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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 […]

£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 […]

£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 […]

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 […]

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 and uplifting conscious dance practice suitable for anybody, no previous experience needed. Movement Medicine dance supports you to still your thinking mind, connect to your […]

£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

I’m A Raver Bingo

Locharbriggs Community Centre Auchencrieff Road North, Locharbriggs, Dumfries and Galloway

Come join us for the ‘Ultimate Bingo Rave’ with amazing & not-so-amazing prizes & plenty of surprises. Expect all your favourite I Am A Raver & party anthems. It promises […]

£20

Jazz Weekend: Dom Pipkin Blues ‘n’ Boogie Piano

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

As part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're thrilled to welcome Europe’s top exponent of New Orleans rhythm and blues, piano virtuoso Dom Pipkin to the Fratry Hall. Dom breathes new life into the classic funk sounds of The Meters, Dr John, Fats Domino and Professor Longhair with a stellar list of international […]

£15.00

Return To Summerisle – After Premiere Party

The Vault Arts Centre Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway

Return to Summerisle - After Premiere Party Newton Stewart Cinema will be hosting the premiere of a new documentary on The Wicker Man entitled “Return to Summerisle”. Come to the after-Premiere party and mingle with the stars of the original Wicker Man 1973 along with the filmmakers of the documentary and maybe bag an autograph! […]

£10.00

Kirkcudbright Spring Plant Fair

Kirkcudbright Harbour Square Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom

A glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing fresh ideas and plants for your own spring displays.

Free

Bluebell Day

🌿MAY THE 4th BE WITH US!🌿 Where - Danevale Park What - Bluebell walks along the Dee, 🧁cakes, coffee/tea, beat the goalie ⚽️, facepainting and a scavenger trail! When - May 4th 11am - 3pm Why 💙- under the umbrella of Scotlands Garden Scheme we are opening to raise funds for the wonderful Beavers and […]

£5

Jazz Weekend: Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance

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

As part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend we're hosting an Afternoon Tea Dance in the magnificent surroundings of our medieval Fratry Hall. With live music from the Out of the Blue jazz orchestra, put your gladrags on and take your partners to the dance floor for some classic tunes from the roaring 20s […]

£15.00

Jazz Weekend: Bank Holiday Jazz Jam

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

The celebrated Jazz Jam with The Big Shoes Band is back in Carlisle for a Bank Holiday special, as part of the Cathedral's first ever Jazz Weekend. Join us for an afternoon of live music in the Fratry Hall with a 40 minute set from The Big Shoes Band, followed by a jam session - […]

£15.00

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

Catstrand High Street, New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway

"I surrender unconditionally to these master musicians. The worn concept of tradition and innovation have rarely been used as smart as this"– LIRA "On the evidence to hand, pure fiddle doesn´t get much better than The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc." Folkworld From the moment Kevin Henderson, Olav Luksengård Mjelva and Anders Hall of The Nordic Fiddlers […]

£6 – £16

After School Baking Club (May start)

Lochvale House Georgetown Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

This after school club is a 4 week block and suitable for primary aged children. This block is on Tuesday's. Week 1 (6th May) - Empire Biscuits Week 2 (13th May) - Chocolate Cake Week 3 (27th May) - Pizza Pinwheels Week 4 (3rd June) - Butterfly Cakes Products can be made Gluten/Dairy Free, however, […]

£4 – £26

Afternoon Recital: Isabella Briggs Piano Recital

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

Our seIMG_1774ries of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome Isabella Briggs, Pianist to our Fratry Hall . 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 enriching […]

Free

Brew and Blether on VE Day 80

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

Join us for a cup of tea and a friendly chat on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. We'll be in the special exhibition of artworks and artefacts at Our Wee Pop Up Shop in the Courtyard, just off the High Street in Annan. Bring in your memories, or family stories, or just come along […]

Free

Drum for Fun

Logan Botanic Garden Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Enjoy the rhythm and beat of the Stranraer Drum for Fun group who will be performing in the magical setting of Logan's Walled Garden. Free with normal garden entry.

Moniaive Folk Festival

Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, Moniaive High Street, Moniaive, Scotland, United Kingdom

Family-friendly festival of music, crafts, activities for all ages, nature walks, piping competition and a noisy and colourful parade. Taking place in the beautiful village of Moniaive in rural Dumfriesshire. Featuring live music from Ollie Riggs & Wattie Lees, The Brothers Gillespie, Capstan Quartet, Junkman's Choir, Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid, Jennifer Reid, Burd Ellen, […]

Donations

GUN – HOMBRES ACOUSTIC TOUR

Loreburn Hall, Dumfries Newall Terrace, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

GUN - Hombres Acoustic plus Special Guests Paul, Jools and Dante from MTV EMA Winners GUN Announce Exclusive Hombres Acoustic Tour; Prepare for an unforgettable experience through April, May and June 2025; Paul, Jools and Dante from the iconic MTV EMA-winning rock band GUN embark on their Hombres Acoustic Tour! For the first time, the […]

£25

The Boswell Children’s Festival

Dumfries House Cumnock, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Boswell Book Festival proudly presents our Children’s Festival of talks, workshops, and free activities for readers of all ages, led by our amazing writers and illustrators – each one an expert in making learning collaborative and fun. We welcome families to join us in the gorgeous grounds of Dumfries House between Saturday 10–Sunday 11 […]

£2 – £3

Cockpits North and Model Show

Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Spitfire Road, Heathhall, Dumfries and Galloway

Lots of visiting aircraft cockpits come to the museum for visitors to see, with some you can even sit in, like a Lightning jet fighter! Our Model Show promises to be a cracker this year, with exhibitors travelling from far and wide to show their models, whether they are aircraft, armour, naval, cars, fantasy figures, […]