July 2026 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
Wed 1 July @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibition: Logan Botanic Garden Past & Present
Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
See the amazing photographs showing Logan Botanic Garden from its inception in 1969 through its development into the present day.
Wed 1 July @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright - Creatives and Makers in Painting, Prints, Wood, Textiles and more.
Wed 1 July @ 3:00 pm
Ernespie Farm, Old Military Road, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Daily at 3pm 28th June - 12th July Celebrate the season with a Wimbledon inspired Afternoon Tea at Ernespie Farm, the perfect excuse to slow down, soak up the summer.
Thu 2 July @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ellisland: Heritage Arts & Crafts (Silhouette Making)
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Weekly Arts & Crafts sessions running throughout the summer holidays at Ellisland Museum & Farm! Suitable for: - Children and families - Ages 4+ - No previous crafting experience required.
Sat 4 July @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ye Jacobites at Ellisland! Family Fun Day
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Jump into the Jacobite Era at Ellisland's Jacobite Family Fun Day with this fun-filled family day of history and hands-on activities perfect for entertaining the kids.
Sat 4 July @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Scottish Night with John Caskie and Willie McRobert
Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Enjoy a Scottish Night at The Cairndale Hotel & Spa in Dumfries with a four-course dinner plus live traditional Scottish music entertainment from the ever-popular John Caskie and Willie McRobert.
Sun 5 July @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dumfries Railway Station, Station Road, Dumfries
A collection of artisan food and drink producers in one place on the first Sunday of every month.
Sun 5 July @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gartshore Park, Opposite the Swimming Pool, The Stell, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
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 see.
Sun 5 July @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
‘A Jacobite by Name?’: Jacobitism in the Life and Work of Robert Burns
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Join us at Ellisland on Sunday 5 July, 2–3pm, for a fascinating talk delivered by Patrick Jamieson, PhD scholar at the University of Glasgow.
Thu 9 July @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ellisland: Heritage Arts & Crafts (Quill writing)
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Weekly Arts & Crafts sessions running throughout the summer holidays at Ellisland Museum & Farm! Suitable for: - Children and families - Ages 4+ - No previous crafting experience required.
Thu 9 July @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway
OUTDOOR THEATRE AT CRAWICK MULTIVERSE – SUMMER 2026 The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar.
Thu 9 July @ 7:30 pm
Absolute Classics Festival: The Four Seasons – Victoria Lyon, violin & Ensemble Lyon
Easterbrook Hall, Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
The Four Seasons – Victoria Lyon, violin & Ensemble LyonElgar Serenade for Strings E minor, Op.20Mozart Divertimento in DSchubert Rondo in A majorIntervalVivaldi Four SeasonsVictoria joined the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Fri 10 July @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries.
Join The Blondie Experience for an unforgettable night filled with the sounds of top musicians who bring the energy and spirit of Blondie’s hits to life.
Sat 11 July @ 10:00 am
Absolute Classics Festival: Emerging Artists Recital
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Will Archibald (cello), Catriona Arthur (soprano), Lewis Menzies (tenor), & Simon Callaghan (piano)ProgrammeCatriona ArthurMendelssohn, Neue liebeQuilter, The faithless shepherdessSatie, La diva de l’empireLady Nairne, Rowan Tree (duet)Burns, My love is.
Sat 11 July @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Scotty D – Soul & Motown night
Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Back by popular demand, Scotty D performs back here at the hotel. Scotty D’s journey began at just 12 years old, playing guitar and vocals in his family gospel group.
Sat 11 July @ 7:30 pm
Absolute Classics Festival: Sacconi Quartet with pianist Simon Callaghan
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Programme:Rachmaninov RomanceSchumann Piano Quintet Interval Dvořák Piano QuintetExperience an evening of rich lyricism and sweeping chamber music with a programme of Rachmaninov’s Romance, Schumann’s Piano Quintet and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet
Sun 12 July @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright.
Our popular monthly car boot sales are the perfect place to explore and pick up a bargain or make some money from your unneeded items.
Sun 12 July @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Moffat Farmers Market (2nd Sunday Feb – Dec)
Moffat Town Hall, High Street, Moffat
Held at Moffat Town Hall, this producer's market brings together some of the finest local food and drink from across the region. Browse over 30 stalls both inside and outside.
Sun 12 July @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Market Hill, Market Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway.
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.
Sun 12 July @ 2:30 pm
Absolute Classics Festival: Giordano Buondonno, piano
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
Rachmaninov – Etudes tableaux Op. 33Scriabin – Sonata Op. 19 No. 2IntervalDebussy – Images Book 1Mussorgsky – Pictures at an ExhibitionBorn in La Spezia, Italy, Giordano Buondonno graduated with highest.
Sun 12 July @ 7:30 pm
Absolute Classics Festival: Colin Steele’s Kings of Swing
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Road, Dumfries
To close the festival in celebratory style, trumpeter Colin Steele, named Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2025, brings together a stellar line-up of Scotland’s finest swing players.
Tue 14 July @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
See the splendid and magnificent colours light up this sub-tropical Garden on this seasonal guided walk with a member of the team. Members free. Non-members £3
Thu 16 July @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ellisland: Heritage Arts & Crafts (Embroidery)
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Weekly Arts & Crafts sessions running throughout the summer holidays at Ellisland Museum & Farm! Suitable for: - Children and families - Ages 4+ - No previous crafting experience required.
Thu 16 July @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Open Air Theatre at Ellisland: Pinnochio by Illyria Theatre Company
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Enjoy Illyria Theatre’s magical outdoor performance of Pinocchio at Ellisland Museum & Farm. Family fun for ages 5+. Packed with adventure, humour and heart.
Sat 18 July @ 10:00 am - Sun 19 July @ 4:00 pm
The Carse, Tongland Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
This fantastic family weekend is back and bigger than ever for 2026. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of headline.
Sat 18 July @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Nith Life Summer Evening Event at Ellisland
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Join Nith Life for a wildlife-packed evening at Ellisland Farm which will include: Looking for bats, moths, owls and other night-time activities Fly Tying demonstrations Poetry and storytelling Open Stage.
Sat 18 July @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries
Ritz are a Carlisle based music duo consisting of brothers John and Phil Nelson. Their repertoire is a mixture of pop, rock, soul and country and contains hits from bands.
Sat 18 July @ 8:00 pm - Sun 19 July @ 2:00 am
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
A Good Old-Fashioned Ghost Hunt… at the Theatre Royal, Dumfries Presented by Mostly Ghostly. The Ghost Hunt is Afoot! An interactive, investigation-led evening inside Scotland’s oldest working theatre.
Sun 19 July @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Official UK “Wife” Carrying Championships
The Carse, Tongland Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Something a little bit bonkers is coming to Kirkcudbright this summer... Welcome to the Official UK “Wife” Carrying Championship. A unique, fun sporting event that combines endurance, teamwork and lots of fun.
Sun 19 July @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Castle Douglas Producers Market (3rd Sunday Mar – Oct)
Market Hill, Market Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Castle Douglas Producers Market. Plenty of choice of food stalls, artists and makers. NB the October Market will move into the Town Hall, the Christmas Market will take place on Market Hill.
Tue 21 July @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Curator Led Collections Tour at Ellisland Museum & Farm
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Join Ellisland Museum Curator Adam Dickson for a special behind-the-scenes tour of Ellisland as you discover the treasures contained within its remarkable collection, including an exclusive encounter with the Burns.
Wed 22 July @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
A Brand-New Music Extravaganza Set to Ignite Theatres Nationwide in 2026! Get ready to turn up the heat in 2026 as “The Ultimate Summer Shindig” blazes onto stages.
Thu 23 July @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
Sat 25 July @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Colvend Produce & Makers Market (4th Saturday Mar – Nov)
Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dumfries and Galloway
The Colvend Produce and Makers market is a small friendly market but still big enough to show off some of the best in local food and crafts.
Sat 25 July @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Kippford Village Hall, Kippford
Kippford Painters amazing annual art exhibition is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. On this special occasion, we are pleased to announce that it will be opened by Ewan McClure.
Sat 25 July @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Scottish Night with John Caskie and Willie McRobert
Cairndale Hotel & Spa, English Street, Dumfries
Join us for a fantastic, evening filled with flavour, music, and true Scottish spirit! Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner before the celebrations begin, as the ever-popular John Caskie and Willie McRobert.
Sat 25 July @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Sun 26 July @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kirkcudbright Farmers & Producers Market (4th Sunday Mar – Dec)
Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright Farmers and Producers Market is held in Kirkcudbright town centre every 4th Sunday of the month from 11am - 3pm. Our wonderful Market has a wide range of fantastic.
Mon 27 July @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece.
Tue 28 July @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Guided Walk: Summer garden delights
Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Enjoy the beauty of the Walled Garden and the wonders of the Woodland Garden in this walk showcasing the summer delights at Logan. Members free. Non-members £3
Tue 28 July @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ellisland: Heritage Arts & Crafts (Print Making)
Robert Burns Ellisland Farm & Museum, Newington Cottages, Holywood, Dumfries and Galloway
Weekly Arts & Crafts sessions running throughout the summer holidays at Ellisland Museum & Farm! Suitable for: - Children and families - Ages 4+ - No previous crafting experience required.
Wed 29 July @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries
A Brand-New Music Extravaganza Set to Ignite Theatres Nationwide in 2026! Get ready to turn up the heat in 2026 as “The Ultimate Summer Shindig” blazes onto stages.
Thu 30 July @ 7:30 pm
Cochran Hall, Castledykes Road, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s wind players take centre stage in a programme brimming with charm and colour.
Fri 31 July @ 10:00 am - Mon 3 August @ 5:00 pm
Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail
Kirkcudbright Town Dumfries and Galloway
100 venues throughout Kirkcudbright Now in its 24th year, the Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail is an award winning celebration of all things.
Don't forget to book your stay at Galloway Lodges in Dumfries and Galloway to enjoy south-west Scotland.