Events

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Upcoming Events

Shellsuits And Spandex : Grado & Stephen Purdon : Live
29th June 2025
Join us for an evening with GRADO, the beloved star of Two Doors Down, Scot Squad and wrestling & STEPHEN PURDON, the actor behind River City's Bob O'Hara as they hit the road for a hilarious tour across Scotland. The Panto double-act pair will be tag-team...
02 The Shiel

Boogie Days - Day Disco
5th July 2025
Boogie Days is back on July 5th. Get ready to enjoy great music, socialize, and dance the afternoon away into the early evening! Well be playing all the biggest anthems from the past five decadesDisco, funk, Motown, northern soul, indie, and Brit pop!
04 The Bute

Kelburn Garden Party
3rd July 2025
Back for its 15th anniversary, Kelburn Garden Party is known for its diverse and exciting programme across seven unique stages, with dance music, folk, funk, disco, dub, jungle, alt-pop experimental, jazz and blues, and global sounds.
02 The Shiel

Benny Gallagher
18th July 2025
Scottish singer-songwriter Benny Gallagher is set to perform at West Kilbride Village Hall on Friday, 18 July 2025. This special evening promises a blend of classic hits, heartfelt storytelling, and a celebration of a remarkable musical journey. Born in L...
02 The Shiel

When We Were Young
19th July 2025
When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster, as they follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners of the city. ...
01 The Shire

Old Blind Dogs
19th July 2025
Inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Old Blind Dogs have celebrated over 30 years on the road touring all over the USA, Europe and at home. Theyve released their fourteenth studio album Knucklehead Circus a joyous, uplifting and fun r...
03 The Arran

When We Were Young
24th July 2025
When We Were Young takes the audience back to 1990s Glasgow where gang culture was at its worst and takes them on a nostalgic and emotional rollercoaster, as they follow the lives of one of the many young teams who polluted the street corners of the city. ...
02 The Shiel

My Darling Clementine
26th July 2025
King and Dalgleish have earned their place in the role call of great country duettists UNCUT MDC mix country gloom with excellent musicianship and very fine songs. The Guardian King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet The mingling of these tw...
04 The Bute

ButeFest
25th July 2025
A non-stop weekend of live music, family fun, food and drink at beautiful Ettrick Bay on the Isle of Bute. The theme for 2025 is ‘Wild West’, with performances by Shambolics, Ace & All The Other Animals, Root System, Graham Robertson, Howdo Bean & the ...
04 The Bute

Bute Noir
1st August 2025
Scotland's premier island crime fiction festival returns. Come and enjoy a weekend of crime fiction fun!
04 The Bute

Aif2025 - A Concert Crossing Borders
18th August 2025
Arrans Iain Clarke and Lucy Walsh, joined by young German artists Max Scheer and Kewen Wang, along with talented musicians from the Arran Music School, come together for a special evening of music, friendship, and international exchange. Set in the extrao...
03 The Arran

Aif2025 - Rothko Collective With Lucy Walsh - Matinee Concert
22nd August 2025
Following the success of their sold-out concert at AIF2024, flautist Lucy Walsh and harpist Christopher Clarke return to the festival, this time joined by violist Dominic Stokes and percussionist Toril Azzalini-Machecler from the acclaimed Rothko Collectiv...
03 The Arran

Aif2025 - Zri - Schubert At The Red Hedgehog Tavern'- Front House
23rd August 2025
Making landfall this August the worlds most dangerous quintet is coming to Arran! ZRI - short for Zum Roten Igel, or The Red Hedgehog Tavern - is a genre-defying chamber ensemble like no other. Named after the legendary Viennese tavern where Brahms and Sc...
03 The Arran

Tanyalee Davis
26th August 2025
At 33, Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy low to the ground and kind of racy. Tanyalee Davis is currently the Guinness Book of World Records holder for the shortest comedian. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Tanyalee now makes her home in the USA. In jus...
01 The Shire

Tanyalee Davis
27th August 2025
At 33, Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy low to the ground and kind of racy. Tanyalee Davis is currently the Guinness Book of World Records holder for the shortest comedian. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Tanyalee now makes her home in the USA. In jus...
02 The Shiel

A Scottish Comedy Collective
30th August 2025
We are back! Join us for a sensational night of Live Stand-Up Comedy with A Scottish Comedy Collective at Barrfields Theatre on Sat 30 Aug 2025! The Collective, comprising Jay Lafferty, Gary Little, Cubby and Graham Mackie, stars of social media, stage an...
02 The Shiel

From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart's Development
24th June 2025
To mark 30 years of public opening of Mount Stuart House & Gardens, this exhibition explores the estate’s architectural evolution. From origins at Rothesay Castle to its transformation into the iconic neo-Gothic masterpiece shaped by the visionary 3rd Ma...
04 The Bute

Artie's Singing Kettle : Scotland!
31st August 2025
Experience the magic of Arties Singing Kettle in Scotland! Enjoy much loved songs like Aiken Drum, Three Craws and The Train to Glasgow. Relive the original repertoire that made the show famous. Dont miss this celebration of Scottish Songs and Tradition....
02 The Shiel

Taylor Fever - Taylor Swift Tribute Concert
31st August 2025
Attention all Swifties - the incredible Taylor Fever is coming! Taylor Fever is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar Taylor Swift! In a show that is packed full of the icons most popular songs including Karma Shake it off Cruel Summe...
02 The Shiel

Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly
5th September 2025
On Saturday 5 September 2025, the historic West Kilbride Village Hall will resonate with stirring traditional folk music as Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly take the stage. Renowned for their dynamic interpretations of BritishIsles folk narratives, this e...
02 The Shiel

Largs Viking Festival
30th August 2025
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

Largs Viking festival village
30th August 2025
Are you ready to step back in time and experience the thrill of history like never before? Join us at the extended Largs Viking Village for an unforgettable festival filled with excitement! Were bringing together amazing reenactment groups from all over th...
02 The Shiel

Bute Arts Society presents Summer Gala (3) Jazz Weekend
5th September 2025
Welcome to Summer Gala (3) our Bute Arts Jazz Weekend in association with Bute Jazz Concerts Ltd. Five Jazz Sessions from Friday 05 - Sunday 07 September at the Glenburn Hotel, Function Suite, Mountstuart Road Rothesay PA20 9JP. All made possible thanks ...
04 The Bute

Get Medieval Knight School
6th September 2025
Step into the world of honour and steel . Try Get Medieval's sword fighting sessions and youll feel history in your grip Discover the martial skills passed down from centuries of swordplay tradition Whether youre a first-time fighter or looking to hone y...
02 The Shiel

Just Beatles
13th September 2025
Just Beatles consists of four experienced musicians who have a shared passion for (unsurprisingly) The Beatles. Quickly establishing themselves on the tribute scene in their native Scotland they have become a must see act, selling out local and national sh...
02 The Shiel

The Countess of Fife
13th September 2025
Fay Fife writes from the heart… Of humanity, love, birth, life, death, and all things in between - with earthy lyrics grounded in a mature woman’s perspective. The Countess delivers… Melody! Harmony! A Whole Load of Soul, and some Downright Rambunc...
01 The Shire

The McDougall’s: Pirate Adventure
21st September 2025
A Musical Show for all the Family - Live on Stage! Ahoy, mateys! Everyone's favourite children's theatre company presents a brand-new swashbuckling singalong show for 2025. Join Auntie Aggie, Max and Morag the Rabbit as they set sail on a musical treasure...
02 The Shiel

Largs Rock Choir
22nd September 2025
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Largs choir is run by vocal tutor Jennifer Scouller. You've probably heard of our mysterious choir flash mobs around the country for Comic Relief, our sell-out performances at venues l...
02 The Shiel

Charity Garden Opening - Dougarie
24th June 2025
Most interesting terraced garden in a castellated folly built in 1905 to celebrate the marriage of the 12th Duke of Hamilton’s only child to the Duke of Montrose. Good selection of tender and rare shrubs and herbaceous border. Small woodland area with tr...
03 The Arran

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?