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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Josie Long: Now Is the Time of Monsters
06 Sep 2025A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long. In these...
Colourful World
13 dates between 06 Sep 2025 and 27 Sep 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...
Liv Dawn
06 Sep 2025Liv Dawn is a singer-songwriter from Loch Lomond, known for her unique blend of pop and folk music. Drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes of her h...
Green Ed - Mindfulness Walk
08 Sep 2025We all have moments of mindfulness everyday - moments when we are truly awake to our experience - be that the taste of a cup of coffee, or the feel of the we...
MYT Junior
09 Sep 2025The world needs more imagination, curiosity, creativity and storytelling.
Join Mull Youth Theatre to create magic, master theatre skills and share unforgett...
Hebridean Whisky Festival
09 Sep 2025A week-long celebration of whisky and whisky-making in the stunning Hebridean island landscapes of Skye, Raasay, Harris, Benbecula and Jura. Expert tastings...
MYT Seniors
10 Sep 2025The world needs more imagination, curiosity, creativity and storytelling.
Join Mull Youth Theatre to create magic, master theatre skills and share unforgett...
FHS Film Screening - Creel Of Stories
11 Sep 2025Memory and Place: Stories of Our Island
Hosted by Alasdair Satchel. Using excerpts from Creel of Stories, this session will explore practical techniques for...
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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.
