Helicon + special guests Sarah/Shaun

Saturday 21st November 2026

Helicon blend neo-psych-rock with sitars, electronica, ambient soundscapes and irresistible grooves to take psychedelic music into fresh, new territory.

Tolbooth - Standing
Date: Saturday 21st November 2026
Door Times: 7pm
Tickets: £17/£19

Overview

Helicon channel their love for 60s counterculture and eclectic, global music influences to create a modern and distinctive sound.

Helicon was formed by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes in East Kilbride, Glasgow. They signed to Fuzz Club in 2017 and have released 3 studio albums, 2 live albums, 2 EPs and 3 stand-alone singles to date.

Over the last few years, the band have been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music and previously collaborated on recordings with Tony Doogan (Mogwai), Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Dead Skeletons), Mark Gardener (Ride) and LA-based DJ/producer Al Lover.

www.heliconglasgow.com

Sarah/Shaun 

Edinburgh’s husband-and-wife dream pop outfit Sarah/Shaun have wooed hearts and wowed critics with a steady run of EPs: It’s True What They Say? (April ’24), Someone’s Ghost (April ’25) and In Silence Love Speaks Loudest (Jan ’26), the latter completing the triptych which is altogether titled Visit Through The Heavy Static.

These releases (each featuring four songs: 12 in total) have garnered a sizeable list of plaudits/support from some very established names: David Holmes, Youth, Nemone and Don Letts at BBC 6Music, Vic Galloway, Roddy Hart and Nicola Meighan at BBC Radio Scotland, The Skinny, The List, The Scotsman, Jim Sclavunos (Bad Seeds), Simone Butler (Primal Scream), the Monolith Cocktail & Ban Ban Ton Ton blogs, the Ravechild podcast and more.

“For a band that’s relatively unknown, they hold the crowd throughout, evoking contrasting comparisons with Goldfrapp and Beach House” Snack Mag (reviewing Fringe By The Sea live show, Aug ‘26)

 

Tickets £17 incl bf

On the door £19 incl bf

14+, u18s must be accompanied by an adult

 

Tolbooth

Jail Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1DE

01786 27 4000
tolbooth@stirling.gov.uk

  • Opening Hours
  • Getting Here
  • Accessibility
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tolbooth Opening Hours

    Box Office Opening Hours w/c 12th October:

    Monday 12th 10-8pm

    Tuesday 13th 10-5pm

    Wednesday 14th 10-8:30pm

    Thursday 15th 10-5pm

    Friday 16th 12:30-8:30pm

    Saturday 17th 10-5pm

    * From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.

  • Tolbooth Map

  • Accessibility

    Our accessibility guides are available below for the Tolbooth.

  • To find out more about our cafe and bar click below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Booking Terms and Conditions

Please Refer to Our – Venues Ticket T’s & C’s

When can we pick up tickets/what are box office opening hours?

Albert Halls

Box Office Opening Hours w/c 12th October:

Thursday 15th 10-4pm

Friday 16th 10-8pm

Saturday 17th 12-4pm

Sunday 18th 4-8pm

* From 5pm Open For Evening Performance Customers Only.

Tolbooth

Box Office Opening Hours w/c 12th October:

Monday 12th 10-8pm

Tuesday 13th 10-5pm

Wednesday 14th 10-8:30pm

Thursday 15th 10-5pm

Friday 16th 12:30-8:30pm

Saturday 17th 10-5pm

* From 5pm onwards for Evening Performance Customers Only.

We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. Please note screengrabs of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets can also be printed out at home or for a small £1 fee be printed out at Box Office.

Box office will remain open until 30 mins after the show begins.

For standing gigs, is there an accessible area?

We will have an accessible area, the location and capacity varies per event, please contact box office to book your tickets.

Please note – Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.

The Albert Halls Access Guide

Tolbooth Access Guide

What time does the show start?

Usually approx. 30 mins after doors time but it can vary depending on the show.

What time does the show finish?

We don’t always have this info ahead of time, if you contact box office on the day we will advise on individual shows.

Is there a lift/disabled access?

There is a lift and an accessible entrance at both venues.

Accessible areas in our events are subject to demand and capacity, and should be booked in advance by contacting box office.

Can tickets be posted out?

We no longer post tickets and now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.

Where can we pick up tickets?

We now use e-tickets; allowing ease/speed and customer flexibility when attending our events. These can be shown on your device. Please note screen shots of e-tickets will not be accepted.

Tickets do not need to be printed but can be done at box office for £1 or printed at home if you do not have a suitable device.

How do I reach the venue via public transport?

Both Venues are a short walk from Stirling Bus Station, and Stirling Train Station.

Is there parking at the venue?

There is no general parking at The Albert Halls, on street parking is available nearby. At the Tolbooth you can use the Old Town Jail Car Park free of charge when attending an event.

Is there accessible parking at the venue?

There is limited accessible parking at the Albert halls with additional public disabled parking in Dumbarton Road.  At the Tolbooth there is a public disabled parking space outside the venue, but it is out with our control. Please note that we unfortunately cannot reserve spaces for you at either of our venues. 

If you require assistance contact box office and we can try to help.

 

Can we get a refund?

Tickets are non-refundable but if the show sells out we can attempt to resell them on your behalf.

Please read the full details on our Booking Terms and Conditions.

Is there a bar/can drinks be enjoyed at a show?

There is a bar at both venues and drinks can be taken in to shows.

The bar will be closed at an appropriate time to ensure customers are served and have taken their seats before the start of the show. This will also happen during the interval and will depend on how busy the bar is as to when the queue will be closed off.
We would recommend that if you are looking to purchase drinks before the show you should arrive early enough to be able to do this.
We don’t take orders for interval drinks.

Is there food available in the venue?

There is the Café Bar in the Tolbooth and The Albert Halls, for opening hours please check at Box Office.

Can children attend/age restrictions?

This varies per show and will be detailed on the event webpage. Box office can advise on individual shows

Please Note – we don’t apply a charge to ‘babes in arms’, essentially children that don’t require their own seat.  Our definition of ‘babes in arms’ is 18 months or under.

Can we come in late?

This depends on the show, usually latecomers can be admitted at a suitable point in the show but this is not always the case

Who qualifies for a concession ticket price?

Concession’s are:-

*Over 60’s
*Disabled
*Unemployed
*Students / Children

Please Note – we don’t apply a charge to ‘babes in arms’, essentially children that don’t require their own seat.  Our definition of ‘babes in arms’ is 18 months or under.

 

Are there any restrictions on dancing or standing for shows on at the Albert Halls?

For  fully seated shows in the Albert Halls dancing is not allowed.

For standing events dancing must be at the side or at the back of the hall.

There is no standing in the front row of the balcony.

Accessible and (Carer) Tickets

A limited number of free carer tickets may be made available to customers, requiring additional support because of an accessible requirement or long-term health condition, as defined by the Equality Act (2010)