What's on
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.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll & the Isles has a vibrant cultural heritage, sports and music and food & drink scenes, so it offers the perfect stage for many events, concerts, exhibitions and festivals.
Our annual programme includes many world-class events & festivals that attract visitors and audiences from all over the UK and beyond. Here are some of our top events, festivals and Highland Games.
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (May / June)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- ButeFest (July)
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (July/Aug)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- The Royal National Mod, Oban (October)
- Mull Rally (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Oban Bay Fireworks (November)
- Oban Winter Festival (November)
- Oban Hogmanay Fireworks (December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
12th - 21st July 2024
For the first time in its 27-year history, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will be making its penultimate stop in Scotland when it arrives in Oban on 12th July 2024.
The Clipper Race is renowned as one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, welcoming adventurers from all walks of life to take on the exceptional challenge of racing across the world’s oceans on board a 70ft yacht. This unique event sees teams battle extreme conditions on its eleven-month circumnavigation. The Clipper 2023-24 Race sees nine Scottish crew taking part over the eight legs of the sailing event, by the time teams arrive in Oban they will have sailed almost 40,000nm and crossed six oceans.
Check back here for how to get involved.
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Whisky Tasting
Every day between 16 Apr 2024 and 30 Apr 2024Experience the rich and complex flavours of Scotland's most beloved whiskies. Our expert host will guide you through the history and stories behind each dram...
Awaken: The Argyll Collection
10 dates between 17 Apr 2024 and 28 Apr 2024Have your senses awakened as you immerse yourself in “Awaken – The Argyll Collection”, an exhibition by Lily Vaughan, Exhibition Trainee – Argyll Aspires. Th...
3D Flower Making inspired by Caroline Hemming’s “June Hedgerow”
17 Apr 2024Let your creativity flow as you make paper, ribbon, and collage flowers inspired by Caroline Hemming’s artwork June Hedgerow from The Argyll Collection! This...
Adventures in Featherland
10 dates between 17 Apr 2024 and 28 Apr 2024Mary Craig, originally from East Lothian, and now living in Berwickshire, was trained at Edinburgh College of Art.
Her work uses gesso on paper or board wit...
Scottish Ceilidh Nights
4 dates between 18 Apr 2024 and 29 Apr 2024We run regular ceilidh dancing, giving our dancers a true insight to the fascinating music and culture of Scotland. Our expert guides will talk you through t...
Oh What A Night
19 Apr 2024Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Valli’s unmistakable voice...
Atlantic Reel
19 Apr 2024Family Trio - Big Johnny, Emma & 'Young' Jonathan. The Glasgow-based band with strong Irish roots.
Ardkinglas House Bread Making Workshop
19 Apr 2024With Alison Sykora
Make three simple loaves and pick up hints and tips on how to improve your bread making, proving and baking techniques.
The course is s...
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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