May 2025 Calendar - Events for SW Scotland
Activities in & around Dalbeattie, Colvend, Dumfries
May 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/
May 2 @ 6:30 pm
Dark Space Planetarium, Saint Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Take a closer look at the features of the lunar surface, lunar-landings, and the Moon's impact on Earth.
May 2 @ 7:30 pm
Theatre Royal, Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
The fantastic Wave Blues Band are making their return to the Theatre Royal after their sell out gig last year! Get your mojo working and be spellbound by the soulful driving rhythms that will make you shake your tail feathers. Wave Blues Band pulls you into the electric world of Chicago and Delta blues.
May 3 @ 9:00 am - May 5 @ 5:00 pm
County Building Wigtown, Wigtown
Scotland’s Book Town Unveils Spring Weekend Festival Line-Up ● Enjoy a May celebration of authors, books and storytelling ● Walks, talks, music, art and craft in the heart of Galloway Scotland’s National Book Town has unveiled the programme for its annual springtime celebration of literature, storytelling and community. This year’s Wigtown Spring Weekend, 3-5 May
May 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kirkcudbright Spring Plant Fair
Kirkcudbright Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright.
A glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing fresh ideas and plants for your own spring displays. Free
May 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Catstrand, High Street, New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway
"I surrender unconditionally to these master musicians. The worn concept of tradition and innovation have rarely been used as smart as this"– LIRA "On the evidence to hand, pure fiddle doesn´t get much better than The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc." Folkworld From the moment Kevin Henderson, Olav Luksengård Mjelva and Anders Hall of The Nordic Fiddlers.
£6 – £16
May 9 @ 4:00 pm - May 11 @ 6:00 pm
Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, Moniaive High Street, Moniaive.
Family-friendly festival of music, crafts, activities for all ages, nature walks, piping competition and a noisy and colourful parade. Taking place in the beautiful village of Moniaive in rural Dumfriesshire. Donations
May 10 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Upper Annandale Parish Church, Church Place, Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
The amazing Heart and Soul band will be performing at Upper Annandale Parish Church. Entry is free, however, funds raised will be donated to Christian Aid.
May 10 @ 7:30 pm
Dumfries Musical Theatre Company Presents Sister Act
Theatre Royal, Dumfries Shakespeare Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
May 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kirkcudbright Harbour Square, Kirkcudbright
Our popular monthly car boot sales are the perfect place to make some money from your unneeded items or grab a bargain. No need to book – just come along. Free
May 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Catstrand, High Street, New Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer, and acclaimed musician and producer Sam Lakeman, will captivate listeners once again with their exquisite and enthralling live performance. £12 – £22
May 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
An Exhibition by James Lumsden
Kirkcudbright Galleries, Kirkcudbright
Kirkcudbright Galleries are delighted to present an exhibition by: James Lumsden 17th May – 13th July 2025 Mitchell Galleries, Top Floor Kirkcudbright Galleries.
May 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Logan Botanic Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
Join us at Scotland's most exotic Garden in this season of Garden open days. All funds raised will go to charities around the country.
May 25 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kirkcudbright Town Centre, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Fantastic foods, drinks, crafts and much more from local producers, many of them award-winning! Free
Don't forget to book your stay at Galloway Lodges in Dumfries and Galloway to enjoy south-west Scotland.