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 - Oban (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)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Argyll Food Festival - Oban (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
- Mull Rally (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Loch Lomond Christmas Festival (December)
2026 Dates to be confirmed
- Tarbert Seafood Festival (July)
- Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
- Helensburgh Fireworks Display (November)
- Oban Winter Festival (November/December)
- Helensburgh Festival of Light (December)
- Helensburgh Winter Market (December)
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Story Time at Waterstones
04 Apr 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...
Coll Connections
Every day between 04 Apr 2026 and 09 Apr 2026Coll Connections is a small collaborative folk festival based in the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides.
Coll’s stunning island landscape provides the perfe...
Oban Arts & Crafts Market - Easter Event
04 Apr 2026A Community of Local Crafters getting together to bring you a brilliant Craft Market with carefully selected Arts & Crafts.
Mindful Art Weekend Resin and En Plein Air Painting
04 Apr 2026“Never tried resin before - the instructions were awesome!”
Treat yourself to a creative escape!
Join a small, friendly group of 3 for a relaxing art weeke...
Create with Jake Scribble Portraits
05 Apr 2026Drawing a head can seem complicated but in this session led by Jake, you can expect to have some fun and learn how to simplify your approach using scribbling...
Qi Gong Mastery
07 Apr 2026, 14 Apr 2026Do you want to develop your confidence and leadership skills? Master Collette is an ex-Vice President of Nike and is an International Health Coach and Suntao...
Bread Making Workshop in the Edwardian Kitchen
10 Apr 2026Ardkinglas House with Alison Sykora
We will make croissants, challa and bagels and have hands on opportunities to experiment with enriched doughs and practi...
Bute Arts Society: Presents An International Ensemble
10 Apr 2026The Asaka String Quartet is a prizewinning string quartet formed in 2021 at the Royal Academy of Music in London. They are the Quartet in Residence for 2023...
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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.
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