Merry & Bright

Get festive with OneRen’s programme of events taking place across venues and featuring Christmas movies, pantomime, musical events, festive workshops and more!

The Gruffalo

Saturday 28 December – Tuesday 31 December
Various times
Paisley Town Hall
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Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – celebrating 25 years in 2024!

Aladdin

Wednesday 27 November – Sunday 5 January
Various times
Paisley Arts Centre
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Sponsored by Future Paisley. Join Chris Alexander and Alan Orr this Christmas for PACE Theatre Company’s 35^th annual panto, Aladdin; a re-imagining of the classic tale, with a distinctly Scottish flavour.

Mother Goose

Saturday 30 November – Saturday 7 December
Various times
Johnstone Town Hall
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As always, Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Group’s pantos are filled with lots of humour, upbeat musical numbers and colourful dances. It is the perfect way to kickstart your festive celebration!

A World Beyond Waste – Embrace the Season of Sustainability!

Thursday 5 December
12pm
Paisley Central Library
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Nature doesn’t waste a thing – so why should we? Join RenCAN’s Svenja Meyerricks for an inspiring talk on how to simplify the festive season by embracing a waste-free, circular economy. Afterwards, get creative with Lucy Cunningham in a hands-on seasonal wreath-making workshop, using beautiful natural and upcycled materials.

Information about more events available on Renfrewshire Libraries website

Festive Ceilidh

Saturday 7 December
4.30pm and 8pm
Paisley Town Hall
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The much-loved festive family ceilidh returns to Paisley Town Hall once again with Clamjamfrie. The members of Clamjamfrie have won over the hearts of ceilidh dancers across Scotland. Get your dancing shoes on and join us for dancing and music with the family.

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Sunday 8 December
2.30pm
Paisley Town Hall
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Buddy Holly and The Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

Festive Tea Dance

Monday 9 December
1pm and 3pm
Johnstone Town Hall
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Back by popular demand, OneRen and Johnstone Town Hall will be hosting Mr John Findlay for some tea dances. Expect a mix of ballroom, Latin, popular sequence and line dancing with an element of old time.There is something to suit everyone.

The McDougalls: Fairytale Christmas Show

Saturday 21 December
1pm
Johnstone Town Hall
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Everyone’s favourite children’s theatre company presents their spectacular new winter show for 2024! Join stars of stage and screen Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit for a musical extravaganza in a world of wonder.