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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Mairi McGillivray at Fèis Ìle
28 May 2025Fèis Ìle presents a night with three amazing Scottish artists. Mairi is joined by Abigail Pryde of Heron Valley, plus fiddle player Isla Callister.
Sponsore...
Anna Massie
29 May 2025, 30 May 2025A powerhouse of Scottish traditional music, Anna Massie shines as both an accompanist and melody player, effortlessly blending technical mastery with express...
FyneFest 2025
30 May 2025, 31 May 2025FyneFest is an award-winning, family-friendly beer, food and music festival set in the stunning surroundings of Glen Fyne.
This three-day celebration of bee...
Helensburgh Savoy & Friends Present Variety At The Vic
30 May 2025Performances from a variety of local choirs, orchestras, bands and dance schools, coming together to raise funds in support of this years charity Helensburgh...
The Colour of Water: Meet the Artist with Catriona Henderson Darroch
31 May 2025Join artist Catriona Henderson Darroch for this event & talk as part of “The Colour of Water” – a beautiful exhibition of watercolours by three Argyll based...
Live in Loch Goil 2026
01 May 2026, 02 May 2026, 03 May 2026Set at the foot of the mountains, Lochgoilhead's award-winning festival festival returns from 1st-3rd May 2026 with a fantastic lineup of live music, plus lo...
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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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