Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces more events for 2026
In addition to the impressive programme already announced for Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, the Theatre has today unveiled additional events scheduled throughout the year, highlighting a diverse array of Scotland’s foremost creative talent.
Featuring an electric line up of dance, theatre and music performances the exciting events will commence in March with Scottish Roots (14 March) – an exciting new triple bill by Scottish Dance Theatre that will invite audiences to experience the thrill of bodies in motion and the pulse of music that bridges tradition and innovation. From the haunting O Chiadain An Lo (with music by Skye piper Brìghde Chaimbeul), to the wild joy of Moving Cloud (with music by folk group TRIP), and the premiere of Off-Season, a brand-new creation by Edinburgh-based choreographer Tess Letham, the not to be missed evening is set to be a celebration of four decades of passion, creativity and connection from Scotland’s leading dance company.
Scottish Dance Theatre are set to return to Pitlochry Festival Theatre in September for Little Ray (15 September), a dance performance created especially for young children aged 3–5. Developed in collaboration with early years specialists Starcatchers and designed as a shared experience for children and their grown-ups through movement, music and gentle interaction, Little Ray is a playful dance performance exploring the many many things we humans feel.
On Saturday 21 March Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to host one of Scotland’s finest vocal ensembles, Edinburgh University Chamber Choir as they bring a fabulous programme of folksong, madrigals, sacred anthems, and everything in between to the Theatre’s auditorium. The repertoire spans hundreds of years, including a performance of Poulenc’s ‘Sept Chansons’, one of the composer’s earlier works, and indeed one of his first forays into choral composition.
Later in March, the Theatre will welcome two of the Highlands’ most respected musicians, Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson (28 March), as they celebrate 20 years of playing together with a special anniversary concert for what promises to be a memorable evening of tunes, songs, reminiscences and craic! From their early days playing dances and weddings across the Highlands to touring the world with Mànran, Gary and Ewen have established themselves as prominent figures in Scottish traditional music.
Other events throughout 2026 include the return of A Play A Pie A Pint with Milly Sweeney’s (Best Writer – The Stage Debut Awards 2025 for Water Colour at Pitlochry Festival Theatre) new play Someone’s Knockin’ at the Door (18-22 March), comedians Susie McCabe (8 May) and Fred MacAulay (30 Oct), and music from The Legends of American Country Show (17 April) and the SNYJO (Scottish National Jazz Orchestra) – Big Band Jazz in the Afternoon (17 May). Further events will be announced in the coming months.
Tickets for all events are now on general sale. For tickets and further information call the Box Office team on 01796 484626 or visit pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
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