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 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 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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Woodland School
8 dates between 05 Aug 2025 and 14 Aug 2025Join Ranger Steve for an hour of muddy, nature-filled fun throughout the summer holidays!
Each session starts with a buggy ride down to our woodland school...
Max Mostovetski and Takahiro Sasaki
06 Aug 2025, 09 Aug 2025, 12 Aug 2025Celebrated pianist Max Mostovetski and distinguished tenor Takahiro Sasaki return from Germany to our Hebridean stage, presenting a richly evocative programm...
Kilmartin Glen Guided Walk
4 dates between 06 Aug 2025 and 27 Aug 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...
Bute Pride Scotland
08 Aug 2025Info Bute Pride takes place from the 8th to 10th August 2025.
Bute LGBTQ+ is a community group on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. We hold monthly drop-in meetin...
Zawose Queens
11 Aug 2025There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There's the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through on traditional instruments soaring chize...
Scottish Summer Country Dance
11 Aug 2025Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish Country Dancing. Join innorwatch. No partner required, friendly group look forward to showing you the steps with wal...
The Zawose Queens
12 Aug 2025, 14 Aug 2025There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There’s the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through on traditional instruments — soaring chiz...
Live Music | The Zawose Queens
13 Aug 2025There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There's the vibrations of ancestors coming through on traditional instruments soaring chizeze fid...
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