What's on in Dumfries and Galloway

Step into the world of one of Britain’s most recognisable and beloved actors for a captivating night of stories, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

You may well come away with a shiver running down your spine and with seasonally spooky stories to share around your fireside at Christmas!

For reasons outwith his control, Fred had to cancel his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe shows and his Autumn Tour - “Fred MacAulay: No podcast - LIVE”. Now, thankfully, due to reasons completely within his control, he is now preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”.

Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show - which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now.

A Good Old-Fashioned Ghost Hunt… at Gilnockie Tower

Presented by Mostly Ghostly, in partnership with Gilnockie Tower

Nigel McIntyre and Gareth Watson present Jason Fox – Embrace the Chaos

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader.

Jay Rayner faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen, the show marking publication of his fabulous new cookbook, he’s finally going to answer them.

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.

The extraordinary lessons learned from animals and Noel's unexpected gift for music-with his favourite rock songs live.

“What makes my Thinker think is that he thinks not only with his brain, with his knitted brow, his distended nostrils and compressed lips, but with every muscle of his arms, back, and legs, with his clenched fist and gripping toes.”