What's on in Dumfries

The Last Journey is a photographic exhibition by Gerry Robertson, evoking the last few weeks of Burns's life from the Brow Well to his final resting place. The opening is at 7pm on the 3rd of July at the Robert Burns Centre and the exhibiton will be taking place in what used to the Bonnie Bistro. The exhibition will run from tonight until the end of September during the usual opening hours. The exhibition is kindly supported by Ottersburn, contemporary fine art picture framers. The Museum will also be revealing some new scale models. Music, nibbles and speakers will round off the night.

Walking groups offer a supportive and welcoming way for you to start to enjoy the many benefits of being physically active.

**JUPITER+NATION DUMFRIES** Growing Pains is a site-specific installation by artist Lindsey Mendick set in an abandoned estate agent's office. Referencing her teenage years, Mendick has transformed the space into a haunting, immersive experience that explores the uncertainty, awkwardness, and societal expectations surrounding adolescence. Assembled on a spiralling desk that references the often cruel loop of teenagehood, Growing Pains features Alice-in-Wonderland-style ceramic dolls' houses that burst open, with teenage figures erupting from within. The work captures the surreal pressures that emerge at the threshold of adulthood, underlining the tension between a yearning for parental acceptance and the simultaneous urge to reject it. Jupiter+Nation is an ambitious off-site programme by Jupiter Artland that brings world class art to high streets across Scotland. Content warning: The supporting documentary film contains strong language, references to suicide, bullying and negative body image that some viewers might find difficult. Young people must be accompanied.

Open for bike sales and information, with basic workshop services provided where possible. Come and pick up one of our bargain bikes or have a look to see if there's one of waiting for you to take on as a repair project.

Join us as we explore the future of three community-owned buildings on Dumfries High Street. Discover our latest feasibility study, visit our interactive exhibition and take part in a programme of events designed to get people talking abut what could happen next. Visit us at The Standard (Green Room) to: * explore the architechtural drawings and ideas * learn more about the feasibility study * share your thoughts and experiences * take part in creative experiences

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

**DUMFRIES PRIDE FRINGE EVENT – Friday 25th of September @ The Stove Cafe.** **LGBTQ+ portraits of Dumfries. 👑💕** Come chat with illustrator Emily Tough, while she draws your portrait. Using pencil and gouache, these portraits will take 5 to 10 minutes to draw. Artwork’s are for participants to keep. £5 per portrait. There will be conversation prompts on the table. To make people feel more comfortable and a sweet way for us to get to know one another. People can add their own conversation prompts for others to look at. Some are aligned to help us explore our queer-dom, others will be less focused. **The colour of PRIDE – past and present D&G** The first/second of two drop-in workshops exploring Pride through natural colour making and using them to add to a collective art/written piece centred around the following questions: How important is it to have pride? What does pride means to you and what queer thing do you love about Dumfries and D&G? The natural inks, some of which will be made by participants are all eco friendly and sourced from local plants around D&G. **Naeve & Holly’s Craft Stall** We are both young emerging artists and best friends in the Dumfries & Galloway and recent graduates of both the college and university looking to make connections in the community and share the work we love to make (usually insects and natural wildlife!) We are always experimenting and growing our practice and would love to use this opportunity to meet new people and get an idea of what we can make for them! **Accessibility Information** **Access to the Building** Level Access is available at the rear of the building through the adjacent close located to the left-hand side of the Café (when facing the front of the building). **Hearing Loop** We have a hearing loop system installed in the café to support individuals using hearing aids or cochlear implants. **Personalised Assistance** If you have any specific access needs, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach us at info@thestove.org or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team. **Additional Support Available** Walk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space, as well as reserved seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

Lions Bonspiel 2026. A 2-day curling competition at Dumfries Ice Bowl.

Whatever age we are, many of us can get stuck in old habits, such as neglecting self-care, not getting enough good quality sleep and forgetting to move in ways that maintain our strength, balance and flexibility. Research evidence suggests that practicing mindfulness with yoga and qigong can help all these issues and increase our confidence, happiness and overall quality of life. As we get older we need to put a little more effort into taking care of ourselves, but this needn’t be difficult. In fact with yoga and qigong it can be quite fun. During this weekend you will learn some short, easy to do, gentle Chi Yoga and QiGong movements integrated with Mindfulness practice. You will be practicing along as part of a group of like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. So if you feel stuck in your old habits why not do something different? Come and join us for a weekend of movement, mindfulness and relaxation. This weekend is open to anyone who wishes to join. **Tutor:** Jacky Seery and Amy Copsey **Dates:** 26-27 September 2026 **Price:** £185.00 including manual **Times:** 10.00am- 17.00pm on Saturday and 9.15am-16.00pm on Sunday. **Venue:** The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TA. **Tickets** - £185 for the weekend

Angela Bowling feeds an abandoned bird with the finest cakes and sweets, making him grow bigger and bigger.

Open workshop and bike sales - get support fixing bikes or find or build a new one.

**JUPITER+NATION DUMFRIES** Growing Pains is a site-specific installation by artist Lindsey Mendick set in an abandoned estate agent's office. Referencing her teenage years, Mendick has transformed the space into a haunting, immersive experience that explores the uncertainty, awkwardness, and societal expectations surrounding adolescence. Assembled on a spiralling desk that references the often cruel loop of teenagehood, Growing Pains features Alice-in-Wonderland-style ceramic dolls' houses that burst open, with teenage figures erupting from within. The work captures the surreal pressures that emerge at the threshold of adulthood, underlining the tension between a yearning for parental acceptance and the simultaneous urge to reject it. Jupiter+Nation is an ambitious off-site programme by Jupiter Artland that brings world class art to high streets across Scotland. Content warning: The supporting documentary film contains strong language, references to suicide, bullying and negative body image that some viewers might find difficult. Young people must be accompanied.

Feasibility Study Exhibition Open + arts/crafts and fun activities for the family No booking required, just drop in. There will be something for all the family at our family fun day. * Explore our exhibition and share your views in our interactive displays * Take part in craft activities with a special appearace from the Loose Goose! * Entertainment from X * Refreshments and more

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

Solway Ice Hockey vs Swindon Wildcats. NIHL. Face-off at 19:00

Queen of the South vs Rangers 'B'. KDM Evolution Trophy. Kick-off at 20:00

After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director for resurrection. But when she visits the original's star, a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.

**Sellers Access from 8am** Costs depend on size. Cars: £12 Vans: £16-19 Trailers: £3-6 **Public Access from 10am** Public Entry £1/adult. Kids free

**JUPITER+NATION DUMFRIES** Growing Pains is a site-specific installation by artist Lindsey Mendick set in an abandoned estate agent's office. Referencing her teenage years, Mendick has transformed the space into a haunting, immersive experience that explores the uncertainty, awkwardness, and societal expectations surrounding adolescence. Assembled on a spiralling desk that references the often cruel loop of teenagehood, Growing Pains features Alice-in-Wonderland-style ceramic dolls' houses that burst open, with teenage figures erupting from within. The work captures the surreal pressures that emerge at the threshold of adulthood, underlining the tension between a yearning for parental acceptance and the simultaneous urge to reject it. Jupiter+Nation is an ambitious off-site programme by Jupiter Artland that brings world class art to high streets across Scotland. Content warning: The supporting documentary film contains strong language, references to suicide, bullying and negative body image that some viewers might find difficult. Young people must be accompanied.

**Programme:** Brahms, B Major, op. 8 Interval Rachmaninov, Trio no 2, op. 9 **Benedict Kloeckner, cello** Benedict Kloeckner is one of the leading cellists of his generation. A prizewinner at major international competitions, he appears as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (London), Radio Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Deutsche Radiophilharmonie, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Kremerata Baltica, MDR Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. He has worked with conductors such as Daniel Barenboim, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Sanderling, Ingo Metzmacher, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Joana Mallwitz, Cristian Măcelaru and Sir Simon Rattle. Kloeckner has performed in halls including the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Suntory Hall, the Musikverein, Zurich Tonhalle and Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, and is a regular guest at international festivals. **Clémence de Forceville, violin** Clémence de Forceville is regarded as one of the most promising French violinists of her generation. Active as a soloist, chamber musician, concertmaster and teacher, she is recognised for her versatility and musical range. Born in 1991, she began violin at the age of four with Radu Blidar, winning her first international prizes at nine and giving early concert appearances. She studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris with Olivier Charlier, then continued her training in Germany with Antje Weithaas and Mihaela Martin. She has been selected for leading international masterclasses including Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, IMS Prussia Cove and the Ozawa Academy, where she has worked with artists such as Daniel Barenboim, Eberhard Feltz, András Schiff, Alfred Brendel, Donald Weilerstein, Miriam Fried, Pamela Frank and Zakhar Bron. **Oxana Shevchenko, piano** Oxana Shevchenko is internationally recognised as a pianist of outstanding artistry, sensibility and versatility, in demand as both a soloist and chamber musician. In 2010 she won First Prize at the Scottish International Piano Competition. Following her success, she recorded her debut album for Delphian Records (released 2011) featuring works by Shostakovich, Mozart, Liszt and Ravel. Her competition honours include First Prize at the International Premio Franz Liszt Competition (Italy, 2015), First Prize and Gold Medal at the Chappell Piano Competition (UK, 2013), and First Prize at the Sheepdrove Piano Competition (UK, 2012). She has also received prizes at the Ferruccio Busoni International Piano Competition (Italy), the Sydney International Piano Competition (Australia), the Sendai International Music Competition (Japan) and the China International Piano Competition (Shanghai). **Tickets** - Full – £20 + booking fee - Under 26s – free

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

Pop-in and help recycle donated bikes. Once bikes are assessed they are either repaired or stripped down for parts and scrap metal. Monday night sessions give you the opportunity to either take on a repair project or help keep the workshop stocked with useable spare parts. Either way you'll be giving new life to old bikes or reducing the amount of just that goes to waste.

Weekly practice at Troqueer Church Hall & Resource Centre

Free peer-to-peer support group for men aged 18 and over, held every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at Queen of the South Arena, excluding Bank Holidays.

Join us for a special screening of Hal Ashby's black comedy for the 20th Anniversary of the Monday Night Film Club. Originally called Talk Cinema, the film + discussion evening was the brainchild of film lecturer Darren Connor. Darren passed away at the very young age of 40 after a charity cycle ride.

Meet at the Easterbrook Hall car park.

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

Bring your family along on Tuesday for a night focused on engaging your children in board games

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic.

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other. Baby friendly cinema screenings are exclusively for parents or carers with babies under the age of one.

Meet at the Cupcake Cafe for the start of the walk

**JUPITER+NATION DUMFRIES** Growing Pains is a site-specific installation by artist Lindsey Mendick set in an abandoned estate agent's office. Referencing her teenage years, Mendick has transformed the space into a haunting, immersive experience that explores the uncertainty, awkwardness, and societal expectations surrounding adolescence. Assembled on a spiralling desk that references the often cruel loop of teenagehood, Growing Pains features Alice-in-Wonderland-style ceramic dolls' houses that burst open, with teenage figures erupting from within. The work captures the surreal pressures that emerge at the threshold of adulthood, underlining the tension between a yearning for parental acceptance and the simultaneous urge to reject it. Jupiter+Nation is an ambitious off-site programme by Jupiter Artland that brings world class art to high streets across Scotland. Content warning: The supporting documentary film contains strong language, references to suicide, bullying and negative body image that some viewers might find difficult. Young people must be accompanied.

Join us as we explore the future of three community-owned buildings on Dumfries High Street. This session is for people with access or additional support needs. [Advance booking required.](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exhibition-hub-walkthrough-tickets-1998423948827?aff=oddtdtcreator) Discover our latest feasibility study, visit our interactive exhibition and take part in a programme of events designed to get people talking abut what could happen next. Visit us at The Standard (Green Room) to: * explore the architechtural drawings and ideas * learn more about the feasibility study * share your thoughts and experiences * take part in creative experiences

Join us for a FREE block of sociable rides aimed at beginners and improvers. Discover traffic free routes/commutes locally. Build cycling skills and confidence on and off roads. Bikes / E-Bikes and helmets available to loan or bring your own. Meet on Platform 1 of the railway station. Booking essential and an induction is required for all new participants. [Book here](https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/sustrans/wwct-ibc-dg-expression-of-interest-form-26-27)