Scottish music festivals

17 – 19 November 2024

Celebrate Scotland’s unique musical traditions at Scots Fiddle Festival. Held over three days, this not-to-be-missed event is Scotland’s biggest fiddle event. Meet people from all over the world, and immerse yourself in a mixture of talks, workshops, concerts and fiddle music sessions, and even ceilidhs!

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Year-round 2025

Each year, Absolute Classics Festival brings exciting classical music to Dumfries and Galloway. This includes a 4-day summer festival and a winter series that runs from August to March.

16 January - 2 February 2025

This popular Glasgow music festival needs no introduction, Celtic Connections brings Scottish culture and trad music to the heart of Glasgow for over 2 weeks. Previous artists who have graced the stage include The Twilight Sad, Dàimh, Anna Meredith, Karan Casey, CARA, and many more. New for 2025, there's a community for those under 26 where you can also sign up for the under 26 newsletter for discounts and updates.

24 – 27 April 2025

Get ready for a weekend of soulful Scottish music, with folk-rock groups, Scottish dance bands, traditional musicians and singers, all taking place on the stunning Isle of Mull on the west coast. Good news, most of the events are usually free. Book Mull accommodation now for 2025.

1 - 4 May 2025

After celebrating over 40 years of performances, the Shetland Folk Festival will welcome a talented range of some of the best international, British and Shetland musicians. Get ready to have your toes tapping!

2 - 4 May 2025

A popular addition to the Angus events scene, Bonfest celebrates famed musician, Bon Scott, with a weekend full of music, performances and a toe-tapping good time. 

22 - 25 May 2025

Watch Stromness come alive with fantastic artists and musicians during Orkney Folk Festival. The festival prides itself on being a family-friendly event and offer reduced ticket prices for children under 16.

23 - 31 May 2025

The renowned Islay Festival is back for 2025 and is bringing with it a wealth of music, song, dancing, chatting, meeting new people and savouring a dram or two of Islay whisky along the way.

12 – 15 June 2025

Kickstart your summer festival of fun at The Eden Festival. You’ll find a variety of live music, dance, cabaret, burlesque, circus skills, theatre, a children’s area, fun, games and much more!

20 – 22 June 2025

Running for over a decade, the Solas Festival celebrates Scotland’s midsummer with a weekend of arts and music from a range of performers who in previous years, have been from far afield as Canada, Ghana and Nashville.

3 - 7 July 2025

Set across 7 unique stages, get ready to encounter dance music, folk, plenty of funk and disco, jungle, alt-pop experimental excursions, jazz and blues, intriguing global sounds and more. With the wacky backdrop of graffiti-covered Kelburn Castle, get set for some mind-expanding music.

16 – 19 July 2025

This multi-award winning music festival takes place on the stunning Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and is a celebration of Gaelic culture and language. Promoting the island’s heritage, history and traditional music, the festival takes place at a purpose-built venue featuring three stages on the Lews Castle Green which offers free standing concerts for up to 5,000 people.