Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland
This year’s Fringe Saturday evening headliner is 1980s Scottish rock and pop sensation Hue and Cry led by brothers Pat and Greg Kane. Featuring their catchy and often political hits including ‘Labour of Love’, ‘Strength to Strength’, ‘Looking for Linda’ and ‘Violently’ this will be a great party night and an occasion to let your […]
Welcome back to our Fringe Club at the Masonic for a late-night, informal session of music, performance and chat. You never know who you might meet or have a drink with! With music from local talents Susi Briggs and Adam Blake. Susi is a songwriter, musician and storyteller; Adam plays in numerous genres from folk […]
In this half-day workshop, professional photographer Alan Bennington will introduce you to cyanotypes, helping you prepare beautiful unique handmade photographic images using the Cyanotype process which is sensitive to ultra-violet light.
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 autumn displays. This is a free event but donations are encouraged to help organise future plant fairs.
On until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry Group’s celebration of its 20th anniversary. Sixty-eight artists from nine different countries have worked over the last two years to create more than 90 works […]
Local author David Collin’s books - including Kirkcudbright’s Prince of Denmark, Kirkcudbright Shipping and Life and Death on Little Ross: The story of an island, a lighthouse and its keepers - bring to life the towns’ past and unforgettable characters. Local resident Jessica Chaney of Tidespace will join David in a journey through some of […]
A guided tour of the historic centre of the medieval port and burgh which was granted a royal charter in 1455. The route is a walk-through time, from the medieval period to the present. It introduces many fascinating stories, colourful characters and surprising events about the town’s rich past. For safety reasons, places on the […]
We are delighted to bring to the Fringe our very own REAL ALE FESTIVAL In conjunction with Sandy from Beer Haul we are delighted to bring our very own real ale festival to the Fringe. Featuring some local ales and quite a few from further afield the Bar will be open for tasting and sampling […]
Enjoy a warm and lovely lunch made by Kirkcudbright Parish Church volunteers. All proceeds from the lunch will go to the Church redevelopment fund.
Tim Chant, exciting new naval fiction author, specialises in nineteenth and twentieth century historical fiction. Tim draws from real life naval battles, shaping them into compelling fiction and stories. The author of five books in the Marcus Baxter naval thriller series, Tim will take you into a world of imagination and surprise.
LIVE MUSIC FREE TO WATCH & LISTEN TO IN HARBOUR SQUARE. SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 12noon - TRAA DY LIOOAR 1pm - SONDER 2pm - WAY UP 3pm - NOT GUILTY SET 1 4pm - NOT GUILTY SET 2 5pm - THE STEAMIE STAGE - BENJI
Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray […]
This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War: the defeat of Nazi Germany and imperial Japan and the hope of a better future and society. Join David Kynaston - one of the foremost authorities on post-war Britain and author of a multi-volume series which began in 1945 and will […]
Prepare to be transported on an extraordinary journey, where the magic of Queen's music meets the wonders of the universe! Whether you're a die-hard Queen fan or simply someone who enjoys a spectacular visual and auditory adventure, this event promises to captivate and inspire. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Queen's legendary music in […]
Come along and find out about all the projects that the Glenkens Community and Arts Trust runs out of the CatStrand in New Galloway. Just drop in, any time between 2 and 6pm. Not just a cafe, not just a top notch Arts Programme - much much more!
ProgrammeCoste Le Depart, fantaisie dramatiqueTowner CarillonShand Andante Expressivo, Lgende, In Stately MeasureNeil The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch LomondTrad Spatter the DewDavies Farewell to StromnessTrad Whiskey, You're the DevilIntervalMorel SonatinaVilla Lobos Five PreludesLouiguy/Piaf La Vie en RoseCabral/Piaf La FouleRecognised by The Guardian as "a young 21st-century virtuoso", Alexandra Whittingham's creative spirit is reshaping classical music […]
A guided tour of the historic centre of the medieval port and burgh which was granted a royal charter in 1455. The route is a walk-through time, from the medieval period to the present. It introduces many fascinating stories, colourful characters and surprising events about the town’s rich past. For safety reasons, places on the […]
Explore Kirkcudbright’s historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which gave the town its name, the kirkyard and its memorials tell many fascinating and surprising stories about the town and its past inhabitants. Tours are free and take approximately one […]
Explore Kirkcudbright's historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which gave the town its name, the kirkyard and its memorials tell many fascinating and surprising stories about the town and its past inhabitants. Tours are free and take approximately one […]
Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble! This show promises a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray uses various different gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays. Prepare to be amazed as Ray […]
Peter Tatchell has been one of the most influential and inspiring campaigners for human rights, equality and LGBT+ freedom over the past 50+ years. Peter has made an impact in the UK and internationally, challenging the abuses of brutal regimes such as Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe and authoritarian states from Iran to Russia, Saudi and China. […]
Writer Vivien Jones brings wit, compassionate storytelling and a light touch approach to history to the Fringe. This performance blends stories and music in celebration of genius polymath Leonardo da Vinci with contemporaneous songs and instrumental pieces played by The Galloway Consort. The Consort, formed in 1985, specialise in performing Renaissance Music on reconstructions of […]
A new generation of historians are addressing how and why the British Empire still matters in the 21st century. Join historian Kate Phillips, whose book Bought and Sold: Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery has been described as “excellently researched and readable”, talk about the impact of the Empire and slave trade across Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway […]
Dad's Army is a 1971 British war comedy film directed by Norman Cohen and starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and was the first film adaptation of the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977). It […]
Dad's Army is a 1971 British war comedy film directed by Norman Cohen and starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie, Arnold Ridley, Ian Lavender and James Beck. It was written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft and was the first film adaptation of the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977). The […]
Alice, Jenny and Pauline are lifelong friends with a bad habit of being thrown out of restaurants! Meeting up over coffee, wine or prosecco, they laugh, gossip and tease each other, but they all have their own worries and miss Esme, the absent member of the group. Every woman will recognize their conversation – men […]
The acclaimed Mostly Ghostly company offer an atmospheric and chilling new ghost tour into the shadows and dark of the town. Immerse yourself in hidden histories; hear about the strange and the macabre on a journey into the past where reality is not all it seems and where the ethereal otherworld of fairy lore, fantasy […]
Experience cycle-powered classic cinema at the Glenkens Gig Forum's outdoor screening of Dead Poets Society. All you need is your own chair or blanket, and refreshments, we will provide the entertainment. Dead Poets Society follows the story of John Keating (Robin Williams), an unconventional English teacher who challenges the traditional educational norms of a conservative […]
On until October 4 - Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday We are delighted to welcome an incredible variety of artists to show their work in The British Tapestry […]
8th to 20th September - 10am to 5pm Daily This tribute to Caroline's work features pieces spanning her career, inviting visitors to step into her colourful, joyful world and experience […]