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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Hoedown at the Hub
15th August
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
Saddle up for Hoedown at the Hub on Saturday 15th August at the Strathdearn, Tomatin! Enjoy rodeo bull rides, delicious food, a licensed bar, line dancing, DJ entertainment, and fantastic Dolly & Shania tribute acts. Grab your boots and join us for an unforgettable country celebration!
Glen Urquhart Highland Games
22nd August
Drumnadrochit
The Glenurquhart Highland Gathering & Games is a highlight of the Scottish Highland Games calendar. It brings together tradition, heritage, sport, and culture in a breathtaking setting by the shores of Loch Ness. Held annually on the fourth Saturday in August, it features thrilling heavyweight events like caber tossing and hammer throwing, alongside Highland dancing, piping, and competitive track events.
Beer, bands and Beauly
22nd August
Beauly Holiday Park
Enjoy local bands at this event at Beauly Holiday Park.
Tartan at Twilight
28th August
The Inverness Castle Experience
6-9pm
Spend a creative evening in the beautiful North Tower Bar, creating your own unique piece of The Inverness Castle Experience Tartan. Led by Clare from Prickly Thistle, this hands-on workshop offers a fascinating introduction to the art and heritage of tartan weaving.
Tartan and Tea
28th August
The Inverness Castle Experience
10am-1pm
Spend a creative morning in the beautiful North Tower Bar, creating your own unique piece of The Inverness Castle Experience Tartan. Led by Clare from Prickly Thistle, this hands-on workshop offers a fascinating introduction to the art and heritage of tartan weaving.
Celtic Music Extravaganza!
30th August
Eden Court Inverness
Closing the Under Canvas season and marking Eden Court’s 50th anniversary celebrations, this event brings together influential Celtic music talent for a very special evening performance.
Northern Meeting Piping Competition
3rd - 4th September 2026
Inverness
The Northern Meeting Piping Competition is the most prestigious piping competition in the world. Held in Inverness annually.
Cala
5th September
An Seòmar
Inverness-based post-traditional band Cala blend Scottish folk roots with bold contemporary sounds. Their live shows are energetic, atmospheric and packed with local talent.
Jake Carter
18th September
An Seòmar
Irish pop sensation Jake Carter brings his feel-good live show to Inverness for a night of singalong hits and crowd interaction. Expect charm, energy and plenty of party atmosphere.