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Argyll & the Isles - Scotland's Adventure CoastThe atmospheric landscapes and picture-perfect backdrops of Argyll & the Isles, are the perfect stage for our diverse range of music, cultural, sporting events, and festivals.
All year round you can explore what's on for foodies, whisky aficionados, music enthusiasts, history buffs, cultural admirers, adventurous souls, sport fanatics and everyone in between.
Featured Events, Festivals & Highland Games
Scotland's Adventure Coast is ready for you!
Oban Winter Festival
14th Nov to 21st DecFestival action takes place mainly in town, and getting from place to place is very easy. Oban is quite compact, and walking is a fantastic way to get around. Discover the great shopping, bars and restaurants that make this town tick, take a tour of the local distillery and sample our national drink, or have a relaxing coffee in one of our many cafes, soaking up the beautiful view of the bay.
Events vary each day, from family favourites like the Reindeer Parade and Christmas light switch-on to ceilidhs and light shows.
Helensburgh Winter Events
Throughout November & DecemberEnjoy Christmas craft fairs, a storytelling festival, wreath workshops, quizzes and much more in beautiful Helensburgh. Leave the car at home and take the train!
Loch Lomond Festivals
6th & 7th December🎅 A festive market with unique gifts, crafts, and delicious treats. Santa Claus himself is in our Sealife Centre all weekend. Live entertainment on our Festival Stage, including choirs, dancers, and talented musicians. Festive food and drink stalls offering warming winter treats. Children’s entertainers and activities for all ages. A magical atmosphere with twinkling lights and our festive ‘selfie spots’ decorations.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, as well as thriving sports, music, and food and drink scenes, making them the perfect stage for numerous events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
Our annual programme features numerous world-class events and festivals that attract visitors and audiences from across the UK and beyond. Here are some of our top events, festivals, and Highland Games.
2025
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- ButeFest (July)
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- Argyll Food Festival, Oban (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
- Mull Rally (October)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Helensburgh Fireworks Display (November)
- Oban Winter Festival (November/December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
- Loch Lomond Christmas Festival (December)
2026 (if not listed, we are awaiting dates)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (May)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (May)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- West Highland Yachting Week (August)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
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Davy Brown Art Exhibition Marking his 75th Birthday
8 dates between 12 Nov 2025 and 22 Nov 2025For Davy Brown there has never been any doubt about the path his life would take: to paint and to share his skill with others.
Davy was born in Kilmarnock i...
Artmix! Multi-Art And Film Project For Ages 8 - 11
12 Nov 2025, 19 Nov 2025, 26 Nov 2025Were delighted to announce the launch of year 2 of Artmix, a multi-art and film project for young people at Dunoon Burgh Hall, funded by the National Lottery...
Artmix! Multi-Art And Film Project For Ages 12 - 21
12 Nov 2025, 19 Nov 2025, 26 Nov 2025Were delighted to announce the launch of year 2 of Artmix, a multi-art and film project for young people at Dunoon Burgh Hall, funded by the National Lottery...
ARTMIX! Multi-art and film project for ages 8 – 11
6 dates between 12 Nov 2025 and 26 Nov 2025We’re delighted to announce the launch of year 2 of Artmix, a multi-art and film project for young people at Dunoon Burgh Hall, funded by the National Lotter...
Holdfast: Exploring hope beneath the waves of Argyll's coast
15 dates between 12 Nov 2025 and 30 Nov 2025Kilmartin Museum presents Holdfast, an immersive group exhibition by six artists whose shared passion for the sea began during the 2024 Argyll Hope Spot arti...
Oban Winter Festival
Every day between 14 Nov 2025 and 30 Nov 2025The coastal town gets festive with a series of activities, films and light shows to celebrate the fluffy white season that carries the year to a close. There...
Glasville – The Modern Country Music Show
14 Nov 2025Glasville have established themselves as the pinnacle of modern country music shows in the UK, bar none. Be prepared for one of the most immersive country mu...
The Jack Ruby 5 - Despedida La Bodega album launch
14 Nov 2025This is a launch gig for The Jack Ruby 5s debut album, Despedida La Bodega (on Strength in Numbers Records). The band is a Glasgow-based jazz ensemble whose...
Your destination for a magical wedding
Tie the knot in Argyll & the IslesWhether you're dreaming of a romantic beach ceremony on a secluded island or a traditional Scottish wedding in a historic castle, there are plenty of venues to choose from.
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