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, 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
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (MOKFest) (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (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)
- 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 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)
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Argyll Food Festival (September)
- 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)
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Cilidh na Mara Exhibition Opening & Taigh Cilidh
11 Sep 2026Exhibition
This exhibition features artwork from 8 artists across a range of disciplines including film, poetry, animation, illustration, printmaking and scu...
Disco Galore - First Release
12 Sep 2026Get ready to disco on the beautiful and remote Isle of Coll! Disco Galore 2026 is all about beats, rhythm, dancing and supporting a small island community. B...
Cilidh na Mara Puppet Making for Animation
12 Sep 2026Taking inspiration from life in the waters along Argylls coast, in this workshop Helen will lead you in designing and creating puppets full of character, usi...
Cilidh na Mara Intaglio Printing
12 Sep 2026In a culture that can be quick to throw items away, finding opportunities to repurpose can not only expand your creative practice but also take a step in hel...
Cilidh na Mara Mask Making
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Cilidh na Mara Gaelic Song with Freya Lennox
12 Sep 2026Join Freya for a Gaelic singing workshop inspired by the bird song you find on coastal walks. Mimetic singing is a huge part of Gaelic song culture and in th...
Mendelssohn on Mull
Every day between 13 Sep 2026 and 17 Sep 2026A classical music festival during which young musicians are mentored by professionals in the craft of chamber music-making, followed by concerts played in ve...
Planted by Sai Cooking Workshop
13 Sep 2026Planted by Sai
Cooking Workshop
Learn to make plant based dumplings from scratch!
In this fully hands on workshop you will learn how to make your own wr...
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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