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Events near Stranraer, Dumfries

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Clubs

Reckless Raves: TERMINUS [MAY DAY SPECIAL] at HALT Weavers Cross

Reckless Raves: TERMINUS [MAY DAY SPECIAL]

5:00pm - 12:00am

HALT Weavers Cross, Belfast

Reckless Raves: TERMINUS [MAY DAY SPECIAL]

HALT Weavers Cross, Belfast

This MAY we take over a FORMER BUS STATION in BELFAST CITY, this time we welcome AN ABSOLUTELY STACKED TEAM SHEET across THREE DIFFERENT STAGES!

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!

Justin Robertson at The Marine Bar

Justin Robertson

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Marine Bar, Whitehead

Justin Robertson

The Marine Bar, Whitehead

The Marine Bar, Whitehead invites the legend Justin Roberston to take you on a sonic trip.

The Night Institute presents: David Holmes: Bank Holiday Special at Shorts Sports And Recreational Club

The Night Institute presents: David Holmes: Bank Holiday Special

Saturday 2nd May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Shorts Sports And Recreational Club, Belfast

The Night Institute presents: David Holmes: Bank Holiday Special

Shorts Sports And Recreational Club, Belfast

The Night Institute presents David Holmes Shorts Recreational Club, Holywood Road, East Belfast

PLAN-B - Frequency Shift - 1 May 2026 at 5thElementNi Charity

PLAN-B - Frequency Shift - 1 May 2026

9:00pm - 2:00am

5thElementNi Charity, Belfast

PLAN-B - Frequency Shift - 1 May 2026

5thElementNi Charity, Belfast

Mystical themed event name inspired by 1 May 2026 (Beltane, spring renewal, liminality, cosmic vibes, numerology. This will event will signify change

Belfast Music Club Vs Dublin Disco All-Dayer at The Menagerie Bar

Belfast Music Club Vs Dublin Disco All-Dayer

Saturday 23rd May

9:00am - 2:00am

The Menagerie Bar, Belfast

Belfast Music Club Vs Dublin Disco All-Dayer

The Menagerie Bar, Belfast

BMC returns with Pablo (Dublin Disco All-Dayer) providing the Klipschorn sound. Best in Balearic bangers, cosmic chuggers & disco heat.

Sound Advice: After Hours W/ TORNADO WALLACE at Ulster Sports Club

Sound Advice: After Hours W/ TORNADO WALLACE

Saturday 25th April

10:45pm - 3:00am

Ulster Sports Club, Belfast

Sound Advice: After Hours W/ TORNADO WALLACE

Ulster Sports Club, Belfast

Next up Conor and Marion welcome Tornado Wallace aka Lewie Day to USC for the next After Hours! Last one before summer !

Gigs

Ayr Pavilion Pres Definitely Oasis vs. The Complete Stone Roses at The Ayr Pavilion

Ayr Pavilion Pres Definitely Oasis vs. The Complete Stone Roses

Saturday 9th May

5:00pm - 12:00am

The Ayr Pavilion

Ayr Pavilion Pres Definitely Oasis vs. The Complete Stone Roses

The Ayr Pavilion

This is the first live music event in Ayr Pavilion in over 30 years. Featuring Scotlands finest Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses.

Oh Yeah presents: Ash Live Celebrating 30 years of 1977 at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Oh Yeah presents: Ash Live Celebrating 30 years of 1977

Wednesday 6th May

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Oh Yeah presents: Ash Live Celebrating 30 years of 1977

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

One night only! Join us for a truly special evening on 6th May 2026 as we celebrate 30 years (to the day) since Ash released their iconic album 1977.

Forever in Blue Jeans - The Neil Diamond Experience at The Black Box Belfast

Forever in Blue Jeans - The Neil Diamond Experience

Saturday 13th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Black Box Belfast

Forever in Blue Jeans - The Neil Diamond Experience

The Black Box Belfast

Join us for an evening filled with all your Neil Diamond hits, from Sweet Caroline to Cracklin' Rosie with the full live band experience.

Evening of Mediumship, La Mon Hotel at La Mon Hotel And Country Club

Evening of Mediumship, La Mon Hotel

Friday 22nd May

7:30pm - 9:30pm

La Mon Hotel And Country Club, Belfast

Evening of Mediumship, La Mon Hotel

La Mon Hotel And Country Club, Belfast

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

Oh Yeah & CQAF presents: da Googie + Cara Tivey at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Oh Yeah & CQAF presents: da Googie + Cara Tivey

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Oh Yeah & CQAF presents: da Googie + Cara Tivey

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Despite decades of stellar work, neither Deb nor Cara had ever released an album under their own names until now, with The Golden Thread.

30 Years of Fugees "The Score" at Oh Yeah Music Centre

30 Years of Fugees "The Score"

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

30 Years of Fugees "The Score"

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of The Fugees' iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian.

Anthony Toner at The Belfast Barge

Saturday 27th June

1:30pm - 5:00pm

The Belfast Barge

The Belfast Barge

Belfast City Blues Festival and Belfast Barge present Anthony Toner for a special solo show on board The Belfast Barge

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!

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...

Titanic Distillers Presents - Pumphouse Festival at Titanic Distillers

Titanic Distillers Presents - Pumphouse Festival

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Titanic Distillers, Belfast

Titanic Distillers Presents - Pumphouse Festival

Titanic Distillers, Belfast

On the 2nd of May, Titanic Distillers presents the Pumphouse Festival - a full day of music across three stages

Steelworks at Titanic Distillers

Saturday 27th June

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Titanic Distillers, Belfast

Titanic Distillers, Belfast

Steelworks launches with a bang this summer adding another name to your festival list for Belfast this year! Lineup to be announced next week

AVA Festival at Titanic Slipways

Fri 29th - Sat 30th May

11:00am - 11:00pm

Titanic Slipways , Belfast

Titanic Slipways , Belfast

AVA is an electronic audio, visual, arts festival and conference in Belfast

Belsonic Festival at Ormeau Park Belfast, Ireland

Belsonic Festival

Fri 12th June - Wed 1st July

11:00am - 11:00pm

Ormeau Park Belfast, Ireland

Belsonic Festival

Ormeau Park Belfast, Ireland

BELSONIC returns across several weekends with some of the biggest acts going.

Comedy

Fawlty Towers Revisited at Belfast Castle, Belfast

Fawlty Towers Revisited

Saturday 13th June

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Belfast Castle, Belfast

Fawlty Towers Revisited

Belfast Castle, Belfast

The Fawlty Towers gang are back with a new hilarious show. Can Basil cope with social media, reality television and an invasion of tribute acts?

Fawlty Towers Weekend at Abbotsford Hotel

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

2:00pm - 11:00am

Abbotsford Hotel, Ayr

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Abbotsford Hotel, Ayr

Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel , what can possibly go wrong.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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.

Cultural Conversations 003: David Holmes with Timmy Stewart at Harland And Wolff Staff Club

Cultural Conversations 003: David Holmes with Timmy Stewart

Saturday 2nd May

4:45pm - 6:00pm

Harland And Wolff Staff Club, Belfast

Cultural Conversations 003: David Holmes with Timmy Stewart

Harland And Wolff Staff Club, Belfast

Cultural Conversations 003 with David Holmes on Saturday May 2nd 2026 in the unique and intimate setting of Harland + Wolff Staff Club in East Belfast

Phantoms of the Popera at Grand Opera House Belfast

Phantoms of the Popera

Sunday 28th June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Grand Opera House Belfast

Phantoms of the Popera

Grand Opera House Belfast

The Ultimate Celebration of Musical Theatre - Featuring the Biggest Hits from the West End and Broadway!

Experiences & Attractions

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

A daytime (family friendly) celebration of Soundsystem Culture through custom hand-built speaker boxes.

Acoustic Picnic at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Acoustic Picnic

Saturday 2nd May

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Soundsystem Sunday Sessions

Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

A daytime (family friendly) celebration of Soundsystem Culture through custom hand-built speaker boxes.

Acoustic Picnic at Oh Yeah Music Centre

Acoustic Picnic

Saturday 2nd May

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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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