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Local Events in Livingston
You can find what’s happening across Livingston each week, helping residents and visitors stay informed. In Livingston Village, centred around Kirkton Business Campus, a blend of historic roots and commercial energy drives consistent activity year-round. Regular gatherings include arts showcases at The Centre, seasonal festivals connecting communities from Deans to East Calder, and initiatives hosted in spaces like Almondvale Stadium or Howden Park Centre.
Almond Valley offers a different rhythm, defined by riverside walks along the River Almond through green corridors such as Beecraigs Country Park. Community-led events take place at Eliburn Park and Kirkton Business Campus, with participation drawn from nearby areas including Winchburgh, Knightsridge, and Bathgate. These gatherings often reflect local heritage, such as those tied to Livingston’s original development phase in Deans or its designation as a new town.
Landmarks like the Livingston Designer Outlet serve not only as retail destinations but also host year-round events: pop-up markets featuring produce from East Calder farmers; live music sessions by River FM performers at Almondvale Regional Centre; and family-friendly workshops run with organisations based at Howden Park Centre.
Events such as the West Lothian Festival of Arts, Livingston Food Festival, Zambia Independence Day Parade, and the Stay Different monthly campaign contribute to a civic rhythm that persists year-round. These are not fleeting highlights but part of an ongoing network of local engagement shaped by community memory and institutional continuity across neighbourhoods from Deans to Bathgate.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Livingston – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Livingston is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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