Things to do in Dumfries

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

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China Crisis

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979.

The Venue, Dumfries

The Tumbling Paddies

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success.

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Kyle Falconer (The View)

Kyle Falconer has always been a songwriter who has been inspired by a female muse.

The Venue, Dumfries

Skerryvore

The multi award winning eight-piece band will perform their usual high energy set – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana – featuring many favourite…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Celebrating 20 years of touring the world, bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish accent.

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Bad Manners

Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations…

The Venue, Dumfries

Nathan Carter

Nathan Carter is a talented singer hailing from Liverpool, currently residing in Ireland.

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Noel Fitzpatrick: Beyond Supervet

Noel Fitzpatrick takes to the stage this autumn as he brings his uplifting and motivating show back on the road, told with passion, humour and raw truth, learne…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Psychic Night with Grant Harris Medium

Join the incredible Grant Harris, one of the UK's most accurate & naturally gifted psychic mediums, for an exciting evening of mediumship.Grant, now in his 14th…

Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club, Dumfries

The Scottish Christmas Songbook

The Scottish Christmas Songbook is a joyful festive concert featuring Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, John McCusker, Kris Drever, Ian Carr, Kevin McGuire and the S…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his bigge…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Moretallica

Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the most energetic show.Moretallica was for…

The Venue, Dumfries

The Amy Winehouse Band

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass p…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

All Right Now @ The Venue, Dumfries

An evening filled with the very best of Free and Bad Company brought to you by the fabulous All Right Now. This tribute band are truly phenomenal with Kossoff's…

The Venue, Dumfries

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Bash + The Sound Rays

Popcorn Gigs present a cinematic show on a Sunday afternoon. Live music from Dumfries' psychedelic explorers Bash and Edinburgh's interplanetary groovers The So…

Mill Road, Dumfries

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Billy Bibby Band

Billy Bibby was the founding member and lead guitarist of Catfish and the Bottlemen and he was instrumental in writing and releasing their debut album, 'The Bal…

The Venue, Dumfries

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John Scott vocalist

Back by popular demand John Scott takes you through the decades as he performs a variety of songs!

Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

Dumfries Pride

InfoDumfries Pride takes place on Saturday the 19th September 2026.Join us for a vibrant celebration of love, diversity, and community.

High Street, Dumfries, Dumfries

Eventos Zodiac presents Will Atkinson @ The Venue, Dumfries

Find it crazy to say this but on the 19th of September the one and only Will Atkinson will be coming down to The Venue, Dumfries to play for the Zodiac

The Venue, Dumfries

Printing using Recycled Tetrapack Cartons with Chine Colle

Join printmaker Julia Mesnikof to try out tetrapack printmaking. This 1.5 day workshop is suitable for beginners or those keen to experiment with their printmak…

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

The Crichton Crypt Tours

The tours will reveal some of the fascinating characters and events associated with The Crichton from its earliest beginnings, including an insight into the lif…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Tide Lines

Tide Lines are a 4 piece band originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Whilst their music is heavily influenced by and rooted in the places they grew up in th…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

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The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along rauco…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

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TB Watson Whisky Festival

A celebration of whisky with around 40 stands and more than 200 products to explore.

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Dumfries Ghost Walk

Ghosts, ghouls, murder and witchcraft! Join Mostly Ghostly for a terrifying tour around darkest Dumfries... Join Mostly Ghostly and Midsteeple Quarter for a spe…

The Midsteeple, Dumfries

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Butterflies by Zo Bestel & Clare Prenton

Butterflies by Zo Bestel & Clare Prenton a new Scottish musical in development (work in progress)One night. One hill.

Theatre Royal Dumfries, Dumfries

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Introduction to Cyanotype Printmaking

First developed in Victorian times, cyanotype is a form of photographic printmaking using chemicals which respond to ultraviolet light.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Mokulito Printmaking

VIsiting tutor Susannah Emily Oliver will lead this two day introductory workshop.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Live Music at the Railway Club Dumfries

Live music from 4 to 8 at the Railway Club in DumfriesIntroducing... Blanc, hot new indie outfit from Lockerbie Followed by...Kurlew, 6 piece band from across D…

The Railway Club, Dumfries

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Waking The Witch

The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries At the height of the persecutions, at least 78 people were accused of witchcraft,…

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, Dumfries

Haunted Highways Tour

Screaming hags, eyeless phantoms and a menagerie of unearthy creatures... Join our intrepid team for a bus trip with a difference!

Dock Park, Dumfries

The Swing Kings

The Swing Kings are a group of three brothers who have been rocking the stage for more than three decades.

Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

Multi Block Lino Cut Printmaking

Master Printmaker and illustrator Claire Melinsky will lead this two day introduction to multi block lino cut printmaking. The workshop will cover preparation o…

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Neil Diamond Tribute

Experience an unforgettable night of Neil Diamonds greatest hits, performed live.Get ready to dance the night away with all the smash hits from Neil Diamond inc…

Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

Atom Heart Floyd

Atom Heart Floyd, a tribute to Pink Floyd, return to the Phoenix Theatre on 17th October 2025, performing the greatest hits of Pink Floyd, including playing son…

The Venue, Dumfries

Kids Art Club at Gracefield Arts Centre - Fun with Fleece

Working with sheeps wool we will try some collaged art works.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

An Evening With - Tom Meighan

Step into an unforgettable night with Tom Meighan, one of British rock's most electrifying performers and the original frontman of the multi-platinum band Kasab…

The Venue, Dumfries

Introduction to Etching on Alumium

Master Printmaker Leena Nammari will take us step by step through the process of etching on Alumium.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Masterclass on Chine Colle and a la Poupee : adding colour to etching and relief prints

Masterclass: Chine Colle and a la poupee for etching and relief prints. This is a specialist one day workshop teaching two specific techniques which allow the m…

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Relief Printing using Card and Collograph with Alfons Bytautus

Relief printmaking was the very earliest printing technique. The image is carved or cut out of a surface (most often wood or lino), creating a printing matrix t…

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Jay Rayner - Nights Out in the Kitchen

Jay Rayner: Nights Out in the KitchenJay Rayner faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen, the show marking publication of his fabulous new…

Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries

Inked Up - expressive drawing with reed pens and bamboo

During this one day workshop you will experiment with a range of expressive mark-making techniques before undertaking a finished ink drawing.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Gelli Plate Printmaking

Gelli Plate Printing A one day creative introduction to the versatile Gelli Printing Process.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries

Elvis Tribute & Legends of Las Vegas Show with Steve Storm

Elvis cabaret show.Steve Storm brings Las Vegas to the Cairndale.Performing hits from the Rat Pack, Neil Diamond and many more legends, The second part of the s…

Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

Dumfries Soul Weekender 2026

The Dumfries Soul Weekender 2026Firmly established as a standout event on the Soul calendar and featuring a great lineup of over 20 top DJs from various regions…

Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries