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
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Argyll Food Festival
Join us for our Food Festival in ObanAnother great weekend of family fun, food, drink and entertainment. Come along and meet local artisan food and drink producers, sample their offerings, and take some home! There will be live music and free workshops, including a whisky masterclass, cookery demonstrations, brewing, foraging, and oyster tasting. Our third year of The Argyll Food Festival at The Corran Halls and 2nd year of The Argyll Coffee Festival. Loads to see, do, drink, taste, learn and listen to!
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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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show
05 Oct 2025Come wearing your favourite Halloween costume for some endish, fang-tastic fun! Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy...
Scottish Country Dancing Beginners class
4 dates between 06 Oct 2025 and 27 Oct 2025All welcome, no partner required.
Wear soft soled shoes & bring water.
Followed by General Class at 9.00pm.
Tea Break 8.45 - 9.00pm. Bring own cup!
Women in Rock
09 Oct 2025Join us for one night of unforgettable female rock!
Women In Rock pay homage to the likes of Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee...
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.
Colonsay Food and Drink Festival
Every day between 10 Oct 2025 and 22 Oct 2025A festival in October to celebrate all the food and drink available on this abundant and verdant island. Features workshops on foraging, cooking, preserving...
Great Big Living History Week
7 dates between 11 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2025Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland!
Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout...
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.
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