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.
Featured Events, Festivals & Highland Games
Scotland's Adventure Coast is ready for you!
Cowal Highland Gathering
Join around 23,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.A festival of Scottish culture and family entertainment. The Cowal Gathering is the largest, most spectacular Highland games in Scotland.
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 14 Aug 2025 and 31 Aug 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...
Guided Tour of Dunollie Castle
12 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 29 Aug 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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FONDS: Stories of People through Objects they Love
11 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 30 Aug 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...
150th anniversary of Pipe Major John McLellan DCM
11 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 30 Aug 2025Pipe Major John McLellan DCM of Dunoon is also known as ‘John McLellan Dunoon’ and he is one of Scotland’s Great Pipe Music composers who during his life com...
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
5 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 28 Aug 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...
Aqua Mystiq
14 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 31 Aug 2025Rosalind Macleod, like many artists is drawn to the Isle of Mull because of its largely unaltered
land and seascapes which can be tempered and dramatically c...
Ceramics
14 dates between 14 Aug 2025 and 31 Aug 2025An exhibition of new works by ceramicist Sue Taylor.
The Vintage Explosion
15 Aug 2025Catch this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion. You will be transported back in time for a night of authentic rock n roll, swing and rhythm...
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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.
