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 & the Isles has a vibrant cultural heritage, sports and music and food & drink scenes, so it offers the perfect stage for many events, concerts, exhibitions and festivals.
Our annual programme includes many world-class events & 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)
- 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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Ardkinglas Azalea Walk & House Tour
23 May 2025Ardkinglas House Tour followed by tea/coffee & cake. £24 per person, booking essential.
Either before or after the house tour, have a wander around the Ladi...
Bodies of Water
23 May 2025Saffy Setohy & BOW Collective
Bodies of Water is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and...
Live Music | Paul Eastham & Finlay Wells
23 May 2025Following multiple albums and international tours as the writers, producers, voice, and guitar of COAST, Paul Eastham and Finlay Wells continue to break musi...
Medieval Weekend
24 May 2025, 25 May 2025Join us for medieval weekend at Dunstaffnage Castle and hear about the tumultous events between the powerful Bruce and Macdougall families that lead to the c...
An Evening With Mark Cox & Jane Mccarry
24 May 2025An Evening With Still Game's Mark Cox & Jane McCarry
(STILL GAME'S TAM & ISA)
Ages 14+ Only
VIP Ticket
Pre-show meet and greet, with photo and merchandis...
Naomi Campbell Live at Craigmore Bowling Club
24 May 2025Transclyde Music Presents Naomi Campbell
With a soulful blend of storytelling and melody, Naomi Campbell encompasses a hybrid of influences in her music. Kn...
The Colour of Water: Meet the Artist with Louise Day
24 May 2025Join artist Louise Day for this event & talk as part of “The Colour of Water” – a beautiful exhibition of watercolours by three Argyll based artists. Louise...
North Connel and District Plant Sale
24 May 2025Plant Sale and Teas
Garden Plants for Sale, Shrubs, Perennial, Vegetables, Fruit and Pot Plants
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