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!
Oban Winter Festival
17th-27th NovemberA 10 day celebration of Oban's unique culture with parades, performing acts, fire art, pipers and more.
The festival, which is delivered by a local group of volunteers works closely with local businesses, charities and schools to put together a programme of events showcasing the unique spirit of the popular coastal town to visitors and locals alike.
What's on
Mother Hubbard & The Magic Purse
01 Dec 2023, 02 Dec 2023, 02 Dec 2023Oban's Spotlight Musical Theatre Group returns after their sold-out production of _9 to 5 The Musical_ with a bit of panto magic to get you in the festive mo...
American Wrestling: W3L Wrestling Showdown
02 Dec 2023Live American Wrestling action from the World Wide Wrestling League. Great fun for all the family - as seen on TV - matches to be filmed for popular YouTube...
W3L Wrestling
02 Dec 2023The World Wide Wrestling League returns with live action featuring top wrestling stars from around the world. Great fun for all the family.
Skipinnish
08 Dec 2023, 09 Dec 2023Skipinnish are without a doubt one of Scotland’s most exciting exports. Riding an ever-growing wave of popularity, the band has gone from strength to streng...
An Evening of Coarse Acting
08 Dec 2023An evening of short plays where our plucky actors try to stage an Agatha Christie Murder Mystery, a Noel Coward comedy and a panto - all in one evening but t...
Gabrielle Sutkute
10 Dec 2023Presented as part of the Oban Music Society programme. Gabrielle Sutkute, piano, performs Scriabin, Debussy and Ravel.
Ewan McVicar's
11 Dec 2023, 12 Dec 2023Ewan McVicar's Wee Toon Tour comes to Corran Halls, Oban!
The Upbeat Beatles
15 Dec 2023, 16 Dec 2023Did you miss The Beatles first time around?
Don’t miss them now!
From Beatlemania to psychedelia and beyond . . .
It's 1963 and a new band is taking the c...
Shinty Craic in the Café
20 Dec 2023An informal get-together for all Shinty aficionados.
Oban's New Year Party
31 Dec 2023Bring in the bells with family and friends with us here at The View, Oban's largest town centre venue. Enjoy Oban's biggest Hogmanay celebration, with a live...
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