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!
Cowal Highland Gathering
Join around 23,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location.A festival of Scottish culture and family entertainment. The Cowal Gathering is the largest, most spectacular Highland games in Scotland.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles have a vibrant cultural heritage, sports, music, and food and drink scenes, so they offer the perfect stage for many events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
Our annual programme includes many world-class events and 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)
- Argyll Food Festival, Oban (September)
- 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 Winter Festival (November/December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
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Hotel California
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Qi Gong
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Colourful World
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Karen Dunbar
12 Sep 2025, 12 Sep 2025Join us for a magical evening with Karen Dunbar. Spend an unforgettable evening in her company as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible c...
Glasgow Phoenix Choir Concert
13 Sep 2025The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to return, after many years, to Dunoon and to be performing a concert in the Queen's Hall. This concert is hosted join...
Ward Thomas
19 Sep 2025, 20 Sep 2025Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second albu...
Stay Fresh Music Festival 2025
20 Sep 2025Stay Fresh is an annual, family-friendly live music festival supporting local and national charities which takes place in Dunoon, Scotland.
Running for over...
Silver Cuff or Wrap Ring workshop with Iona Lundie Design
27 Sep 2025Enjoy a relaxed Saturday with creative individuals getting hands on learning some simple silversmithing techniques. In this 2.5 hour course you’ll learn how...
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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.
