Argyll & the Islands Festivals

Music is certainly the mainstay of many festivals, and Argyll is no exception with rock, folk, jazz, classical and Gaelic all featuring prominently in a festival calendar that runs from March to September.

Argyll also boast festivals that encompass a wider arts programme incorporating literature, visual arts, crafts, storytelling and theatre. Others celebrate whisky, local food produce and walking, often including music and the arts to offer the visitor a truly life affirming experience.

Ardfern and Craobh Arts Festival (Arts, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
An eclectic festival with a strong emphasis on art and involvement. Expect anything from over 15 stunning exhibitions to music, drama, poetry and even horse-riding! More...

Argyll Drama Festival (Drama, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
The first Argyll County Drama Festival held in Oban in 1949 was a resounding success. The next venue was Ardrishaig Public Hall. Its central position and the local committee’s and community’s enthu... more...

Arran Outdoor and Walking Festival: 17-20 September 2010 (Arts, Environment and community, Festival, Film, Food and drink, Heritage, Sport and leisure)
Argyll and the Islands
Experience the 7 Wonders of Arran Majestic Mountains Stunning Coastline Adventure Activities Local Food and Drink Live Folk Music Wellbeing and Relaxation Diverse Wildlife Experience ... more...

Atlantic Islands Festival (Arts, Drama, Festival, Film, Literature, Music, Visual arts and crafts)
Argyll and the Islands
The next Festival and Summer School organised by the Scottish Centre for Geopoetics will take place in 2011. More...

Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Presenting the best jazz you can hear anywhere in Scotland in unusual and atmospheric venues throughout Islay. More...

Bute Linedance Festival: 24-27 September 2010 (Dance, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
A weekend getaway of non stop dancing from beginners to the most advanced dancers. More...

Cantilena Festival on Islay: 4-9 July 2010 (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
The Cantilena Festival on Islay follows the Ethos to develop new and specific sounds and styles of playing in an atmosphere and environment away from the pressures of a professional musician's life. More...

Colonsay Folk Festival/Ceòl Cholasa: 16-19 September 2010 (Arts, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Weekend music festival on the Isle of Colonsay. More...

Connect Music Festival (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Connect Music Festival will not be going ahead in 2009 but hopes to continue in the future. More...

Cowalfest: 8-17 October 2010 (Arts, Festival, Sport and leisure)
Argyll and the Islands
Cowal Walking & Arts Festival is a ten day autumn event of walking and arts held on the Cowal Peninsula - a unique part of Scotland where the Highlands meet the Clyde coast. This fusion has created a ... more...

Feis Ile – Islay Festival of Malt and Music: 22-30 May 2010 (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Feis Ile – the Islay Festival of Malt and Music – was founded by the local people of Islay in 1986 to celebrate the heritage and culture of Isle of Islay and to provide a pan cultural and activity bas... more...

Highlands & Islands Music & Dance Festival (Arts, Dance, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Competition festival of traditional music and dance in Oban with special events and Festival parade. More...

Islay Book Festival: 4 & 5 September 2010 (Arts, Festival, Literature)
Argyll and the Islands
The fifth Islay Book Festival will be on the 4th and 5th September 2010. More...

Isle of Bute Jazz Festival: 30 April-3 May 2010 (Arts, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival began in 1988 and has been staged annually on the first weekend of May ever since. More...

Isle of Gigha Music Festival (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
A traditional Scottish festival of music and dance with workshops and poetry. More...

Jura Music Festival: 24-26 September 2010 (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
The Jura Music Festival takes place each year on the last weekend in September. More...

Kintyre Songwriter's Festival: 28 & 29 May 2010 (Arts, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Contemporary songwriters concerts in various venues, Campbeltown. More...

Lorn Drama Festival: 16-19 March 2010 (Arts, Drama, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
Drama festival featuring entries from drama groups across Argyll. More...

McLellan Festival (Arts, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
Festival based on the Isle of Arran and inspired by the playwright and poet Robert McLellan. The festival includes prestigious poetry and playwriting awards. More...

Mendelssohn on Mull Festival: 27 June-3 July 2010 (Arts, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
Set in the outstanding natural beauty of the Inner Hebrides, the Mendelssohn on the Mull Festival promises an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy classical music in the idyllic and inspirational landsc... more...

Mid Argyll Music Festival: 20-27 March 2010 (Arts, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
The Mid Argyll Festival advances, promotes and encourages by means of the performing and competitive movement the study and practice of the art of music, speech and dance in all its branches. More...

Mull of Kintyre Music Festival: 19-21 August 2010 (Arts, Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
This four day event is held in mid-August in Campbeltown, Argyll which is situated in the lovely area of Kintyre. More...

Puppet Animation Festival (Argyll) (Arts, Festival)
Argyll and the Islands
The Puppet Animation Festival is the UK's oldest and largest annual performing arts event for children and young people. More...

Tarbert Music Festival: 17-19 September 2010 (Festival, Music)
Argyll and the Islands
The now famous Music Festival in Tarbert features the best in traditional and contemporary music from a whole host of talented musicians and bands. More...

Tarbert Seafood Festival: 3 & 4 July 2010 (Festival, Food and drink)
Argyll and the Islands
The Tarbert Seafood Festival, set around Tarbert's natural harbour at the tip of Kintyre, is one of the area's main annual events held on the first Saturday and Sunday in July. More...

1	Deliver Art! Argyll and Bute Arts Conference Report (2001)	37
2	Kintyre Cultural Forum Newsletter (Sep/Oct 2008)	29
3	Mhairi Killin - Absent Voices Exhibition Flyer (2009)	20
4	Cowal Open Studio - Artists' Directory 2008-9	18
5	Queen Elizabeth and Argyll Forest Parks Events 2009	18

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