Festivals & Events in Argyll and Bute

Village fêtes, summer galas, and community celebrations. Bunting levels: maximum. Fun levels: off the charts.

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Summer Entertainment and Fireworks Portstewart

About The Red Sails Festival is a weeklong festival featuring a variety of free entertainment and workshops organised by Portstewart Community Association. The weeklong Red Sails Festival concludes with a magnificent fireworks finale and live entertainment at The Crescent, Portstewart on the 25th of July.

Sat 25 JulGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022

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Taste Dunoon – Food & Drink Festival

Dunoon Presents is delighted to introduce the first-ever Taste Dunoon – Food & Drink Festival on the 25th & 26th July 2026.

Sat 25 JulWild About Argyll

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Around £28.00

Stitches Comedy Festival

Stitches Comedy Festival is back for a third round!

Thu 30 JulYarn Ballycastle

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Summer Entertainment and Fireworks Portrush

Visitors to the area can explore this unique studio & gallery space featuring the work of… Coastal Zone is home to coastal and marine exhibitions. Indoor rock pool with live sea… Curry’s Fun Park Portrush is Northern Ireland’s largest indoor funpark. Famous for its… The Arcardia includes children's feature paddling pools, play frame and sand area.… West Strand Beach, also known as West Bay or Mill Strand is a popular resort beach in the… East Strand Beach in Portrush is a famously golden sandy beach, with views of The… Whiterocks Beach has become a favourite with locals and a must see destination for… The purpose-built viewing platform offers panoramic views of the Causeway Coast's… Dunluce Castle is located dramatically close to a headland that plunges straight into the… Flowerfield Arts Centre is Coleraine’s dedicated arts facility, offering superb… Located at the eastern end of Portstewart Strand near the dunes, Saint Patrick’s Well… Between Portstewart and the mouth of the River Bann lies the golden sands and domineering… Coleraine Town Hall presides over the central shopping piazza in Coleraine. Designed by… In 1608, in Bushmills, a legend was born. In that year, King James I granted a very… Castlerock is a 1km (0.7 mile) long stretch of beach between the sea cliffs of Downhill… Flanked by the wild North Atlantic Ocean and a landscape of dramatic cliffs, the Giant's…

Sat 8 AugGarvagh Forest Easter Story Trail 2022

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Summer Festival

2026-08-16 12-5. Kilmelford Summer Festival Races, games, produce,

Sun 16 AugKilmelford & Kilninver Village Hall

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Live at the Loch Music Festival

Live at the Loch is a free, community-led and independent music festival in Tarbert, Argyll. Set on the banks of Loch Fyne, it brings together an outstanding line-up of bands, great food and family-friendly entertainment. No tickets or bookings are required — just turn up.

Sun 20 SeptWild About Argyll

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Opening Gala Concert: A Night at the Opera

Raising the curtain on this year’s City of Derry International Choir Festival was a spectacular evening of drama, beauty and vocal power. A Night at the Opera brought together the majestic forces of our Festival Chorus, the world-class Ulster Orchestra, and acclaimed soloists from Irish National Opera for a rousing performance of operatic favourites, under the baton of Conductor, Ryan McAdams.

Thu 22 OctCity of Derry International Choir Festival

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Opening Gala Concert: A Night at the Opera

Raising the curtain on this year’s City of Derry International Choir Festival was a spectacular evening of drama, beauty and vocal power. A Night at the Opera brought together the majestic forces of our Festival Chorus, the world-class Ulster Orchestra, and acclaimed soloists from Irish National Opera for a rousing performance of operatic favourites, under the baton of Conductor, Ryan McAdams.

Thu 22 Oct20:30City of Derry International Choir Festival

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Closing Gala Concert and Awards

“And the winner is…”

Mon 26 OctCity of Derry International Choir Festival

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Closing Gala Concert and Awards

“And the winner is…”

Mon 26 Oct20:00City of Derry International Choir Festival

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Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival

Reflection exhibition 5th November 2026.

Thu 5 Nov14:00Snowdrop Argyll Ltd

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Hogmanay Celebration 2024

Join us at the Hall for an evening of music & dancing with a ceilidh band to see in the New Year.

Thu 31 DecCairndow Village Hall

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Festivals & EventsLive Music

Hogmanay Celebration 2025

Join us at the Hall for an evening of music & dancing with the Jake Mackay ceilidh band to see in the New Year.

Thu 31 DecCairndow Village Hall

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