What's on Oban, Lorn & the Isles
From events and festivals to local gatheringsOban, 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!
What's on
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
9 dates between 01 May 2025 and 29 May 2025Enjoy 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...
Easdale Island RIB Rendezvous
03 May 2025Easdale Rib Rendezvous - An annual meet up of RIB enthusiasts and their boats to explore the West Coast of Scotland, based from Easdale Island, Near Oban PA3...
Charity Garden Opening - Kames Bay
03 May 2025, 04 May 2025Kames 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...
Rain of Animals
10 May 2025Rain Of Animals is the euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool) and their love of all things mandolin,...
Mandolin Workshop - with Pepi Emmerichs, Rain of Animals
10 May 2025Pepi will teach a mandolin workshop for players of all levels primarily focusing on technique, tone, tunes and some improvisation concepts for those interest...
Mark Mulholland & Stphane Doucerain
11 May 2025The Scottish singer-songwriter Mark Mulholland and the French drummer and percussionist Stphane Doucerain will be touring in Ireland and Scotland in April/Ma...
Francis Rossi
13 May 2025Francis Dominic Nicholas Michael Rossi, OBE is an English musician. He is the co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the r...
Life
14 May 2025Estelle models for The Artist.
Despite decades of experience, she has never sat for a session like this and with such an outcome, both unexpected, yet perha...
Drawing LIFE
14 May 2025As part of the touring production of LIFE, this art workshop explores the connection between portraiture, storytelling, and the act of looking.
This session...
Lorn Drama Festival
15 May 2025, 16 May 2025, 17 May 2025The Lorn Drama Festival features amateur drama and acting talent from across Argyll and Bute, showcasing around 10-15 plays by local drama groups.
Lorn Drama Festival
15 May 2025, 16 May 2025, 17 May 2025A festival of one-act plays in Oban performed by amateur drama clubs.
Tickets are available for each night or a discounted Season Ticket for all three night...
BBC Radio4 Any Questions
16 May 2025BBC Radio 4's flagship political discussion programme is coming to Craignish Village Hall in Ardfern on Friday 16th May.
The programme was first broadcast i...
Shugz
17 May 2025Shugz is no stranger to the worlds dance music circuit. Enjoy his no rules and straight up energy of his live set in Oban, with a plethora of unique styles i...
Bodies Of Water | Live Performance
21 May 2025Bodies of Water is a playful, multi-sensory performance experience weaving together movement, choreography, water, objects and sound. We encounter water in o...
Live Music | Paul Eastham & Finlay Wells
23 May 2025Following multiple albums and international tours as the writers, producers, voice, and guitar of COAST, Paul Eastham and Finlay Wells continue to break musi...
Medieval Weekend
24 May 2025, 25 May 2025Join us for medieval weekend at Dunstaffnage Castle and hear about the tumultous events between the powerful Bruce and Macdougall families that lead to the c...
An Evening With Mark Cox & Jane Mccarry
24 May 2025An Evening With Still Game's Mark Cox & Jane McCarry
(STILL GAME'S TAM & ISA)
Ages 14+ Only
VIP Ticket
Pre-show meet and greet, with photo and merchandis...
North Connel and District Plant Sale
24 May 2025Plant Sale and Teas
Garden Plants for Sale, Shrubs, Perennial, Vegetables, Fruit and Pot Plants
Gin Tasting Evening with Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Ltd at WildLuing
24 May 2025Our Gin tasting evening with Beinn an Tuirc Distillers is up on our website and bookable! It should be a great night in the Observatory overlooking Torsa Bay...
How to add your event
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