Experience the energy, creativity and talent of the next generation of Dumfries and Galloway artists in a space where music, film and photography collide. Featuring striking images and listening stations for the new music created through the Geez a Choon programme, as well as a documentary running on loop, immerse yourself in the journeys of... Read more »
Scottish Opera’s Pop-up Opera returns with two new shows: A Little Bit of Rigoletto and A Litle Bit of The Elixir of Love. These miniaturisations of Verdi’s and Donizetti’s timeless classics, told with two singers, a narrator, instrumentalists, and a beautiful set of illustrations, offer the best of opera in just 30 minutes. A Little Bit... Read more »
Here we are in Plasticland…there’s rubbish everywhere, and that’s no good! Join Fungi Frida as she travels along the Wood Wide Web to meet a host of mycological superheroes and find the perfect mushroom ally to help us clean up the plastic - she can’t do it without you! Will it be cordyceps, who can... Read more »
Firelight Trio is a mighty new group featuring Fatea instrumentalist of the year 2023 Gavin Marwick (fiddle), accordionist Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel), and Ruth Morris (Outlander – HBO) on the beautiful Swedish Nyckelharpa. They play European music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. Ruth’s resonant nyckelharpa is matched by Gavin’s powerhouse fiddle, all backed up by Phil’s groovily inventive accordion and piano, in a rich... Read more »
Join us for an hour-long lunchtime performance of popular and well-loved opera classics, including famous arias by Puccini and Verdi, a perfect fusion of great music, good food and the beautiful surroundings of Barwhillanty’s newly refurbished Walled Garden for music lovers and all the family. Featuring two guest soloists and a pianist, the musicians will... Read more »
Firelight Trio is a mighty new group featuring Fatea instrumentalist of the year 2023 Gavin Marwick (fiddle), accordionist Phil Alexander (Moishe’s Bagel), and Ruth Morris (Outlander – HBO) on the beautiful Swedish Nyckelharpa. They play European music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. Ruth’s resonant nyckelharpa is matched by Gavin’s powerhouse fiddle, all backed up by Phil’s groovily inventive accordion and piano,... Read more »
The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its fourth year! Watch Dumfries' top poets compete in one of 10 heats taking place across Scotland and England for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. Featuring reigning Dumfries Champion Culain Wood as sacrificial poet, this slam heat will be an electric celebration of the very... Read more »
'There is a deep forest surrounding the valley where Towa Mura stands. It is almost autumn – blossom time has passed and winter will not be long in arriving.' Join us for a preview of Towa Mura, before its premiere in Japan. Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow,... Read more »
'There is a deep forest surrounding the valley where Towa Mura stands. It is almost autumn – blossom time has passed and winter will not be long in arriving.' Join us for a preview of Towa Mura, before its premiere in Japan. Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow,... Read more »
OUTDOOR THEATRE AT CRAWICK MULTIVERSE – SUMMER 2026 The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar on 9th July 2026. This event is kindly supported by Arts D&G. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero... Read more »
SCO Wind Soloists Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s wind players take centre stage in a programme brimming with charm and colour. From the lyrical grace of d’Indy’s Chanson et Danses to the sparkling wit of Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, this concert showcases the brilliance of wind music at its finest. Jonathan Dove’s Figures in... Read more »
SCO Wind Soloists Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s wind players take centre stage in a programme brimming with charm and colour. From the lyrical grace of d’Indy’s Chanson et Danses to the sparkling wit of Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, this concert showcases the brilliance of wind music at its finest. Jonathan Dove’s Figures in... Read more »
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