About The City Brief Motherwell & Wishaw
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Motherwell & Wishaw
The City Brief helps people in Motherwell and Wishaw stay informed about what’s happening across their community each week. Whether you live in Motherwell, Wishaw, Holytown, or any of the surrounding neighbourhoods, there's always something worth knowing about, from local festivals and sports fixtures to community events and cultural activities. Our weekly coverage keeps you updated on the events that matter to your area. Football remains central to local life, with regular matches at Fir Park drawing supporters throughout the season. Beyond the pitch, the Motherwell and Wishaw Community Festival celebrates local heritage and brings neighbours together with music, food, and family activities each summer. Throughout the year, you'll find smaller gatherings, campaigns addressing gender-based violence, and family days that reflect the character of the community. We recognise that life here is shaped by real rhythms: the weekly fixtures, the seasonal gatherings, the initiatives that speak to local values. The City Brief exists to help you keep pace with what’s on, without having to search multiple websites or social media pages. Whether it's a Motherwell FC match you want to plan around, a community event in Wishaw you’d like to attend, or a family activity nearby, our coverage brings it together in one place. Our focus is straightforward: tell you clearly what's happening locally, when it's happening, and why it matters to your neighbourhood. We cover the events that build connections and keep the community moving forward. By staying informed through The City Brief, you’re better equipped to take part in local life, support local institutions, and discover what your area has to offer week by week. The newsletter is designed for people who want to know what’s on without the noise, just the events and happenings that are genuinely relevant to Motherwell, Wishaw, and the wider area.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Motherwell & Wishaw – 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
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Motherwell & Wishaw 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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