Oban International Shanty Festival
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22
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
2025-07-01 10:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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 about the people who lived in Dunollie Castle and House during happy and sad times, from the Scottish Wars of Independence to the Jacobite Risings and up to the present day.
Tours last about 45 minutes and require a reasonable level of fitness

Ceilidh Nights
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-31 | 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
2025-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | The Rockfield Cntre, The Ash Room, Oban, PA34 5DQ
Our Big Community Quiz – prizes for winners and losers!

Scottish Summer Country Dance
2025-07-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Kilmore & Oban Church of Scotland Centre, Oban
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish Country Dancing. No partner required, friendly group look forward to showing you the steps with walk through before each dance. Just wear soft soled shoes & bring some water. No need to book, just turn up on the night. Hosted by the Oban & Lorn branch of RSCDS.We look forward to welcoming you.

The Vintage Explosion
2025-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Corrans Hall, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.
Catch this chance to see viral sensations The Vintage Explosion. You will be transported back in time for a night of authentic rock n roll, swing and rhythm and blues.
“ This guy….The Vintage Explosion, is the best white soul singer i’ve ever heard” Sir Rod Stewart

Appin Agricultural Show and Hill Race
2025-08-16

Rachel and Holli
2025-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Seil Community Hall, Oban, PA34 4RQ
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 on their shared roots in Argyll, their sound blends accordion, piano, fiddle and vocals, weaving together traditional and contemporary repertoire to create a harmonious and dynamic sound.
Tickets are priced at £10, with under 12s free. Tickets are available on the door

Country Superstars
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Corrans Hall, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
The world’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show returns with an award-winning cast, as seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway.
TV and West End Dolly star Sarah Jayne has been performing as Dolly Parton for 30 years and is Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country having worked Dolly Parton’s last two world tours entertaining her VIPs at London’s O2 Arena.
Each artist not only looks and sounds like the country star they portray, these professional performers transform themselves through hours of practice at their craft.
BOOK TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/670466

K-Pop Forever!
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Corrans Hall, 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5AB
K-Pop Forever! is here, LIVE on stage! Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert. Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including: Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party!
Amidst a back-drop of world class lighting and effects, K-Pop Forever! takes audiences on a journey that they will never forget. With breathtaking choreography, plus songs inspired by the record breaking film K-Pop Demon Hunters, this production is one not to be missed. K-Pop is taking over the world and this is your chance to experience it, live and in person.

Kid's Theatre: A Home for Hamish
2026-04-18 15:00 - 17:00 | The Rockfield Cntre, The Ash Room, Oban, PA34 5DQ
This autumn, a brand-new family production from Just Us will travel throughout Scotland.
For kids ages 4 to 7 and their families, A Home for Hamish is a lively, multisensory show that celebrates friendship and imagination through playful storytelling, dance, movement, and British Sign Language.
A Home for Hamish, designed by autistic dance artist Lesley Howard (they/them) and Deaf dance artist Clare Adam (she/they), transports kids to a fantastical world of exploration. At its heart are May and their imaginary friend, Hamish the Haggis, who embark on an unforgettable journey across Scotland in search of the perfect nights sleep. As they climb the tallest mountains, dance with jellyfish, and avoid dragons, they must rely on and support one another along the way, realising that home is more than just a location—it’s the journey you take with friends.
Playfully merging dance, British Sign Language, and immersive sensory design, this 40-minute production creates an inclusive space where all children can see themselves, their languages, and their sensory needs represented and celebrated.
Doors Open at 2:45PM
Starts at 3:00PM
BOOK TICKETS AND MORE INFO

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-19 | Oban Harbour
Known as one of the world’s most difficult endurance competitions, the Clipper Race invites explorers from all walks of life to take on the extraordinary task of racing across the world’s oceans aboard a 70-foot yacht. Teams compete in harsh conditions during their eleven-month circumnavigation in this special event.
In the summer of 2026, the Clipper Race fleet will sail into Oban once more. Additionally, an even larger cultural festival is planned for the next realm of ocean racers, according to Bid4Oban and Argyll and Bute Council, the host port partners.
Oban will be a part of Leg 8: The Atlantic Homecoming, where Race Crew will engage in a fierce downwind battle from North America to the Race Finish port of Portsmouth, UK. With the town’s friendly hospitality and being one of the final stops on the global route, Oban is the ideal location for warm-up celebrations!
More detailed information on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Oban Highland Games
2026-08-27 | Mossfield Stadium, Oban, PA34 4EL
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.
The Argyllshire Gathering’s Oban Games, a day of Highland dancing, athletics, heavy field events and solo piping competitions, is a summertime highlight for both Oban residents and tourists from all over the world. The air is filled with the sound of pipes skirling and the flash of clan colours on kilts as hammers are hurled, cabers are tossed and runners sprint for the line.
FULL INFORMATION HERE
