Interesting Things - A Music Festival for the Curious 2026
Saturday 15th August 2026
Tolbooth is excited to announce the return of Interesting Things -A Music Festival for the Curious. A multi-space, multi-genre music and arts festival in the historic heart of Stirling.
Overview
Interesting Things, the all-day celebration of boundary-breaking music acts returns to Stirling’s iconic Tolbooth venue this August for its third year. With a genre-defying lineup including some of the most exciting live acts from around the UK and beyond, Interesting Things continues to cement its place as a thrillingly bold voice in the UK festival circuit.
Headlining the third edition will be acclaimed Scottish producer Lord of The Isles, rising Dublin experimental folk artist Lullahush, and a live collaborative performance from two of Scotland’s most fiercely unique artists Isa Gordon & Tony Morris.
Interesting Things has become a key showcase of some of the most singular voices in Scottish music, and this year’s lineup continues that theme, with acts including experimental folk ensemble Susannah Stark & Band, sludgey-doom-jazz-math trio Taupe, Stirling Glasgow lofi songwriter Quitter, and boundary pushing folk artist Miwa Nagato-Apthorp.
The legacy of legendary Scottish band Frightened Rabbit, celebrated at the annual Sing the Greys festival in Stirling, will also be represented with two new acts from former Frightened Rabbit members – Andy Monagan’s highly anticipated new Fountain Road project, and Dovetailed, an acclaimed new duo featuring Frabbit’s Simon Liddell, and Kim Grant, aka Raveloe.
Also appearing throughout the venues’ three specially curated and kitted out stages will be, Glasgow composer and sound artist Melissa Rankin, the trans-Atlantic collaborative electronic duo April Four, the deconstructed industrial noise of Seraph, the provocative and ethereal Speculum Bunny, modular synth artist and composer Rory Tilt, the deathrock sleaze duo The Gall, and the beautiful indie folk of frequent Constant Follower collaborator, Stirling’s Scott William Urquhart. With further announcements to be made, including details of visual art exhibitions, fringe events, and food and drink offerings by Tolbooth’s own Supper Club, Interesting Things is set for a welcome return to Stirling’s creative scene.
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Tolbooth is delighted to be partnering with Signal Sounds for Interesting Things 2026
Signal Sounds is based in Glasgow and stocks a wide range of unusual analogue and digital electronic music instruments, providing a safe space for synth nerds since 2016.
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Tickets:
£40 Standard
£32 U25’s and students
On the door
£44 Standard
£35 U25’s and students
All tickets inclusive of £2 booking fee
Tolbooth
Jail Wynd
Stirling
FK8 1DE
- Opening Hours
- Getting Here
- Accessibility
- Food & Drinks
Tolbooth Opening Hours
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 10-5pm
Wednesday 10th 10-5pm
Thursday 11th 10-8pm
Friday 12th 10-8pm
Saturday 13th 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 Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 4:30-8:30pm
Thursday 11th 10-4pm
Friday 12th 10-4pm
Saturday 13th 4-8pm
* From 5pm Open For Evening Performance Customers Only.
Tolbooth
Box Office Opening Hours Wk Beginning 8th June:
Tuesday 9th 10-5pm
Wednesday 10th 10-5pm
Thursday 11th 10-8pm
Friday 12th 10-8pm
Saturday 13th 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.
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, if you require assistance contact box office and we can try to help. 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.
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.
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
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
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)
