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CatStrand Events: The Flames - Information Session and Workshops
Tricky Hat is welcoming people to join The Flames performance company. The Flames is a free, creative opportunity for people 50+ to take part in a series of fun, artistic and social workshops that culminate in a public performance at CatStrand.
Galloway Conversations: War of Independence Southwest Scotland
Come along and hear about this important part of our Glenkens History.
CatStrand Events - Ashley Campbell
With two internationally acclaimed solo albums under her belt, her forthcoming third album Goodnight Nashville is set for release in June 2025.
CatStrand Events: Rum Ragged
Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with any audience
Sunshine & The Silver Seams - Live @ the CatStrand
Join us for a fun-filled evening of live music with Sunshine & The Silver Seams at the Catstrand as we launch our debut EP - Every Cloud.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Gaza Food and Stories
Join us to experience a combination of a food demonstration and storytelling when Diline Abushaban will be sharing how to make a Gazan recipe and tell stories about Palestine, its culture, and cuisine and their role in dealing with the grief and in keeping a deep connection with Palestine.
Film: No Other Land
For half a decade, Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, films his community of Masafer Yatta being destroyed by Israel's occupation, as he builds an unlikely alliance with an Israeli journalist who wants to join his fight.
CatStrand Events: Auntie Empire - Disaster Plan
An absurd and rambunctious solo show blending bouffon, satire and audience interaction, AUNTIE EMPIRE is a messy, hilarious and timely lampoon of the myths of nationhood.
CatStrand Events: Absolute Classics Reimagined - Hugo Eedle & Simon Callaghan
Presented as part of Absolute Classics Reimagined Festival, this early evening recital brings together Scottish cellist Hugo Eedle and acclaimed pianist Simon Callaghan for a powerful programme of Romantic masterworks.
CatStrand Events: Burns Supper
Haggis Supper, Traditional Speeches, Music, Songs and lots of laughs!
Dance for Creative Wellbeing
Come along to a creative movement workshop and explore the delights of dancing for wellbeing.
CatStrand Events: Niall McCabe
With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience.
Glenkens Song Day Workshop
Spend the day at the CatStrand to be inspired and guided by Choral Tutor Kate Howard to learn, sing and perform songs from our beautiful Glenkens.
Glenkens Words and Songs Concert
Come and be delighted and entertained for an evening of songs and words inspired by the life heritage, landscape and culture of the Glenkens.
CatStrand Events: Galloway Songwriters - Bruce McKenzie & Alan McClure
Alan McClure is one of the region's most prolific songwriters, having released a handful of albums in the time it's taken Bruce McKenzie to record and release a debut EP.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Events: NT Live - Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Brings the best of British Theatre to a cinema Screen near you
CatStrand Events: James Yorkston
James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland and former Fence Collective member.
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.
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: After All - Solène Weinachter
After All is a show about death. It is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do we deal with the end?
CatStrand Events: Wave Blues Band Return
Don’t miss your chance to boogie down and experience classic tracks reimagined alongside exciting new material.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
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: Bloom - Scottish Step Dancing Taster Workshop
Join the Bloom Team for a taster workshop in Scottish Step Dancing.
CatSTrand Events: BLOOM performance and ceilidh
BLOOM is a dance performance and personal story from Tokyo-born, Scotland based Percussive Step Dancer Kae Sakurai.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
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: NT Live- The Fifth Step
Theatre On Screen | 90 mins | age recommendation 16+
CatStrand Events - NT Live Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
CatStrand Winter Wonderland
The CatStrand Young Creatives are turning The CatStrand into a festive world of magic on Saturday 13th December and you’re invited!
CatStrand Events - Hannah Rarity & Anna Massie
A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie.
Ken Words Writers' Cafe
Open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.
Findings at Stroanfreggan Dig - Update Talk
Join Carsphairn Heritage Initiative and Cathy MacIver from AOC to find out more about the initial results from excavations at Stroanfreggan fort and Smittons Bridge Cairn. Free event.
Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
Galloway Conversations: The Highways and Byways and Stories of the Glenkens
Local filmmakers, Andy Kaye and Angela Miller, will lead you on an evening exploring the Highways and Byways of the Glenkens through History.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
CatStrand Christmas Shopping Evening
Join us for a cosy evening of Christmas shopping, seasonal treats, and great entertainment.
Glenkens Gazette 25th Anniversary
Come along and celebrate 25 years of the amazing Glenkens Gazette!
Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
Galloway Conversations: The Paddy Line
Alan McLellan walked the Port Road line Dumfries to Stranraer to raise funds for Prostate Scotland. As he walked he took photos and filmed, gathering stories, old photos and film, along the way.
CatStrand Events - Dalahan
Following the release of their debut album When the Day Is On the Turn in 2014, Dallahan toured extensively in Europe and North America, establishing themselves at such prestigious international events as Milwaukee Irish Fest, Celtic Connections, Tonder Festival and countless others.
Ken Words Writers' Cafe
Open to anyone interested in writing, whatever your in/experience and whether or not you choose to share your own writing.
Remembering Our Local Heroes
To mark Remembrance Day, join Cultural Glenkens for prayers at the New Galloway War Memorial led by Rev Dawn Matthews then a Memorial Tea at CatStrand.
CatStrand Events - Òran
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his journey to rescue his best friend from the Underworld.
Galloway Shorts Film Festival Skill Sharing Session
Interested in Film Making? Considering getting involved with Galloway Shorts Film Festival? These are the workshops for you.
Art Ambassadors
Are you passionate about art and community? We're looking for enthusiastic young volunteers to join us next year as Art Ambassadors!
CatStrand Events - Geoff Davidson's The God Stone
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song.
CatStrand Events - Geoff Davidson's The God Stone
This story of the famous David, who slew the giant Goliath with a single stone from his slingshot, rings of human bravery and triumph, resonates as a tragedy of overweening hubris, and hymns a catharsis that leads to redemption in music and song.
CatStrand Bar Night
Join us for relaxed summer evenings at CatStrand Nights – good drinks, great food, and a warm community atmosphere.
A Wolf Shall Devour The Sun
Live music stirs the soul. Shadow puppetry and animation portray terror and playfulness. Stories about our oldest ally ask: in the absence of the wolf, what is lost?
CatStrand Events - Smith & McClennan
Dumfries and Galloway born Emily Smith and New Zealander Jamie McClennan play a small run of local shows as Smith & McClennan this autumn.
Dance Steps - Monthly Dance Workshop
A fun relaxed monthly dance workshop for all ages 8 years plus. No experience required.
Galloway Song Sessions with Kate Howard
Come and learn songs from Galloway. For experienced singers or no experience at all.
