July 2025 Calendar - Events for SW Scotland
Activities in & around Dalbeattie, Colvend, Dumfries
July 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/
July 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shambellie House 2025 Photography Exhibition – Theme ‘Rural Life’
Shambellie House New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway
Join us for the annual 2025 Shambellie House Photography Exhibition, this year sponsored by Kilnford, as we celebrate with the theme ‘Rural Life’ and vote for your ‘People’s Choice 2025’ winner. £5
July 1 @ 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm & 7:30pm - 10pm
The Swallow Theatre, Moss Park, Ravenstone, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
Little Women Hotbuckle Productions “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship” The ever-popular Hotbuckle Productions return to The Swallow Theatre with their new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. £16.50
July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Queen: Heaven – Full Dome Experience
Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright.
Prepare to be transported on an extraordinary journey, where the magic of Queen’s music meets the wonders of the universe! £12.00
July 3 @ 7:30 pm
Jack Liebeck violin & Simon Callaghan piano
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA
Thursday 3 July 7:30pm.
Tickets: £20 Adults; £0 Under 26 Programme Brahms Violin Sonata No.1 in G Op.78 Brahms Violin Sonata No.2 in A Op.100 Interval Brahms Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor Op.108 British/German violinist, director and festival director
July 4 @ 7:30 pm
Simon Callaghan piano, Fenella Humphreys violin, Thomas Carroll cello & Julian Bliss clarinet
Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Friday 4th July 2025 7:30PM. £20 Adults; £0 Under 26 Programme Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op.114 Beethoven Kakadu Variations Op.121a Interval Messiaen Quatuor pour la fin du temps Simon Callaghan performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician.
July 5 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dragonfly art workshop with Kirsty Harris
WWT Caerlaverock. Dumfries and Galloway
Join local artist Kirsty Harris to create a dragonfly mobile for your garden or outdoor space! Give new life to plastic waste collected during a WWT Caerlaverock beach clean during this workshop. Open to budding makers of all ages, go home with a beautiful and functional dragonfly creation for your garden or outdoor space.
July 5 & 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
WWT Caerlaverock. Dumfries and Galloway
Explore the reserve looking for these voracious mini-predators! Everyday at 1pm during Dragonfly Week, a WWT Caerlaverock warden will lead a walk through the wildflower meadow on the look out for damsel and dragonflies. Learn about their life cycles, habits and the different species we find here at WWT Caerlaverock.
July 5 @ 7:30 pm
Brannon Cho cello & John Lenehan piano
Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Programme Killmayer 5 Romances Beethoven Sonata no. 5 in D major Interval Franck Sonata in A majorPraised for his “burnished tone, spellbinding technique, and probing musical mind” (Boston Classical Review), cellist Brannon Cho has emerged as an outstanding artist of his generation. He is the First Prize winner of the prestigious 6th International Paulo Cello
July 6 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dumfries Farmers Market, Lovers Walk, Dumfries.
The Market is held the first Sunday of every month from 10.30am to 2.30pm under the Victorian Pavilion on the platform at Dumfries Railway Station. Come and meet over 30 local food and drink producers, and a selection of artists and crafters. We offer fresh coffee, street food and comfortable seating. Free
July 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gartshore Park, Opposite the Swimming Pool, The Stell, Kirkcudbright.
Come along to Gartshore park in front of the swimming pool, bring a picnic and have a relaxing time watching the enormous kites. There are kites to buy and kites to fly for free. There will be children’s entertainment including Reid’s Amusements, Daffy Dill, face painting, and some food outlets. Free
July 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Holst: The Planets 360 – Full Dome Experience
Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
The Planets 360 is a re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst's The Planets orchestral suite. This production utilises the awe-inspiring full dome (360°) video format, so The Planets can now be enjoyed as a sonically driven immersive experience. A fusion of art, music and science in a 360° spectacle. £8.00
July 10 @ 6:30 pm
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY with Jesse Beaman
Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright.
Learn astrophotography skills with tips for DSLR settings, equipment, and composing techniques for photographing the night sky.
July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Kirkcudbright Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright.
Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our award winning Kirkcudbright and District Pipe Band supported by the Stewartry Area Wind Band and Galloway Pipers, Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dancers and other traditional entertainment. Free
July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WWT Caerlaverock, Caerlaverock, Dumfries and Galloway
Take an expert-guided walk to explore the secret lives of dragonflies and discover more about these ancient wonders of wetlands. The British Dragonfly Society reps will be on hand to help as you use nets and ID guides to catch and identify dragonflies. Species to look for will include common darter, four-spotted chaser, emperor dragonfly etc.
July 13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Market Hill Car Park, Castle Douglas Market Street, Castle Douglas.
Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby was Established in 2019. The Soap Box Derby is a fun-filled gravity racing event that takes place on King Street in Castle Douglas. The event sees teams racing down the track against the clock and through the obstacles in their homemade Soap Box carts, fueled by nothing other than gravity. Free
July 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway
Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure with The Wind in the Willows. This outdoor theatre performance will take place at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar. Gates will be open from 4pm
July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Information Centre, Kirkcudbright Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
Join us for a free guided walk through the charming old town of Kirkcudbright, where history and culture intertwine in every close and corner. Discover the hidden gems and fascinating stories of this picturesque town, led by knowledgeable guides who will bring the past to life. Lasting for approximately 11/2 hours. Free
July 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kirkyard Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright.
Explore Kirkcudbright's historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which gave the town its name, the kirkyard and its memorials tell many fascinating and surprising stories about the town and its past inhabitants. Free
July 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Carse, Kirkcudbright, Tongland Road, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom
This fantastic family weekend is back and bigger than ever for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of headline acts including the Vanderwheel of Death, a dog show and competition, Daffy Dill bubble magic, Franc Carpo magician, beer tent, craft tent, food tent, stalls etc.
July 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Kirkyard Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright.
Explore Kirkcudbright's historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which gave the town its name, the kirkyard and its memorials tell many fascinating and surprising stories about the town and its past inhabitants. Free
July 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
What’s in the Night Sky in the Month Ahead
Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Have you ever wondered what that really bright star is, or would you like to know which planets and other celestial objects can be seen in the sky? Join Mike Alexander from the Galloway Astronomy Centre who will be telling us which celestial events can be viewed in the month ahead. £4 – £8
July 26
Greenlaw, Stewartrty rugby club, Castle Douglas.
Stewartry Agricultural Society Stewartry Show 2025. A fun day out for all the family. Livestock Home and floral crafts Main ring entertainment Dog show ENTRIES NOW OPEN
July 26 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tour of some real ale pubs east of Dumfries. Arrive Pleuchies Howff, Dumfries 11.45 Leave 12.30 Queens Head - Springfield (Gretna) Ecclefechan Hotel - Ecclefechan Hotel Royal Bar - Lockerbie Return Dumfries Whitesands 5.00 Email 'socialsecretary@dumfries.camra.org.uk' if you are interested.
July 26 @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal Dumfries, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
MacFloyd (Scotland's Pink Floyd) return to the Theatre Royal Dumfries with a special show celebrating the 50th anniversary of "Pink Floyds" classic "Wish You Were Here" album. The band will perform it in it's entirety as well as other classics from the "Floyd" back catalogue in over two hours of timeless music and impressive visuals.
July 27 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Burns Remembered for Auld Lang Syne
St Michael's Church, Saint Michael Street, Dumfries and Galloway
In the church he once knew, and the grounds where he rests, join us in honouring Scotland's Bard. Walk the path of his final procession, hear his words in poetry and song, see his spirit in art, and lay a wreath in quite tribute. Raise a dram, share shortbread, and remember - for auld lang. £1 – £5
July 29 @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal Dumfries, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Join Irelands No.1 Folk 'n' Roll band, Keltic Storm, and an all-star cast of award winning musicians and singers for “The Ultimate Irish Hooley”. Direct from the Emerald Isle performing iconic Irish songs and party anthems from legendary acts like The Pogues, The Dubliners, Christy Moore, The Saw Doctors, Thin Lizzy, Luke Kelly, Van Morrison, The Fureys, The Tumbling Paddies, Celtic etc.
July 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kirkyard Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom
Explore Kirkcudbright's historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which gave the town its name. Free
July 31 @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Set in the heart of Victorian London, "Twisted! The Musical" follows Oliver Brownlow, now a young man, as he becomes intertwined with Jane, a working-class flower girl battling the harsh realities of life with an alcoholic uncle. This two-hour production combines live music, dynamic performances, and captivating choreography to explore profound themes of resilience, love, etc.
Don't forget to book your stay at Galloway Lodges in Dumfries and Galloway to enjoy south-west Scotland.