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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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