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HIDDEN GEM FESTIVAL 2026

Our Story

Born in a pub.
Raised by a town.

Hidden Gem Festival started the way all good things do, over a pint, with a simple idea. What if Dumfries had its own music festival? A grassroots, pub-crawl-style celebration of the brilliant artists coming out of Scotland and beyond. Hidden Gem has fast become one of the most loved independent festivals in the south of ScotlanD.

Riverside Tap

Known for building bridges between small artisan breweries in Scotland and the Eu. Great beer and music!

PAST EVENTS

Sat 13 Sept
Hidden Gem Festival 2025
THE DOUGIE | RIVERSIDE TAP | WHITE HART
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13 Sept 2025, 12:00 – 23:50
THE DOUGIE | RIVERSIDE TAP | WHITE HART, DUMFRIES
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Thu 01 May
An Dannsa Dub - The Official Afterparty
The Dougie
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01 May 2025, 22:00 – 23:50
The Dougie, 75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries DG1 2RQ, UK
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Thu 01 May
An Dannsa Dub
The Venue, Dumfries
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01 May 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
The Venue, Dumfries, The Venue, Dumfries
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Thu 01 May
An Dannsa Dub - DJ Set and Album Signing
Hopper Records
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01 May 2025, 15:30 – 17:00
Hopper Records, 127 Queensberry St, Dumfries DG1 1BH, UK
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Fri 15 Nov
Hidden Gem Festival Showcase 2024
The Vault Arts Centre
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15 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 22:00
The Vault Arts Centre, 40 Victoria St, Newton Stewart DG8 6BT, UK
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Sat 14 Sept
Hidden Gem Festival 2024
Dumfries Town Centre
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14 Sept 2024, 12:00 – 23:50
Dumfries Town Centre, Dumfries, UK
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Past
Lineups

Every year the town shows up. Here's who's been part of it so far.