SCOTLAND FESTIVALS IN 2026

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Scotland festivals in 2026

The Scotland has a brilliant festival scene, and 2026 is no exception. We've gathered the 19 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.

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Featured

7-9 Aug

Radio 2 in the Park

Scotland

Featured30,000 cap

City Park, Stirling

Pop / mainstreamHuge BBC live music event hosted in a different UK city each year featuring top-tier pop and radio-friendly artists.

Hidden Gem

8-9 Aug

Let’s Rock – Party at the Palace

Linlithgow

Hidden gem5,000 cap

A festival taking place in the historic town of Linlithgow over a weekend in August 2026.

80s / nostalgia pop festival by the loch

Hidden Gem

26-28 Jun

Wildfire Festival

Girvan

Hidden gem2,500 cap

A fiercely independent Scottish rock and metal festival championing underground artists with a loyal grassroots community vibe.

RockMetal

Hidden Gem

11-13 Sept

Ardersier Folk Fest

Inverness

Hidden gem300 cap

A cosy community folk celebration hosted by Ardersier Folk Club, featuring intimate sessions and traditional Scottish music.

FolkTraditional👨‍👩‍👧

5-6 Sept

EdgeFest

Scotland

Festival

Scottish Borders (Lilliardsedge)

Rock

19-21 Jun

Solas Festival

Errol

Festival

Solas Festival is one of Scotland's most welcoming and inclusive festivals, creating a temporary community that celebrates divers...

faith, world music, talksSmall👨‍👩‍👧

Featured

19-21 Jun

TRNSMT

Glasgow

Featured50,000 cap

Scotland's biggest city festival, filling Glasgow Green for three days each June since it stepped into the space T in the Park le...

RockIndie

Featured

18-19 Apr

Terminal V

Edinburgh

Featured40,000 cap

Scotland's biggest electronic music festival staged its final Edinburgh edition in April 2026, closing nine years at the Royal Hi...

Electronictechno

Hidden Gem

2-6 Jul

Kelburn Garden Party

Largs

Hidden gem5,000 cap

Lovingly chaotic multi-genre festival in the grounds of a painted castle.

Eclectic music & arts👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

11-14 Jun

Eden Festival

Scotland

Hidden gem4,499 cap

Dumfries & Galloway (SW Scotland)

Music

Hidden Gem

5-5 Sept

Aden Music Festival

Scotland

Hidden gem3,000 cap

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

pop, rock, tribute, familyA family-friendly community music festival hosted in Aden Country Park with local artists and relaxed summer vibes.👨‍👩‍👧

Hidden Gem

10-12 Jul

Tiree Music Festival

Scotland

Hidden gem2,000 cap

Isle of Tiree, Highlands & Islands

Celtic music & island culture

22-22 Aug

Banff Castle Rocks

Scotland

Festival

Aberdeenshire

Rock

30 Jul - 1 Aug

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Beauly

Festival

Tucked into the Belladrum Estate near Beauly, this Highland fixture mixes big indie and pop names with a strong homegrown Scottis...

Multi-genreindie👨‍👩‍👧

15 Jan - 1 Feb

Celtic Connections

Glasgow

Festival

Glasgow's winter folk and roots gathering fills the city's concert halls, ballrooms and back rooms for nearly three weeks each Ja...

Folktraditional Scottish

17-19 Jul

Doune The Rabbit Hole

Stirling

Festival

Scotland's best kept festival secret featuring an eclectic mix of music across multiple stages at Cardross Estate. From singalong...

Multi-genreElectronic👨‍👩‍👧

12-12 Sept

FifeFest

Scotland

Festival

Silverburn Park, Leven, Fife

Tribute acts

22-24 May

FLY Open Air

Scotland

Festival

Edinburgh (Princes Street Gardens / Hopetoun House in past)

Electronic

7-9 May

Skye Live

Portree

Festival

Set on the Lump, a headland above Portree harbour, Skye Live pairs Scottish folk with electronica under the tagline music sounds...

FolkScottish trad👨‍👩‍👧