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What's on in Oban

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Festivals & Events

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(0mi)

via Wild About ArgyllLocal gem

Community

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Level 2 - Powerboat Handling Overview: The RYA Powerboat Level 2: provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver. The course is the basis for the international certificate of competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. The course focuses on low speed, close quarters manoeuvres as well as man overboard recovery procedures, it also introduces driving at planing speed and collision regulations. These RYA courses can be covered in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement vessels. Any certificate issued will be endorsed with the type of boat in which training… Read more

Sat 26 SeptSeagrass Marine (HQ)(0.5mi)

via Seagrass Marine (HQ)Local gem

Markets & Fairs

Oban Farmers Market

11 - 4

Sun 4 OctCorran Hall Theatre(0.5mi)

via Corran Hall Theatre

Markets & Fairs

Oban Farmers Market

11 - 4

Sun 6 DecCorran Hall Theatre(0.5mi)

via Corran Hall Theatre

Community

Happy Village

2026-07-22 11:00:00 Happy Viilage Group from 1:00 - 12:30.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Kilmelford & Kilninver Village Hall(10.7mi)

via Kilmelford & Kilninver Village HallLocal gem

Community

Around £2

Pickleball

We have two sessions per week. One is on Monday 18:30-21:00, the other Wednesday 14:15-16:15. All players are welcome at any time during the session. Cost is £2 /person if you have your own bat and £3 if you use one of ours. Children under 16 must come accompanied by an adult. Our pickleball kit can also be rented if you want to practise or play a game with family and friends. Just contact the bookings secretary with any questions.

Wed 22 Jul15:15Seil Island Community Hall(10.5mi)

via Seil Island Community Hall

Community

Art Club

Every Wednesday (Next on 22 Jul 2026) 1pm until 3:30pm

Wed 22 Jul16:30Kilchrenan Village Hall(11.9mi)

via Kilchrenan Village HallLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Go Wild Loch Awe

This summer we're inviting children and families to get outdoors, get curious and discover the incredible wildlife right on our doorstep.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Kilchrenan Village Hall(11.9mi)

via Kilchrenan Village HallLocal gem

Community

The Absolute Stone Roses

Uk’s leading tribute to The Stone Roses- ‘The Absolute Stone Roses’ come to York for a New Year spectacle. Featuring a top support band tbc’d. The Stone Roses were an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1984. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the […]

Fri 24 JulPaisley is(11.8mi)

via Paisley isLocal gem

Community

The Madchester Experience

The Madchester Experience recreate the iconic sounds of BRIT bands such as The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, Oasis, Blur, The Verve, The Farm, EMP, The Charlatans and many more…

Sat 25 JulPaisley is(11.8mi)

via Paisley isLocal gem

Community

The Polis

Scotland’s Police Tribute: The Polis bring their Blisteringly Authentic Tribute to the stage once again. Recently returning to a ‘true to the original’ 3-piece, lineup, The Polis are without doubt, The UK’s most Authentic Police Tribute with Venues and Fans alike starting to pay close attention to ‘Every Move They Make’. Performing a blistering Live […]

Sat 25 JulPaisley is(11.8mi)

via Paisley isLocal gem

Live Music

Around £15

Music From Near and Far

Nashville-based songwriter Tai Shan is known for her magnetic live performances, soaring vocals and award-winning songwriting that blends country, Americana and folk influences. Her music has been described as combining “the vintage soul of Bonnie Raitt with the lyrical poignancy of Joni Mitchell,” and she has performed extensively across North America, including at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café.

Sun 26 JulKilchrenan Village Hall(11.9mi)

via Kilchrenan Village HallLocal gem

Community

Scottish Country Dancing

Join us at 2 pm – 3.30 pm every Monday for Scottish Country Dancing in the main hall. All abilities welcome

Mon 27 Jul15:00Seil Island Community Hall(10.5mi)

via Seil Island Community Hall

Community

Around £2

Pickleball

Mon 27 Jul19:30Seil Island Community Hall(10.5mi)

via Seil Island Community Hall

Community

Around £2

Slow session

The slow session is every Monday 19:30-21:00 and is run to specifically practise traditional session music slowly. Anyone is welcome to suggest tunes that we can then practice. Once a month we run a singing session. Again, no tuition as such, just an opportunity to practise songs with accompaniment. Minimum ability grade 2/3. We welcome all instruments and all ages. Cost £2 to cover hall fees.

Mon 27 Jul20:30Seil Island Community Hall(10.5mi)

via Seil Island Community Hall

Community

Around £2

Pickleball

Wed 29 Jul15:15Seil Island Community Hall(10.5mi)

via Seil Island Community Hall

Community

Community Library

First Saturday of every month (Next on 01 Aug 2026) 10.30am - 11:30am

Sat 1 Aug11:30Kilchrenan Village Hall(11.9mi)

via Kilchrenan Village HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Oban

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Corran Hall Theatre0.5 miles away Wild About ArgyllLess than 0.1 miles from Oban Seagrass Marine (HQ)0.5 miles away

More about Oban

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Oban is the jumping-off point for most of the Inner Hebrides, which means it combines a working harbour town with a decent events calendar of its own. The View Oban keeps the cultural side moving, and the town has a year-round schedule that doesn't go completely quiet in winter. Things to do in Oban run from live music and community events to the kind of spontaneous things that happen in port towns. Near Here puts it all in one place.

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