SAMA returns to Paisley with Alice Faye, GAIA, Kai Reesu, SLIX, Waverley and more. The 8th Edition of the SAMA Paisley Takeover – 2026 is here and there is live performances from Alice Faye, Dara Dubh, Francis Bondd, Kai Reesu, SLIX, Waverley across 2 days of live showcases. Today Abbey Gardens - Paisley Food & Drinks Festival 4.30pm Soul Level Collective, 5.30pm Conscious Route, 6.30pm Kryptic. Tonight, at The Bungalow from 6.30pm Slix, Martha May & The Mondays, LeisureLand, Waverley. Tomorrow night, Kai Reesu, GAIA, Laura Osa. Check Venue for tickets. Tomorrow at The Paisley Arts Centre from 7pm Alice Faye, Dara Dubh, Francis Bondd, Crawford Mack.
The Scottish Alternative Music Awards (SAMA) recognises the best new Scottish music, shining a spotlight across an eclectic range of contemporary music genres. Throughout the year, the SAMA’s also host regular events including music industry showcases at Sound City (UK), Wild Paths (UK), Pro Weekend Fest (Spain) and their own three-day conference PITCH Scotland, plus PITCH International showcases and songwriting camps. Check SAMA for more details.
Tomorrow’s daytime gig is The Divas Soul Band. Get in for free and have a classic Motown and Soul experience from an exceptional live 5-piece band. Doors open at 1pm and the gig is free entry.
The Square Go's return for a Sunday afternoon session and its free entry. Square Go's are a band from North Lanarkshire, playing classic mod, ska, northern soul, 60s, punk & indie classics. Doors are 1pm and entry is free.
The Bungalow Jam kicks off at 7pm on Tuesday. This week’s entertainment includes Music, Games, a Quiz and the usual Open Mic. This is free entry. The Bungalow Wednesday Club starts at 2pm with an afternoon of fun from singer John Griffith of The Bobby Deans Big Band the weekly quiz. On Thursday it’s a night of multiple acoustic acts and a set from The King of Birds all for St Vincents Hospice. Tickets on the door from 7pm.
Ronnie T kicks off at The Old Swan from 4pm tonight and following him is Three Card Trick. Michigan will be kicking off at 4pm tomorrow afternoon, The Sunday Soul Club kicks off at 4pm, Crawford Carlyle will be playing on Monday from 4pm, Lee James on Tuesday at 3pm and every second Thursday at 5.00pm and alternatively sometimes it is Cammy Miller. Duncan McLellan will be onstage on Wednesday to play a whole load of your favourite songs.
Ella and Giu are at The Keg tonight for an after Food and Drink Festival after party from 10pm and tomorrow night from 9pm it is Youth Club. On Thursday you can discover a full line up of new or up and coming talent kicking off at 9pm.
Sportsters have live music tonight at 8pm and on Sunday there is a live session from 6pm. Check venue for details. Kennedys have Moonrocks in on Sunday from 3pm and over at The Inn on the Corner Reflections are on tomorrow from 5pm and Fade in Mod Out on Sunday from 4pm followed by the Jam Session at 8pm.
The Open Mic/Stage sessions next week are: The Abbey at 9pm on Monday, Ugly Duck Monday at 7pm, The Gantry at 9pm on Tuesday, The Bungalow on Tuesday 7pm, The Keg on Wednesday at 8.30pm and an Open Mic on the last Tuesday of the month.
Have a great week, Keep Music Live and support your local venues and check-out the full programme at The Paisley Food and Drink Festival.