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

10th to 19th July, 2026

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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Comedy
Jack Docherty in The Chief - No Apologies
01 May 2026, 28 May 2026

Jack Docherty is Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson - your Chief, our Chief, The People’s Chief!  As seen on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad and The Chief, this...

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Kids
Story Time at Waterstones
02 May 2026

Taking place on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30am, one of our booksellers will read a selection of children's picture books. From beloved classic...

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Days out
Charity Garden Opening - Kames Bay
02 May 2026, 03 May 2026

Kames Bay garden has evolved from two acres of scrub and bracken on an exposed lochside hill into a natural, almost wild garden spread over 13 acres, which b...

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Dance
Scottish Ceilidh Nights
8 dates between 04 May 2026 and 28 May 2026

We run regular ceilidh dancing, giving our dancers a true insight to the fascinating music and culture of Scotland. Our expert guides will talk you through t...

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Days out
Charity Garden Opening - Fasnacloich
10 May 2026

South-facing 15-acre woodland garden sloping down to Loch Baile Mhic Cailein in Glen Creran. Partly laid out in the mid-19th century with extensive structura...

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Comedy
Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour
14 May 2026, 16 May 2026

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back of her sold out shows Femme Fatality and Merchant of Menace, this year sh...

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Music
An Intimate Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet
23 May 2026

Wet Wet Wet is a Scottish pop band formed in 1982 in Clydebank, Scotland. Known for their hits in the 1980s and 90s, they are particularly recognized for the...

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How to add your event

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

As well as our own website, by using this form your events will also be distributed to a range of partners, including Wild About Argyll, Visit Scotland, online travel agents and media partners to help secure greater reach and result in more ticket sales.

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EAT & DRINK

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