Coming Up at The Crichton in 2025
We’ve got some fantastic events coming up in 2025 at The Crichton, from household names to tribute acts there’s something for everyone! We’ve highlighted some of the events we’re most excited about below, but you can find a full list of upcoming events at The Crichton over on our What’s On page.
Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Tour with special guest Ken Doherty hosted by John Virgo
Join us for An Evening With ‘’The Whirlwind’’ Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, this is a night snooker fans don’t want to miss!
Pride of Ireland starring Mike Denver and Dominic Kirwan
Come along to this fabulous night of Irish music, Fun and Craic, jam packed with the very best of Irish entertainment and starring Ireland’s most dynamic and versatile performers. This stunning line up features Ireland’s top recording star the fabulous MIKE DENVER (The Galway Boy) and Ireland’s international hit recording star DOMINIC KIRWAN.
Come along to this fabulous night of Irish music, Fun and Craic, jam packed with the very best of Irish entertainment and starring Ireland’s most dynamic and versatile performers. This stunning line up features Ireland’s Top Recording Star the Fabulous MIKE DENVER (The Galway Boy) with Ireland’s International Hit Recording Star DOMINIC KIRWAN.
Dougie Maclean in Concert
Dougie will celebrate a long and vibrant 50 years as a song maker and inspired performer by focussing on some of the songs and tunes that have brought him success at home and abroad.
An Evening of James Taylor performed by Vernon James
Vernon James performs the songs true to how they were written and in the spirit of James Taylor himself, with a soulful lilt. During this two hour show, you will be taken on journey back to simpler times and happily lose yourself in the dulcet tones and sweet melodies of the finest songs written in the last half a century.
Get it on Glam Rock
Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild as we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love!
King Creosote – Any Storm in a Teacup
Following on from the success of 2024’s “Any Port in a Storm” tour, King Creosote’s 2025’s follow-up “Any Storm in a Teacup” promises a night of modular synth, I DES tracks and KC ‘classics’.
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Concert
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra has been at the forefront of traditional Scottish music for over 40 years. Under the baton of conductor Blair Parham, the orchestra will share the stage of the magnificent Easterbrook Hall with guest performers and members of the Dumfries Pipe Band. Join the orchestra for a guaranteed evening of world-class entertainment perfect for the whole family.
Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays, and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays
He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the sex’n’drugs’n’rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Madchester.
He’s touring in support of his new book: Happy Mondays – and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock’n’roll star dubbed Britpop’s answer to WB Yeats. Strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun.
An Evening With Rangers Legends – Terry Butcher, Mark Hateley, Ian Durrant , hosted by Graham Roberts
Amassing more than 550 appearances in the royal blue between them, three Rangers legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers. Starring Mark Hateley, Terry Butcher and Ian Durrant, along with host for the evening Graham Roberts now a regular on talksport, they will discuss the games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club.
Taylor Fever
Get Ready to Shake It Off with Taylor Fever in Dumfries This May! Taylor Fever, the ultimate tribute to the sensational Taylor Swift, is making its way to the Easterbrook Hall on May 2nd, and you’re invited to join in on the excitement!
Alongside a talented squad of dancers, this all-ages spectacular will have you belting out Taylor’s iconic tunes, from “Ready For It” to “Shake It Off” “Cruel Summer” the iconic “Karma” and more.
Phantoms of the Popera Starring G4
The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer, for a night you will truly never forget…
This vocally dynamic evening showcases smash-hit songs from the West End and Broadway, brought to you by four of the world’s finest voices.
Karen Dunbar
CHEWIN’ THE FAT STAR KAREN DUNBAR IS BACK WITH HER BRAND NEW 2025 SCOTTISH TOUR!
Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland’s best-known comedy actors. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin’ the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received various awards and nominations.