Events

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Upcoming Events

Bute Yard Fest
24th July 2026
While ButeFest takes a well-earned break for 2026, we're delighted to bring you Bute Yard Fest – a weekend celebrating great live music, fantastic food and everything that makes summer on the Isle of Bute so special. Across three days, Bute Yard will co...
04 The Bute

A Night of Country - ARDROSSAN
30th July 2026
Get ready for a boot-stompin, feel-good night of country music with A Night of Country with Murray Gee Mac and guests! Led by international recording artist Murray Gee Mac, this high-energy show features some of Scotlands finest talent, including award-wi...
02 The Shiel

Taisbeanadh Na Fèise
31st July 2026
Cothrom aig a' chlann a ghabh pàirt ann am Fèis Arainn na dh'ionnsaich iad tron t-seachdain a thaisbeanadh. A chance for children taking part in Fèis Arainn to show what they have learnt through the week.
03 The Arran

Arran Open Studios
14th August 2026
Arran artists invite you into their studios during a weekend in August, Fri 14th -Monday 17th August 2026, providing the opportunity for learning about how artists work, what inspires them and to view their art. The event features over 40 local artists wor...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Songs of Love and Memory
17th August 2026
Join Richard and Iain in the unique and intimate setting of Dougarie Boathouse for an evening of beautiful music and song. The programme ranges from German Lied and English song to French mélodie, Scots song and favourites from the American Songbook, touc...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Songs Of Love And Memory
17th August 2026
Join Richard and Iain in the unique and intimate setting of Dougarie Boathouse for an evening of beautiful music and song. The programme ranges from German Lied and English song to French mlodie, Scots song and favourites from the American Songbook, touchi...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Tuesday Talk - Hamish Husband 'Tales Of The Tartan Army'
18th August 2026
Just back from the World Cup, join Hamish Husband, spokesperson for the West of Scotland Tartan Army, for an engaging and often humorous exploration of Scotland’s travelling football supporters. Drawing on a wealth of experience and stories from the road...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Inspired By Song And Dance
18th August 2026
At AIF2026, Magdalena Filipczak is joined by pianist Agnieszka Kozło in Inspired by Song and Dance, a programme that brings together classical repertoire with music rooted in her Polish heritage. The concert will also feature the world premiere of a new w...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - A Concert Crossing Borders
20th August 2026
At the heart of the Arran International Festival is a commitment to connection and friendship across cultures, communities and generations. A Concert Crossing Borders brings together young musicians from Arran, Rheinland-Pfalz and Ukraine in a shared progr...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Candlelight Concert — The Magic Hour
21st August 2026
At the Arran International Festival, The Brook Street Band presents The Magic Hour — a candlelit programme of Baroque chamber music at dusk. There are times and places — liminal spaces — where the veil between worlds is thin. Travel with us through ...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Kitchen Conversations
19th August 2026
On Saturday, the ensemble presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme combining music, storytelling and conviviality. Inspired by the kitchen as the heart of the home, it explores traditions of food, hospitality and conversation through ...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Kitchen Conversations
22nd August 2026
On Saturday, the ensemble presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme combining music, storytelling and conviviality. Inspired by the kitchen as the heart of the home, it explores traditions of food, hospitality and conversation through ...
03 The Arran

Summer Fayre
22nd August 2026
Summer Fayre at Isle of Arran Parish Church Join us for a joyful afternoon of community, fun and fundraising at the Isle of Arran Parish Church Summer Fayre. This welcoming island event brings together local people and visitors for games, stalls, refreshm...
03 The Arran

Aif2026 - Heart Of Ukraine
22nd August 2026
Across the Arran International Festival, Mariia Petrovska presentsHeart of Ukraine performances celebrating the beauty, resilience and spirit of Ukrainian musical traditions through the unique and evocative sound of the bandura. Mariia Petrovska is an out...
03 The Arran

Aif2026 - Beautiful Baroque At Tea Time
22nd August 2026
On Saturday in two concerts, The Brook Street Band, presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme of music, storytelling and good cheer. Inspired by the idea of the kitchen as the heart of the home – the concert explores traditions of fo...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - An Evening With Findlay Napier & Gillian Frame
22nd August 2026
Findlay and Gillian return to the AIF for the third successive year. ​ In our first two festivals, Gillian and Findlay’s warmth, charm and musical brilliance transformed Brodick Golf Club into something that felt like a folk club of old. Well, it’s h...
03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Marty Ross - Dryad
23rd August 2026
Marty Ross is an Arran-based dramatist with a long track record writing drama for the BBC, Wireless Theatre, and Audible, including the recently released Scottish ghost story The Dead of Rannoch Moor. Alongside his writing, he performs his own work as a li...
03 The Arran

McLellan Festival: Rossini Messe Solennelle
30th August 2026
Rossinis glorious mass with McLellan Festival Chorus with conductor, Andrew Nunn. More info about theMcLellan Arts Festival is available here [https://www.arrantheatreandarts.co.uk/mclellan-festival]. Admission 15 (Under 18s free)
03 The Arran

McLellan Festival: Nature Unbound
3rd September 2026
A concert celebrating nature with Deborah Nemko including pieces by Rachmaninov, Gershwin, McDowell and Frances Poulencs The Story of Babar with narrator Alice Maxwell. Admission 15 (Under 18s free)
03 The Arran

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass
3rd September 2026
Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal, set to a soundtrack of Americana and bluegrass music. With humour, heart and live music, the award-winning Barden Party transform the Bard’s tale into an u...
04 The Bute

Simply Rod Stewart Tribute: MILLPORT
5th September 2026
Get ready for a spectacular night of music, charisma, and pure showmanship as James Frew brings the magic of Rod Stewart to the theatre stage like never before. With over 12 years of experience and more than 150 performances every year, James has earned h...
05 The Cumbrae

Largs Viking Festival
29th August 2026
A week-long celebration of Viking heritage, including an opening parade and ceremony, live entertainment, fringe events, food and craft market, Viking village, Festival of Fire, Viking skirmish, burning of the long boat and a firework display.
02 The Shiel

Respect Pro Wrestling - Island Invasion!
19th September 2026
RESPECT PRO WRESTLING makes its DEBUT in Millport! Saturday 19th September at Millport Town Hall, get ready for an afternoon of hard-hitting, family-friendly wrestling action featuring some of Scotlands top stars including Bobby Roberts, Mr Wanderer, Derr...
05 The Cumbrae

McLellan Festival: Candide - The Best of all Possible Worlds
24th September 2026
A Community Production written and devised by John Harvey inspired by the original piece by Voltaire. Loosely based on Voltaires Candide, we follow our hero as he confronts love, war, despair, cruelty, famine, ignorance and natural disasters in his strugg...
03 The Arran

100th Year of Bute Museum
23rd July 2026
Learn about the history and the wildlife of the island through the exhibits in the Bute Museum. Find out about those who lived on Bute in the past and see some of their treasures. Discover the natural history of the island; its geology, birds, mammals, in...
04 The Bute

Karen Dunbar
1st October 2026
Bafta award winner Karen Dunbar is one of Scotlands best-known comedy actors and DJs. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received 4 nominations for the Golden Rose Europea...
02 The Shiel

An Evening of Spiritual Enchantment
9th October 2026
Join us over on the beautiful Isle of Arran as connect to loved ones in Spirit. Private readings and reiki healing sessions are also available throughout the evening subject to availability. Mini private readings are 20 and reiki healing sessions are 10 Bo...
03 The Arran

Private one to one Readings in Arran
10th October 2026
Please arrive in time for your appointment. Our gift stalls will also be there should you wish to have a wee browse while waiting . Readings are mini readings and will be approx 15 mins long
03 The Arran

30 Mins Reiki Healing Session
10th October 2026
Relax fully for 30 mins and recieve a reiki healing treatment . Our lovely gift stalls will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse
03 The Arran

Mini private reading in Arran
10th October 2026
Please arrive for your appointment time. Our gift stalls will also be available should you wish to have a wee browse
03 The Arran

Mini one to one reading in Arran
10th October 2026
Please arrive for your appointment time. Our gift stalls will also will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse
03 The Arran

30 Mins Reiki Healing Sesssion
10th October 2026
Come and enjoy some relaxation with a reiki master . Our lovely gift stalls will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse
03 The Arran

Private Reading in Arran
10th October 2026
Please arrive for your appointment time . Our lovely gift stalls will also be there should you wish to have a wee browse
03 The Arran

Past life Regression workshop
10th October 2026
During this workshop , past life regression will be explained fully with any questions answered. You will also be taken on a past life journey to experience who and what you were in a past life . This can also help to heal any fears you may have in this li...
03 The Arran

Catfish Keith
17th October 2026
World-touring acoustic blues pioneer Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences al...
02 The Shiel

From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart's Development
23rd July 2026
Visitors to Mount Stuart House will once again have the opportunity to explore the remarkable story behind the creation of one of Scotland’s most extraordinary houses, as From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development returns for the 2026 visitor s...
04 The Bute

Ascog Hall Garden and Fernery
23rd July 2026
The unique feature of this three-acre garden is its Victorian Fernery with its elaborate glazed roof, springs and ponds providing a haven for many exotic fern species, including Britain's oldest, a 1000-year-old King Fern. Surrounding the Fernery are new p...
04 The Bute

Events Throughout the Year

A collection of William Fife designed classic yachts gathering on the Clyde for a week of spectacular racing. Great for shore and on water viewing. The yachts will race from Largs to Dunoon, Rothesay and Tighnabruaich and return to Largs. The Fife Regatta will see a spectacular fleet of famous Fife Yachts return to their birthplace on the Clyde to participate in a unique regatta.


A sea creature trail for the entire family to explore the stunning scenery around Culzean Castle. Follow the wicker sculpture trail to seek out an array of sea creatures. From mesmerising mermaids to dazzling dolphins, what will you discover?