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 vibrant mix of modern folk and indie rock in a stunning 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 at the heart of the West Coast.
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 vibrant coastal atmosphere.
