What’s On in Oban


Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check with the event organiser before attending.


Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights

Victoria Hall Campbeltown

Opera Highlights will resume its tour in 2025, performing at 24 venues throughout Scotland with an original piano-accompanied production.

Love Oban Farmers and Craft Markets

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

Food, drink arts and crafts and much more at the local Oban farmers and craft market

Copper Dogs: EP Launch

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

Come and see Copper Dogs launch their EP live at the Corran Halls! Doors open 7pm, show start at 730pm

Oban International Shanty Festival

A weekend of rip-roaring songs and music of the sea courtesy of great musicians, amidst the spectacular scenery of the Western Highlands

Guided Tours of Dunollie Castle

Dunolie Woods Oban

Take a guided tour of the Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds in Oban to learn more about the interesting history of Lorn and the Clan MacDougall. In Dunollie's outdoor areas, you can learn about the area's history, from prehistoric settlements to the building of Dal-Riadan fortress and the start of the Clan MacDougall. Find out …

Ceilidh Nights

The View Oban

We run regular 2 hours of ceilidh dancing will give our small groups of dancers a true insight to the fascinating music and culture of Scotland. Our expert guides will talk you through the dances so you enjoy an unforgettable evening. Monday and Thursday evenings 8.00pm:

The Big Community Quiz

The Rockfield Cntre The Ash Room, Oban

Our Big Community Quiz - prizes for winners and losers!

Scottish Summer Country Dance

Kilmore & Oban Church of Scotland Centre Oban

Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish Country Dancing

The Vintage Explosion

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Rachel and Holli

Seil Community Hall Oban

  Rachel and Holli are an emerging duo on the Scottish traditional music scene. They first met in 2016 whilst performing with the Argyll Ceilidh Trail and since then Rachel has graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland while Holli has become an in-demand player on the Scottish Ceilidh scene. Based in Glasgow but drawing …

Oban Highland Games

Mossfield Stadium Oban

The Oban Highland Games, also known as the Argyllshire Gathering, is a spectacle of Scottish culture that draws participants and spectators from around the globe to the picturesque town of Oban.