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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Haven
17 dates between 07 Jun 2025 and 29 Jun 2025Haven is an exhibition of small-scale sculptures by Lewis Robinson that explores the recurring idea of the ‘house’ motif which has punctuated his practice fo...
After All
10 Jun 2025AFTER ALL is a show about death. It is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do...
Helensburgh Rock Choir
10 Jun 2025, 17 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025Do you want to find a choir to join near you?
The Helensburgh Rock Choir is led by Argyll & Bute based musician Jennifer Scouller. We support a number of lo...
Write!
12 Jun 2025Jumpstart Your Writing with Juliet Antill
Join poet and mindfulness teacher Juliet Antill (The Dark Horse, New Writing Scotland) for a transformative explor...
Creative Retreat: Argyll Impressions – Textile printing inspired by nature
13 Jun 2025An experimental creative retreat with workshops, talks, visits & exclusive private tours.
This 10-day creative retreat combines a series of workshops led by...
CPW Wrestling Live in Tarbert
14 Jun 2025Community Pro Wrestling are the #1 family wrestling brand in Scotland.
Led by Wrestling and social media sensation "Ravie-Davie" McCallum, they provide high...
Over 30s Daytime Clubbing
14 Jun 2025Welcome to the over 30 club
Take a trip down memory lane with us with the ultimate over 30s indoor festival. Get ready for a nostalgia-packed evening coveri...
Bryan Angus Workshop
16 Jun 2025A drawing workshop on Mull with Bryan Angus
This five-day workshop will show you a number of methods of creating landscape drawings of the built environment...
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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