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Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton was the centre of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from the 5th century until 1018. Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, it was an important royal refuge. New children’s trail available on site. • In Dumbarton off the A82 • Open all year. Winter: closed Thursday and Friday • Last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing • Admission: Adult £4.20 Child £2.10 Concessions £3.20 • VisitScotland grading ★★★★

What's On @ Dumbarton Castle

Byrne's Night Dumbarton

Byrne's Night Dumbarton

15 May 2026 - 15 May 2026

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO INCREDIBLE DEMAND: Byrne's Night Dumbarton will now take place at Dumbarton Football Club! The FIRST EVER tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads in David's own hometown of Dumbarton! Taking place on the Friday after his 74th birthday. Truly a Once In A Lifetime event! Featuring live music from four of the most exciting acts from all over the Clyde Valley! Each band will play interpretations of David Byrne tracks from the earliest Talking Heads recordings, right through to his latest album, as well as some of their own music! LUNG LEG - Badass girly punks from Lanarkshire, stars of the BBC film Since Yesterday, and recent Lora Logic collaborators! Eek! THE BEAT POETS - Glasgow legends of saxophone-driven instrumental bops who once toured as the one and only Alex Chilton's band! THE CORDS - Rising stars of the jangle pop scene, this teen sister duo from across the river in Inverclyde are guaranteed to warm your heart. RADHIKA - A Helensburgh native and future star with Cocteau Twins-esque vocals. Radhika's dreamy guitar pop is accompanied by her dad, Sushil Soup Dragon; and Eric MacDonald, who comes from a rich lineage of Scottish musicians. DJs SUZY LEE KIDD (Common People) and ROBERT WINNING (Simply Thrilled) will be playing the best pop, new wave, and indie classics and obscure gems, while visuals from graphics artist ASH LOYDON are projected throughout the night. Expertly compered by renowned voice actor and radio host JOHN CAVANAGH. Live screenprinting with Factory Records-associated artist MATTHEW RICH. Expect to find exclusive art for sale by JORDI CRAFER, SPECS OWL ART and more! You might be in with the chance to win some merch too! Instagram.com/Byrnes.Night.Dumbarton Facebook.com/Byrnes.Night.Dumbarton FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026 DUMBARTON FOOTBALL CLUB ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Fully accessible venue, all on ground level, with accessible toilets. There will be strictly no strobe or flashing lights at the event. This is a standing event, but there will be a limited number of chairs available for those who need them. Anyone wishing to reserve a seat, please e-mail Aliya at [email protected] Poster by Jordi Crafer

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