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)
- 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)
- 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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Jemima Hall Seaweed Shelter exhibition
28 Apr 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 30 Apr 2025Jemima Hall
Seaweed Shelter
Opening Night Saturday 1 March from 6pm-8pm
All are welcome for drinks and nibbles.
Jemima is an artist and educator of ancestr...
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
28 Apr 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
29 Apr 2025The world needs more imagination, curiosity, creativity and storytelling.
Join Mull Youth Theatre to create magic, master theatre skills and share unforgett...
Cowal u3a meeting – Laura Campbell of MCR Pathways
29 Apr 2025At our April general meeting there will be an update on what is planned for the coming few months and then the floor will be handed over to Laura Campbell. M...
u3a – Photo Wednesdays
30 Apr 2025Join us for Photo Wednesdays on 30th April, 7th and 14th May! Make the most of this opportunity to enjoy and learn more about photography alongside like-mind...
A journey through landscape
30 Apr 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...
Miniature Polymer Clay Workshop
30 Apr 2025**Important Note:** There are going to be two sessions - one from 2-4pm and one from 6-8pm - make sure you book the correct one!
Miniature Vegetable worksho...
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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