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!
Live at the Loch Music Festival
18th to 20th September 2026Live at the Loch is a free, community-led and independent music festival in Tarbert, Argyll. Set on the banks of Loch Fyne, it brings together an outstanding line-up of bands, great food and family-friendly entertainment. No tickets or bookings are required — just turn up.
CowalFest '26
2nd to 4th October 2026Explore the stunning scenery, rich history and spectacular wildlife around the Cowal peninsula in Argyll with one of Scotland’s longest-established walking festivals.
The three-day festival runs from 2nd to 4th October and offers walks for all abilities, with expert guides on hand for peace of mind.
Dunoon Tradfest 2026
26th September 2026Dunoon Presents Tradfest music festival. Something for everyone, from small, free acoustic sessions to full-on ceilidh bands – mixing traditional & contemporary.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, along with thriving sports, music, and food-and-drink scenes, making them the perfect stage for events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.
Our annual programme features numerous world-class events and festivals that attract visitors and audiences from across the UK and beyond. Here are some of our top events, festivals, and Highland Games.
2026
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
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Islay Jazz Festival (September)
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Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
- Cowalfest (October)
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Mull Rally (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
- Helensburgh Winter Festival (November)
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Oban Winter Festival (Nov - Dec)
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Loch Lomond Christmas Festival (December)
2027 Confirmed Dates
- Campbeltown Malts Festival (May)
- Bute Noir (August)
2027 Dates to be confirmed
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (April)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (May)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (May)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Loch Lomond Summer Fest (July)
- Southend Highland Games, Kintyre (July)
- Taynuilt Highland Games, Nr. Oban (July)
- Mull Highland Games (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (July)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (MOKFest) (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Argyll Food Festival (September)
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Stuart Mitchell and Friends: on the Road
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Following on from his debut sold-out UK Tour...
Calum Macphail Live
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Presented by Rising PR
Scottish singer, songwriter, and accordionist Calum MacPhail is making waves with his vibrant fusion...
Story Time at Waterstones
07 Nov 2026Taking place on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am, one of our booksellers will read a selection of children's picture books. From beloved classic...
Oban Winter Festival
Every day between 13 Nov 2026 and 30 Nov 2026The coastal town gets festive with a series of activities, films and light shows.
Deiseil: Dancing in Time
13 Nov 2026Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland's percussive dance, was lost... and how its revival became woven into a lifelon...
Deseil - Dancing in Time Step Dance and Fiddle Workshop
14 Nov 2026These workshops combine dance and music: as a dancer you'll learn how to create rhythms with your feet, and as a musician you'll learn how to play tunes for...
Claudia Buckley
15 Nov 2026Claudia Buckley is an award winning performer and vocalist, from Athenry in Co. Galway and has fondly became known by her worldwide fan base as “The Galway G...
Heritage Uncovered - hosted by Oban Heritage: An t-ban: The People and the Place
20 Nov 2026Heritage Uncovered - hosted by Oban Heritage: An t-ban: The People and the Place
Join us for an illustrated talk presented by Mhairi Livingstone as we celebr...
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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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