestrina Missa Hodie Christus natus est Morales Regina Caeli Lassus Ave regina Gesualdo Ave regina Victoria Salve regina (a8) H. Praetorius Joseph lieber H. (more)

Join our music team in great Christmas singing games and fun. We’ll have you right in the Christmas spirit with plenty of songs to sing over the holidays. Come dressed with a bit of sparkle for extra fun if you like!

The Band of the Royal Air Force College and the Perth Choral Choir will perform a variety of Christmas music. Complimentary mince pies and mulled wine will be served during the interval. Soloist and compere to be (more)

A popular and entertaining festive event with camels, costumes and carols rekindling the traditional meaning of Christmas. This event has sold out at the Concert Hall for the past three years so get your tickets early to (more)

featuring Eddi Reader Karen Matheson John McCusker Phil’s Christmas shows have become an annual fixture in Edinburgh and we’re delighted he’s decided to bring the party to Perth this year. Joined by some of the Scottish (more)

Dunedin Consort John Butt, conductor No Christmas is complete without a performance of Handel’s timeless masterpiece. Scotland’s own Dunedin Consort has won international acclaim for its recording of Messiah which won (more)

Perth Concert Hall The Singing Kettle’s Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin have joined Santa at his Fun Factory to prepare for his deliveries on Christmas Eve. The team have been left in charge of the “Toy Making Machine” and (more)