Dumfries Drum Day

19th September 2026

Dumfries Drum Day

Give The Drummer Some

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 an experienced player, total beginner, or just a music fan, 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, proudly championing young talent, local artists, and the power of rhythm to build community.

What’s on offer?

Dumfries Drum Day features a jam-packed schedule of activities running across multiple locations. While the main event returns to the historic Loreburn Hall, the energy is expanding across the town this year with a special festival edition of Sonic Labs at The Stove.

Explore the sections below to find out what’s happening in each space, plan your schedule, and make the most of your day.

  • The main attraction. This is where we have the headline drum performances as well as the young drummers with the live house band.

  • We have workshop sessions running throughout the day with multiple educators for all ages and abilities. All sessions feature Roland electronic drum kits.

  • Experience the latest and greatest in gear from global industry giants to local independent builders. This is your chance to meet the makers, test-drive flagship setups, discover cutting-edge acoustic engineering, and upgrade your current rig.

  • 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 in real time by the famous Drumometer.

  • After the Drum Day wraps up we have a treat in store for the evening. Stay tuned to see who’s coming to Dumfries for the Drum Day gig.

Past Performers

  • Cat Myers Drummer Dumfries Drum Day TEXAS

    Cat Myers

    TEXAS | KT TUNSTALL | MOGWAI

    2025

  • Graham Costello Dumfries Drum Day

    Graham Costello

    CORTO.ALTO | STRATA

    2025

  • Kyle Sharp

    ALTERED IMAGES | BECKY SIKASA

    2025

  • Mark Scobbie Dumfries Drum Day

    Mark Scobbie

    FAT SUIT | MÀNRAN

    2025

  • Andrew Scott

    KING KING | I BUILT THE SKY

    2024

  • Clare Duffin

    EDUCATOR | DUFFINS | SUSPIRE

    2024

  • Fergus Henderson

    THE LUCKY DOVES | THE MEANIES

    2024

  • Dave Major

    EDUCATOR

    2024 / 2023

  • Callum Edwards

    RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS

    2024 / 2023

  • Bob Irving

    ELIAS T. HOTH | CLOUD 9

    2023

Main Stage

Young Drummers Alumni

  • RT Wilson

    Moffat
    2025

  • Lily McCartney

    Langholm
    2025

  • Arthur Legg

    Annan
    2025

  • Riley Simpson

    Annan
    2025

  • Valerie Henderson

    Dumfries
    2025

  • Finley Boyd

    Dumfries
    2025

  • Ben D'Arcy

    Dumfries
    2025

  • Innes Collins

    Dumfries
    2025

  • Flynn Dempsey

    Moffat
    2024

  • Elise Strickland

    Glasgow
    2024

  • Eddie Harrington

    Annan
    2024

  • Ava Findlay

    Glasgow
    2024

  • Kit Llewellyn

    Moffat
    2024

  • Harrison Ansbro

    Castle Douglas
    2024

  • Blake Reeder

    Dumfries
    2024

Donate

Alongside ticket sales, funding, and sponsorship, you can directly support our mission by donating to the event. We are a not-for-profit community group, and every penny of profit is directly reinvested into securing the future of Dumfries Drum Day.

Learn more

Past Educators

  • Sam Waller

    Stirling Drum Tuition
    Stirling
    2025

  • Gary Gilmour

    Gary G Drums
    Cumbernauld
    2025

  • Andrew Scott

    Independent
    Edinburgh
    2024

  • Callum Edwards

    Callum Edwards Music
    Glasgow
    2024

  • Dave Major

    Dave Major Music
    Leith
    2024

  • Fergus Henderson

    Independent
    Dalbeattie
    2024

  • Callum Walton

    Wee Music School
    Aberdeen
    2023

  • Fraser Currie

    Independent
    Johnstone
    2023

Education Room

Live Music

  • corto.alto dumfries jazz fusion hip hop

    corto.alto

    Jazz/Hip-Hop

    2025

  • The Meanies Dumfries

    The Meanies

    Funk/Rock

    2025

The Gig

Fastest Drummer

Each year we hold a fastest drummer competition where you can compete for bragging rights. Measured by the world 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 below

Results

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What People are Saying

  • Norma McDowall

    We attended Dumfries Drum Day for the first time and it was very well organised. Our grandson was playing on stage with the live band who were exceptionally great with the young drummers.

  • Ian Turner

    Cat Myers' Dumfries Drum Day clinic was incredible. Seeing Cat play was 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.