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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Oran
16 Oct 2025Written by Owen Sutcliffe
Combining spoken word, lyrical storytelling and a pulsating electronic live score, this is the thrilling story of Òran and his jou...
Tobermory Book Festival
17 Oct 2025, 18 Oct 2025Book festival with readings, book signings, author interviews and a festival bookshop.
Davy Brown Art Exhibition Marking his 75th Birthday
8 dates between 18 Oct 2025 and 31 Oct 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...
Trail West
25 Oct 2025Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2023, Trail West are an explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Isl...
Coll & The Cosmos
25 Oct 2025Coll & The Cosmos is a stargazing weekend break on the Isle of Coll which makes the most of the islands incredible dark sky. The break has been specifically...
Night Waking
Every day between 29 Oct 2025 and 31 Oct 2025An Tobar and Mull Theatre presents the world premiere of Night Walking by Shireen Mula, adapted from the novel by Sarah Moss.
Directed by Rebecca Atkinson-L...
These Mechanisms
30 Oct 2025In her eightieth year, Christine wondered if she might create her first show. Who says an octogenarian shouldn’t be working with stepladders, electronics......
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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