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.
Featured Events, Festivals & Highland Games
Scotland's Adventure Coast is ready for you!
FyneFest
29th - 31st May 2026Over the weekend, festival-goers can look forward to around 150 unique beers from independent breweries across the UK and beyond, along with brewer talks, four stages of live music, yoga sessions, kids’ activities, a ceilidh, and so much more. FyneFest is proudly family and dog-friendly, with glamping pods, on-site camping, and a return coach service from Glasgow to make attending as easy as possible.
Loch Lomond Springfest Food & Drink Festival
4th & 5th April 2026Loch Lomond Springfest 26 - 4th & 5th April from 10am-5pm
Check out everything going on at Springfest26 this April
Mid Argyll Show
8th August 2026The Mid-Argyll Agricultural Show is a major event held annually on the second Saturday in August. Hundreds of exhibitors enter competitions in Baking, Produce, Crafts, Flowers and Vegetables, as well as the Dog and Livestock classes.
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.
2026
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (April)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (May)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (May)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- Festival of the Sea - Clipper Race 2026 (July)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Loch Lomond Summer Fest (July)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- West Highland Yachting Week (August)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
- Loch Lomond Christmas Festival (December)
2026 Dates to be confirmed
- ButeFest (July)
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- Argyll Food Festival, Oban (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Islay Jazz Festival (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)
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Alasdair Taylor
12 dates between 01 Jul 2026 and 18 Jul 2026Alasdair Taylor (1936 – 2007) was born in Edderton in the Highlands of Scotland and studied at the world-famous Glasgow School Art (GSA) from 1955 to 1959. I...
Scottish Ceilidh Nights
9 dates between 02 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026We run regular ceilidh dancing, giving our dancers a true insight to the fascinating music and culture of Scotland. Our expert guides will talk you through t...
Werewolf Night/ Mafia / Traitors
5 dates between 02 Jul 2026 and 30 Jul 2026Join a friendly, fully seated social deduction game night. We explain the rules quickly, so complete beginners are welcome. You can come alone or with friend...
Story Time at Waterstones
04 Jul 2026Taking place on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am, one of our booksellers will read a selection of children's picture books. From beloved classic...
Luss Highland Games
04 Jul 2026The Luss Highland Games is a fun celebration of Scottish culture, with traditional sports, bagpipes, and Highland dancing. Enjoy exciting competitions, music...
Cantilena Festival on Islay
Every day between 05 Jul 2026 and 10 Jul 2026Every July the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay is home to Cantilena's professional musicians and students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, who tog...
Tiree Music Festival
10 Jul 2026, 11 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026Multiple award-winning music festival set beside the beautiful white beaches of Crossapol. Featuring a mix of Scottish big name acts, local musicians, and ev...
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