Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers promises […]
Join us at Smiths Hotel at Gretna Green for an unforgettable Christmas Party Night featuring the ultimate ABBA Tribute Act, The Ultimate Dancing Queens. Sing, dance, and relive the magic […]
A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie. An award-winning singer, Hannah was the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2018). She […]
Join us for a Christmas Celebration! Featuring traditional carols, timeless opera and classical highlights & popular festive favourites; our Christmas Concert will be the perfect festive finale to the year. […]
Astoria, based from South West of Scotland, are a band who have played together since becoming teenagers, travelling across Scotland and the UK performing both original material and covers. With […]
Programme Strauss Sonata Fauré Après un rêve Interval Brahms Sonata F Major Sarasate Gypsy Airs Lauded for ‘delicate yet virtuosic’ playing (BBC Music Magazine) and ‘seamless subtleties of tone colour’ […]
Phil Cunningham and his Christmas Songbook colleagues have been delighting audiences for the last 19 years. He is delighted to announce they will be returning once again, performing shows in […]
MEGA Events presents, cinema’s most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a stunning light show! Show 1 - 6pm - 7.15pm | Show 2 - 8.30pm - […]
Back by popular demand “The Christmas Country With the Stars Show” returns for another night of festive toe-tapping magic and features a stellar line-up with 4 of the best direct […]
Mamma mia! Get ready to channel your inner dancing queen (or king), as the fabulous Swede Dreamz tribute act are on their way to The Cairndale. Enjoy a four-course dinner […]
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the mighty Skerryvore are coming to Dumfries to play Easterbrook Hall on Friday 19th December. What are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of […]
Mamma mia! Get ready to channel your inner dancing queen (or king), as the fabulous Swede Dreamz tribute act are on their way to The Cairndale. Enjoy a four-course dinner […]
Astoria, based from South West of Scotland, are a band who have played together since becoming teenagers, travelling across Scotland and the UK performing both original material and covers. With […]
Why Not join us in between Christmas and New Year with Scotty D. Scotty D’s journey began at just 12 years old, playing guitar and vocals in his family gospel […]
Get ready to dance the night away with all the smash hits from Neil Diamond including Sweet Caroline, Love on the Rocks, Hello again and I'm a believer to name a few. Tom Scott has performed as Neil Diamond many years now and is a favourite with our guests. Call the hotel directly to book […]
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are back in Dumfries. For those of you not familiar with the band, they've reach incredible heights over the last 15 years with their ground-breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems which they proudly call 'Bagrock'. Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show so […]
Why not join us here at the Cairndale in between Christmas and New Year with a tribute to Celine Dion by Lisa Press. Her powerful vocals, perfect mannerisms and uncanny resemblance to the megastar herself will make you believe you have been instantly transported to a sell-out concert of the Diva herself. Performing all the […]
The Four D's, a magnificent four piece harmony group that breathe life into songs across every genre. With their effortless style, complex vocal harmony, pristine presentation and a wealth of charisma, this immersive group are not to be missed. Travelling across the globe the Four D's have graced some iconic stages. This scintillating presentation full […]
Why not join us for the New Year and have a dinner and dance with Scotty D. Scotty D’s journey began at just 12 years old, playing guitar and vocals in his family gospel group, “The Imperial Gospel Singers.” From there, he went on to join multiple bands across the globe, including the “Alabamas Soul […]
Back for 2026 and to Welcome in 2026 we have Cliff Eland Big Band ..Named after their founder Cliff Eland some 30 plus years ago they are a full 16 piece Big Band bringing the Big Band sound to the Scotland. With a library of over 500 pieces of music this is a night not […]
Kirkcudbright RNLI are holding a tribute afternoon on Sunday the 11th January 2026 at Cochran Hall. Rule the World are the UK’s Number 1 Take That tribute act performing all Take That’s greatest hits. Why don’t you come along and join us for a fantastic afternoon. Over 18’s only
Rabbie’s Winter Village Tucked in the heart of Dumfries, Rabbie’s Winter Village is where the glow of Illuminate Dumfries meets full-on festive vibes. Expect twinkling lights, mouth-watering local food, cracking live music, and that unmistakable Dumfries cheer. Grab a mulled wine (or a hot chocolate if you’re driving), tuck into tasty street food from local […]
Programme HAYDN Symphony No.56 in C SCHNITTKE Concerto Grosso No.1 SCHUBERT Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’ Lorenza Borrani director/violin Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist Lorenza Borrani. As energetic as she is charismatic – and Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008 – Borrani brought an intimate chamber […]
Programme Gaubert Sonata No. 2 Bach Sonata No. 5 in E minor BWV 1034 Blaž Pucihar Sonatine Interval Gaubert Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando Liebermann Sonata Op. 23 Recipient of the 2016 Sir James Galway Rising Star Award, 1st Prize winner of the 2018 IMKA Music Competition and 1st Prize winner of the 2018 Alexander & […]
After attending Wells Cathedral School as a scholar, Rebecca Carson completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she won 1st prize in the needle makers competition, followed by completing her Masters Degree at the Royal Academy of Music. Rebecca has played as principal flute, sub principal flute and principal […]
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist in the country/Americana music scene; most notably with her debut single “Remembering” which she wrote for her father and is featured on the Grammy […]
Programme Bridge Phantasy Piano Quartet Enescu Piano Quartet No. 2 Interval Faure Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor Violinist Charlotte Spruit is a passionate chamber musician and soloist, having performed at […]
The Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe’s leading string quartets and are prolific prize winners in both the UK and abroad. As the only ensemble to ever win both First […]
Performing all the biggest hits from Boyzone and Westlife. Boyband supergroup Boyzlife, comprising Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, celebrate the iconic hits from both defining 90s/00s groups, who […]
ProgrammeSchubert Sonata in B flat D.960IntervalSoukhovetski The Pride Suite(UK Premiere)Konstantin Soukhovetskiis regarded as an original creative force among the pianists of his generation, in a career that has gained him […]