Events in Glenrothes From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find a range of events in Glenrothes this week that cater to different interests, from live music and comedy gigs to fitness sessions and family-friendly gatherings. This week offers chances to enjoy performances across town, whether you're looking for laughter at an intimate stand-up show or entertainment with a nostalgic twist. The A92 road corridor continues to support regular travel into Dundee and Edinburgh via the M90 Motorway, though limited direct rail access remains a persistent issue in commute patterns. Events take place throughout Glenrothes’s civic spaces, including venues like Gilvenbank Sports Hub, where fitness sessions occur at times suitable for working locals, and community halls across town hosting activities such as bingo games and youth sports clinics.

This week's lineup includes an evening performance by the Rothes Community Choir in Leslie Hall, a venue historically linked to local horticultural societies. The event reflects ongoing civic engagement with Glenrothes’s heritage as one of Scotland’s post-1945 new towns established under the New Towns Act 1946. While industry shifted from coal at Rothes Colliery, now affected by flooding, to light electronics, including work associated with 'Silicon Glen' developments in the late twentieth century, public life remains anchored in shared spaces and accessible venues.

There are also events tailored for children and families: playgroups meet weekly at Gilvenbank Park near the former police station site, an area currently undergoing redevelopment. The park itself was once a focus of horticultural excellence, earning recognition under Scotland’s heritage landscape framework. This week’s offerings include workshops on native plant cultivation, echoing historical efforts to preserve open space.

Check the listings below for times and venues.