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 and the Isles have a vibrant cultural heritage, sports, music, and food and drink scenes, so they offer the perfect stage for many events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
Our annual programme includes many world-class events and 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)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (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)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (Aug)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Argyll Food Festival, Oban (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Mull Rally (October)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Oban Bay Fireworks (November)
- Oban Winter Festival (November/December)
- Oban Hogmanay Fireworks (December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
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From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart's Development
Every day between 19 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2025To mark 30 years of public opening of Mount Stuart House & Gardens, this exhibition explores the estate’s architectural evolution. From origins at Rothesay C...
FONDS: Stories of People through Objects they Love
7 dates between 19 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2025Told through photography and in the participants’ own words, FONDS is a project about how the evocative objects we keep connect us to the people and places w...
Haven
19 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025Haven is an exhibition of small-scale sculptures by Lewis Robinson that explores the recurring idea of the ‘house’ motif which has punctuated his practice fo...
Live Music | Vulva Voce
20 Jul 2025Vulva Voce is a boundary-pushing string quartet blending classical, folk, jazz and techno. They exclusively perform works by women and underrepresented artis...
Guided Tour of Dunollie Castle
9 dates between 21 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2025Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Lorn and the Clan MacDougall by taking part in a guided tour of Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds in Oban.
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Scottish Ceilidh Experience
4 dates between 21 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2025Enjoy the captivating world of traditional Scottish culture at a lively ceilidh in the scenic town of Oban. This energetic 2 hour event showcases the rhythms...
Qi Gong Mastery
22 Jul 2025, 29 Jul 2025Do you want to develop your confidence and leadership skills? Master Collette is an ex-Vice President of Nike and is an International Health Coach and Suntao...
Woodland School
8 dates between 22 Jul 2025 and 31 Jul 2025Join Ranger Steve for an hour of muddy, nature-filled fun throughout the summer holidays!
Each session starts with a buggy ride down to our woodland school...
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