What's on in Argyll & the Isles
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!
Mull Rally
9th to 11th October 2026The Mull Rally returns from 9–11 October 2026, with daytime and night-time stages across the north of the island.
Tiree Wave Classic 2026
10th to 16th October 2026The Tiree Wave Classic returns October 10–16, 2026.
Helensburgh Autumn & Winter Events 2026
Oct to DecFind out what’s on in Helensburgh and Lomond, from craft workshops and theatre to seasonal family activities.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, along with thriving sports, music, and food-and-drink scenes, making them an ideal setting for 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.
2026
- Helensburgh Winter Festival (November)
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Oban Winter Festival (Nov - Dec)
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Loch Lomond Christmas Festival (December)
2027 Confirmed Dates
- Campbeltown Malts Festival (May)
- Coll Connections - Folk Festival (April)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May/June)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (June)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (July/August)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
2027 Dates to be confirmed - Dates for these events have not yet been confirmed for 2027. Check with the organiser before booking travel or accommodation.
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (April)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (May)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Loch Lomond Summer Fest (July)
- Southend Highland Games, Kintyre (July)
- Taynuilt Highland Games, Nr. Oban (July)
- Mull Highland Games (July)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (MOKFest) (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Argyll Food Festival (September)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Disco Galore (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
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Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Cowalfest (October)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
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Mull Rally (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
All events
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Reboot Line Dancing
07 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026Join the line dancing community - make friends, dance to cracking tunes. Keep mind and body healthy
Dunoon Players present Mother Goose, the panto
Every day between 10 Dec 2026 and 12 Dec 2026Join Dunoon Players this December with their egg-scellent pantomime, Mother Goose by Tom Whalley!
Dame Mother Goose is poor and penniless, living on her bir...
Alice in Pantoland
Every day between 10 Dec 2026 and 12 Dec 2026Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into the weird and wonderful world of PANTOLAND, where nothing is quite as it seems!
Join Alice as she chases the White...
Skipinnish
11 Dec 2026Skipinnish are without a doubt one of Scotland’s most exciting exports. Riding an ever-growing wave of popularity, the band has gone from strength to strengt...
Skipinnish
11 Dec 2026Skipinnish are a powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music and marked a remarkable voyage of 25 years in 2024. Emerging from the heart of the Scottish Highla...
An ABBA Dream
12 Dec 2026An ABBA Dream
An ABBA Dream Scotland's top ABBA tribute show featuring all the class hits. Come along and sing along to all your favourites and get dressed...
Santa’s Make-a-Bear Grotto
4 dates between 12 Dec 2026 and 20 Dec 2026Children meet Santa, receive a bear from him, then stuff and name their new friend to take home. Adults attend free, and each booking gathers a few details a...
Treasure Island Pantomime
Every day between 16 Dec 2026 and 19 Dec 2026Get ready to set sail on a high-seas adventure as we map out a course for buried booty in Ben Crocker's award-winning and hilariously tangled pantomime, Tre...
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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