Matt Carmichael

Friday 16th May 2025

His upcoming third album “Dancing With Embers” will be released early this year.

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Tolbooth -
Date: Friday 16th May 2025
Door Times: Doors 7.30pm
Tickets: £15.00 – £17.00

Overview

Heralded by BBC Music Magazine as ‘a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene’, saxophonist and composer Matt Carmichael continues to grow from strength to strength with his powerfully emotive blend of melodic Jazz and Folk music. His live band have been playing together since their teens, forming a unique chemistry and sound with collective improvisation at the heart of each performance.
He has performed throughout Europe at Bimhuis, Celtic Connections, Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme, Womex as well as being a guest soloist with the Grammy Award winning WDR Big Band in Germany.
Matt’s debut album ‘Where Will The River Flow’ was critically acclaimed, amassing over 5 Million streams and he was subsequently signed to the renowned Jazz label Edition Records who released his second album ‘Marram’ in October 2022.

Some of the musicians Matt has collaborated with include Fergus McCreadie, Rob Luft, Bob Mintzer, WDR Big Band, corto.alto, Charlie Stewart, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Kathleen MacInness, Liv Andrea Hauge, Innes White, Juliette Lemoine, Kim Carnie and Rachel Sermanni.

 

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 7th September:

    Tuesday 8th 10am-5pm

    Wednesday 9th 10am-8:30pm

    Thursday 10th (No Public Access) 9-9pm

    Friday 11th 10am-8:30pm

    Saturday 12th 10-8.30pm

    * 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 7th September:

Tuesday 8th 2-8pm

Thursday 10th 10am-4pm

Friday 11th 1-8pm

Saturday 12th 6-11pm

* From 5pm Open For Evening Performance Customers Only.

Tolbooth

Box Office Opening Hours w/c 7th September:

Tuesday 8th 10am-5pm

Wednesday 9th 10am-8:30pm

Thursday 10th (No Public Access) 9-9pm

Friday 11th 10am-8:30pm

Saturday 12th 10-8.30pm

* 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)