Dumfries Carnival is back for 2025 and this time it will be THREE days of fun for the whole family with light shows, outdoor stages, food markets, a family activity hub and a lantern procession.
Queensberry Square
Check out our brilliant programme of artists performing on our Queensberry Square stage!
The Carnival will run through Dumfries town centre on Saturday 18th January. More details to follow.
Our family activity hub will be in 70 High Street, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. We’ll be announcing the event programme soon.
You can make your own lantern and join the procession by visiting one of our workshops across December and January.
Lantern Making Hubs
Monday 30th December, Dumfries Ice Bowl, 2pm – 5pm
Sunday 5th January, QOS Arena, 10am – 4pm
Monday 6th January, Baptist Church, 11am – 3pm
Saturday 11th January, YMCA Lochside, 10am – 4pm
Saturday 11th January, Debenhams, 10am – 2pm
Sunday 12th January, Lochar Inn, 11am – 4pm
Friday 17th January, Midsteeple Quarter, 12pm – 8pm
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