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2026

  • A stone church with a tall tower, arched windows, and a dark door sits under a partly cloudy sky. Green bushes and a path are in the foreground.

    Kinloss Church Hall

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  • We Will Hear the Angels

    Magnetic North returns with a poignant celebration of sad music, following five neighbours quietly struggling with heartbreak and healing.

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  • Culture Day Forres 2026

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  • A woman dances in a residential street next to a simple wooden chair. She is wearing ankle boots, shorts and a moss green jumper.

    Miss Mary

    A hauntingly beautiful outdoor dance work that reimagines the spirit of Ireland’s travelling dance masters.

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  • A stone building with prayer flags draped along the wall sits by the waterfront. A red car is parked nearby, and the sea stretches into the distance under a cloudy sky.

    James Milne Institute

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  • Four people stand in a warmly lit corridor with stone walls. Two hold guitars, one holds a violin, and they all smile at the camera. Candles line the floor along the walls.

    Julie Fowlis, Zoë Conway, Éamon Doorley and John McIntyre

    Folk luminaries offer a captivating collection of songs and tunes inspired by Irish and Scottish Gaelic traditions.

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  • The photo shows the exterior of the Moray Art Centre, a round terracotta-coloured building with large green-trimmed windows and a curved sign displaying its name. Trees and blue sky are visible in the background.

    Moray Art Centre

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  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a pale coloured coat, looks directly at the camera. In the background is a river delta-like landscape with shallow waters, landscape and trees.

    Rachel Sermanni and Joshua Burnside

    Join two exceptional singer-songwriters for an evening of contemporary folk, rich storytelling and beautifully crafted music.

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  • A man stands in the midst of darkness wearing a seagreen t-shirt and glasses - bending forwards as though to address the audience in character.

    When Billy Met Alasdair

    Explore the struggles, origins, and creative triumphs of two Glasgow legends in an uplifting tale of resilience and artistic brilliance.

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  • A grand, historic stone building with columns and arched windows, located on a quiet street under a clear blue sky.

    Forres Town Hall

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  • A man wearing a blue shirt stands with both arms raised to the sky. Other performers are in front with arms outstretched.

    Ray

    Inspired by the words of the 13th-century poet Rumi, Ray explores the idea of emergence and our deep human desire for connection.

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  • A composite image of four performers in colourful clothing playing on a bare white floor with cushions. On the cushions are crayon-style drawings of faces with varying emotions.

    Little Ray

    Created in collaboration with early years specialists Starcatchers, Little Ray is a beautifully crafted dance performance for children aged 3–5 and their grown-ups.

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  • Saxophonist, Colin Steele, and another musicians play in front of spotlights with purple hazed background.

    Colin Steele Quintet play Miles Davis

    Celebrate the legacy of jazz icon Miles Davis as the acclaimed Colin Steele Quintet brings his timeless music to life in a spectacular tribute marking Davis’ 100th birthday

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  • A tall stone clock tower with arched windows stands in a town centre, surrounded by historic buildings, with a cloudy sky overhead.

    Forres Tolbooth

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  • A historic stone building with a clock tower and Union Jack flag stands amid lush greenery and manicured lawns under a clear sky.

    Logie Steading

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  • A large historic castle with tall chimneys and pointed towers stands behind a field of yellow and white flowers under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

    Brodie Castle

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  • A modern chapel with large glass windows, wooden beams in an angular pattern, and double doors featuring a winged design. Trees frame the building, and a stone path leads to the entrance.

    Universal Hall

    The Universal Hall hosts a variety of events and performances throughout the year including concerts of all kinds: contemporary music, evenings with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Opera, dramatic performances by the National Theatre…

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  • A large stone church with pointed arches and tall spires stands on a grassy lawn, framed by leafy tree branches under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    St Laurence Forres

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