The once-in-a-generation investment is nearing completion with the successful re-opening of Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Central Library in 2023 and Paisley Arts Centre in 2024.
This year, we will begin to welcome back more new and improved community assets that we operate on behalf of Renfrewshire Council.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to our new and refurbished venues.
Paisley Town Hall
The curtain has come up on Paisley’s big stage which sees an iconic, architectural gem, transformed into a world-class venue and one of Scotland’s best performance spaces.
The renovated town hall is now offering state of the art technical facilities, high speed internet connection, screening room, main hall with seating over three floors for 700 delegates and 8 unique breakout spaces.
Take a look at what's happening at Paisley Town Hall here.
Paisley Central Library
The result of an impressive £7m investment, the existing High Street building has undergone a full internal remodelling across all four floors. The eye-catching ground and first floor frontage complements the surroundings and preserves the historical features on the building’s upper floors.
The interior design of the new Paisley Central Library is modern, fresh, warm and welcoming. As well as lots of cosy book nooks, there is a new purpose-built children’s library with unique areas for reading, learning and play. You can also relax and enjoy the quiet space on the new third floor mezzanine, or visit our new dedicated digital suite which offers free public IT access for all.
Paisley Arts Centre
Paisley Arts Centre has undergone an amazing transformation designed to enhance accessibility, comfort, and facilities.
We’ve increased the size of the bar/foyer area with an extension out front and replaced the seating bank and for the first time there will be wheelchair accessible spaces available on the first floor.
As well as audiences, artists are central to the creative life of the building and brand-new backstage facilities for visiting performers will make them feel welcome in Paisley.
The studio space is available for rehearsals and developing new work while a smaller, multi-purpose function room can be turned to a variety of creative and commercial uses. Outside has changed too, with a remodelling of the pavement and outdoor space to open up the Arts Centre, offering new spaces for performance and making the building more accessible.
Paisley Museum
Paisley Museum is being transformed into a striking new cultural destination, set to open in late 2026.
Reimagined by globally renowned architects A_LA, it is already drawing attention around the world. But at its heart, it’s rooted in the community. Built in partnership with the hundreds of local groups, thousands of children from almost every school in the region, and countless passionate individuals who live, work and love this area, it has been designed as a space that will truly belong to the people of Renfrewshire.
From the collections and the building’s design to the amenities, we want all our visitors to feel welcome and comfortable, with the opportunity to shape an experience that’s free of charge and right for them when we open.
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