Events in Stirling From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You'll find a varied mix of events in Stirling this week, offering activities from hands-on workshops to live music and comedy. Whether you're drawn to community-led gatherings or looking for ways to unwind with creative expression, there’s something that fits your interests. This week’s programme reflects the city's enduring character, rooted in tradition yet attentive to present-day needs.

On Monday evening, a cycling ride starts at the Stirling Bridge end of the River Forth path and ends at The Grange Café near West End Park, where participants can enjoy locally sourced pastries and tea under a historic stone wall. The route passes through areas with high vegetation, so expect some uphill sections.

On Wednesday afternoon, families can join multisports sessions in Albert Square Playground, led by Active Stirling coaches for children aged 4 to 12. Activities focus on coordination and cooperation rather than competition.

On Thursday evening at the lower auditorium of Stirling Town Hall, a space more often used for civic meetings than performances, an intimate workshop explores traditional timber repair techniques used in restoring medieval buildings across central Scotland. The session is led by a craftsman whose family has worked in conservation since 1934, and attendees are encouraged to bring small wooden items they wish to learn how to mend.

Live music runs from Friday through Sunday at venues including the Old Fire Station Bar on Bannockburn Road, which hosts acoustic sets each evening. On Thursday and Saturday nights, emerging rock bands perform at The Hoose Café near Stirling University Campus. Sketch comedy takes place Tuesday evenings in a space previously used for community education classes.

There are also dedicated meet-ups for autistic women and non-binary individuals seeking connection through shared experiences such as art-making or guided walks along the River Forth path between Castle Park Bridge and Falkland Road Footbridge, where benches offer respite from steep inclines. These sessions take place in accessible locations with clear signage, important given known issues around inconsistent routing information on rural trails.

On Fridays at 1:30pm, a dementia-friendly music session takes place in the main reading room of Stirling Library. Residents and carers may attend without prior booking, though space is limited to twenty people. The event features familiar tunes from the mid-20th century, chosen for their emotional resonance across generations.

All events are scheduled between Monday, April 19 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, no national acts or large-scale productions appear in this calendar. The focus remains on local engagement: grassroots initiative; everyday connection; civic presence. You’ll also find times and venues listed below.