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!
The Argyllshire Gathering - Oban Games
27th August 2026A day of Highland dancing, athletics, heavy field events and solo piping competitions, the Argyllshire Gathering's Oban Games is a highlight of the summer for the people of Oban, Argyll and visitors from around the world.
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.
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.
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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The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show
04 Oct 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 06 Oct 2026Everyone's favourite children's theatre company The McDougalls are back with their spook-tacular stage show for all the family live on stage!
Happy Hallowee...
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...
Sunday Markets
04 Oct 2026Bring together local makers, producers and creatives for relaxed Sundays filled with good food, friendly faces and something new to discover every time.
Ven...
Reboot Line Dancing
4 dates between 05 Oct 2026 and 26 Oct 2026Join the line dancing community - make friends, dance to cracking tunes. Keep mind and body healthy
Helensburgh Rock Choir
06 Oct 2026Do 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...
The Black Bull Presents The Bully Boys Inquisition
07 Oct 2026Quiz Night! Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd. Consolation prize for the tail-enders.
Beatson's Building Supplies Mull Rally
09 Oct 2026, 10 Oct 2026, 11 Oct 2026A 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.
Storytelling
10 Oct 2026Storytelling by Stewart Ennis
The Gruffalo ‘in Scots’
And then onto the Fairy Trail for a Fairy Story
Storytelling & admission for gardens
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