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CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
CatStrand Events - Towa Mura
Towa Mura is a profound international collaboration between writer Tom Pow, the musicians of The Galloway Agreement from South West Scotland, and the acclaimed Bird Theatre from Tottori, Japan.
CatStrand Events: Revolution Days
Contains strong language and descriptions of war, recommended for Ages 14+.
CatStrand Events: Becci Wallace and Jonni Slater
Glasgow’s Becci Wallace is a singer-songwriter, producer, and creative force in Scotland's vibrant music scene.
Galloway Conversations: SCAMP
Jan Hogarth, People, Learning and Comms officer for SCAMP Landscape Connections will give you an overview of the seascape scale nature restoration project and why its so important at this time.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - All My Sons
All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Directed by Ivo Van Hove
Galloway Conversations: Mermaids of Dumfries and Galloway
Join us to discover all things mermaid from Dalbeattie to Crawick via the mermaid’s chair!
CatStrand Events: Arcana - Fay Guiffo
Arcana is a poetic, music-led journey about finding your voice and the courage to truly listen to yourself.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - The Playboy of the Western World
The Playboy of the Western World by John Millinton Synge , Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin.
CatStrand Events: Ali Affleck- New Orleans Jazz
Award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck brings together three of the finest interpreters of early jazz and blues for a special one-off performance celebrating the music of New Orleans and Harlem, New York City.
Land Notes Festival: Moving Over Time
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.
Land Notes Festival: New Galloway Citizen Science Water Project
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.
Land Notes Festival: Six Bowls
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.
Land Notes Festival: Banner Parade and Sausage Sizzle
Celebrate Land Notes Festival 2026 with a Banner Parade from CatStrand down to the banks of the river Ken by Loch Ken Bridge.
Galloway Conversations: Dr Werner Kissling
Diplomat, Scholar, Gentleman, Photographer and Chronicler of folk life in Dumfries and Galloway, Judith Hewitt from D & G Museums tells us Kissling's story.
CatStrand Events: The Song Cannot be Silenced
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.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - Les Liaisons Dangereouses
Les Liaisons Dangereouses by Christopher Hampton, based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
CatStrand Events: Fred Macaulay - Good Evening
Fred MaCaulay is preparing to hit the road in 2026 with the 2025 show repackaged and updated and simply called “GOOD EVENING!”.
CatStrand Events - Blue Rose Code
Coming to CatStrand as a duo, Blue Rose Code simply has to be seen live.
CatStrand Events: Alasdair Roberts
Prolific Glasgow-based singer, songwriter, interpreter of traditional songs and guitarist Alasdair Roberts gives a rare solo performance at CatStrand.
CatStrand Events - Quines, The Bubblyjock Collective
The Bubblyjock Collective present ‘QUINES’, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from Scottish history.
CatStrand Events - Do Not Pass Go
We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed.
CatStrand Events - Birdvox
Introducing Birdvox and their debut album Shamming The Drama.
CatStrand Events - Malin Lewis
Innovator, award winning, multi-instrumentalist Malin Lewis melds Scottish West coast tradition with a newly invented, self-made bagpipe alongside stars Sally Simpson (Fiddle) and Ali Hutton (Guitar). Hair tingling, philosophical and dance inducing melodies inspired by European folk traditions, queerness and the universe.
CatStrand Events - Ryan Young
Ryan Young is a Scottish fiddle player working within the traditional music of Scotland. His playing is noted for its distinctive tone and phrasing, with an approach that places melody and expression at the centre of the music.
CatStrand Events - Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes
‘Fungi Frida and the Myco Heroes’ is an hour-long, energetic, silly, interactive performance full of songs, games, clowning, and puppetry for children and their families all about fungi and how they can help us save the environment!
Galloway Conversations: Elspeth McKewan: The life and death of an accused witch
Elspeth McKewan is famous for being the last woman burned as a witch in Dumfries and Galloway.
CatStrand Events - Macbeth Muet
Macbeth Muet is a bold and physical reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, crafted for adult audiences as well as teenagers aged 14 and up.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - The Bacchae
Glasgow's acclaimed Company of Wolves present an earth-shattering solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos: an epic of rejection, vengeance and rebirth told through story, dance and ancient song.
In Search of the Unattended Shadow: An installation by Jim Buchannan
The Labyrinth of Light at CatStrand is exploratory, an artist’s sketchbook page made real for a weekend, with adjustments being made by the artist to both soundscape and shadow creation over the weekend.
CatStrand Events - My Darling Clementine in concert
Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish are outstanding songwriters and singers who together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force.
CatStrand Events - Becci Wallace
Glasgow’s Becci Wallace is a singer-songwriter, producer, and creative force in Scotland's vibrant music scene.
Cultural Glenkens School Liaison Project - Restoring Elspeth McEwen
As part of the Cultural Glenkens Project, this School liaison, brings to the CatStrand Stage, local school children's creative response to a workshop held in the school.
Best of the West
We are officially kicking off the launch of DG Amplify with a high-octane showcase featuring the absolute “Best of the West.”
Cultural Glenkens - Thriving Together - Towards a Positive Future
Join guest speakers, including Heron Keron, Julia Farrington and professor Michael Muir for an interactive evening of cordial conversation, exploring how we might work better together, towards a positive future.
CatStrand Events: Help I Think I'm Turning Into Ivor Cutler
A double bill of songs and stories performed by Tim Dalling.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events - NT Live - The Audience
The Audience by Peter Morgan, Directed by Stephen Daldry
CatStrand Events: BLOOM performance and ceilidh
BLOOM is a dance performance and personal story from Tokyo-born, Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai.
CatStrand Events: Bloom - Scottish Step Dancing Taster Workshop
Join the Bloom Team for a taster workshop in Scottish Step Dancing.
New Galloway Community Enterprises AGM
This is a great opportunity to hear about our 2024/2025 financial accounts, reflect on the past year’s achievements, and learn more about our exciting plans for 2026.
CatStrand Events: A HOME FOR HAMISH
A colourful, immersive and interactive adventure for young audiences aged 4-7 and their families.
Glenkens Food Month 2026 planning meeting
All are welcome to join this upcoming meeting on Thursday April 9 at 6.30pm.
CatStrand Events - The Light House
Tender, funny and defiantly hopeful, The Light House is a real-life story of falling in love and staying in love, even when the lights go out and you’re lost in the dark.
CatStrand Events -One Act Play Entry
An evening of theatre and music, with our cast of 2026 Festival Play entry, joined by special invited guests.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events: Wave Blues Band Return
Don’t miss your chance to boogie down and experience classic tracks reimagined alongside exciting new material.
Our Glenkens celebration event
Everyone is warmly welcome to celebrate the stories, people, and places that make the Glenkens so special.
Galloway Conversations: Bird Watching in The Glenkens
Birdwatching is an activity that connects us with the natural world – the real world – stimulating wellbeing regardless of age or experience. It is an escape not from reality but to reality, and the Glenkens is a marvellous place to watch birds.
CatStrand Events: Scottish Comedy Collective
We are back! Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with “A Scottish Comedy Collective” at the Catstrand on Sat 14 March 2026!
CatStrand Events: The Flames - Performance
Join The Flames for a unique performance taking inspiration from everyday life and challenging pre-conceived ideas of how older people think and what they aspire to.
