Scotland festivals in 2026
The Scotland has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 29 festivals happening across the Scotland this year, from Ardersier Folk Fest, Wildfire Festival, Solas Festival to hidden local gems. Filter by genre, month, size and camping to find one near you.
Radio 2 in the Park
ScotlandBBC Radio 2 live festival in City Park, Stirling, 11-13 September 2026; Simple Minds playing their only UK performance that year.
Let’s Rock – Party at the Palace
LinlithgowA festival taking place in the historic town of Linlithgow over a weekend in August 2026.
Wildfire Festival
GirvanA fiercely independent Scottish rock and metal festival championing underground artists with a loyal grassroots community vibe.
Ardersier Folk Fest
Inverness2026 lineup: Hannah Rarity Trio, Sylvia McGowan, Wendy Weatherby Band, Sandy Brechin and more. Cosy community folk celebration by...
EdgeFest
ScotlandRonan Keating, Five, Boney M, Emeli Sande, Tinie Tempah, Professor Green & Sigala. Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, 4-6 Sep 2026. Tick...
Solas Festival
ErrolSolas Festival is one of Scotland's most welcoming and inclusive festivals, creating a temporary community that celebrates divers...
Glasgow West End Festival
Glasgow150+ events across 60+ West End venues. Community arts, music, performance & family activities across Glasgow's West End, Jun 2026.
TRNSMT
GlasgowRichard Ashcroft, Kasabian & Lewis Capaldi headlined 2026. Glasgow Green's three-day music festival, Scotland's biggest annual ou...
Terminal V
EdinburghSara Landry, I Hate Models & Robert Hood headlined Terminal V's final Edinburgh edition. Relocating from Royal Highland Centre fr...
Edinburgh International Festival
EdinburghBerliner Philharmoniker, LA Philharmonic & Angels in America headline. Edinburgh International Festival of arts, 7-30 Aug 2026.
Kelburn Garden Party
LargsLovingly chaotic multi-genre festival in the grounds of a painted castle.
Eden Festival
ScotlandAden Music Festival
ScotlandFamily-friendly music festival on September 5, 2026 at Aden Country Park in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire. Features rock, indie, folk an...
Knockengorroch Festival
Castle DouglasIndependent outdoor festival in rural south west Scotland featuring folk, world, electronic and traditional music. Includes campi...
Tiree Music Festival
ScotlandBanff Castle Rocks
ScotlandBelladrum Tartan Heart Festival
BeaulyJames, The Human League and MIKA headline this Highland family favourite on the Belladrum Estate near Beauly. Sold out again for...
Castle Fraser Steam Fair
InverurieScotland's largest steam rally, Castle Fraser, Inverurie. Grand Parade, Steam Engines & Traction Engines. 2027: 19-20 Jun. Tickets.
Celtic Connections
GlasgowEmmylou Harris, Buena Vista All Stars & Lucinda Williams headlined 2026. Glasgow's annual winter folk festival across 300+ events...
Doune The Rabbit Hole
StirlingAlabama 3, Ash, EMF & The Stone Roses headlined 2026. Independent family festival at Cardross Estate, Stirling.
FifeFest
ScotlandBeatles, AC/DC, Kasabian & Robbie Williams tributes at Silverburn Park, Leven, Fife. Family-friendly outdoor tribute festival, Sa...
FLY Open Air
ScotlandHidden Door Festival
EdinburghHidden Door ran 3-7 June 2026 at The Paper Factory, Edinburgh -- a volunteer-run arts festival with explicit pre-festival build c...
Open Weekend
DunfermlineClassic vehicle showcase featuring over 200 buses and vintage transport displays with free shuttle service and vendor stalls. Mot...
Scone Palace International Horse Trials
PerthA CCI4* international horse trials event at Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse, running 27-30 August 2026. Launched in 2025 with 2...
Scottish Transport Extravaganza
GlamisA two-day vintage vehicle spectacular at Glamis Castle, Angus, running 11-12 July 2026 for its 50th edition. Over 1,700 vehicles...
Skye Live
PortreeDougie MacLean, Beluga Lagoon & Manran headlined. Scottish folk and electronica on the Lump above Portree harbour, Isle of Skye.
Speyfest
FochabersNatalie MacMaster, Elephant Sessions, Tide Lines & Karen Matheson headline. 29th edition, 24-26 Jul 2026, Fochabers, Moray. Celti...
Summer's End Angus
BrechinSummer's End Angus is a 3-day music festival at Brechin Castle Showground running 14-16 August 2026, with on-site camping, glampi...