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
- Colonsay Food & Drink Festival (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)
- Fèis Ìle - Islay Festival of Music and Malt (May/June)
- FyneFest, Glen Fyne (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)
- 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)
- The Sound of Gigha (June)
- 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)
- The Argyllshire Gathering / Oban 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)
- Live at the Loch Music Festival - Tarbert (September)
- Jura Music Festival (September)
- Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival (September)
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Islay Jazz Festival (September)
- Cowalfest (October)
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Glenmore Little Makers Pumpkin Firefly Jars
24 Oct 2026Great Halloween make for little makers
My Journey /
28 Oct 2026English description below
My Journey / (Mo Chuairt) - Cruthachadh Leabhraichean-mhir
Dic 28mh Damh: 4mh Samh; 11mh Samh - 7-9f
Stiuidio Hawthorn, Ionad Acha...
Horror Workshop
29 Oct 2026A creative writing workshop fit for the spooky season! Join us round the fire with a glass of red wine at An Tobar to delight in the fright!
Whether you hav...
Duende's Tropikal Halloween Club Night Featuring Obia
30 Oct 2026Travelling up from Glasgow for this one-off special event, Duende will be transforming Craignish village hall into a pulsating night of Latin / Caribbean Dan...
Ardkinglas House Tour with Tea/Coffee & Cake
30 Oct 2026Ardkinglas House Tour with Tea/Coffee & Cake
2.00pm:
House Tour of early 20th century Lorimer mansion house, featuring arts & crafts interiors, followed b...
Glasgow International Comedy Festival presents When Billy met Alasdair by Alan Bissett
30 Oct 2026'Allow me to give you some advice, Billy
Award-winning writer and performer Alan Bissett, creator of The Moira Monologues, takes on the dual roles of two Sc...
Arrochar Music Festival & Piping Workshop
30 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026Traditional Music Festival & Scottish Smallpipes (Bellow) Workshop taking place over Friday to Saturday.
Samhainn: the Telling
30 Oct 202630 Oct 2026 7:30pm
When Shona Cowie and Neil Sutcliffe first performed in Kilchrenan in October 2024, we didn’t know what to expect from a night of Traditio...
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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