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!
FyneFest
29th - 31st May 2026Over the weekend, festival-goers can look forward to around 150 unique beers from independent breweries across the UK and beyond, along with brewer talks, four stages of live music, yoga sessions, kids’ activities, a ceilidh, and so much more. FyneFest is proudly family and dog-friendly, with glamping pods, on-site camping, and a return coach service from Glasgow to make attending as easy as possible.
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 and enjoy.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our home.
Mid Argyll Show
8th August 2026The Mid-Argyll Agricultural Show is a major event held annually on the second Saturday in August. Hundreds of exhibitors enter competitions in Baking, Produce, Crafts, Flowers and Vegetables, as well as the Dog and Livestock classes.
Go Wild About Argyll's Events & Festivals
Argyll and the Isles boast a vibrant cultural heritage, as well as thriving sports, music, and food and drink scenes, making them the perfect stage for numerous 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
- 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)
- Festival of the Sea - Clipper Race 2026 - Oban (July)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- Sound of Iona Music Festival (July)
- Loch Lomond Summer Fest (July)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- West Highland Yachting Week (August)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Argyll Food Festival - Oban (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
- Cowalfest (September)
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Islay Jazz Festival (September)
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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)
2026 Dates to be confirmed
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
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The Three Lives of Puck's Hut - Exhibition
Every day between 01 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026Sponsored by the Younger (Benmore) Trust, this exhibition celebrates the Rest House built in memory of Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour, Regius Keeper of the Royal B...
Mapping Arcadia: Chimu Peru Alastair Noble
Every day between 01 Oct 2026 and 31 Oct 2026Originally presented at the Cultural Centre Puno Peru this exciting exhibition will include a series of unique monotype prints made from wildflowers and plan...
CowalFest
02 Oct 2026, 03 Oct 2026, 04 Oct 2026The Cowalfest walking festival, showcases the stunning lochs, glens and mountains of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, with ramblers of all ages and abilities t...
Benmore Guided Walks Every Sunday and Tuesday
8 dates between 04 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026Make the most of your visit and join one of volunteer garden guides for a seasonal walk every Sunday and Tuesday throughout the season.
Meet at the covered...
Karen Dunbar: Aw Roon The Hooses
15 Oct 2026Bafta award winner Karen Dunbar is one of Scotland's best-known comedy actors and DJs. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin' the Fat, she then went on to...
Karen Dunbar
15 Oct 2026Bafta award winner Karen Dunbar is one of Scotlands best-known comedy actors and DJs. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin the Fat, she then went on to st...
Fred MacAulay: Good Evening!
16 Oct 2026, 17 Oct 2026For reasons outwith his control, Fred had to cancel his 2025 Edinburgh Fringe shows and his Autumn Tour - “Fred MacAulay: No podcast - LIVE”. Now, thankfully...
Do Not Pass Go
17 Oct 2026We heart Lizzie Magie! Feminist, economist, disruptor, and games designer who wanted to show the world there was an alternative to capitalist greed. But her...
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