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Dumfries events

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Dumfries events

Events in Dumfries: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups at Old Fire Station

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups

Saturday 17th October

2:30pm - 6:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A fun, fab and feel-good DAY of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco and soul, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics!

Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70's Soul All-Dayer at The Ayr Pavilion

Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70's Soul All-Dayer

Saturday 6th June

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Ayr Pavilion

Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70's Soul All-Dayer

The Ayr Pavilion

Get ready for a full day of unforgettable soul at the Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70's Soul All-Dayer at the Ayr Pavilion.

RETROSPECT Presents: HIGHVØLTAGE x 5VRGN at Printhouse Ayr

RETROSPECT Presents: HIGHVØLTAGE x 5VRGN

Saturday 25th April

9:00pm - 2:30am

RETROSPECT Presents: HIGHVØLTAGE x 5VRGN

RETROSPECT bring the Heavy Hitting Duo 'BLOODSUCKAZ' to the Printhouse for the next edition of our HARD Series - TICKETS OUT NOW!

Judge Jules Club Anthems at Old Fire Station

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Saturday 19th December

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A DJ legend and dance music icon for 3 decades, Judge Jules is bringing classic club anthems to Carlisle this Christmas.

RudeDog Productions 10th Birthday at Smileys

RudeDog Productions 10th Birthday

Saturday 25th April

9:30pm - 4:00am

Smileys, Carlisle

RudeDog Productions 10th Birthday

Smileys, Carlisle

RudeDog Productions 10th Birthday + Gary K's 40th Saturday 25th April 2026 Smileys - Carlisle *90s/00s Trance/Italian/Dance/Club Classics*

Soul & Motown Night at Old Fire Station

Soul & Motown Night

Friday 19th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Soul & Motown Night

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Local premier vinyl DJ's will bring the best in Soul & Motown.

northwest sound at the unit Carlisle. at Unit Bar

northwest sound at the unit Carlisle.

Saturday 25th April

9:00pm - 4:00am

Unit Bar , Carlisle

northwest sound at the unit Carlisle.

Unit Bar , Carlisle

Byron Wilson & Oscar J play tech deep/minimal. Special guest Liam Parkins & Jam Stubbs on hard-house - The Unit Carlisle / Sat 25 Apr /£6

King of the octagon dj rankin afterparty at King Of The Octagon Nightclub

King of the octagon dj rankin afterparty

Saturday 25th April

10:00pm - 3:00am

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

King of the octagon dj rankin afterparty

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

King of the octagon fight night afterparty at the king of the octagon nightclub

Gigs

Jesus Jones at Old Fire Station

Sunday 6th December

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Catch alt-rock legends Jesus Jones live for a night of iconic 90s hits and high-energy electronic rock. Celebrating 35 years of Doubt.

Fleetwood Bac at Old Fire Station

Thursday 23rd April

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

FLEETWOOD BAC are the world's first and are regarded as the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself.

911: 30th Anniversary Tour at Old Fire Station

911: 30th Anniversary Tour

Saturday 31st October

7:30pm - 10:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

911: 30th Anniversary Tour

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrate 30 years of 911! From Carlisle to 10 Top 10 hits like Bodyshakin', catch the 90s icons live for a high-energy anniversary party.

Oasis Supernova at Old Fire Station

Oasis Supernova

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Oasis Supernova

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Oasis Supernova is a full live Oasis tribute dedicated to the sound, swagger and story of Oasis.

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute at Old Fire Station

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute

Friday 18th September

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Absolute Amy : Amy Winehouse Tribute

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The UK's most authentic Amy Winehouse tribute show featuring Amy's guitarist Robin Banerjee.

The Luke Combs Experience at Old Fire Station

The Luke Combs Experience

Saturday 10th October

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Luke Combs Experience

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs.

Hothouse Flowers at Old Fire Station

Hothouse Flowers

Saturday 7th November

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Hothouse Flowers

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage where two nights are never the same!

Tasha Leaper as Madonna at Old Fire Station

Tasha Leaper as Madonna

Saturday 27th June

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tasha Leaper as Madonna

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A tribute to the pop diva herself, covering the greatest hits from her career along with some of the classic looks of the Queen of Pop.

Festivals

Pavilion Festival 2026 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2026

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2026

Pavilion Festival is back for 2026. For the fourth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Knockengorroch Limited Edition at Knockengorroch

Knockengorroch Limited Edition

Thu 21st - Mon 25th May

10:00am - 5:00am

Knockengorroch, Kirkcudbrightshire

Knockengorroch Limited Edition

Knockengorroch, Kirkcudbrightshire

Knockengorroch brings it all hame for this special 2026 event, with a strictly limited capacity...

Jungle Boogie festival 2026 at Rivendell

Jungle Boogie festival 2026

Sat 23rd - Mon 25th May

12:00am - 8:00am

Rivendell, Workington

Jungle Boogie festival 2026

Rivendell, Workington

We're back! May bank holiday weekend for our 2026 edition of Jungle Boogie and camping is free :)

Wigstock 2026 at Border Park Rugby Club

Fri 1st - Sun 3rd May

12:00pm - 9:00am

Border Park Rugby Club, Kielder

Border Park Rugby Club, Kielder

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of live music, delicious food, and quality beer at Border Park Rugby Club, Kielder!

Pink Party Fest at Camping At Cardewlees

Pink Party Fest

Fri 5th - Sun 7th June

12:00pm - 11:00am

Camping At Cardewlees, Carlisle

Pink Party Fest

Camping At Cardewlees, Carlisle

Family Friendly Festival in aid of Eden Valley Hospice

Rivendell Festival 2026 at Rivendell

Rivendell Festival 2026

Fri 3rd - Sat 4th July

1:00pm - 11:45pm

Rivendell, Workington

Rivendell Festival 2026

Rivendell, Workington

Join us again in 2026 for another year of stomping your feet in the woods!

Laal Fest 2026, Maryport at Maryport Rugby League Club

Laal Fest 2026, Maryport

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Maryport Rugby League Club

Laal Fest 2026, Maryport

Maryport Rugby League Club

Maryport's No1 Tribute Festival is back for 2026 !! This year's Laal Fest will be on Saturday 30th May 2026 - starting at 1pm

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle! at Carlisle Venue TBA

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle!

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Carlisle Venue TBA

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle!

Carlisle Venue TBA

The UK's BIGGEST 90's Festival is coming to Carlisle!

Comedy

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine at Old Fire Station

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine

Thursday 18th February 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

'Fine Whine' is a brand new show and is Hutchinson's biggest and best tour yet!

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 25th June

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

Tom Stade: Rules at Old Fire Station

Tom Stade: Rules

Thursday 8th October

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tom Stade: Rules

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show.

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck at Old Fire Station

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

Sunday 18th October

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026 at Old Fire Station

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Wednesday 21st October

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

John's live show is a chance to see one of the world's most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.

All book'd Up Club - Wed 29th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All book'd Up Club - Wed 29th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass

Wednesday 29th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All book'd Up Club - Wed 29th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Welcome to the night court!

All book'd Up Club - Tue 28th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All book'd Up Club - Tue 28th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass

Tuesday 28th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All book'd Up Club - Tue 28th April - ACOTAR - Sarah J Mass

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Come along to our April Bookclub!

Les Miserables at 3 Arena Dublin

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 5:00pm

3 Arena Dublin, Central Dublin

3 Arena Dublin, Central Dublin

Two tickets for the show

Experiences & Attractions

An Evening with The Forcefields at Moffat Theatre

An Evening with The Forcefields

Saturday 9th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

An Evening with The Forcefields

An immersive live music experience featuring synchronized film projections. "Part concert, part theatre, part spectacle." Cathartic. Cosmic.

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey at Cambridge Park

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey

Thu 21st - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite.

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey at Cambridge Park

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey

Friday 22nd May

8:30pm - 10:00pm

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Circus By Night - The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride Returns for Its All-New 2026 Tour!

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey at Cambridge Park

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey

Friday 22nd May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Gandeys Circus By Night Guernsey

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

This electrifying after-dark spectacular from Gandeys Circus is crafted exclusively for adult audiences, delivering pulse-pounding entertainment...

Family Days Out

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey at Cambridge Park

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey

Thu 21st - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Guernsey

Cambridge Park, Guernsey

Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite.

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