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Blues Festival

Inverness International Blues Festival

From 12 noon, enjoy live acts until late! 7 legendary blues artists and international talent creating soul-stirring performances in a family-fun atmosphere. From American to European-based blues acts, the event promises an authentic collection of sound that honours the genre’s deep roots and global influence.

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Highland Games

Inverness Highland Games 2026

Discover one of Scotland’s most iconic cultural events at the Inverness Highland Games. From caber tossing to Highland dancing, bagpipes to family fun, this is a true celebration of Highland heritage and community.

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Loch Ness Marathon

Loch Ness Marathon

Run one of the most scenic marathons in the world, along the iconic Loch Ness!

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Taste of the Highlands

Taste of the Highlands

Explore over 50 Highland food and drink producers, makers, and experiences. Enjoy live demos and inspirational talks, all under one roof!

Food and Drink Extravaganza!

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Culloden Night March

Culloden Night March

15th April

Culloden Battlefield

Join Culloden Battlefield on Wednesday 15th of April, the 280th anniversary, for a talk with one of the co-ordinators of the 2023 march who will go into the details of both the original march and offer their unique insights of what it was like to carry out the journey.

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A book on Culloden Battlefield

Commanding Culloden Talk

18th April

Culloden Battlefield

Commanding Culloden: The Jacobite Leadership's Final Test
As part of the 280th anniversary programme join us for an exclusive talk with Dr Arran Johnston for an in-depth look at Jacobite leadership.

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The Highlands and the Forty-Five: The Lesser Known Story

18th April

Culloden Battlefield

The Highlands and the Forty-Five: The Lesser Known Story
As part of the 280th anniversary programme join us for an exclusive talk with Dr Nicola Martin on how the '45 unfolded in the Highlands.

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Culloden Battlefield Event

Jacobite Shadow Puppetry: Battle of Culloden Story

19th April

Culloden Battlefield

Join award-winning author and drama teacher, Barbara Henderson, for dramatic readings from her Jacobite children's novel The Reluctant Rebel, as well as a practical shadow puppetry workshop. Using simple crafts to create soldiers, kids will get the chance to learn about the Battle of Culloden in a unique and engaging way.

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Etape Loch ness

Etape Loch Ness

26th April

Loch Ness

Ride Scotland’s largest closed road cycle sportive taking place around iconic Loch Ness, offering the chance to cycle 66 miles on traffic free roads.

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Eden Court Show

The High Life - Eden Court

29th April - 2nd May 2026

Eden Court Inverness

National Theatre of Scotland and Dundee Rep Theatre in association with Aberdeen Performing Arts and Capital Theatres. The High Life. The Musical. Still Living it!

 

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Folklore and Fare

Folklore & Fare

2nd May

The Lovat - Fort Augustus

To celebrate Scottish Beltane traditions, we welcome you to an evening of Folklore, Fire and Fare. Gather around the warmth of our lounge fire, or wrapped up under the starry night sky, for a convivial journey of Scottish myths and tales that shape our land.
 

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Beauly Buzz

Beauly Belt up

2nd May

Beauly Holiday Park

Enjoy a day of local bands at Beauly Holiday park!

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Eden Court Show

The Ultimate Rock and Roll Musical - Sunny Afternoon

12th - 16th May 2026

Eden Court Theatre - Inverness

Following two phenomenal years in London’s West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the “indisputably terrific” OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL – SUNNY AFTERNOON – is back and showing at Eden Court.

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