What's on Oban, Lorn & the Isles

From events and festivals to local gatherings

Oban, Lorn & the Isles has hundreds of things to see, do and explore. From pristine beaches and historic castles, to atmospheric woodland walks and adrenaline-pumping watersports, there's plenty for everyone to get involved in and enjoy.

Oban celebrates all things sailing with a busy season of events such as famous West Highland Yachting Week.

Pick and choose what takes your fancy whether you are here on holiday, a short break or travelling around Scotland. That’s the best part - it's all within easy reach so there’s no excuse for you not to enjoy Scotland’s adventure coast.

These suggestions are not just for visitors - if you're lucky enough to call this region home, then these ideas are for you too!

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Clipper Race Fleet coming to Oban Summer 2026

Dates to be confirmed

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is coming to Oban in 2026! Watch this space for news and events.

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What's on

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Days out
Guided Tour of Dunollie Castle
22 dates between 01 Oct 2025 and 30 Oct 2025

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Lorn and the Clan MacDougall by taking part in a guided tour of Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds in Oban.

E...

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Dance
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
9 dates between 02 Oct 2025 and 30 Oct 2025

Enjoy the captivating world of traditional Scottish culture at a lively ceilidh in the scenic town of Oban. This energetic 2 hour event showcases the rhythms...

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Heritage | Oban's Heritage Blether
03 Oct 2025

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane

Our popular Heritage Blether sessions hosted by Oban Heritage volunteers return for 2025.

A warm welcome awaits...

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Kids
The McDougalls: Halloween Party Show
05 Oct 2025

Come wearing your favourite Halloween costume for some endish, fang-tastic fun! Packed with singalong songs and ghoulish games such as The Hokey Kokey, Incy...

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Dance
Scottish Country Dancing Beginners class
4 dates between 06 Oct 2025 and 27 Oct 2025

All welcome, no partner required.

Wear soft soled shoes & bring water.

Followed by General Class at 9.00pm.

Tea Break 8.45 - 9.00pm. Bring own cup!

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Great Big Living History Week
7 dates between 11 Oct 2025 and 19 Oct 2025

Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland!

Especially for the October Holidays sites all over Scotland will be hosting characters throughout...

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The Mythical Mystery Hunt
30 dates between 11 Oct 2025 and 29 Oct 2025

As you explore our historic places this Halloween, will you bump into a giant, or come face-to-face with a faery?

This autumn, follow our family trails to d...

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Kids
You Choose
13 Oct 2025

You Choose – Every show is unique!

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt Nonsense Room Productions bring you an interactive musica...

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Music
Dunedin Consort: Handel, Biber, Bach
16 Oct 2025

Step into the intimate sound world of Dunedin Consort—Scotland’s Grammy-nominated baroque ensemble.

In this spellbinding programme, four exceptional musicia...

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Comedy
Bruce Fummey: Scotland Made The World
16 Oct 2025, 17 Oct 2025

Discover the unparalleled charm and comedy of Bruce Fummey, where humour meets Scottish history and insightful storytelling.

Bruce, the comedian behind the...

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Taylor Fever
16 Oct 2025

"Get Ready to Shake It Off with Taylor Fever!"

Swifties - get ready to be swept off your feet with Taylor Fever, the spectacular production to the sensation...

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Heritage | Shinty Craic in the Cafe
16 Oct 2025

Join our Heritage Hunters for an informal monthly session held in the Rowan Cafe at the Centre.

This monthly get together provides a very informal social s...

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Oban Lion's PSA Fundraiser
17 Oct 2025

Up for curry and a wee jig? The Oban Lions are hosting a fundraiser for a prostate screening awareness campaign. Each year there are over 55,000 new cases of...

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Music
Pictish Trail
24 Oct 2025

Pictish Trail, the alias of Scottish pop sensation Johnny Lynch, has resolutely furrowed his own path, steadily creating a unique catalogue of recordings and...

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Trail West
25 Oct 2025

Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2023, Trail West are an explosive six-piece line-up with strong links to the Western Highlands and Isl...

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Theatre
Night Waking
6 dates between 26 Oct 2025 and 31 Oct 2025

An Tobar and Mull Theatre presents the world premiere of Night Waking by Shireen Mula, adapted from the novel by Sarah Moss and directed by Rebecca Atkinson-...

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Other
Oban, Scotland. An evening of clairvoyance
30 Oct 2025

David Holt is one of the UKs leading spirit mediums delivering mind blowing evidence of life after death.

David is renowned for giving exact names, dates, a...

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Love Oban has partnered with The List to help promote 'What's on' in Oban, Lorn & the Isles.

To add your events, please submit them using the form at datathistle.com/love-oban

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