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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
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Argyll Food Festival
Join us for our Food Festival in ObanAnother great weekend of family fun, food, drink and entertainment. Come along and meet local artisan food and drink producers, sample their offerings, and take some home! There will be live music and free workshops, including a whisky masterclass, cookery demonstrations, brewing, foraging, and oyster tasting. Our third year of The Argyll Food Festival at The Corran Halls and 2nd year of The Argyll Coffee Festival. Loads to see, do, drink, taste, learn and listen to!
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, as well as thriving sports, music, and food and drink scenes, making them the perfect stage for numerous events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
Our annual programme features numerous world-class events and festivals that attract visitors and audiences from across the UK and beyond. Here are some of our top events, festivals, and Highland Games.
2025
- 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)
- ButeFest (July)
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (Aug)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- Argyll Food Festival, Oban (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
- Mull Rally (October)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Helensburgh Fireworks Display (November)
- Oban Winter Festival (November/December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
2026 (if not listed, we are awaiting dates)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
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Oban Winter Festival
Every day between 01 Dec 2025 and 21 Dec 2025The coastal town gets festive with a series of activities, films and light shows to celebrate the fluffy white season that carries the year to a close. There...
Scottish Country Dancing Beginners class
01 Dec 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025All welcome, no partner required.
Wear soft soled shoes & bring water.
Followed by General Class at 9.00pm.
Tea Break 8.45 - 9.00pm. Bring own cup!
Jack and the Beanstalk
Every day between 04 Dec 2025 and 06 Dec 2025Oban's Spotlight Musical Theatre Group returns with Jack and the Beanstalk, written by Amber Dexter-MacFarlene.
Dame Trotts family farm is in a bit of troub...
Heritage | Oban's Heritage Blether
05 Dec 2025Join us as we take a trip down memory lane
Our popular Heritage Blether sessions hosted by Oban Heritage volunteers return for 2025.
A warm welcome awaits...
The McDougalls: Winter Wonderland Show
07 Dec 2025A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage!
Heritage | Shinty Craic in the Cafe
11 Dec 2025Join our Heritage Hunters for an informal monthly session held in the Rowan Cafe at the Centre.
This monthly get together provides a very informal social s...
Levi Heron
13 Dec 2025Get ready for an unforgettable night as Levi Heron takes the stage! Known for his breakout track “The Glen (Levi Heron Edit)” – a viral sensation lighting up...
Tide Lines
20 Dec 2025Tide Lines are a 4 piece band originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Whilst their music is heavily influenced by and rooted in the places they grew up in...
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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.
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