Events

We are running a series of events and invite you to join us!

You can view these events on our Events Calendar.

or subscribe to our DLB Calendar to always keep up-to-date.

Note: Some of our events have limited spaces so please remember to Book Your Place early to avoid disappointment.


Community Day 2026 (2026-08-05)

Community Day 2026

5 August 2026 (11:00-15:00)
Join us for a day full of family fun from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Wednesday 5 August 2025 for our free event. This is our annual annual community day is back and join in for a day of free family fun, we'll have games, crafts, and lots more to keep you entertained all day long... See you there!
Summer Programme 2026 Free
Yoga Session (2026-08-07)

Yoga Session

7 August 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-07)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

7 August 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-07)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

7 August 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Drop-In Pottery Painting (2026-08-10)

Drop-In Pottery Painting

10 August 2026 (11:00-14:00)
We'll be running a 'Drop in Pottery Painting' sessions in our Gallery space. Choose your pottery, glaze it, let it dry and take it home on the same day!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Adult Handcrafts (2026-08-11)

Adult Handcrafts

11 August 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-08-14)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

14 August 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-08-14)

Yoga Session

14 August 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-14)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

14 August 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-14)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

14 August 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Adult Handcrafts (2026-08-18)

Adult Handcrafts

18 August 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-08-21)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

21 August 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-08-21)

Yoga Session

21 August 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-21)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

21 August 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-21)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

21 August 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Live at Livvies Children’s Talent Show - Music Festival 2026 (2026-08-22)

Live at Livvies Children’s Talent Show - Music Festival 2026

22 August 2026 (11:30-13:00)
Join us at the David Livingstone Centre on Saturday 22 August 2026 for a joyful showcase of talent from local young performers. Entry is completely free and everyone is welcome - bring your family and friends and give our young stars the enthusiastic audience they deserve!
Families Summer Programme 2026
Live at Livvies - Music Festival 2026 (2026-08-22)

Live at Livvies - Music Festival 2026

22 August 2026 (14:00-20:00)
Enjoy an afternoon of live music at the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre on Saturday 22 August 2026. The line-up features Cammy McLellan, Broho, Backlash, Bungle Jook, Back in the Day and Luis Kelly. Come along early for a children’s talent show from 11:30am to 1pm, followed by the live music festival from 2pm to 8pm.
Families Summer Programme 2026
Adult Handcrafts (2026-08-25)

Adult Handcrafts

25 August 2026 (11:00-13:00)
Join us for a range of adult handcrafts - sewing, embroidery, storytelling, arts and crafts - painting, yarn art, collage work and much more! This event is free to attend. Adults only.
Community Engagement Programme Free Handcrafts Livingstone’s Green Connections
Mini & Me Yoga Classes (2026-08-28)

Mini & Me Yoga Classes

28 August 2026 (09:30-10:30)
Time dedicated to you and baby, a nurturing and playful class which combines gentle stretching, movement and relaxation for parent/carer and baby.
Mindfulness Yoga
Yoga Session (2026-08-28)

Yoga Session

28 August 2026 (11:00-12:00)
Mark the end of the week with Nicki for some mindful movement to help ease and stretch the body and relax the mind. Everyone, of any ability, is welcome to join this class that will combine Yoga, Qi Gong (similar to Tai Chi), Chair Yoga, meditation and pranayama, aka breathwork, sprinkled with fun and laughter. You'll leave refreshed and relaxed.
Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-28)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

28 August 2026 (12:15-13:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga
Chair Yoga for Every Body (2026-08-28)

Chair Yoga for Every Body

28 August 2026 (13:15-14:00)
Gentle Chair Yoga for All - Relax, Stretch and Feel Great! Experience the benefits of Chair Yoga – a supportive and accessible class designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or move in a good way, this class is for you, as Chair Yoga is a simple and effective way to boost your well-being!
Families Mindfulness Yoga

Our previous events can be found in our Events Archive section.

Thanks

These fun activities have been brought to us by the kind support of Museums Galleries Scotland, National Lottery Heritage and Art Fund.

Museums Galleries Scotland National Lottery Heritage

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to Contact Us.


We are very grateful to our key funders the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Government for their support in helping us deliver the Birthplace Project.

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Note: Please note that David Livingstone Birthplace (and the David Livingstone Trust) is no longer part of National Trust Scotland (NTS). NTS members will therefore no longer receive discounted/free entry to the Birthplace Museum.

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