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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Beluga Lagoon
01 Nov 2025Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O'Donnell, Beluga Lagoon is a production company and musical project.
Specializing in natural history/advent...
The Mythical Mystery Hunt
Every day between 01 Nov 2025 and 02 Nov 2025As you explore our historic places this Halloween, will you bump into a giant, or come face-to-face with a faery?
This autumn, follow our family trails to d...
Davy Brown Art Exhibition Marking his 75th Birthday
13 dates between 01 Nov 2025 and 22 Nov 2025For Davy Brown there has never been any doubt about the path his life would take: to paint and to share his skill with others.
Davy was born in Kilmarnock i...
Holdfast: Exploring hope beneath the waves of Argyll's coast
22 dates between 01 Nov 2025 and 30 Nov 2025Kilmartin Museum presents Holdfast, an immersive group exhibition by six artists whose shared passion for the sea began during the 2024 Argyll Hope Spot arti...
Helensburgh Rock Choir
04 Nov 2025, 18 Nov 2025Do you want to find a choir to join near you?
The Helensburgh Rock Choir is led by Argyll & Bute based musician Jennifer Scouller. We support a number of lo...
The Wedding Singer
Every day between 05 Nov 2025 and 08 Nov 2025Helensburgh Savoy Musical Theatre group presents The Wedding Singer
The Big Comedy Roadshow
06 Nov 2025A rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent. Present...
Heritage | Oban's Heritage Blether
07 Nov 2025Join us as we take a trip down memory lane
Our popular Heritage Blether sessions hosted by Oban Heritage volunteers return for 2025.
A warm welcome awaits...
Your destination for a magical wedding
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.
