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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

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.

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!

Graeme Park: Long Live House at Old Fire Station

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Hacienda legend Graeme Park presents Long Live House. A masterclass in house music history from the pioneer who shaped the UK scene. Pure energy!

Judge Jules Club Anthems at Old Fire Station

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Saturday 16th January 2027

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.

The Unit Takeover at The Unit Carlisle

The Unit Takeover

Saturday 6th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Unit Carlisle

The Unit Takeover

The Unit Carlisle

**The Unit Takeover** is landing -. Expect live performances from MC Tazo alongside a stacked lineup to be announced soon VERY LIMITED TICKETS

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY at Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Saturday 11th July

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine at Old Fire Station

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine

Saturday 13th March 2027

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine bring Trance Classics & Dance Anthems to Carlisle Old Fire Station!

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.

Gigs

🔥 Hot Seller

Bay City Rollers at Troon Concert Hall

Bay City Rollers

Wednesday 25th November

7:00pm - 9:45pm

Troon Concert Hall

Bay City Rollers

Troon Concert Hall

Bay City Rollers visit Troon Concert Hall as part of five days of live music in the seaside town

🔥 Hot Seller

Paul Young - Songs and Stories at Old Fire Station

Paul Young - Songs and Stories

Sunday 23rd May 2027

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Paul Young - Songs and Stories

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

An intimate show, combining conversation and acoustic versions of songs.

The Vintage Explosion at Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Sunday 1st November

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Ayr Town Hall .

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan at Old Fire Station

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Sunday 12th July

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes.

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.

The Daisychain Connection at Old Fire Station

The Daisychain Connection

Saturday 20th June

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Daisychain Connection

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrating 40 years of underachievement and inactivity!

Electric Six at Old Fire Station

Sunday 14th June

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Danger! Danger! Detroit legends, Electric Six are heading back to the Old Fire Station for an intimate summer show!

Kyle Falconer (The View) at The Venue Dumfries

Kyle Falconer (The View)

Saturday 31st October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Venue Dumfries

Kyle Falconer (The View)

The Venue Dumfries

Catch The View frontman on this intimate venue tour to support his new album, expect to hear solo material and The View classics

Festivals

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!

Glassonbury at Glasson Rangers Rugby Club

Saturday 4th July

12:30pm - 9:00pm

Glasson Rangers Rugby Club, Maryport

Glasson Rangers Rugby Club, Maryport

RETRO REUNION: Dave Dawson Brightside Broken English Mingos Locker The Naturalz DJ Kp Fisher

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

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!

Outdoor Country Music Festival - Carlisle! at Carlisle Venue TBA

Outdoor Country Music Festival - Carlisle!

Sunday 9th August

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Carlisle Venue TBA

Outdoor Country Music Festival - Carlisle!

Carlisle Venue TBA

Saddle up Cowboys & Cowgirls and join us at the Outdoor Country Music Festival!

ITG Festival at Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 12:00am

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Join us as we takeover the Ortus Rec for a full day of dance anthems with the ITG Residents!

Vodafone at Kendal Calling at Lowther Deer Park

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Comedy

Mark Watson: Before it Overtakes Us at Old Fire Station

Mark Watson: Before it Overtakes Us

Wednesday 10th June

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Mark Watson: Before it Overtakes Us

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

20 years in stand-up for the 'Taskmaster' cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat' at Old Fire Station

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat'

Thursday 5th November

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat'

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show 'Bath Mat'.

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!

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 17th September

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!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

🔥 Hot Seller

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Tuesday 14th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Come and join us for our July Book Club as we dive into the first book in the Off-Campus series - The Deal by Elle Kennedy!

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All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Wednesday 15th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Come and join us for our July Book Club as we dive into the first book in the Off-Campus series - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

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.

The Shelf Love Book Club at The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

The Shelf Love Book Club

Friday 17th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

The Shelf Love Book Club

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

A monthly Book Club event that's inclusive to everyone! With themed cocktails,lots of fun, socialising , quizzes, laughter and book discussions.

Experiences & Attractions

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

I am a raver baby at The Steelworks Bar And Grill

I am a raver baby

Saturday 13th June

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Steelworks Bar And Grill, Motherwell

I am a raver baby

The Steelworks Bar And Grill, Motherwell

I AM A RAVER BABY - SUMMER PARTY! Get ready for the ultimate ALL AGES FAMILY RAVE! We're bringing the summer vibes

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle at Greystoke Castle

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle

Sunday 11th October

11:00am - 2:00pm

Greystoke Castle, Penrith

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle

Greystoke Castle, Penrith

Get ready to explore all things wedding with cool vendors, tasty treats, and inspo for your big day!

Livingston Comic Con at Livingston Designer Outlet

Livingston Comic Con

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

10:00am - 4:00pm

Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian

Livingston Comic Con

Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian

BGCP returns to Livingston when it takes over Livingston Designer Outlet for a full weekend

Food & Drink

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular at The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

Saturday 8th August

1:30pm - 6:00pm

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch & Disco Spectacular. Bottomless drinks 2-4, buffet, games and music all afternoon.

Cocktail making masterclass at The Auctioneer Carlisle

Cocktail making masterclass

Friday 19th June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Auctioneer Carlisle

Cocktail making masterclass

The Auctioneer Carlisle

Learn to make amazing cocktails with Connor from The Cumbrian Cocktail Co. Enjoy cocktails and canapes on Friday the 19th of June.

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell at Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Sunday 14th June + 2 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Plant Power Events UK Penrith Summer Vegan Market at Penrith Rugby Club

Plant Power Events UK Penrith Summer Vegan Market

Saturday 5th June 2027

11:00am - 3:00pm

Penrith Rugby Club

Plant Power Events UK Penrith Summer Vegan Market

Penrith Rugby Club

Indoor & outdoor vegan market with plant-based food, artisan stalls, sweet treats, ethical shopping & free entry.

Sport

The Content Cup 2026 at Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup 2026

Friday 31st July

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup 2026

Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup Charity game returns for its third year! Join Jamie Devitt, Thomas Aki and Alex Mitchell as the Blues XI take on the Yellow XI

Journey from Solstice 2026 at Nab Cottage

Journey from Solstice 2026

Sunday 28th June

1:00pm - 7:00pm

Nab Cottage, Ambleside

Journey from Solstice 2026

Nab Cottage, Ambleside

Journey from Solstice A 6-hour immersive escape of breathwork, movement, music, meditation & soundscapes. Reconnect, release stress and realign mind.

Family Days Out

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

I am a raver baby at The Steelworks Bar And Grill

I am a raver baby

Saturday 13th June

2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Steelworks Bar And Grill, Motherwell

I am a raver baby

The Steelworks Bar And Grill, Motherwell

I AM A RAVER BABY - SUMMER PARTY! Get ready for the ultimate ALL AGES FAMILY RAVE! We're bringing the summer vibes

Livingston Comic Con at Livingston Designer Outlet

Livingston Comic Con

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

10:00am - 4:00pm

Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian

Livingston Comic Con

Livingston Designer Outlet, West Lothian

BGCP returns to Livingston when it takes over Livingston Designer Outlet for a full weekend

Dumfries events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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