Exchange Paisley

15/05/2026

We’re having a clear out so bag yourself a bargain! Our sale will include a variety of pre-loved items including clothing, footwear, and accessories. All proceeds go towards Exchange.
PACE at The Paisley Centre | Sat 13 June: 11am – 2pm

If you are able to donate any good condition items, please drop them in to us at Reception of either Spires or The Paisley Centre before 5 June.

07/05/2026

Big thanks to Paisley Daily Express for helping to spread the word about our most recent update. If you or someone you know could be an ‘Exchange Hero’ then we’d love to hear from you.

28/04/2026

It's been a while since we last shared news on Exchange – our capital project to create a new professional producing and receiving theatre venue dedicated to presenting performances for children, young people and families as well as offer an accessible and affordable event space for the local community. We know many of you are eager to hear about progress.

We’ve just shared an update with everything that’s been happening since our last post—come take a look and catch up with us:
https://pacetheatre.com/2026/exchange-theatre-update/

04/07/2024

If you want to hear the full story about Paisley First’s exciting new Buddie Walk of Fame trail, and what our young people think about it, Reporting Scotland has the full story (11mins in). See Gerard Butler’s stone in situ!

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04/07/2024

We’re thrilled that Gerard Butler’ stone from Paisley First’s Buddie Walk of Fame has been placed outside our building. All these successful Paisley folk will definitely be an inspiration to future generations!

25/06/2024

If you are age 12-25 and eligible to vote, we would love to have your vote!

Vote for us in Celebrating Renfrewshire!
We are in the running to receive funding from Celebrating Renfrewshire but we need your help.

If successful, the funding would go towards the final fit-out of Exchange Paisley Performance Cafe, one of three main performance venues in Exchange which will host 'Huddle' - our bi-weekly programme of Q&A's, talks, live music, open-mic and spoken word events for young people, hosted in a vibrant cafe space designed to welcoming to all young people in Renfrewshire.

Anyone from age 12-25 can vote by using their Young Scot Card.
Vote here👇
https://www.voting.young.scot/

25/03/2024

ROCK FOR EXCHANGE!

Join us for an amazing afternoon of performances by some much-loved local bands, as we raise funds for - a new theatre dedicated to children, young people and families.

A brilliant line-up includes: , and as well as performances from the the members of PACE's Musical Theatre Company.

Tickets: £10
www.pacetheatre.com/boxoffice

18/10/2023

We are passionate about the many benefits of theatre-going from a young age, and one of the major motivations behind the redevelopment of Exchange, is to ensure there are more young people in theatres; watching, participating, creating, learning, volunteering and working.

That's why we're supporting UK Theatre Society's campaign, Theatre for Every Child, asking political parties to commit to providing funding and support to ensure that every child goes to the theatre by the time they leave school.

You can find out more here: https://uktheatre.org/theatre-for-every-child/ and support the campaign by signing up there for campaign news updates.

17/05/2023

Work on the next phase in the development of Exchange Paisley, Scotland’s first theatre for children, young people and families commences this week in Paisley.

Grant Mason, Chief Executive, PACE Theatre said:
“This is a major step forward for the project; works completed so far have been largely focused on roof and rot repairs, so it will be exciting to see the internal features turning from a plan on piece of paper to a reality."

It is expected that the current phase will be complete later this year, but we are appealing to businesses and individuals to support the project by donating to our Million Pound Wall campaign, or offering in-kind support, to reach the fundraising total required to help complete the project in an increasingly challenging financial climate.

Full story here: https://bit.ly/ExchangePhase2

Find out more about the Million Pound Wall: https://www.pacetheatre.com/exchange/donate/