Since 1979 the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival has been the bedrock of our organisation’s identity and activities, and will continue to be so. We also respond to community-led initiatives across the region and help them develop bespoke festive celebrations which they would like to initiate, experience and enjoy.
Sand, Silt, Flint brings to life the acclaimed album from Aberdeenshire-based singer-producer Fiona Soe Paing, described by Iggy Pop on BBC 6 Music as “advanced...
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...
A stunning, emotionally resonant ride through stories of change, challenge, and connection. Cirqulation is Scotland’s travelling contemporary circus ensemble, delivering a vibrant showcase of thrilling,...
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...
Feel the heat and energy as the SCO ignites the stage under the dynamic direction of Principal Conductor Maxim Emelyanychev. The evening opens in dramatic...
The Bush is a 'frequently show-stopping' (The Wee review) solo theatre show by 'born storyteller' Alice Mary Cooper that brings to life the inspiring true...
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...
A superb partnership featuring distinguished and versatile musicians. Anne Chaurand and Rebecca Carson met on the stunning Galloway shores in 2023, exploring the vast array...
The Bush is a 'frequently show-stopping' (The Wee review) solo theatre show by 'born storyteller' Alice Mary Cooper that brings to life the inspiring true...
Written by Marc Pye and Gayle Telfer Stevens Directed by Maureen Carr A laugh-out-loud Glaswegian comedy about a game of Bingo that threatens to disrupt...
Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a...
Written by Marc Pye and Gayle Telfer Stevens Directed by Maureen Carr A laugh-out-loud Glaswegian comedy about a game of Bingo that threatens to disrupt...
Rooted in Chrys Salt’s highly regarded collection The Punkawallah’s Rope and born of her performance at the Kolkata Book Fair and an immersive month in...
Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to have a...
Rooted in Chrys Salt’s highly regarded collection The Punkawallah’s Rope and born of her performance at the Kolkata Book Fair and an immersive month in...
Written by Marc Pye and Gayle Telfer Stevens Directed by Maureen Carr A laugh-out-loud Glaswegian comedy about a game of Bingo that threatens to disrupt...
Synopsis Macbeth, a loyal soldier, meets three witches on the battlefield who foretell his rise to the throne. Consumed by the prophecy, Macbeth and Lady...
Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is...
An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son. Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the...
Written by Marc Pye and Gayle Telfer Stevens Directed by Maureen Carr A laugh-out-loud Glaswegian comedy about a game of Bingo that threatens to disrupt...
Get ready for a night that refuses to sit still. Join headliners The High Priestess, an alternative rock force from Dumfries, and a lineup of...
Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is...
An outcast god. A powerless king. A mother who kills her only son. Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the...
Written by Marc Pye and Gayle Telfer Stevens Directed by Maureen Carr A laugh-out-loud Glaswegian comedy about a game of Bingo that threatens to disrupt...
This is a story about salt and sails, about the persistence of mystery, transmutation and transcendence. It is an allegorical tale told through music, dance,...
Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan abandons her former life after falling in love with a young nobleman, but social convention and family pressure soon force...
Synopsis Macbeth, a loyal soldier, meets three witches on the battlefield who foretell his rise to the throne. Consumed by the prophecy, Macbeth and Lady...
Witness the impossible true survival story of Titanic stoker Frederick Barrett. Working in the boiler rooms of the maiden voyage, Barrett’s fight for survival is...
This is a story about salt and sails, about the persistence of mystery, transmutation and transcendence. It is an allegorical tale told through music, dance,...
This exciting new ensemble, featuring flautists Rebecca Carson and Mark Taylor and pianist Nathan Tinker, showcases the expressive range and brilliance of the flute. Bringing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'There is a deep forest surrounding the valley where Towa Mura stands. It is almost autumn – blossom time has passed and winter will not...
'There is a deep forest surrounding the valley where Towa Mura stands. It is almost autumn – blossom time has passed and winter will not...
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