Scotland’s noisiest museum continues to get even noisier with the second season of “Music in the Museum”, produced by North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team. From “pop-up opera” to indie rock bands, there’s a different musical event to experience each month in the unique surroundings of North Lanarkshire’s museums!
World-Class Music without Financial Barriers
… and we mean it! We want everyone to be able to access these events. ALL of our events have been set up with a limited number of free tickets to be made available to anyone who faces a financial barrier with a North Lanarkshire postcode, no questions asked.
*Scottish Opera Pop-Up opera is priced differently, but you can still request a free ticket.
Request a free ticket for one of the events.
Request a free ticket for one of the events.
Coming up…
Music in the Museum: The Tenement Jazz Band for Kids!
Music in the Museum: The Tenement Jazz Band for Kids!Saturday 30 August, 3pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Get ready for an unforgettable family afternoon out as The Tenement Jazz Band brings their toe-tapping, fun-filled show to Summerlee Museum, Scotland’s noisiest museum! This special event is designed especially for kids (and grown-ups who want to dance along too!). Step back in time and discover the irresistible sounds of New Orleans jazz with one of Scotland’s best-loved traditional jazz bands. The Tenement Jazz Band’s lively tunes, silly stories, and irresistible rhythms will have little feet tapping, big smiles beaming, and hands clapping along.
Music in the Museum: The Tenement Jazz Band
Saturday 30 August, 7pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Step into the past and soak up the timeless magic of New Orleans jazz with an enchanting evening performance by The Tenement Jazz Band, set within the unique surroundings of Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life. As part of the Music in the Museum programme by NLC Arts Development, this event offers an unforgettable chance to experience the vibrant spirit of early jazz up close – in an intimate setting like no other.
Music in The Museum: Rifferama Revisited: Monica Queen & Johnny Smillie from Thrum with LIVE Band
Music in The Museum: Rifferama Revisited: Monica Queen & Johnny Smillie from Thrum with LIVE BandSaturday 13 September, 7.30-10pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
£15 seated/£10 standing
Celebrated Scottish musicians Monica Queen and Johnny Smillie are reuniting to form a special band for a one-off performance of Thrum’s iconic 1994 album Rifferama, celebrating the “Everything Flows” exhibition showcasing the vibrant musical history of North Lanarkshire.
Music in The Museum: Between the Notes with Karen MacIver
Monday 27 October, 7-8.30pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
£10
Between the Notes is a gentle invitation to pause, listen, experience and reflect. This special event marks the launch of a new artist-designed public piano for North Lanarkshire. Inspired by the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival’s 2025 theme of “Comfort and Disturb”, this live performance explores how sound and silence, harmony and discord, can echo our own inner states of balance and imbalance. Expect an evocative encounter where music becomes a space for connection, reflection and wellbeing with classical dance, demonstrating the symbiotic relationship the two art forms share.
Music in The Museum: Reely Jiggered
Music in The Museum: Reely JiggeredThursday 6 November, 7-8.30pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
£10
Join us for a rousing evening of music with the award-winning folk-rock fusion band, Reely Jiggered, a perfect lead-up to St Andrew’s Day celebrations!
Hailing from the banks of the River Clyde, Reely Jiggered are known for their electrifying blend of Celtic folk, world rhythms, and contemporary rock and funk. With soaring soprano vocals, furious fiddling, and a rhythm section that pulses with global influences, this dynamic trio – featuring sisters Alison and Fiona McNeill, and percussionist Scott McLean – bring a fresh, genre-defying energy to Scotland’s musical heritage.
Music in The Museum: The Mezzo & the Maestro Celebrate Voices of Variety
Music in The Museum: The Mezzo & the Maestro Celebrate Voices of VarietyThursday 4 December, 7-8.30pm
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
£10
Step back in time and relive the golden age of British entertainment in a dazzling evening of music, memories, and charm!
Expect a mix of beloved classics, forgotten gems, and witty anecdotes, all delivered with the warmth, style, and touch of theatrical magic that Gordon and Cheryl are renowned for around the world. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of variety or discovering it for the first time, this is an evening guaranteed to entertain, enchant, and evoke a golden era of showbiz brilliance.
Stay tuned…
We’re putting the finishing touches on our September-December events, which features indie-rock bands, Scottish folk music and a celebration of the golden age of variety. Stay tuned for more information coming very soon!
Got any questions or feedback?
If you have any enquiries about the programme, please email hawthornea@northlan.gov.uk
Cancellation
If we need to cancel an event, a full refund will be issued. If the ticket-holder cancels, no refund will be issued unless extreme circumstances or within 14 days notice of the event.