EVENTS
Simon often performs at events around Scotland, in-person and online. Find out more about these performances right here — and he hopes to see you at an event soon.
Upcoming
Highlights from the Past
24/08/24
POETS FOR PEACE
Simon reads alongside superstar poets at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
23/06/24
WHIMSY & WONDER
An "in conversation" with Simon at The Book Nook, Stewarton, as part of Indie Bookshop Week.
12/05/24
BOSWELL BOOK FESTIVAL
Back "by popular demand", Simon returns to Dumfries House to track the life of a poem.
03/02/24
AN AFTERNOON WITH...
Simon Lamb reads from A Passing On of Shells at Seahorse Bookstore, Ardrossan.
various/23
POETRY FOR OVER 50S
A series of workshops funded by Tidelines Book Festival at Fullarton ConneXions, Irvine.
various/23
HOW WE SEE OURSELVES
A multi-media exhibition at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine: poetry, art, film.
01/07/23
BURNS MONUMENT 200th
Simon Lamb celebrates the 200th anniversary of The Burns Monument, Alloway, with friends.
04/05/23
CHARITY ART AUCTION
Simon Lamb warms up the crowd for Frogmore Paper Mill on Fleet Street, London.
27/01/23
SCRIEVIN & SCRAN
Hosted/headlined by Simon Lamb for Tidelines Book Festival at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.
16-18/08/22
CUMBRIAN LIBRARY TOUR
Simon tours six libraries around Cumbria, entertaining youngsters and their guardians.
10/11/21
STORIES ON THE WAY
Simon's apprenticeship continues at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh.
2020–2021
SIMON SAYS STORYTIME
Throughout the pandemic, join Simon online with stories from his armchair and his sleeping bag!
07/12/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
The first of three gigs across stunning Caithness, playing a set in Mr C's Bar, Thurso.
10/11/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
The second stop on Simon's tour: an intimate gig in the café of The Little Theatre, Dundee.
05–07/08/24
CUMBERLAND LIBRARIES
Simon tours six libraries across Cumberland as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.
25/05/24
MAUCHLINE HOLY FAIR
Join Simon Lamb and his cronies from the Bachelors' Club on the Nance Tinnock Stage.
24/04/24
PAISLEY BOOK FESTIVAL
Part of the Schools Programme, Simon will warmly "show off" poetry to students in libraries.
05/12/23
BACHELORS' CLUB
Simon Lamb headlines the winter performance at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.
20/10/23
VELCRO POETRY @ SMHAF
A special edition of Velcro Poetry for all ages at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine. Words stick!
07/10/23
POETRY DEN @ RBBM
Returning for a 2nd year, drop-in and say hi at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr.
27/05/23
MAUCHLINE HOLY FAIR
Join Simon Lamb and his cronies from the Bachelors' Club on the Nance Tinnock Stage.
21/03/23
BOOKSHOP READING+Q&A
Celebrate World Poetry Day 2023 with an evening with Simon Lamb in Topping & Co., St Andrews.
05/10/22
POETRY DEN @ RBBM
A drop-in/drop-out day of poetry and chatter at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr.
02/08/22
SCRIEVER HANDOVER
The handover from Tracy Harvey to Simon Lamb: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr.
10/06/21
G.A.W.I.E. CONCERT
Simon shares his poetry as part of an online concert for the Get A Word In Edgeways Festival.
09/12/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
The grand finale to Simon's first tour: a spectacular venue in Mackays Hotel, Wick.
14/11/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
A notable stop for the fourth gig of Simon's tour: the Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh.
08/11/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
Simon's opening night of Tour No. 1, launching his poetry book in Hotel du Vin, St Andrews.
various/24
HOW WE SEE OURSELVES
A multi-media exhibition at Garrison House, Cumbrae: poetry, art, film.
16/18/05/24
MORE THAN THIS
A new play by Simon, staged by Short Attention Span Theatre in The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr.
16/03/24
BURNS AND BEYOND
Simon Lamb leads a writing workshop for young writers at Shambellie House, Dumfries.
30/11/23
POETRY @ WATERSTONES
Celebrate St Andrew's Day with Simon Lamb and friends in Waterstones, Ayr.
12/10/23
CELEBRATION OF C+C
Simon shares work from the How We See Ourselves project at the Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine.
25–27/08/23
McLELLAN POETRY FRINGE
Simon Lamb participates in events across the Isle of Arran as part of the local arts festival.
14/05/23
BOSWELL BOOK FESTIVAL
Join Scriever Simon Lamb for a poetry reading and workshop at Dumfries House.
23/02/23
BOOK LAUNCH
It's time! Join Simon Lamb and Kenny Boyle at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway.
08-10/09/22
DOORMATTERS
From an idea by Simon Lamb, Ayr Fort Players present monologues at The Gaiety Theatre, Ayr.
18/11/21
BOOK LAUNCH
An evening with Simon Lamb and Kenny Boyle at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr.
12/02/21
B.L.A.S.T! CONCERT
Simon participates as a "new voice" in the online storytelling series, B.L.A.S.T!
08/12/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
A return to the past for the penultimate stop on tour: Lybster Community Centre, Lybster.
12/11/19
BLUE TRIANGLE TOUR
The third gig on Simon's first tour, playing the Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen.
25/09/19
FIRST EVER SOLO GIG
Simon's first ever full-length solo show, staged in the amazing Camerons Theatre Bar, Ayr.