January 2026 Calendar - Events for SW Scotland
Activities in & around Dalbeattie, Colvend, Dumfries
January time in Barend and surrounding areas.
Enjoy time at Barend. There are lots of activities for all the family to enjoy locally.
Fancy a wood-fired pizza?
The highly popular Pizza Wagon visits Dalbeattie every Thursday and Colvend every Friday. So if you don't want to cook at home, check the Pizza Wagon's Facebook page here for up-to-date information and put your order in two days ahead.
Dalbeattie Woods
Find all the information you need about walks and activities in Dalbeattie Woods and nearby venues on Scotland's Forestry and Land website. Parking requires the Ringo app for its £1 fee. If you're a pole walker, there's a pole walk round the woods every Wednesday at 6pm. Call 07773 670552 for more information.
The Birchvale Theatre, Dalbeattie
The Birchvale is a small community theatre with a varied programme of drama, film and entertainment. So, if a night out at the theatre or cinema tickles your fancy, you can find more information here.
Dalbeattie Makers Market
Takes place between 10am and 2pm on the first Saturday of every month. More information here.
Colvend Produce & Makers market on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Colvend Produce and Makers Market
Held on the fourth Saturday of every month, this market is held between 10am and 2pm. Check it out on Facebook.
The Robert Burns Cinema Film Theatre Dumfries
This unique small cinema in Dumfries offers an eclectic choice of films and link-ups to Royal Ballet and Royal Opera House events, amongst others. See what's on here.
Music events at The Cairndale Hotel in Dumfries
Tribute bands throughout the month at Dumfries' top hotel which has a varied programme of musical events this December and every month. An up-to-date timetable can be viewed here. www.cairndalehotel.co.uk
Escape Room at Bainloch Deer Park www.bainlochdeerpark.co.uk
The escape room is an ideal indoor activity to do as a couple, a groups of friends or family team (up to 6 players)
There is some more information on the website. To book in call 07900 278559 or 07768 900641
Alpaca Trekking & Valais Sheep Trekking - Drumburn Farm, Colvend, DG5 4PY
Open April-October. Bookings only. 10-11.30am & 12-1.30pm
twead@hotmail.co.uk https://www.drumburnvalais.co.uk/
January 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
The Freddie & Queen Experience
Theatre Royal Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
The Freddie & Queen Experience are the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute band. The band performs all over the world.
January 11, 2026 @ 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Rule the World-Take That Tribute
Cochran Hall, Kirkcudbright Castledykes Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Kirkcudbright RNLI are holding a tribute afternoon on Sunday the 11th January 2026 at Cochran Hall. Rule the World are the UK’s Number 1 Take That tribute act performing all... £20
January 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dumfries Town Centre
Illuminate Dumfries This Winter Dates: 15th - 19th January 2026 Location: Across Dumfries Tickets: Free | Optional VIP Guided Tour Dumfries is about to glow up!
January 16, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - January 18, 2026 @ 11:00 pm & 5pm-9pm
Dumfries Town Centre
Rabbie’s Winter Village Tucked in the heart of Dumfries, Rabbie’s Winter Village is where the glow of Illuminate Dumfries meets full-on festive vibes. Expect twinkling lights, mouth-watering local food, cracking...
January 17, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dumfries Town Centre
Get ready — the carnival’s back. Dumfries Carnival 26 lights up the winter night with spectacle, colour, movement and magic. As part of the bigger Northern Lights events. Free
January 17, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Haydn & Schubert
Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Programme HAYDN Symphony No.56 in C SCHNITTKE Concerto Grosso No.1 SCHUBERT Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’ Lorenza Borrani director/violin Smouldering drama collides with daring humour in this vibrant concert directed by inspirational Italian violinist...
January 18, 2026 @ 2:30 pm
Absolute Classics Series - Stephen Clark & Ashley Beauchamp
Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Programme Gaubert Sonata No. 2 Bach Sonata No. 5 in E minor BWV 1034 Blaž Pucihar Sonatine Interval Gaubert Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando Liebermann Sonata Op.
January 18, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Anne Chaurand (guitar) and Rebecca Carson (flute)
The Bridge, Dumfries Glasgow Road, Dumfries
After attending Wells Cathedral School as a scholar, Rebecca Carson completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she won 1st prize in the needle... £15
January 19, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dumfries Town Centre
Illuminate Dumfries This Winter Dates: 15th - 19th January 2026 Location: Across Dumfries Tickets: Free | Optional VIP Guided Tour Dumfries is about to glow up!
January 25, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Bring the bairns awa' to Ellisland Museum & Farm to enjoy a Burns supper full o' storytelling and games fit for the wee ones.
January 25, 2026 @ 2:30 pm
Galloway Conversations: Bruce Balliol & Wars of Independence in South West Scotland
Catstrand, High St, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
The origins of the Bruce / Balliol conflict may have origins in the family feuds of the Lords of Galloway and it reached its apogee in the periods now known...
January 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Catstrand, High St, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing banjo and keyboard in her father’s band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist.
January 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm
Catstrand, High St, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
2021 JUNO Award Nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland.
Don't forget to book your stay at Galloway Lodges in Dumfries and Galloway to enjoy south-west Scotland.