What's on in Argyll & the Isles
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!
Mull Rally
9th to 11th October 2026The Mull Rally returns from 9–11 October 2026, with daytime and night-time stages across the north of the island.
Tiree Wave Classic 2026
10th to 16th October 2026The Tiree Wave Classic returns October 10–16, 2026.
Helensburgh Autumn & Winter Events 2026
Oct to DecFind out what’s on in Helensburgh and Lomond, from craft workshops and theatre to seasonal family activities.
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 an ideal setting 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
- 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)
- Coll Connections - Folk Festival (April)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May/June)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (June)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- Tiree Music Festival (July)
- Inveraray Highland Games (July)
- West Highland Yachting Week (July/August)
- Bute Noir (August)
- Cowal Highland Gathering (August)
- Bute Highland Games (August)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban Games (August)
- World Stone Skimming Championships - Easdale (September)
- Dunoon Trad Music Fest (September)
2027 Dates to be confirmed - Dates for these events have not yet been confirmed for 2027. Check with the organiser before booking travel or accommodation.
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (April)
- Helensburgh Food & Drink Festival (May)
- Helensburgh Beer & Gin Festival (May)
- Oban International Sea Shanty Festival (June)
- 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)
- Mull of Kintyre Music Festival (MOKFest) (August)
- Mid Argyll Show (August)
- Doon the Watter Revival Music Festival, Dunoon (August)
- Argyll Food Festival (September)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Disco Galore (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
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Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Cowalfest (October)
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (October)
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Mull Rally (October)
- Tiree Wave Classic (October)
All events
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Heritage Uncovered - hosted by Oban Heritage: An t-ban: The People and the Place
20 Nov 2026Heritage Uncovered - hosted by Oban Heritage: An t-ban: The People and the Place
Join us for an illustrated talk presented by Mhairi Livingstone as we celebr...
Kilchrenan Does Christmas
21 Nov 202621 Nov 2026 2pm-4pm
IT'S CHRISTMAS! Come along and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine, browse the fantastic stalls of local crafts, art, gifts and food, and e...
Ian van Dahl
21 Nov 2026Ian Van Dahl, creator of platinum selling "Castles in the Sky," will be joined by Marc Mercer for an early evening of classic tunes.
Santa's Grotto
21 Nov 2026Santa is coming to The Rockfield Centre! Come meet the man himself, get your photo taken, and leave with a wee gift. Booking essential - this usually sells o...
Indoor Ice Skating
21 Nov 2026, 22 Nov 2026We're bringing an indoor ice skating rink to Rockfield!
Tickets are priced at 10 per skater, which includes skate hire and access to skating aides. Smallest...
Asn Indoor Ice Skating
22 Nov 2026Please note - this session is for individuals with additional support needs and should not be booked for general use.
How are we making this activity more a...
Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble GENERIC
25 Nov 2026Showtime. What are you going to do?
Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what?
We’re fresh out of oblivion.
The economy wi...
Callum Beattie
27 Nov 2026Callum has been hard at music for almost half his life, making his own chances, taking chances and, for sure, being a chancer. The Edinburgh-born singer-song...
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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