What's happening this January across Scotland

Last updated: Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Looking for something to do this New Year to help beat the January blues?

Here's our top pick of events to get you out and about.

The King and IThe King and I, King’s Theatre Glasgow ​

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical is presented by New York’s Lincoln Center, with Annalene Beechey and Jose Llana as the titular characters. It features hit songs such as ‘Whistle a Happy Song’, ‘Getting to Know You’, and ‘Shall We Dance’.

Date: Tuesday 28 January - Saturday 8 February 2020

Time: Times vary

Closest station: Charing Cross Glasgow

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The Lion KingThe Lion King, Edinburgh Playhouse

Julie Taymor’s jaw-dropping stage version of the beloved Disney movie features theatre magic, with spectacular puppetry and dance and all the beloved songs and characters. An unforgettable show.

Date: Running until Sunday 29 March 2020

Time: Times vary

Closest station: Edinburgh Waverley

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Billionaire BoyBillionaire Boy, King’s Theatre Glasgow ​

The stage version of David Walliams’ novel about Joe Spud, a boy who lives with his billionaire father and has everything he could want except friends.

Date: Wednesday 15 - Sunday 19 January 2020

Time: Times vary

Closest station: Charing Cross Glasgow

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KT TunstallKT Tunstall, Edinburgh Assembly Rooms

The diminutive singer-songwriter is touring Scotland in support of Lidl opening its 100th store, with all proceeds going to STV’s Childrens appeal to help young people living in poverty.

Date: Saturday 25 January 2020

Times: 18:00

Closest station: Edinburgh Waverley

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Soul LegendsSoul Legends, Whitehall Theatre Dundee

More Motown classics than you can shake your booty at, from the likes of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Sam & Dave, performed by a cast of talented singers and musicians, starring Rose Royce’s Gwen Dickey.

Date: Friday 24 January 2020

Time: 19:30

Closest station: Dundee

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Legends of American CountryThe Legends of American Country, Albert Halls, Stirling

All your favourite country hits from the likes of Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers and many others are featured in this show with a live band and an authentic stage set that’ll take you all the way to Nashville.

Date: Friday 31 January 2020

Time: 19:30

Closest stations: Stirling

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Remember, when planning a night out, get the train in!

We've got a range of tickets available that offer great value for money when travelling to these events. So just relax, and let us do the driving.

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