The Venue Dumfries

The Venue Dumfries Independent Grassroots Music Venue and Nightclub situated in Dumfries, South West Scotland Spread over 2 floors, we host a variety of music to cater for all.

Established in 1999, The Venue is a locally owned and operated, independent grassroots music venue and nightclub situated in the town of Dumfries, Scotland. The SkyBar on the 2nd floor offers a selection of current and classic pop tunes, whereas The Ballroom on the 1st floor plays a selection of dance music old and new. The Ballroom also transforms into an early doors, mixed seated and standing ve

nue for live music. Doors open for gigs at 7pm and run until 10pm and can be found by pressing "more" then the "events" tab on Facebook or visiting our website at www.thevenuedumfries.co.uk
Friday nightclub commences at 11pm, Saturday is from 9pm, both nights run through until 3am. We also host a few local club nights which bring a great selection of local and international talent to our stage. Best Bar None Silver Award Winner 2013/14 and Gold Award Winner 2014-15. Although The Venue has been around for the past 27 years, this prominent grade B listed building has entertained Dumfries for decades! Many may remember it as “The Loft” and “Club Excel” in the 90s, “Judy Chicago’s” and “The Oasis” in the 80s and “Oughton’s” in the 70s, which have all proven a popular night out with the locals over the years. If you've never been, try it! it's reasonably priced on the door and on the bar. We cater for all ages and our resident DJs are flexible in their sets and welcome requests. All live music events are restricted to 14+ accompanied by an adult over 18, or 16+ unaccompanied. Nightclub events are strictly 18+
ID is always required as standard and we operate an under 25 ID age check policy.

Saturday is Guid Nychburris and we welcome back Funktion with special guest DJ, Van DamnDoors at 10pm (SkyBar £5, 9pm)
18/06/2026

Saturday is Guid Nychburris and we welcome back Funktion with special guest DJ, Van Damn
Doors at 10pm (SkyBar £5, 9pm)

This Friday we welcome back The FanZone - Dumfries for the Scotland v Morocco game on the BIG screen in the Ballroom.Spe...
18/06/2026

This Friday we welcome back The FanZone - Dumfries for the Scotland v Morocco game on the BIG screen in the Ballroom.
Special guest will be Colin Hendry!
Doors at 9pm, kick off at 11pm, £6 entry.

18/06/2026
16/06/2026

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With Special Guest Colin Hendry 🤩

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14/06/2026

Can't be there? Be HERE! Live Big Screen Action, Special Guests, Live DJ's, Singers and Piper and an unbeatable atmosphere at the biggest and best FanZone in the South of Scotland! Be Part Of It!

We’re looking forward to showing the football tonight. SkyBar will be open as normal (with football on the projector, so...
13/06/2026

We’re looking forward to showing the football tonight.
SkyBar will be open as normal (with football on the projector, so you can keep an eye on the score) where as The Ballroom will be hosting The FanZone - Dumfries, displaying the coverage live with volume, also guest DJ, compere and special guests all commentating as it happens.
Prizes to be won with Stealth Competitions Ltd. and donations going to the charlieboyfoundation

13/06/2026

Address

6-7 Church Place
Dumfries
DG11BW

Opening Hours

Friday 11pm - 3am
Saturday 9pm - 3am

Telephone

+441387263623

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