Arts and entertainment

West Lothian offers a wealth of opportunities to enjoy and take part in arts activities.   West Lothian Council's Arts Services delivers facilities and resources for a continuous programme of arts events and activities.   It supports and develops all aspects of the curriculum in schools and provides instrumental music lessons during, and out of, school hours.   West Lothian's voluntary arts groups provide opportunities to take part in everything from film to quilt making, jazz to weaving in local communities.   Arts Services administers an arts grants scheme available to these groups and to individuals.   West Lothian Council spends in the region of £1.5million a year on arts services aiming to make the arts an integral part of community life in West Lothian. 

Arts Services is made up of Arts Development, Arts Education Services and Instrumental Music Service.

Please open the downloadable West Lothian Arts Brochure on this page for information on the current season of performances, classes and events.

 One of the newest events is the week-long Bathgate Music Festival offering all kinds of music for all sorts of people at venues across town from 14 - 20 September.

The Arts Directory gives contact information for a broad cross-section of arts organisations, companies and individuals.    Arts grants forms are also downloadable from this page.