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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Kilmartin Glen Guided Walk
4 dates between 01 Oct 2025 and 22 Oct 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...
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
9 dates between 02 Oct 2025 and 30 Oct 2025Enjoy the captivating world of traditional Scottish culture at a lively ceilidh in the scenic town of Oban. This energetic 2 hour event showcases the rhythms...
Machrie Team Championship
03 Oct 2025End the season in style at Another Place, The Machrie on the isle of Islay, and come together with your chosen team of four players on our championship links...
Helensburgh Rock Choir
07 Oct 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...
Women in Rock
09 Oct 2025Get ready to witness the ultimate celebration of female rock power! The critically acclaimed Women in Rock UK tour is storming into Queen’s Hall for one nigh...
An Evening with Simeon Walker
10 Oct 2025Leeds based pianist and composer, Simeon Walker returns to Mid Argyll and presents a varied range of original compositions from throughout his 10 year career...
Photography and Wildlife Break
10 Oct 2025Capture the spirit of the inner Hebrides with professional photographer Ben Shakespeare on our three-night photography break at Another Place, The Machrie on...
Beatson's Building Supplies Mull Rally
10 Oct 2025, 11 Oct 2025, 12 Oct 2025A 133-mile, closed road car rally on the Isle of Mull, featuring up to 150 competing cars that race against the clock day and night. Spectators permitted.
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