Beethoven, Sonata No. 5 in C minor, Op. 10 No. 1, Schubert, Impromptus, D 899, Op. 90, Schubert, Allegretto in C minor, D 915, Beethoven, Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 

Hexameter are a spoken word collective of six poets all closely connected with Dumfries & Galloway and key figures in Southwest Scotland’s flourishing literary scene.

Prolific Glasgow-based singer, songwriter, interpreter of traditional songs and guitarist Alasdair Roberts gives a rare solo performance at CatStrand.

An evening of music, song and recitations in celebration of the poetry of the late Tommy Edgar MBE and the rich history of music in the Glenkens led by Brian Edgar with special guest Jo Miller. 

Coming to CatStrand as a duo, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.

Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”. 

Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”. 

An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.

Brahms, B Major, op. 8, Rachmaninov, Trio no 2, op. 9

This event is a fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

One of the most innovative groups in the new wave of UK jazz, Nimbus Sextet are bringing their electrifying blend of jazz, world and dance music to top venues and festivals across the UK & Europe.

Step into a world of weightless melodies and high‑altitude calm. Richard Davies brings High Notes From In The Sky to life in a rare solo performance for soprano sax - a drifting, dreamlike journey through jazz, ambient textures, and sky‑level improvisation.

Blending jazz with the spirit of Scottish folk, pianist Fergus McCreadie crafts music inspired by his homeland's breath-taking landscapes.

Modern jazz quartet with influences from European Jazz, Scottish Folk and Impressionist Classical music.

Blending Indian and Scottish traditional music, Naad-Hara presents an innovative programme of traditional melodies, original compositions, and improvisation.

The Community Safety Team will be out and about in local communities as part of our autumn engagement activities with the public, utilising our mobile display trailer.

Les Liaisons Dangereouses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

The Song Cannot Be Silenced, by local author Larry Winger, writing under the nom de plume Aldon Law, is a general fiction novel of challenges, as its main characters face issues of voicelessness, loss of identity, and life choices that become intractable.

Following Wednesday's performance of Deiseil: Dancing in Time, director Gerry Mulgrew and performers Alison Carlyle and Amy Geddes will host a discussion about the themes of the show.

Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a  powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship.

Diplomat, Scholar, Gentleman, Photographer and Chronicler of folk life in Dumfries and Galloway, Judith Hewitt from D & G Museums tells us Kissling's story.

An exciting youth leadership group where young people help shape CatStrand's creative programme.

Celebrate Land Notes Festival 2026 with a Banner Parade from CatStrand down to the banks of the river Ken by Loch Ken Bridge.

Come and hear local writers read their prose and poetry inspired by the landscape and wildlife of Galloway.

A panel discussion on demographic change, culture and belonging.

In poetry and music – from Japan to Glenkens – Tom Pow and Jo Miller present a conversation around ‘Hallowed ground’.

Burn is an environmental video art project by artist John Wallace and soil scientist Professor Pete Smith.

An imaginative, hands-on workshop exploring ecology and place through The Six Bowls, a participatory artwork creating ideas and actions for a more just and resilient future.

Join local citizen scientists for an introductory talk at the Catstrand, a walk along the banks of Mill Burn and the Ken, and a water testing demonstration. 

Dance performance concluding with an open Q&A about peatlands and peatland restoration with experts from the Crichton Carbon Centre (CCC) and the Tweed Forum.