About The City Brief Falkirk

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Falkirk

In Falkirk, The City Brief delivers clear updates on weekly happenings across the town. Local gatherings in Pleasance take place at the historic Pleasance Public Baths, where residents meet for socials every week. Seasonal events near Callendar Road and performances from organisations based along High Street are regularly covered. We track public meetings, markets, arts festivals, and civic activities that shape everyday life. Coverage includes Central Falkirk’s pedestrianised shopping area and updates from key hubs such as The Helix park, home to the Kelpies , enduring symbols of Falkirk’s engineering legacy. These landmarks attract visitors year-round, with higher footfall during annual events like the Battle of Falkirk Commemoration in August, which features re-enactments and medieval markets near Callendar House.

Community activities span residential areas: monthly town hall talks on development plans occur in Rennie Street, parkside cricket fixtures are held in Camelon, and Woodlands offers routes used by families during evening walks. Residents of Polmont get advance alerts about the annual Grudge Match between Falkirk High School and Graeme High (formerly Falkirk Technical School), a spring event drawing local attention.

We focus on real-time updates , from free family experiences offered in Winter Campaign promotions to public transport changes after electrical testing works near the library. Ongoing concerns include limited parking at The Helix and inconsistent signage for cycling routes, issues that affect visitors during peak times. These details are included not for spectacle but because they shape how people access key areas.

People across Central Falkirk, Bonnybridge, Larbert, Grangemouth and nearby areas use our weekly summaries to stay informed about events in Callendar Square or the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema held at The Falkirk Steeple. It’s a straightforward way for neighbours who care about their town to share what’s happening near them.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Falkirk – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.