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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Fèis Ìle - The Islay Festival
Every day between 25 May 2025 and 31 May 2025Fèis Ìle - The Islay Festival - is a gathering of whisky and Islay fans from across the globe.
In the last week of May, we celebrate Islay, her culture and h...
A journey through landscape
5 dates between 25 May 2025 and 31 May 2025Sally Farrell is exhibiting works of the landscape and nature through the seasons and they evoke the experience of being within the landscape.
Sally uses...
Honky Tonk & High Spirits
25 May 2025Dust off your boots and get ready for a rip-roaring night of country vibes, daring drams, and hearty eats! Were bringing the spirit of the honky tonk straigh...
Big Peat x Another Place
26 May 2025Join Dougal Barr, Douglas Laing’s Global Brand Ambassador, at Another Place, The Machrie (Islay) as he guides you through an exclusive whisky tasting and pai...
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
26 May 2025, 29 May 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...
Mull Youth Theatre: Seniors
27 May 2025The world needs more imagination, curiosity, creativity and storytelling.
Join Mull Youth Theatre to create magic, master theatre skills and share unforgett...
Paddy Allen: Zimbabwe Then and Now: Land of My Heart
27 May 2025Paddy has a fascinating life history. She was born and brought up on a remote farm and lived through the bush war as a child and as a politically aware teena...
Kilmartin Glen Guided Walk
28 May 2025The walk is led by two of our knowledgeable volunteer walk guides who will be able to tell you about the history of the glen while you enjoy a walk in the st...
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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