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August
04aug19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston Park. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
Time
4 August 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
14aug18:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
14 August 2025 18:30(GMT+01:00)
28aug18:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
28 August 2025 18:30(GMT+01:00)
September
01sep19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston Park. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
Time
1 September 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
09sep10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2025-2026 EventsHelensburgh
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.
9th September 2025 From Downton to Gatsby By Andrew Prince
14th October 2025 The Baroque Country House by Amy Lim
11th November 2025 Tintoretto, painter of the people by Julia Musgrave
9th December 2024 Christmas Ghosts by Kirsty Hartsiosis
13th January 2026 The History of Opera by Jamie Hayes
10th February 2026 The Glasgow Girls by Elaine Hansen
10th March 2026 Bad Behaviour by Mark Fisher
14th April 2026 Poetry, Passion and Painting by Michael Howard
12th May 2026 The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial by Mark Cottle
9th June 2026 History of Embroidery by Susan Kay-Williams
Time
9 September 2025 10:30 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
10sep19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
10 September Planting the seeds of hope – Horatio’s Garden. Chelsea Lowe.
8 October A social and historical perspective of Geilston Garden. Alana Ingram.
12 November Sally Morgan: Would you be the best judge of the Chelsea Flower Show Garden? Dougal Philip and Lesley Watson, Hoptoun Gardens
14 January Hisotry of the honey bee. Colin Sherwood
14 February: Truly hardy perennials, Helen Knowles.
11 March Introduction to fuchsias with practical demonstration. Andrew Cathcart and Tom Sneddon.
22 April AGM and spring bulb competition
Time
10 September 2025 19:00 - 21:30(GMT+01:00)
11sep17:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
11 September 2025 17:30(GMT+01:00)
26sep13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 28 September, 2.45pm)
2025
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano
3pm – Sunday 28th September: Ainsley Hamill (vocals, harmonium), Sam Kelly (guitar, bass), Toby Shaer (guitar)
1pm – Friday 31st October: Nicholas Wilks (clarinet) and Robert Bridge (piano)
1pm – Friday 28th November: Emma Baird – Violin, Marianna Abrahamyan (piano)
2026
1pm – Friday 27th February: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
Time
26 September 2025 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
28sep15:0016:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 28 September, 2.45pm)
2025
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano
3pm – Sunday 28th September: Ainsley Hamill (vocals, harmonium), Sam Kelly (guitar, bass), Toby Shaer (guitar)
1pm – Friday 31st October: Nicholas Wilks (clarinet) and Robert Bridge (piano)
1pm – Friday 28th November: Emma Baird – Violin, Marianna Abrahamyan (piano)
2026
1pm – Friday 27th February: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
Time
28 September 2025 15:00 - 16:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
October
02oct17:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
2 October 2025 17:30(GMT+01:00)
06oct19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston Park. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
Time
6 October 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+01:00)
Location
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
08oct19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
10 September Planting the seeds of hope – Horatio’s Garden. Chelsea Lowe.
8 October A social and historical perspective of Geilston Garden. Alana Ingram.
12 November Sally Morgan: Would you be the best judge of the Chelsea Flower Show Garden? Dougal Philip and Lesley Watson, Hoptoun Gardens
14 January Hisotry of the honey bee. Colin Sherwood
14 February: Truly hardy perennials, Helen Knowles.
11 March Introduction to fuchsias with practical demonstration. Andrew Cathcart and Tom Sneddon.
22 April AGM and spring bulb competition
Time
8 October 2025 19:00 - 21:30(GMT+01:00)
14oct10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2025-2026 EventsHelensburgh
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.
9th September 2025 From Downton to Gatsby By Andrew Prince
14th October 2025 The Baroque Country House by Amy Lim
11th November 2025 Tintoretto, painter of the people by Julia Musgrave
9th December 2024 Christmas Ghosts by Kirsty Hartsiosis
13th January 2026 The History of Opera by Jamie Hayes
10th February 2026 The Glasgow Girls by Elaine Hansen
10th March 2026 Bad Behaviour by Mark Fisher
14th April 2026 Poetry, Passion and Painting by Michael Howard
12th May 2026 The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial by Mark Cottle
9th June 2026 History of Embroidery by Susan Kay-Williams
Time
14 October 2025 10:30 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)
16oct18:30Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
16 October 2025 18:30(GMT+01:00)
31oct13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 28 September, 2.45pm)
2025
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano
3pm – Sunday 28th September: Ainsley Hamill (vocals, harmonium), Sam Kelly (guitar, bass), Toby Shaer (guitar)
1pm – Friday 31st October: Nicholas Wilks (clarinet) and Robert Bridge (piano)
1pm – Friday 28th November: Emma Baird – Violin, Marianna Abrahamyan (piano)
2026
1pm – Friday 27th February: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
Time
31 October 2025 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
November
03nov19:0021:00Traditional Music SessionHelensburgh
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston
Event Details
Join musician Eilidh Steel for this traditional music session, being held on the first Monday of the month 7-9pm in the Beachcomber Café at Kidston Park. Musicians, singers and listeners welcome (including under 18s)
Time
3 November 2025 19:00 - 21:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
The Beachcomber Cafe, Kidston Park
Kidston Dr, Helensburgh, G84 8QB
08nov11:0013:00RNLI Christmas FayreCove
Event Details
RNLI Christmas fayre at Cove Burgh Hall – Christmas cards, gifts, baking, new and nearly new items
Event Details
RNLI Christmas fayre at Cove Burgh Hall – Christmas cards, gifts, baking, new and nearly new items
Time
8 November 2025 11:00 - 13:00(GMT+00:00)
11nov10:3012:00The Arts Society Lomond & Argyll 2025-2026 EventsHelensburgh
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/
Event Details
The Arts Society Lomond and Argyll have an exciting line-up of events. These are open to Members (free) and Guests (£10) – visit https://www.tasla.org.uk/ to find out about Membership! Lectures are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month At Victoria Halls, Helensburgh at 10.30am, with coffee available beforehand from 10am.
9th September 2025 From Downton to Gatsby By Andrew Prince
14th October 2025 The Baroque Country House by Amy Lim
11th November 2025 Tintoretto, painter of the people by Julia Musgrave
9th December 2024 Christmas Ghosts by Kirsty Hartsiosis
13th January 2026 The History of Opera by Jamie Hayes
10th February 2026 The Glasgow Girls by Elaine Hansen
10th March 2026 Bad Behaviour by Mark Fisher
14th April 2026 Poetry, Passion and Painting by Michael Howard
12th May 2026 The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial by Mark Cottle
9th June 2026 History of Embroidery by Susan Kay-Williams
Time
11 November 2025 10:30 - 12:00(GMT+00:00)
12nov19:0021:30Horticutural Society TalksVictoria Halls
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
Event Details
Helensburgh and Gareloch Horticultural Society hold a series of talks, free to members, non members welcome £5, more details on the HGHS website.
10 September Planting the seeds of hope – Horatio’s Garden. Chelsea Lowe.
8 October A social and historical perspective of Geilston Garden. Alana Ingram.
12 November Sally Morgan: Would you be the best judge of the Chelsea Flower Show Garden? Dougal Philip and Lesley Watson, Hoptoun Gardens
14 January Hisotry of the honey bee. Colin Sherwood
14 February: Truly hardy perennials, Helen Knowles.
11 March Introduction to fuchsias with practical demonstration. Andrew Cathcart and Tom Sneddon.
22 April AGM and spring bulb competition
Time
12 November 2025 19:00 - 21:30(GMT+00:00)
21nov18:00Cinema ScreeningsHelensburgh
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Event Details
Stopgap Community Cinema CIC are keeping cinema alive in Helensburgh until the Tower reopens. Screenings take place in Annexe 1 of the Civic Centre.
Forthcoming in 2025 – tickets and timings will be available from from https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/stopgap-community-cinema-cic
Exhibitions on Screen Van Gogh Sunflowers
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Thursday 31 July 2025 Event starts at 18:30
It Will Never Work
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 14 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
Exhibitions on Screen Canaletto the Art of Venice
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 28 August 2025 Event starts at 18:30
The Minecraft Movie!
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 11 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
National Theatre Live Inter Alia
Marriage Suite, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 25 September 2025 Event starts at 17:30
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1, Helensburgh Civic Centre
Thursday 2 October 2025 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Radiohead X Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922)
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 38 E Clyde Street, Helensburgh
Thursday 16 October 2025 Event starts at 18:30
100 Years of Community Cinema Festival Singing in the Rain
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre 3
Friday 21 November 2025 Event starts at 18:00
A Celebration in Film for the Centenaries of the Invention of Television by JLB
Annexe 1 Helensburgh Civic Centre
Monday 26 January 2026 Doors open 4:30pm film starts 5:30pm
Time
21 November 2025 18:00(GMT+00:00)
22novAll DayFestive Lights Switch On & Christmas MarketHelensburgh
Event Details
Save the Date! As always, the volunteer elves of Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust have a very special Switch On Event planned to launch the start of the
Event Details
Save the Date! As always, the volunteer elves of Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust have a very special Switch On Event planned to launch the start of the town’s 2025 festive season. More details to come as they are announced!
The elves wish to thank all Helensburgh and Lomond businesses who help the group to bring the lights project to fruition, without their unstinting support the Christmas lights would not happen. Follow us on www. helensburghfestivelighting.com and https://www.facebook.com/helensburghfestive/
Time
22 November 2025 All Day(GMT+00:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
28nov13:0014:00Sandwich Series ConcertsRhu
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com
Event Details
Come for a drink, a sandwich and an hour of wonderful music being performed. To reserve places so we have an idea of numbers please email: randschurch59@gmail.com Suggested donation £15. Doors open 12.30 (except 28 September, 2.45pm)
2025
1pm – Friday 26th September: Jonathan Mamora – Piano
3pm – Sunday 28th September: Ainsley Hamill (vocals, harmonium), Sam Kelly (guitar, bass), Toby Shaer (guitar)
1pm – Friday 31st October: Nicholas Wilks (clarinet) and Robert Bridge (piano)
1pm – Friday 28th November: Emma Baird – Violin, Marianna Abrahamyan (piano)
2026
1pm – Friday 27th February: Nikita Lukinov – (Piano)
1pm – Friday 27th March: Ryan Corbett (Accordian)
1pm – Friday 24th April: Trio Alma: Daniella Hathaway – Soprano, Sarah Harrington – Cello, Stephen Adam – Piano
Time
28 November 2025 13:00 - 14:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
Rhu and Shandon Parish Church Hall
Gareloch Rd, Rhu, Helensburgh, G84 8RP
29nov(nov 29)10:0030(nov 30)16:30Book FestivalCove and Kilcreggan
Event Details
The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival invites an impressive line-up of speakers to take part, and provides a rare chance to interact with well-known authors in the friendly
Event Details
The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival invites an impressive line-up of speakers to take part, and provides a rare chance to interact with well-known authors in the friendly environment of Cove Burgh Hall.
Weekend passes for the 12th annual Book Festival on 29th and 30th November are now on sale. https://event list.store/coveburghall/tickets or go to www.coveburghhall.org.uk
£55 will get you in to all 8 events and save you £9! Book early to avoid disappointment.
Single tickets at £8 are the cheapest in Scotland- probably in the U.K. They will go on sale at the end of September.
Full details of the line up will be published shortly, but includes Sally Magnusson, Allan Little and former FM Nicola Sturgeon.
Time
29 November 2025 10:00 - 30 November 2025 16:30(GMT+00:00)
29nov(nov 29)10:0030(nov 30)17:00Helensburgh Winter FestivalHelensburgh
Event Details
We will have 2 full days of fun-packed family entertainment, stalls, street food, funfair rides, festival stage with singers and talented musicians, bands, dance groups, face-painting, & special
Event Details
We will have 2 full days of fun-packed family entertainment, stalls, street food, funfair rides, festival stage with singers and talented musicians, bands, dance groups, face-painting, & special guests and the Helensburgh Heart Annual Santa Dash on Saturday at midday.
Time
29 November 2025 10:00 - 30 November 2025 17:00(GMT+00:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
29nov12:30Helensburgh Santa DashHelensburgh
Event Details
As part of the Helensburgh Winter Festival, Dashers (or dawdlers) will be starting off from Colquhoun Square, . Organised by Helensburgh HEART
Event Details
As part of the Helensburgh Winter Festival, Dashers (or dawdlers) will be starting off from Colquhoun Square, . Organised by Helensburgh HEART
Time
29 November 2025 12:30(GMT+00:00)
Location
Colquhoun Square
Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh, G84 8AQ
Travel blogger Kay, The Chaotic Scot visited the area during November 2021. As well as visiting the Helensburgh Winter Festival and the Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival, Kay enjoyed lots of great food, local shopping, and other activities including a trip out to see the Sugar Boat with You and Sea.
You can read about all her adventures on her Facebook Page and in the blog on her website – this might give you some ideas for a winter trip to Helensburgh and Lomond!
There is a great range of businesses so you can #ShopLocal – visit our dedicated shopping and eating pages to find out more …
Enjoy walking in the fresh air along the promenade of our seaside town!
Whilst you are here, don’t forget to have a browse around some of our unique independent shops or stop in one of our cosy cafes for a coffee or hot chocolate!
There are lots of activities and organisations that make Helensburgh & Lomond a great winter destination:
JMW Highlandman’s Hike
ScotRail Highland Explorer
Dog Friendly Helensburgh & Lomond
Rhu Marina
Scottish Submarine Centre
Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust
Highlandman’s Road
HELLO Wellness
Helensburgh Winter Festival
HELLO Adventure
The Artist Patisserie
JMW Helensburgh to Balloch Cycle Loop
Festive Shopping
Cove & Kilcreggan Book Festival
The Hill House
