Things to do in Castle Douglas

Fred MacAulay

Veteran Scottish stand-up comedian Fred MacAuley hits the road again.Expect to hear tales of lockdown weddings, gags about complying with the regulations, isola…

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Blue Rose Code

A nomad, both geographically and musically, songwriter Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes straight from – and to – the heart.His songs address universal them…

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

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Fergus McCreadie Trio

Pianist Fergus McCreadie’s trio is among the leaders of the exciting young wave currently energising the vibrant and creative Scottish jazz scene.A phenomenal t…

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National Theatre Live: Les Liasons Dangereusse

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville…

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Tao Live/ Dark Sky Jazz

Fresh from winning BBC Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year, drummer and composer Roan Anderson brings his band TAO to CatStrand. Blending jazz, groove, ele…

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Do Not Pass Go

We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed.

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An Olive Tree by Carolyn Yates

An Olive Tree by Carolyn Yates a rehearsed reading, followed by a Q&A with playwright Sara ShaarawiAmid the fragile optimism of the early 1990s following the Os…

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Olive Tree

An Olive Tree by Carolyn Yates - a rehearsed reading, followed by a Q&A with playwright Sara Shaarawi.

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Clmence de Forceville, Benedict Kloeckner, & Oxana Shevchenko / Absolute Classics

Programme: Brahms, B Major, op. 8 Interval Rachmaninov, Trio no 2, op. 9Artists: Clmence de Forceville, violin, Benedict Kloeckner, cello & Oxana Shevchenko, pi…

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Fred Macaulay / Good Evening!

For reasons outwith his control, Fred had to cancel his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe shows and his Autumn Tour - Fred MacAulay: No podcast - LIVE.

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Comedy Night - Vladimir McTavish

One of the most popular - and certainly most successful - of modern-day Scottish comedians, Vladimir McTavish is a stunning professional in every sense of the w…

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The Bonny Glenkens: A Celebration Of The Poetry And Music Of The Glenkens

An evening of music, song and recitations in celebration of the poetry of the late Tommy Edgar MBE and the rich history of music in the Glenkens led by Brian Ed…

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Alasdair Roberts

Prolific Glasgow-based singer, songwriter, interpreter of traditional songs and guitarist Alasdair Roberts gives a rare solo performance at CatStrand.Acclaimed…

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Manami Suzuki, piano / Absolute Classics

Programme: Beethoven, Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1 Schubert, Impromptus, D 899, Op.

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Quines / The Bubblyjock Collective

The Bubblyjock Collective present QUINES, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from Scottish history.

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Galloway Conversation: Stroanfreggan Update Talk

Exciting updates from the excavations at Stroanfreggan! Come along to find out more about the post-excavation results from the excavation of Stroanfreggan fort…

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Bird Vox

Introducing Birdvox and their debut albumShamming The Drama. Twelve big-sky songs of joy, rage, connection, grief, empowerment, the natural world, and peace for…

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Birdvox

Birdvox is an innovative Scottish electro-folk band blending folk, pop, and electronica with rich vocal harmonies and bespoke beats.

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The Razorbills

Galloway folknrollers The Razorbills return to the CatStrand after a 15 year absence.

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Galloway Sings for Gaza - Performance

An evening of music with the Galloway Sings for Gaza Scratch Choir and local musicians, in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians.

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Galloway Sings for Gaza - Workshop

Join the scratch choir to learn three songs for peace, freedom and justice leading to a performance that evening. All ages and abilities welcome. Includes entry…

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Malin Lewis

Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally S…

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Ryan Young

Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle.

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Salt House

An album of temporal beauty that touches the eternalFolking.com A gentle lulling delight The Guardian 10/10SALT HOUSEhas been a mainstay on the folk scene for o…

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Götterdämmerung

An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brnnhilde.

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Cosi fan Tutte

Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends.

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