Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival supports people in some of the region’s most rural areas to experience world class performing arts. We bring the best local and national artists to our communities; we invest in our performing artists; introduce our young people to live performance and engage people of all ages, from all walks of life, with our imaginative programme.

For our 17 Day Festival this year running from 15th May – 1st June 2025, we have a packed programme of world class theatre, music, dance, comedy and spoken word for audiences to enjoy across our beautiful region. 

From supporting our incredible local performing artists to bringing national artists to perform in villages and towns across the region, we know that we have something for everyone to enjoy.

We are the only region wide performing arts organisation in Dumfries & Galloway and our work incorporates three key strands: our 10 Day Festival, our Year-Round programme of events and art industry support and our youth project, UP YER AIRTS. 

If you’d like to hear more about how you can get involved or work with us in the future, email: info@dgartsfestival.org.uk or visit: www.dgartsfestival.org.uk

Check out the trailer for our 2025 festival!