Paisley Town Hall Celebrates First Anniversary of £22 Million Transformation

Paisley is celebrating a major milestone as its renovated Town Hall marks the one-year anniversary of its £22 million transformation. In the year since the renovation, the historic venue has quickly established itself as one of Scotland’s leading performance venues, hosting a vibrant array of performances, festivals, and events that have drawn tens of thousands of visitors.

Since reopening, Paisley Town Hall has welcomed over 44,000 visitors who have attended an impressive lineup of performances and events, ranging from hometown hero Paolo Nutini’s unforgettable concert to acclaimed club night by internationally renowned performers Bicept and Optimo, and stand-up shows from comedy superstars Frankie Boyle and John Bishop. The venue has also become a prestigious setting for classical and cultural performances, including those by the Scottish Opera, and hosted the esteemed Royal National Mod last year. Additionally, the Paisley Book Festival added to the venue’s diverse roster, reflecting the space’s versatility and significance as a cultural cornerstone.

The renewed Town Hall’s success is further highlighted by its role in personal and professional gatherings. In just one year, the venue has been the setting for eight beautiful weddings, over 230 meetings and conferences, and 167 shows. The restored building has not only captured the hearts of locals but has also garnered attention as an attractive destination for tourists and event-goers from across Scotland.

Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes, Renfrewshire Council’s culture spokesperson and Chair of OneRen, expressed her excitement about the milestone, stating, “It’s wonderful to mark this first anniversary of the transformed Town Hall, and to highlight all the incredible events that have taken place in this stunning venue.

“Paisley Town Hall has truly become a cultural landmark, attracting talent and audiences alike to experience the best of what our town has to offer.”

Looking to the future, Paisley Town Hall promises to continue its success, with an exciting lineup of events planned to further strengthen its status as a premier destination for the arts in Scotland. As it enters its second year, the team at Paisley Town Hall is committed to delivering an even richer program of performances, events, and festivals that celebrate both local and international talent, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the heart of Paisley.

The renovation of Paisley Town Hall is part of a generational investment by Renfrewshire Council in Paisley’s cultural venues, including the transformation of Paisley Museum into a world-class visitor destination, developing Paisley Arts Centre into one of the foremost small arts venues in Scotland, the creation of the award-winning Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub on the High Street, and restoring heritage buildings across the town centre

The Council’s ongoing capital investment also includes transformational funding in the school learning estate, focused regeneration across eight housing areas, and targeted investment in outdoor sports – with a new world-class running track and hockey pitch at the On-X Linwood, brand-new tennis courts in three Renfrewshire parks, upgrades to Ferguslie Sports Centre, and a new pavilion and football pitches at St James Playing Fields.

Paisley Town Hall is operated by OneRen, the local charitable trust providing culture leisure and sporting opportunities.

To book tickets for performances at Paisley Town Hall visit www.paisleytownhall.org or to enquire about an event please contact: OneRen_eventhires@renfrewshire.gov.uk