Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland

Afternoon Recital: Paul Taylor (piano)

The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral Abbey Street, Carlisle, Cumberland

Our series of free afternoon recitals continues with a special performance by pianist Paul Taylor. While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and the Cathedral. Your generosity will help us continue to bring such events to the […]

Free

Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of the area which have been too long overlooked. There’s a special focus on the Bruce family, the Lords of Annandale who had one of their […]

Free

When We Were Young

Theatre Royal, Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The public and critically acclaimed five star production WHEN WE WERE YOUNG goes beyond the tabloid stereotype of ‘Neds’ to tell a powerful and hilarious story about the realities of gang culture and young team mentality in Glasgow during the 90s, as we follow the lives of one of the many youngteams who polluted the streets of the city during a time it was known […]

VE Day Art & History Exhibition

Our Wee Pop Up Shop The Courtyard, behind 93 High Street, Annan

A special exhibition of new artworks by Annan Art Club and artefacts from Annan Museum will be on show throughout May 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Wartime artefacts will be on show and many can be handled. Paintings and drawings have been created by Annan artists […]

Free

Golden Day Club, Castle Douglas

Castle Douglas Community Centre Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

The Golden Club is a Day Centre for the elderly basted in Castle Douglas. Our aim is to promote independent living while combating loneliness and social isolation by providing social contact and support to the elderly within Castle Douglas and the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of activities/entertainment tailored to help improve the […]

£10.00
Event Series Stroke support group

Stroke support group

Could you post this for me please Have you, or a member of your family had a stroke,? do you need help, support, advice ? Or meet other stroke survivors in your area then why not pop along to our free stroke support group organised by my self Sheryl Herring your local Stroke Association Community […]

CO-GREAT Workshop: Flood Resilience Gamification

Rutherford McCowan Building, Crichton University Campus Bankend Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

🚆 We are pleased to be hosting the University of Glasgow Games Lab for the CO-GREAT Workshop: Flood Resilience Gamification on the 1st of May. Are you interested in contributing to rail transport's resilience to flooding using gaming? 💠 Location: The University of Glasgow, Dumfries Campus 💠 Time: 1.30 – 3.00pm. 💠 Who? Open staff, […]

Free

Medieval Annandale

Lochmaben Town Hall High Street, Lochmaben

Discover the fascinating stories of our area’s past in this special exhibition, from ruined castles and ancient monasteries to fierce battles and holy crosses. The displays explore the treasures of the area which have been too long overlooked. There’s a special focus on the Bruce family, the Lords of Annandale who had one of their […]

Free

Virtual Script writing group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

South West Media Factory is hosting a regular scriptwriting group, via Zoom, to help anyone in Dumfries & Galloway who wants to learn the techniques of successful script writing. We will help people develop ideas and work on their short film scripts, within a supportive and friendly group. This is free to all, and there […]

Free

Tombs n’ Tales of Old Anwoth

Anwoth Old Kirk Anwoth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Famed as an iconic filming location in 1973 cult classic, The Wicker Man, Anwoth Old Kirk is steeped in history; its surrounding graveyard a fascinating library of life stories, honouring love, loss, triumph and tragedy... Join award-winning storytellers Mostly Ghostly in this, as they weave together episodes from the area’s rich past; blending history and […]

£13 – £43

An Dannsa Dub LIVE at The Venue

The Venue Church Place, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

An Dannsa Dub, the innovative project fusing traditional Scottish music and digital dub, will be celebrating the release of their highly anticipated second album Through The Storm (out May 1, 2024) with a huge UK tour starting in Dumfries at The Venue.

£15

The New Jersey Boys

Theatre Royal, Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

Back by overwhelming public demand following their previous shows, The New Jersey Boys, based in Devon, take their audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all times –The Four Seasons. This choreographed show, featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestmann-Gould and the talented all round singer / entertainer […]

Event Series Pop Dance

Pop Dance

Whithorn Community Centre Castlehill, Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway

Tone up. Lose weight. Get fit. A dance workout class for adults and teens. Tracks from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. Friendly class for all abilities. £30 for eight week block or £5 pay as you go. Please contact us before coming to check the schedule. Contact Emma prior to attending for further details, occasionally […]

Event Series CREPE BAR by BAKE

CREPE BAR by BAKE

Friday lunchtime treats with CREPE BAR by BAKE. Homemade sweet & savoury crepes every Friday lunch from 11am-2pm out at Heathhall Industrial Estate at the old Interfloor car park behind Hire & Supplies. Also serving hot and cold drinks.

£2 – £10.00

Reel to Real: Silence

The Stove Network 100 High Street, Dumfries

This month we share a debut feature from Irish documentarist Pat Collins, taking the form of a trip through the West of Ireland as a sound-recordist returning from Berlin seeks to capture the sound of silence, but after meeting the local inhabitants is drawn back to his own roots on Tory Island off the coast […]

Free

Wave Blues Band

Theatre Royal, Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

The fantastic Wave Blues Band are making their return to the Theatre Royal after their sell out gig last year! Get your mojo working and be spellbound by the soulful driving rhythms that will make you shake your tail feathers. Wave Blues Band pulls you into the electric world of Chicago and Delta blues. The five […]

Jazz Weekend Tommaso Starace Trio

The Fratry Hall, Carlisle Cathedral Abbey Street, Carlisle, Cumberland

Launching ours first ever Jazz Weekend, we welcome Italian saxophonist Tommaso Starace, keyboardist Martin Longhawn and drummer Steve Hanley to the Cathedral for the first time, presenting an evening of modern, classics and jazz standards. Tommaso is an alumnus of the Birmingham Conservatoire and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, with a roster of ten […]

£15.00

Numb Bum

The Wanlockhead Inn Wanlockhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Numb Bum is a motorcycle endurance challenge set in Scotland. Ride 1000 from Scotland's highest village - Wanlockhead - and head to the country's most southernly, westerly, northernly and easternly points. Taking photos as you go, you'll try to complete the challenge in 24 hours and finish at the Wanlockhead Inn in time for […]

£35.00

Wigtown Spring Weekend

County Building Wigtown Wigtown

Scotland’s Book Town Unveils Spring Weekend Festival Line-Up ● Enjoy a May celebration of authors, books and storytelling ● Walks, talks, music, art and craft in the heart of Galloway Scotland’s National Book Town has unveiled the programme for its annual springtime celebration of literature, storytelling and community. This year’s Wigtown Spring Weekend, 3-5 May, […]

Green Fayre

Vibe 75 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Newton Stewart Initiative and GSA Biosphere are coming together again to host the 3rd annual Green Fayre in Newton Stewart. Held in Vibe 75, Newton Stewart on Saturday May 3rd between 10-2pm this event is to raise awareness of sustainable and environmentally friendly products and organisations in the area supporting the green business/economy. Last year […]

Free

The Green Fayre

Vibe 75 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Come along to the Green Fayre! Now in its fourth year, the Green Fayre is a unique gathering of local conservation and nature groups and small local producers for a fun and engaging open day in Newton Stewart. Come along and find out what's going on in D&G. Featuring a range of exhibitors and stands […]

Free
Event Series Wigtown Market

Wigtown Market

Wigtown market starts on Saturday 5th April in the market square, Wigtown 10:00 - 3:00. Every Saturday from now until the end of September. All our usual stalls and some […]

Heritage Exhibition

Kirkbean Village Hall Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway

Kirkbean Parish Heritage Society, are holding a two day exhibition about the history of our Parish, on the 3rd and 4th of May. The event is being held in Kirkbean […]

Free

Family Fun Day

The Jolly Harvester Calside Road, Dumfries

Entertainment for all the family Fundraiser for D&G Sands

Free

Movement Medicine with Lynn

Bowlers Hall Cotton Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

This month D&G Dance Collective are delighted to have Lynn Campbell from North East England returning to offer us some Movement Medicine. About Movement Medicine: Movement Medicine® is a grounding […]

£17

I Can’t Believe it’s not Potter

Auchen Castle Beattock, Scotland, United Kingdom

Our Murder Mystery Evening is back by popular demand and this time it's Harry Potter themed! On Saturday 3 May, Auchen Castle will be overrun with amateur wizards from 'Dogwarts […]

£49.95