Solas Festival
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
- Dornoch Beer & Music Festival,17 – 18 July 2026 – from great craft brews to live music and local culture, gather your friends and family for a weekend of fun, laughter, and amazing experiences in the charming town of Dornoch.
- Back Doune the Rabbit Hole, Stirling, 17 – 19 July 2026 – one of Scotland’s best-kept festival secrets, this boutique music and arts festival comes alive with bands, DJs, comedy, craft beer, kids’ activities, delicious food stalls, and even a dedicated wellness space.
- Largo Arts Week, Fife, 18 – 26 July 2026 – spend a week exploring art, music, and poetry, alongside engaging talks, family activities, and pop-up events.
- Eilean Dorcha Festival, Outer Hebrides, 24 – 25 July, 2026 – celebrating its 10th anniversary, this family-friendly event on Benbecula features a diverse line-up of live music, creative workshops, art exhibitions, and much more.
- Fringe by the Sea, North Berwick, East Lothian, 31 July – 9 August 2026 – set in the picturesque seaside town of North Berwick, this award-winning multi-arts festival brings together people who share a love for creativity, performance, and the arts.
Fringe by the Sea
© Mr Smith
- Edinburgh Festivals, throughout August 2026 – across the month of August, Edinburgh hosts an exhilarating mix of internationally renowned festivals, featuring everything from comedy and theatre to live music, art, and much more.
- Shetland Fiddle Week, 3 – 8 August 2026 – experience a week filled with lively workshops, captivating concerts, and immersive fiddle traditions guided by top Shetland tutors – truly an unmissable event!
- Party at the Palace, Linlithgow, 8 – 9 August 2026 – set against the stunning backdrop of Linlithgow Palace, enjoy an unforgettable weekend of live music, good atmosphere, family-friendly entertainment, and castle views.
- Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival, 9 – 14 August 2026 – held in Glasgow ahead of the World Pipe Band Championships, this internationally renowned festival celebrates bagpipe music and Celtic culture with concerts, performances, workshops, ceilidhs, and live events across the city
- Summer’s End Angus Music Festival, 14 – 16 August 2026 – celebrate the end of summer in Brechin with live music, great food, and a vibrant atmosphere.
- Replay Festival, Perth, 15 – 16 August 2026 – a feel-good weekend of iconic 80s, 90s, and 00s anthems with nostalgic tunes, big singalongs, and party energy.
- Stirling Highland Games, 15 August 2026 – step into the excitement of traditional Highland games, with athletics, piping, dancing, and Scottish culture on full display in the heart of Stirling.
- Arran Folk Festival, 2027 dates TBC (June) – lose yourself in a weekend of unforgettable folk music, lively sessions, late-night tunes, and island spirit.
- Solas Festival, Perthshire, 11 – 13 June 2027 – celebrate Scotland’s midsummer with a weekend extravaganza of music, theatre, performance art, and entertainment for all ages.
- Borders Book Festival, Melrose, Scottish Borders, 17 – 20 June 2027 – this festival is a bookworm’s paradise, brimming with great books, big ideas, and inspiring talks, alongside fun and creative workshops for children.
