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
11 dates between 16 Jun 2025 and 30 Jun 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
5 dates between 16 Jun 2025 and 30 Jun 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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Theatre
After All
17 Jun 2025

After All is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do we deal with the end?

By...

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Theatre
Wizard of Oz
18 Jun 2025, 19 Jun 2025

Oban's Spotlight Musical Theatre Group are proud to present our first full musical production by our junior members.

The Wizard Of Oz is a much-loved stor...

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Beyond After All
18 Jun 2025

Space to speak about death together.

This is facilitated time for group conversation to share any experiences, feelings or questions around death. It can ho...

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Cofaidh is Cabadaich air an Lèanag
19 Jun 2025

Take part in informal Gaelic conversation over a cup of coffee at Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds thanks to Furan Gaelic Centre. All ages and levels of a...

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Music
Oban International Shanty Festival
20 Jun 2025, 21 Jun 2025, 22 Jun 2025

A weekend of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea courtesy of great musicians, amidst the spectacular scenery of the Western Highlands. Organised by the TM...

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Friday Concert Oban International Shanty Festival
20 Jun 2025

For the Friday Night Concert in the Argyllshire Gathering, we present the greatest shanty band that England has to offer, Kimber's Men, but also Aberdeen's f...

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Story Stiridh - Storytelling Evening
20 Jun 2025

Gauri is a storyteller, anthropologist and a migrant to the UK. She works multilingually, recognising the cadences of English spoken in different cultures. S...

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Music
Saturday Concert Oban International Shanty Festival
21 Jun 2025

The Oban international Shanty Festival has been rocking venues and the streets around Oban harbour since 2022. We have brought the cream of sea shanty singer...

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Days out
Midsummer at Dunollie
21 Jun 2025

Celebrate the longest day of the year in Dunollie's enchanting woodland grounds!

Join us for a magical summer evening at Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds...

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Music
3Six9 Presents : Higgi (All Night Long)
21 Jun 2025

3SIX9 Presents HIGGI All Night Long in The View, Oban.

A special night for HIGGI as he plays his first ever all night long. Bringing a few surprises along t...

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How To Play The Bones with Hans Weehuizen
21 Jun 2025

The Dutchman, Hans Weehuizen’s workshop on “How To Play The Bones” offers the chance to learn one of the oldest rhythmic instruments. A favourite of whalerme...

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Days out
Around the Horn with Chris Roche
21 Jun 2025

Chris has been interested in traditional sail and Shantying for more years than he can shake a stick at and was formerly leader of `The Shanty Crew`. A forme...

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Kids
Sing Like a Pirate with Joss Cameron
21 Jun 2025

Step aboard for a family adventure where sea shanties, storytelling and pirates come to life! This workshop invites young buccaneers and their grown-ups to l...

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Gaelic Songs of the Sea with The Rosabellas
21 Jun 2025

Linn and Gwyneth share a love of shanties and sea songs and look forward to sharing some of their favourites.

Linn will also be offering the now-traditional...

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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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