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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Scottish National Whisky Festival
11th July
Eden Court Inverness
Discover Scotland’s whisky festival as the Scottish National Whisky Festival returns in 2026! Sample hundreds of incredible whiskies from world-renowned distilleries & independent bottlers; explore exciting guest spirits and experimental flavours across the exhibitor line up and indulge in tantalising creations from world class mixologists.
Anthony Gomes “Praise The Loud” 2026 World Tour
14th July
An Seòmar
Blues-rock powerhouse Anthony Gomes returns to Inverness after a huge previous show in the Highlands. Known for electrifying guitar solos and soulful vocals, this is a must for rock and blues fans.
Outdoor Theatre at Cawdor Castle - Treasure Island
18th July
Cawdor Castle
Enjoy a wonderful evening of theatre in the grounds of Cawdor Castle! Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor across the UK this summer with the classic pirate tale Treasure Island.
The Runrig Experience – “All Roads Lead North Tour”
19th July
An Seòmar
Celebrating the music and legacy of Runrig with powerful live performances and Highland spirit. A seated show full of anthems, emotion and Scottish nostalgia.
Bowie Experience
22nd July
Eden Court Inverness
Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
30th July - 1st August 2026
Inverness
Belladrum Tartan Heart Music Festival - The only festival to attend this summer!
Outdoor Theatre at Cawdor Castle - Macbeth!
15th August
Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle has been producing theatre on the lawn with the stunning Castle backdrop for over 10 years. Join the troupe for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before.
Sausage & Cider Festival
15th August
Bogbain Farm
Fun family festival day at Bogbain Farm. Live tribute act music and a celebration of all things sausage and cider!
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.