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The Mission Christmas Cash for Kids Christmas Lunch

The Mission Christmas Cash for Kids Christmas Lunch is back by popular demand. Hosted by Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey from Greatest Hits Radio, it promises to be a fun-packed day with a raffle and games, plus a live Band, comedian and tribute act throughout the afternoon, all to raise money for Cash for Kids.…

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The Mission Christmas Cash for Kids Christmas Lunch

1st November 2023

Dumfries School Of Dance Presents Lise’s Love

‘Lise’s Love’ a DSoD adaption of La Fille Mal Gardee

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Dumfries School Of Dance Presents Lise’s Love

23rd October 2023

Kennedy Street Enterprises present 10cc The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour plus special guest Paul Canning

50 years on from their debut album, art pop and soft rock legends 10cc have announced an extensive UK tour for Spring 2024.  The announcement comes whilst the band is currently on a major tour of Australia and New Zealand. The band continue to be one of our most loved and remain a critics favourite…

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Kennedy Street Enterprises present 10cc The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour plus special guest Paul Canning

23rd October 2023

An Evening of James Taylor performed by Vernon James

James Taylor is the encapsulation of the best of American songwriting. His music has touched millions worldwide over his ongoing 55 year strong career and his music still stands up to the test of time. ‘How Sweet It Is’ focuses more on Taylor’s early songwriting career, featuring much loved songs, such as ‘Sweet Baby James’,…

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An Evening of James Taylor performed by Vernon James

13th October 2023

Change Mental Health – Crichton Pop Classics

Classic pop from the fifties, sixties and seventies. All proceeds to Change Mental Health Last year’s charity show was a sell out with £950 raised for Mental Health. This year we’re performing great pop music from past decades. Every penny we raise if for Change Mental Health. It promises to be a fun night with…

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Change Mental Health – Crichton Pop Classics

22nd September 2023

The Canyon

In the hills around Los Angeles in the late 1960’s there was an area known as the Laurel Canyon. It had become an area of pure concentrated artistic creativity with painters, poets, writers and musicians. Having congregated there in the peace and tranquility to energise their respective creative minds. “The Canyon” is a musical homage…

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The Canyon

11th August 2023

Huw Wiggin, saxophone & Noriko Ogawa, piano

Huw Wiggin has performed in venues all over the world, from the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing as well as those closer to home such as London’s Wigmore Hall. Other highlights include performances at the Royal Festival Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Henley, Ryedale, Newbury and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.Following his debut at London’s Purcell…

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Huw Wiggin, saxophone & Noriko Ogawa, piano

10th August 2023

Clare Hammond, piano

Acclaimed as a “pianist of extraordinary gifts” (Gramophone) and “immense power” (The Times), Clare Hammond is recognised for the virtuosity and authority of her performances. In 2016, she won the Royal Philharmonic Society’s ‘Young Artist Award’ in recognition of outstanding achievement. Recent highlights include Grieg Piano Concerto with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Moussa…

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Clare Hammond, piano

10th August 2023

Christian de Sa, violin & John Lenehan, piano

Cristian Grajner de Sa is establishing a reputation as a young artist true to the great tradition of violin playing, with his performances praised for their deep musical sensitivity and artistic expression. At the age of 24, he was invited to perform his European debut recital at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and was subsequently engaged to…

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Christian de Sa, violin & John Lenehan, piano

10th August 2023

Filip Pogády, violin, Max Beiten, cello & Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano

Violinist Filip Pogády has been praised by the press for the “beauty of his tone”, “lightning-like virtuosity” (Russkoe Slovo) and his “commanding performances” (The New York Times). Pogády has performed in some of the most renowned concert venues in the world including Lincoln Center (New York), Rudolphinum (Prague), Konzerthaus (Vienna), Tel Aviv Opera House, Kamakura…

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Filip Pogády, violin, Max Beiten, cello & Konstantin Soukhovetski, piano

10th August 2023

Raphael Wallfisch, cello & Simon Callaghan, piano

Raphael Wallfisch is one of the world’s most celebrated cellists performing on the international stage, renowned for his curiosity and commitment to exploring and broadening the full range of repertoire for the instrument, and drawing on a rich musical heritage. He was born in London into a family of distinguished musicians, his mother the cellist…

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Raphael Wallfisch, cello & Simon Callaghan, piano

10th August 2023

Yuki Negishi piano

Yuki Negishi has established herself as a pianist of rare poetry, passion and virtuosity, equally at home as an adjudicator, educator and researcher, captivating audiences wherever she performs around the world. Yuki has already performed in over 500 concerts in the UK alone, including many of the most important halls and festivals, and regularly performs…

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Yuki Negishi piano

10th August 2023

Dr Flora Murray Memorial Event | Dumfries Pride

Celebrate the inspiring life of Dr. Flora Murray, a suffragette, medical pioneer and gender non-conforming queer icon from Dumfries. Join us for a commemoration event on the 100th anniversary of her death, featuring Gloriously Happy performances of music, spoken word and guest speakers. Part of the Dumfries Pride celebrations, this joyful remembrance event will commemorate…

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Dr Flora Murray Memorial Event | Dumfries Pride

12th July 2023

Doonhame Kids Festival

Parents and guardians! This summer, we have an exciting event that will keep your kids entertained and create lasting memories. Doonhame Kids Festival! Look no further for a fun-filled experience that will captivate the young ones through a range of activities: Face painting Inflatables Kids & family fairground rides And for the adults, a prosecco…

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Doonhame Kids Festival

8th June 2023

Eddi Reader

Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are…

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Eddi Reader

2nd June 2023

Up the Middle Road: Songs of The Crichton Royal

Join Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan in the Crichton Memorial Church for an evening of new songs, music and conversation inspired by the experiences of patients and staff at the former Crichton Royal. The songs were written for ‘Up the Middle Road: Crichton stories of resilience and recovery’, part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022,…

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Up the Middle Road: Songs of The Crichton Royal

19th May 2023

Keith James: Solid Air

The Music of Nick Drake and John Martyn May you never – River Man – Solid Air – Northern Sky – Bless the weather – Fruit Tree  The early ‘70s were possibly the richest and profoundly beautiful time for acoustic music and the art of the ‘Singer-Songwriter’. Here are the two unique, haunting and imaginative…

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Keith James: Solid Air

5th May 2023

Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven Symphony no7

Join the Scottish Chamber Orchestra at Easterbrook Hall for Beethoven’s Symphony no7. Lorenza Borrani Director/violin Florence-born violinist Lorenza Borrani – Leader of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 2008 – directs the SCO from the violin in a concert that’s sure to intrigue and inspire. Beethoven’s Seventh is his most dance-like Symphony, propelled from start to…

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven Symphony no7

28th April 2023

Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents Rhythms of Eastern Europe

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra are coming to Dumfries in 2024! Jonian Ilias-Kadesha Director/Violin Fiery rhythms, blazing colours, pungent flavours: if you think European music is all about France, Germany and Italy, travel further east to sample some of the continent’s most delectable offerings. Ligeti and Bartók drew inspiration from the earthy folk music of Romania and…

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents Rhythms of Eastern Europe

28th April 2023

A Vision of Elvis

A VISION OF ELVIS The Award-winning Elvis Presley Spectacular Put on your blue suede shoes and come to celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic…

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A Vision of Elvis

21st April 2023
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