Dumfries Carnival 2026

Get ready — the carnival’s back.

Dumfries Carnival 26 lights up the winter night with spectacle, colour, movement and magic. As part of the bigger Northern Lights events, thousands of performers and spectators will gather for processions, performance and community celebration in the heart of Dumfries.

Watch the streets come to life as Dumfries Carnival hits the town on Saturday the 17th from 5pm – alongside this you will be able to visit the Northern Lights Trail and Rabbie’s Winter Village.