Tiree Music Festival
© Kevin Kerr
Tiree Music Festival, 10–12 July 2026 – A vibrant music festival with beachside stages, big sounds, a relaxed atmosphere, and unforgettable sunsets over the Atlantic. It's a festival worth travelling for!
Clipper Round the World Race in Oban, 10–13 July 2026 – A rare chance to see the international fleet of high-performance yachts on a dramatic stopover in the global ocean race. Expect a bustling harbour and race action on the West Coast.
Sound of Iona, 17–18 July 2026 – A mix of modern folk and indie rock in a dramatic island setting, offering intimate performances and a uniquely atmospheric weekend on the Isle of Iona.
The Argyllshire Gathering in Oban, 26–27 August 2026 – A prestigious Highland games event in Oban featuring piping competitions, Highland dancing, heavy athletics, and traditional Scottish culture.
Cowal Gathering in Dunoon, 27–29 August 2026 – One of Scotland’s largest Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy athletics, and a packed programme of traditional competition and entertainment.
World Stone Skimming Championships on Easdale Island near Oban, 5 September 2026 – Don’t miss this quirky event where contestants gather to see who can skim stones the furthest across the slate quarry waters.
BWA Tiree World Classic, 10–16 October 2026 – Witness the best of the UK’s windsurfing talent competing in world-class Atlantic conditions, with fast-paced racing, challenging surf, and a beautiful coastal atmosphere.
