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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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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Loch Ness Marathon
27th September
Inverness
Run one of the most scenic marathons in the world, along the iconic Loch Ness!