What’s on
Inverness and Loch Ness have a great number of events happening year-round to give you the perfect reason to visit!
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The Strathpuffer
10th - 11th January 2026
Contin Forest at Brahan Estate
24 hour mountain bike endurance event that is ALWAYS a sell out!
The Snow Queen
28th - 31st January 2026
Eden Court Theatre - Inverness
Scottish Ballet: The Snow Queen
Scottish Ballet’s spectacular and much-loved production of The Snow Queen returns to the stage, after its hugely popular tour in 2022.
Winter Day Retreat
1st February
Altyre Estate, Forres
Highland Yoga Collective event set within the idyllic Altyre Estate surrounded by ancient woodland. This day retreat is designed to calm the mind and nourish the body. Let us take care of the details; this is your time to slow down, turn inwards, and reconnect.
Inverness Half Marathon
8th March
Inverness
Run a half marathon in the capital of the Highlands.
Taste of the Highlands
14th March
Eden Court Inverness
Explore over 50 exceptional local food and drink producers. Meet the people behind the products, and experience the true taste of Scotland in one inspiring, flavour-packed festival. A small £5 entrance fee, will get you a branded Tote bag to help gather plenty of delicious samples! This also gives you entry to the live demos and talks from the lineup of local producers, with Sarah Rankin, Masterchef Finalist, as your host.
Inverness International Blues Festival
28th March
Northern Meeting Park - Inverness
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.
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.
The Loch Ness Quest Festival
28th - 30th May 2026
Drumnadrochit
Be part of a legendary 4-day celebration at Loch Ness with The Quest 2026!
Choose from a Saturday Pass or the full Weekend Pass – both will give you access to exciting events like Stories of the Loch, the Hydrophone Discovery Cruise, and the Signature Tour. Full details will be released soon – stay tuned!
The Gathering
30th May
Inverness
The Gathering Festival is back for one day in Inverness, celebrating the best of the Highlands & Scotland, live music, culture, food & drink.
11:30am - 22:30pm