give the drummer some
19th September 2026
Dumfries Drum Day
Dumfries Drum Day is Scotland’s only dedicated drumming festival. A day packed with live performances, educational workshops, hands-on activities, and inspiration for all ages.
Whether you’re a seasoned percussionist, a total beginner, or just love a good groove, this event brings the local and national drumming scene together in one unforgettable celebration.
Set in the heart of Dumfries, the festival blends big stage energy with grassroots creativity and champions young talent, local artists, and the power of rhythm to bring people together.
What’s on offer?
We have a jam packed day with activities happening throughout multiple spaces. The main event takes place in the Loreburn Hall but the infectious rhythm is expanding throughout Dumfries this year with a special Drum Day edition of Sonic Labs at The Stove.
Click the drop-downs to read more about each space and see what’s happening so you can plan your day and know what’s available.
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The main attraction. This is where we have the headline drum performances as well as the young drummers with the live house band
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Get learnt. We have workshop sessions running throughout the day with different educators for all ages and abilities. All sessions feature Roland electronic drum kits.
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See the latest and most unique products on offer. From custom built drums to prestigious exam boards there’s something cool waiting for you.
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Compete for bragging rights and some awesome prizes donated by Glasgow drum shop Drummers Only. 3 separate age categories for both hands and feet. One rule - single strokes only. Get practicing and see your score measured by the famous Drumometer.
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After the Drum Day wraps up and the Sonic Labs session we have the mighty genre bending corto.alto with support from local Dumfries funk & soul band The Meanies.
Past Performers
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Cat Myers
TEXAS | KT TUNSTALL | MOGWAI
2025
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Graham Costello
CORTO.ALTO | STRATA
2025
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Kyle Sharp
ALTERED IMAGES | BECKY SIKASA
2025
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Mark Scobbie
FAT SUIT | MÀNRAN
2025
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Andrew Scott
KING KING | I BUILT THE SKY
2024
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Clare Duffin
EDUCATOR | DUFFINS | SUSPIRE
2024
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Fergus Henderson
THE LUCKY DOVES | THE MEANIES
2024
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Dave Major
EDUCATOR
2024 / 2023
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Callum Edwards
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
2024 / 2023
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Bob Irving
ELIAS T. HOTH | CLOUD 9
2023
Young Drummers Alumni
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RT Wilson
Moffat
2025 -
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Lily McCartney
Langholm
2025 -
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Arthur Legg
Annan
2025 -
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Riley Simpson
Annan
2025 -
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Valerie Henderson
Dumfries
2025 -
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Finley Boyd
Dumfries
2025 -
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Ben D'Arcy
Dumfries
2025 -
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Innes Collins
Dumfries
2025 -
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Flynn Dempsey
Moffat
2024 -
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Elise Strickland
Glasgow
2024 -
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Eddie Harrington
Annan
2024 -
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Ava Findlay
Glasgow
2024 -
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Kit Llewellyn
Moffat
2024 -
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Harrison Ansbro
Castle Douglas
2024 -
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Blake Reeder
Dumfries
2024
Past Educators
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Sam Waller
Stirling Drum Tuition
Stirling
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Gary Gilmour
Gary G Drums
Cumbernauld
2025 -
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Andrew Scott
Independent
Edinburgh
2024 -
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Callum Edwards
Callum Edwards Music
Glasgow
2024 -
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Dave Major
Dave Major Music
Leith
2024 -
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Fergus Henderson
Independent
Dalbeattie
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Callum Walton
Wee Music School
Aberdeen
2023 -
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Fraser Currie
Independent
Johnstone
2023
Fastest Drummer
Each year we hold a fastest drummer competition where you can compete for both prizes and bragging rights. Measured by the famous Drumometer make sure you stop by and have a go to see how many single strokes you can get in 60 seconds.
See last year’s results here
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What People are Saying
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We attended Dumfries Drum Day for the first time and it was very well organised. Our grandson was playing for the first time on stage with the live band. The band were exceptionally great with the young drummers playing on stage.
Norma McDowall
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Cat Myers' Dumfries drum clinic was incredible. It was perfect timing for us as my daughter had her first drum lesson this week. Seeing Cat play was incredible and the highlight of the day for me. It was truly eye-opening for me as a non-musician and inspirational for my daughter. Cat had people in the audience showing emotion - there is something about the way she plays that brings pure joy. I've been pricing up drum kits today as she made such an impression.
Ian Turner