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Events near Stranraer, Dumfries

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STREETrave Birthday Party at The Ayr Pavilion

STREETrave Birthday Party

Saturday 3rd October

1:00pm - 12:00am

The Ayr Pavilion

STREETrave Birthday Party

The Ayr Pavilion

Special shout going out STREETrave Originals - We are celebrating 37 years of STREETrave back in our original home Ayr Pavilion.

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Reckless Raves: THE TEMPLE 007 [ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY] at THE TEMPLE

Reckless Raves: THE TEMPLE 007 [ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY]

Saturday 19th September

3:00pm - 11:00pm

THE TEMPLE, Belfast

Reckless Raves: THE TEMPLE 007 [ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY]

THE TEMPLE, Belfast

This SEPTEMBER we are back to THE MOST UNIQUE VENUE IN THE COUNTRY for an EXTRA SPECIAL ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Reckless Raves: THE IGNITION at HALT Weavers Cross

Reckless Raves: THE IGNITION

Saturday 15th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

HALT Weavers Cross, Belfast

Reckless Raves: THE IGNITION

HALT Weavers Cross, Belfast

This AUGUST we takeover a BRAND NEW SPACE for us at RECKLESS for an EXTRA SPECIAL LOCALS NIGHT FULL OF OUR VERY OWN HOMEGROWN TALENT!

PLAN-B - Blue Solar - 31.07.26 at 5th ElementNi

PLAN-B - Blue Solar - 31.07.26

Friday 31st July

9:00pm - 2:00am

5th ElementNi, Belfast

PLAN-B - Blue Solar - 31.07.26

5th ElementNi, Belfast

PLAN-B Private party fundraiser for 5thElementNI Charity all about the love

White Rabbit Presents Trance Galaxy at The Ayr Pavilion

White Rabbit Presents Trance Galaxy

Saturday 29th August

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

White Rabbit Presents Trance Galaxy

The Ayr Pavilion

A journey through the world of house, trance and techno - past & present. All under the iconic roof of The Pavilion.

Sub:Protocol at Liquid Belfast

Saturday 24th October

9:00pm - 3:00am

Chris Cargo Caoimhe Lawley Jonny glover Doods

KSK x LLL Presents - SWANNY + STEVIE at Printhouse Ayr

KSK x LLL Presents - SWANNY + STEVIE

Saturday 19th September

10:00pm - 2:30am

KSK x LLL Presents - SWANNY + STEVIE

Ayr , Strap in for a rollercoaster night with 2 Top UK DJ's alongside a support built carefully to ensure the night runs smoothly

Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Belfast) at The Limelight Belfast

Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Belfast)

Friday 25th September

10:30pm - 2:00am

The Limelight Belfast

Just Like Heaven: Alt 80s Night (Belfast)

The Limelight Belfast

Step into the shadows of the 1980s underground and lose yourself in a night dedicated to the most iconic alternative sounds of the era.

Gigs

The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy | Belfast Empire at The Belfast Empire Music Hall

The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy | Belfast Empire

Friday 11th September

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Belfast Empire Music Hall

The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy | Belfast Empire

The Belfast Empire Music Hall

The Black Charade & Fell Out Boy return to Belfast Empire Sept 11th, this event always sells out, book now to avoid missing out!

King Parrot + TBC. Limelight 2, Belfast. Saturday 19th September at Limelight 2

King Parrot + TBC. Limelight 2, Belfast. Saturday 19th September

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Limelight 2, Belfast

King Parrot + TBC. Limelight 2, Belfast. Saturday 19th September

Limelight 2, Belfast

Get ready for an evening of absolute chaos as Australia’s grind/thrash metal maniacs King Parrot make their return to Belfast!

Blues On The Barge at The Belfast Barge

Blues On The Barge

Sunday 2nd August

2:00pm - 11:45pm

The Belfast Barge

Blues On The Barge

The Belfast Barge

Featuring local Belfast artists Mark Braidner, The Gareth Hughes Blues Band, and The Chris Taplin Blues Band. Not to be missed by Blues enthusiasts!

PorkPie Live at The Limelight 1, Belfast at The Limelight

PorkPie Live at The Limelight 1, Belfast

Saturday 14th November

6:30pm - 9:45pm

The Limelight, Belfast

PorkPie Live at The Limelight 1, Belfast

The Limelight, Belfast

PorkPie Live at The Limelight 1, Belfast on Saturday 14th November 2026

The Skids + Theatre of Hate at The Ayr Pavilion

The Skids + Theatre of Hate

Thursday 10th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ayr Pavilion

The Skids + Theatre of Hate

The Ayr Pavilion

Scottish punk legends The Skids are set to return to the iconic Ayr Pavilion for the first time since December 1980 supported by Theatre of Hate.

A Tribute to the Drifters with 'Into The Drift' at The Black Box Belfast

A Tribute to the Drifters with 'Into The Drift'

Saturday 29th August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Black Box Belfast

A Tribute to the Drifters with 'Into The Drift'

The Black Box Belfast

Step back in time and relive the golden era of soul and R&B with Into The Drift, Ireland's only tribute to the legendary sounds of The Drifters.

Anthony Toner Plays James Taylor at The Belfast Barge

Anthony Toner Plays James Taylor

Sunday 18th October

2:15pm - 5:45pm

The Belfast Barge

Anthony Toner Plays James Taylor

The Belfast Barge

Singer songwriter Anthony Toner pays tribute to one of his heroes - the mighty James Taylor.

Livewire | The ACDC Show at The Ayr Pavilion

Livewire | The ACDC Show

Friday 16th October

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Ayr Pavilion

Livewire | The ACDC Show

The Ayr Pavilion

The sounds of AC/DC with top UK tribute Livewire will rock the foundations of the Ayr Pavilion this autumn

Festivals

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.....

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st 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.....

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards at The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards

Friday 21st August

7:15pm - 9:15pm

The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Evening of Mediumship, Newtownards

The Queen's Hall Newtownards

Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones as you join Angela Dunlop, a gifted psychic medium. Secure your spot today!

Sin city cabaret at The Empire Music Hall

Sin city cabaret

Saturday 22nd August

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

Sin city cabaret

The Empire Music Hall, Belfast

Sin city cabaret bring their world class show to the iconic Belfast venue The empire. A blend of burlesque, freakshow, circus and variety acts.

Fuego Fatale-Women of Horror at Black Box

Fuego Fatale-Women of Horror

Saturday 31st October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Black Box, Belfast

Fuego Fatale-Women of Horror

Black Box, Belfast

Join us for our annual Halloween celebration in the black box. Expect pole, burlesque, drag and much much more.

Step With Annette: Mixed Folk, Dance, Ceili at The Belfast Barge

Step With Annette: Mixed Folk, Dance, Ceili

Sunday 9th August

4:00pm - 5:30pm

The Belfast Barge

Step With Annette: Mixed Folk, Dance, Ceili

The Belfast Barge

"Step with Annette" will lead you in a mix of folk dances from Ireland, Scotland and France

Experiences & Attractions

Acoustic Picnic at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Acoustic Picnic

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Acoustic Picnic

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Our free monthly event that brings families together for a fun-filled day of live music.

Family Days Out

Acoustic Picnic at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Acoustic Picnic

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Acoustic Picnic

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Our free monthly event that brings families together for a fun-filled day of live music.

Stranraer events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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