What to do in Stranraer

Between Monday, September 14, 2026 and Friday, November 13, 2026

100 local events, concerts, festivals and things to do in and around Stranraer, United Kingdom.

JPCCNI Cars & Coffee

Oct 5JPCCNI Monthly cars and coffee meet, hope to see you there! Applegreen services M1 southbound leaving Belfast. We are having a JPCCNI cars and coffee meeting at the Applegreen services on the M1 between Belfast and Lisburn. These events are an excuse to get a few like-minded owners together for a

UEFA Nations League - Northern Ireland V Georgia

Chris Chalmers and Lonesome Pete - Special Sunday Session

Oct 4Join us for a special afternoon performance full of heart, soul, and unforgettable songs on Sunday 4th October when Chris Chalmers, formerly of The 2:19, will make his solo debut performance at the BT Blues & Rock Club alongside guitarist, singer and songwriter Lonesome Pete. Chris has recentl

R.E.M. by Stipe

Psychic Sally - Stranraer

Oct 7The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour! Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years. Her show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through

Bernard O'Shea: Desperate House Husband

Bringing Music Back To Ayrshire

Oct 8Bringing Ayrshire based bands back to their hometown to play just for you!Music Genres : Rock, Indie, Metal

Understanding Upcoming Changes in the Private Rented Sector

Oct 9Cumberland Council is inviting landlords, letting agents, property managers and housing professionals to attend a free information event.

Sep 18Come along and join Karen for her 2026 tour!!

Brilliant Bats at Kiltonga Nature Reserve

Sep 18Join us for a sunset bat walk led by our Wildlife Wander Volunteer, Mark, who’ll guide us through the fascinating world of bats!

Rhys Darby - Unhinged

Greyhound Trust Community Walk #3

Arrival® - The Hits Of Abba Show

Oct 250 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares the same name, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA, is back with a brand-new production! This year, the show is more immersive than ever. Alongside even more songs from the landmark ‘Arrival’ album

The War of the Worlds - Live the Concert Experience

Christopher Hall - Pizazz

Dolly & Shania-Antrim Courthouse

Oct 17Get ready for a rhinestone-studded, high-energy night celebrating two of the biggest icons in country music history! The Dolly & Shania tribute show brings together the timeless hits of Dolly and the chart-topping anthems of Shania in one unforgettable show. From heartfelt ballads to foot-stomp

Come home to yourself with Soma and Breath

Oct 17Chill out, breathe deep, and reconnect with your body and soul in this cozy in-person vibe.

The Metatron Methods

Sep 26💥💥💥 NEW COURSE DATE 💥💥💥 💥 💥 PLACES ALREADY TAKEN 💥💥 ✨️The METATRON METHODS ✨️ 26th & 27th September 2026 ✨️ RMD Nurse-Led Aesthetics 29C Main Strret Randalstown This workshop is for everybody who truly wants to understand the nature of Angelic Reiki and the gift that is t

Morderstein: a Tribute To Rammstein

Oct 10Join us for the Shorelife Celebration event in Mount Stewart and WWT Castle Espie on Saturday 10 October from 10am - 5pm. Enjoy free entry at this exciting event, brought to you by Ards and North Down Borough Council in partnership with Mount Stewart & WWT Castle Espie. This event offers a rare ch

Emer Maguire : Perfectly Chaotic

Oct 9NI Comedy Presents: EMER MAGUIRE: PERFECTLY CHAOTIC With Emer’s brand new stand up tour show PERFECTLY CHAOTIC selling out Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, more tour dates have just been added due to incredible demand! Known for her powerful storytelling, lightning-fast wit, and hilariously irreverent m

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Alba Judo Veterans Open 2026

Sep 26https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/event/l3-alba-judo-veterans-open/

The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival

Dead Calm - Sign Crushes Motorist

Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

Brunch Without Wings

Sep 20✨ BRUNCH WITHOUT WINGS - A Westlife Brunch Experience ✨ 🎶 Calling all Westlife superfans and 90's babies… it’s time to relive the glory days... over brunch! 🥂 Join us for 5 unforgettable hours of: ✅ All the Westlife hits, from Flying Without Wings to Uptown Girl, Swear It Again, World of Our Own, You Raise Me Up… and more! 🎧 ✅ A glass of fizz on arrival 🍾 ✅ Delicious brunch nibbles 🍽️ ✅ Hilarious games and throwback challenges 🎉 ✅ Singalongs, throwback vibes, and big group moments 💃🕺 🤩 Hosted by TikTok sensation Etta Stilletta 💃 Full stage production with lights, dancers & plenty of confetti 🚨 Not a tribute, just a really good brunch *Please note for Front Row VIP Tickets that you will be seated with other people to make up a table of 10. *We don't make reservations for tables or seats apart from VIP Tickets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive at the hotel early with your friends to secure a spot and get some preshow drinks. *Please be aware, we have a no refund policy on our events.

Holy Holy Feat Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey

Sam Campbell - Kid Giblet

READY STEADY 60'S SHOW:STEWARTON AREA CENTRE

Oct 10THE BEST OF THE MOD 60’s AND THE BRITISH BEAT BOOM! FOUR PIECE LIVE BAND/ STUNNING VOCALS~ PERFORMING WITH HIGH ENERGY AND RECREATING THE ICONIC ERA ..... A FANTASTIC 2 HOUR SHOW! RATED AS THE UK’S TOP AUTHENTIC SOUNDING 60’s SHOW!! UTUBE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/--g97a3y2DE

Retro Silent Disco | Ayr Town Hall | 70s/80s/90s/00s

Sep 19An early evening retro silent disco in the iconic setting of Ayr Town Hall.

The Freddie & Queen Experience - Troon Concert Hall

Oct 9Internationally and critically acclaimed, The Freddie & QUEEN Experience are the UK's Premier Queen and Freddie Mercury tribute band, who deliver a passionate and energy packed show full of all QUEEN's greatest hits. Performing to sell-out audiences around the world, this production proudly cel

The Take That Experience

Oct 31� TAKE THAT FEVER IS SWEEPING THE UK! � Missed out on Take That's huge 2026 tour? We've got the next best thing! � The Take That Experience � Saturday 31st October 2026 Hailed as "the closest thing to Take That" by original manager Nigel Martin-Smith, this spectacular show celebrates over 30 year

An Evening With - TOM MEIGHAN

Oct 24An Evening With 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐧 🤩 Dumfries 23.10.26 An exclusive intimate performance at The Venue Dumfries 🎵 Step into an unforgettable night with Tom Meighan, one of British rock's most electrifying performers and the original frontman of the multi-platinum band 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐀𝐍 . Voted one of the Top 10

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Belfast Big Freshers Icebreaker - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold Out 10 Years Running 🏆

Sep 14The Big Freshers Icebreaker Tour - Officially The UK'S Biggest Freshers Tour!! Welcome to the biggest, craziest, most talked about event of your freshers week.SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR SINCE 2009! Get ready for an Icebreaker experience that is bigger and better than ever! Over the last 16 years The Big Fr

The Great Antiques Fair

Sep 26Join us at The Great Antiques Fair on Sat 26th & Sun 27th September 2026 where we bring together antiques dealers from across the UK & ROI.

Winter Silent Retreat @Drumalis

Nov 6Retreats are the BEST way to deepen your spiritual practice of meditation, mindfulness and self-care. Give your head peace.

Castle Rowing Club 10 Year Anniversary Dinner

Oct 10🚣‍♂️ Castle Rowing Club 10-Year Anniversary Celebration! 🚣‍♀️ Castle Rowing Club was established in October 2016 and this year marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate 10 years on the water! We will be celebrating the 10th anniversary alongside our annual prize giving night this October and i

The Sound Of Scotland - CENTRESTAGE, KILMARNOCK

Sep 18After selling out shows in 2025, THE SOUND OF SCOTLAND WITH THE MACDONALD BROS returns in 2026, with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and artists. Join our outstanding live musicians The MacDonald Bros as they celebrate their 20

The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros

Sep 18THE SOUND OF SCOTLAND with THE MACDONALD BROS CELEBRATING SCOTLAND’S MUSICAL ARTISTS After selling out shows in 2025 – The Sound of Scotland with the Macdonald Bros returns in 2026 with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and arti

80s Day Disco: Ayr 🪩

Sep 19Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉 Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about electric vib

Photonica - A journey to the cosmos

Sep 15Ayrshire’s first space event with an immersive view of our night. A FREE 6 day event from 15th-20th September celebrating the night skies above Ayrshire, Scotland and beyond. Talks and workshops and incredible images of deep sky objects taken from Ayrshire and beyond. With talks from Scotland’s A

Gary Meikle: Yer Maw

Oct 11Gary Meikle returns to the stage with another new show which has quickly become the yearly norm for him now. Sunday 11th October 7pm £27.50 16+

Metro Reloaded Presents: The Ultimate Oldskool Halloween Party

Oct 31SAVE THE DATE! THE ULTIMATE OLDSKOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY is coming to The Metro, Saltcoats! Saturday 31st October 9PM - 2:30AM

CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged

Sep 19Mike Hall & Adam Howells from After Midnight perform CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged based on Slowhand's multi-million selling album Eric Clapton unplugged.ArtistsCLASSIC CLAPTONAfter MidnightMusic Genres : Rock, Blues, Acoustic, Covers Band/Tribute Act, 1960s

Tommy Fleming - The Encore Tour

Oct 1For over 35 years, Tommy Fleming has been honing his craft and entertaining the masses with his extraordinary talent. His worldwide success has made him a household name in many homes across the globe and his fanbase is growing year on year. It’s not hard to see why; music is a universal language and one Tommy is undoubtedly fluent in. The one comment that is repeated from Dublin to Darwin and beyond, is the incredible effect Tommy’s voice has as he turns each song into his own with his unique and powerful style - touching emotions in you that only music can reach. While Tommy’s music may be difficult to classify, fans use such words as “deeply emotional, romantic and sincere” to describe the feelings it evokes. One reviewer described his music as falling into a genre of Symphonic Pop that still awaits a name. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed that has a universal appeal to all ages and backgrounds. Tommy is famous for his own arrangement of “Danny Boy”, “Isle of Inisfree” and “Hard Times” - all songs that you know and love but have never heard until you hear Tommy Fleming’s versions. He also covers songs from “You Raise Me Up”, “Bridge over Troubled Waters”, “From a Distance” and “Something Inside so Strong” along with many more contemporary numbers. Such is his success, he has also toured with the great Elaine Paige and Kenny Rogers in recent years and recorded duets with Vince Gill, Christy Hennessy, Phil Coulter, Lucie Silvas, Cara Dillon, Eleanor Shanley, De Dannan and Mark Vincent to name but a few. Tommy will be joined by his band for this special tour not to be missed.

The War of the Worlds - Live the Concert Experience

Floristry Courses Open Day: Wednesday 7th October, 10.30am, 6:00pm

Oct 7Discover Floristry courses – Level 2 and Level 3

Up A Close - Joanna's Story

Oct 7Following multiple SELL-OUT runs in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and two SELL-OUT performances at Glasgow's iconic Pavillion Theatre, 'Up a Close' is coming to the CentreStage Theatre in Kilmarnock. The story of Joanna recounting her life in a Glasgow tenement flat when her husband doesn't come home one

PEACEPLUS Halloween Inclusive Spooky Bash - Ballymena

Oct 26Join the Halloween Inclusive Spooky Bash for a fun and friendly day everyone can enjoy!

China Crisis / The Venue / Dumfries / 03.10.26

Oct 3China Crisis - Warped 2026 Tour In 2026, China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of innovative pop brilliance. Since their early 80’s breakthrough from Liverpool’s renown music scene, Gary Daly and Eddie

Caledonia Classical by Candlelight | St Georges Church | Dumfries

Sep 18Experience the anthems of Scotland’s finest bands, performed live by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting.

Oct 22Skalloween returns for its 11th year, starting on Thursday 22nd Oct at DeJa Vu then onto The Railway Club Friday 23rd The Loreburn Hall Saturday 24th The Loreburn Hall and finishing of on the Sunday at the Hole In The Wa Weekend tickets £45 plus £3 postage Day tickets £25 plus £3 postage PayPal a

Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club

Sep 30NCG Top 100s Tour event at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club on Wednesday, 30th September, 2026. Your entry fee on the day includes: - Individual stableford event with live scoring courtesy of Golf Genius - Prizes for top three golfers and two NTPs - Pre-round breakfast before you play - Welcome gif

Mike Rice - Cruel Little Man

Exploring Community Rhythm & Group Facilitation

Oct 21A day of rhythm and community learning in partnership with the UK Playshop Team, featuring international trainers Dr. Jane Bentley and Ray Watters, alongside Arthur Hull (founder of Village Music Circles) and Jim Boneau. This workshop is available to individuals aged 16 and older. A standard buffet

Halloween Extravaganza

Oct 31 🎃 Halloween Extravaganza 👻 Get ready for an afternoon of spooky surprises, big laughs and Halloween magic at The Balmoral Hotel! Join us for a fang-tastic family variety show packed with music, dancing, comedy and larger-than-life characters. Featuring Beetlejuice & The Bobs, Wednesday Addams, The Sanderson Sisters and The K-Pop Slayers, this is a Halloween show the whole family will love. 🎃 What You Get Your ticket includes entry to the full Halloween Spooktacular family variety show, with two hours of live entertainment, music, dancing, comedy and plenty of spooky fun throughout the afternoon. You’ll get to see some of your favourite Halloween-inspired characters brought to life on stage, with spectacular performances and plenty of opportunities for the little ones to join in and enjoy the show. 👻 Come dressed in your favourite Halloween costume and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, spooky silliness and Halloween spirit! Costumes are encouraged, so bring your best Halloween look and get ready to celebrate Halloween with us at The Balmoral Hotel! 🕷️🕸️ Please note: Adults & Children need tickets! Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.

Soulful steps retreat

Sep 25✨ SOULFUL STEPS RETREAT – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN ✨ A full weekend to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with you in the heart of nature 🌿 Join us for a 2-night residential women’s retreat at the beautiful Geilsland Estate, Beith from 25th – 27th September. This is your space to step away from the

Davie Galloway Live at The Alton Inn

Sep 18Live acoustic cover songs. Lead Vocalist from Earthbound and Steamin’ Linda and Lead Guitarist with The Splinters.

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Marine Festival

Sep 17🎉 Something new begins this September... We're incredibly excited to announce the inaugural Marine Festival, taking place from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th September. This isn't just a weekend of live music. It's a celebration of everything that makes The Marine Bar Whitehead so special – the mus

Tony Horsfall Book Launch

Sep 23An evening to celebrate the launch of Tony Horsfall's most recent book - Footsteps of Faith

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Kim Blythe - Puzzle

Suicide Alertness Training - Workington- 23rd September

Sep 23On average one person dies by suicide every 5 days in Cumbria. But suicides are preventable and we can all learn life saving skills.

Big D at the Masonic Hall, Workington.

Oct 3🎉 After a fantastic Casino Night… we’re doing it again! 🎉 Join us at Masonic Hall Workington for our next big social event, a cosy Pie & Pea Supper paired with top class live music.🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome Big D back to our stage — you won’t want to miss this night of great food, great compan

Bessemer games - The Steelworks

Sep 19Our mixed pair competition is now live and ready to take your bookings. Save the date September 19th 2026 Cash price for the winning pair of each category. Your combined age is determines your category. https://www.wodboard.com/locations/919/workshops/13124/c92627fb Click the above link to save

ICGG St Mary's Ahoghill

Nov 7ICGG Course Venue: St Mary's Ahoghill

The Girls Groupchat Podcast Live

More Than a Woman’s Heart

Nov 7Enjoy More Than a Woman’s Heart, a night of Irish music and harmonies at St Joseph’s Hall, Dunloy. Tickets £20. Supporting Ciara’s School in Tanzania.Music Genres : Acoustic, Folk

Autumn Blooms: A Hands-On Floral Workshop

Sep 19Spend a morning surrounded by the colours of autumn at Haslem Hotel. We're teaming up with Hummingbird Design for a hands-on floral workshop, and you're invited. Working with locally grown flowers, you'll create your very own bouquet to take home, unique to you and made by your own hands. No experi

NetWalk- 25th September

Sep 25Netwalk at Finnebrougue Woods

Lisa O'Neill - Tour of Ulster 2026

Autumn Wine Night

Sep 24Celebrate the season with an evening of refined dining and exceptional wine at our Autumn Wine Evening: A Celebration of Game. Your experience begins with a welcome drink and canapé, setting the tone for an evening dedicated to the rich, distinctive flavours of Autumn. Executive Head Chef Andy Turn

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course - Workington

Nov 3This HSE-aligned Emergency First Aid at Work course provides essential life-saving skills for workplace first aiders. Ideal for low-risk…

Photonica – A Journey to the Cosmos

Sep 15Photonica brings a free six- day celebration of astronomy, astrophotography and art from amateur astronomers from Scotland and beyond!

Nov 7DUE TO SUPER HIGH DEMAND...TINY TIM HAS ADDED 25 SCOTTISH SHOWS FOR 2026!

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Elvis Meets Buddy - Portpatrick Village Hall

Sep 26Welcome to The Elvis Meets Buddy Show, where Andy James and Paul Birch perform the music of 2 legendary icons in 1 amazing show Step back in time and relieve the magic of Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, with all the great songs and moves for a night to remember!!! Portpatrick Village Hall Saturday

Share a Suite - The Girls Groupchat Podcast Live

Meteora Linkin Park Tribute Show

Moving Pictures | Rush Tribute

Sep 18The sounds of Canadian prog rockers brought to life so authentically by Scottish trio Moving Pictures. Stunning live performers.Music Genres : Progressive Rock, Rock