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
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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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Guided Tour of Dunollie Castle
22 dates between 01 Oct 2025 and 30 Oct 2025Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Lorn and the Clan MacDougall by taking part in a guided tour of Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds in Oban.
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Colourful World
8 dates between 01 Oct 2025 and 11 Oct 2025An exhibition of work from Cowal Open Studios – a collective of 57 artists. Image by Gabor Horvath. Entry to our exhibitions is free but it does cost us mone...
Kilmartin Glen Guided Walk
4 dates between 01 Oct 2025 and 22 Oct 2025The walk is led by two of our knowledgeable volunteer walk guides who will be able to tell you about the history of the glen while you enjoy a walk in the st...
Holdfast: Exploring hope beneath the waves of Argyll's coast
Every day between 01 Oct 2025 and 31 Oct 2025Kilmartin Museum presents Holdfast, an immersive group exhibition by six artists whose shared passion for the sea began during the 2024 Argyll Hope Spot arti...
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
9 dates between 02 Oct 2025 and 30 Oct 2025Enjoy the captivating world of traditional Scottish culture at a lively ceilidh in the scenic town of Oban. This energetic 2 hour event showcases the rhythms...
Machrie Team Championship
03 Oct 2025End the season in style at Another Place, The Machrie on the isle of Islay, and come together with your chosen team of four players on our championship links...
Heritage | Oban's Heritage Blether
03 Oct 2025Join us as we take a trip down memory lane
Our popular Heritage Blether sessions hosted by Oban Heritage volunteers return for 2025.
A warm welcome awaits...
Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours
04 Oct 2025'Gu h-àrd is gu h-ìosal - Above and Below Foraging and Heritage Tours' A fully immersive wellbeing experience combining coastal foraging, a guided swim or di...
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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