Theatre Royal Dumfries

Step into a groundbreaking immersive experience where the line between reality and story blurs. In Barrenbrook, deception lingers in the air, alliances are fleeting, and truth is never what it seems. Every choice we make shapes the unfolding narrative, each decision sealing the fate of those amongst us. Will we uncover the town’s secrets, or...

Hop on your magic carpet and take off on a laugh-packed adventure with this Aladdin pantomime. It’s a genie-us family pantomime that’s bursting with songs, silliness, and sparkle! Join our cheeky hero Aladdin as he battles the villainous Abanazar, finds a mysterious old lamp, and tries to win the heart of Princess Jasmine. Expect belly...

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country". This hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tammy...

Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country". This hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia! The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Tammy...

The Freddie & Queen Experience are the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute band. The band performs all over the world, including in the UK and recently, in the United Arab Emirates and throughout Europe. They deliver a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian...

Robert Burns Ellisland Trust are bringing the music of Burns and the story of Ellisland to the historic Theatre Royal Dumfries this Burns season. This is a rare opportunity to hear the works Robert Burns wrote while living in Dumfriesshire, performed by an acclaimed trio of musicians, on the very stage Burns himself supported and...

All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.  Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy...

'Allow me to give you some advice, Billy...' Alan Bissett, award-winning creator of Fringe hit The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Scottish cultural giants, speculating what (might’ve!) happened when Billy Connolly attended the launch for Alasdair Gray’s 1981 masterpiece, Lanark. Bissettunearths the origin stories of these Glasgow geniuses, exploring their struggles and...

Wave Blues Band Returns to the Theatre Royal Dumfries on Friday February 13th, 2026 Get ready for a night of soul-stirring grooves and electrifying riffs as Wave Blues Band storms back onto the stage with a fresh sound and a fiery new lead guitarist! We're returning to the Theatre Royal with a setlist that blends new material with reimagined classics that’ll make you fall in...

Wed 18th Feb to Sat 21st Feb 2026 Guild of Players presents The Good Life written by Jeremy Sams, and directed by Scott Cooper. The Good Life, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the 1970s BBC sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, centres on Tom and Barbara Good—an upper-middle-class couple living in suburban Surbiton. When Tom turns...

Wed 18th Feb to Sat 21st Feb 2026 Guild of Players presents The Good Life written by Jeremy Sams, and directed by Scott Cooper. The Good Life, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the 1970s BBC sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, centres on Tom and Barbara Good—an upper-middle-class couple living in suburban Surbiton. When Tom turns...

Wed 18th Feb to Sat 21st Feb 2026 Guild of Players presents The Good Life written by Jeremy Sams, and directed by Scott Cooper. The Good Life, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the 1970s BBC sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, centres on Tom and Barbara Good—an upper-middle-class couple living in suburban Surbiton. When Tom turns...

Guild of Players presents The Good Life written by Jeremy Sams, and directed by Scott Cooper. The Good Life, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the 1970s BBC sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, centres on Tom and Barbara Good—an upper-middle-class couple living in suburban Surbiton. When Tom turns 40, he experiences a personal crisis...

Wed 18th Feb to Sat 21st Feb 2026 Guild of Players presents The Good Life written by Jeremy Sams, and directed by Scott Cooper. The Good Life, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the 1970s BBC sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, centres on Tom and Barbara Good—an upper-middle-class couple living in suburban Surbiton. When Tom turns...

26th & 27th February When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, her friends dismiss it, but one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. This funny play about how we cope in...

26th & 27th February When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, her friends dismiss it, but one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. This funny play about how we cope in...

Dream World Promotions presents. Adventures on Old MacDonalds Farm Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow...

Dream World Promotions presents. Adventures on Old MacDonalds Farm Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow...

Dream World Promotions presents. Adventures on Old MacDonalds Farm Join us down on Old MacDonald’s Farm for fun, songs and excitement. Friendly Sammy Scarecrow is enjoying his first day on Old MacDonald’s Farm and loves meeting all of the colourful characters that live there. When a mystery unfolds on the farm, can you help Scarecrow...

Que Sera Sera: The Greatest Hits of Doris Day is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood’s greatest stars! Que Sera Sera celebrates Doris and her music– join us as we take our audience on a wonderful journey through Doris Day’s amazing career in music and film. We start at the beginning of her career during the big band days and then take...

The Gaiety in association with Beacon Arts Centre presents Sailmaker by Alan Spence Directed by Liz Carruthers Supported by Creative Scotland A poignant, poetic, and deeply human play that explores themes of family, grief, masculinity, and working-class life in Glasgow. Sailmaker tells the story of father and son Davie and Alec, and their changing relationship...