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.


Seaweed: Forage, Wild Craft, Wild Bathe

Ganavan Sands Oban

A truly immersive experience. Foraging seaweed, wildcrafting and applying your own seaweed scrub followed by a wild bathe

Medieval Weekend

Dunstaffnage Castle Dunbeg, By Oban, Argyll

Join us for medieval weekend at Dunstaffnage Castle and hear about the tumultuous events between the powerful Bruce and Macdougall families that led to the creation of one of the most powerful clans in Scotland, the Campbells

Lorn Drama Festival

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

A three night festival of one-act plays in Oban performed by amateur drama clubs.

Lorn Drama Festival

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

One-act plays in Oban performed by amateur drama clubs.

Lorn Drama Festival

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

A three night festival of one-act plays in Oban performed by amateur drama clubs.

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

Frankie Boyle’s on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

Stirling Orchestra

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony of 1894, full of melody and drama, is the centrepiece of Stirling Orchestra’s concert.

Scottish Whisky Tastings

Ooshka Bar Oban

Nestled in the heart of Oban, Scotland, Ooshka Bar is your gateway to unforgettable whisky, gin, and cocktail tasting experiences. Savour drams as you are regaled with tales of the distilleries

Oban International Sea Shanty Festival

The Oban International Shanty Festival 2024 takes place at various venues in Oban, Argyll from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd June and include concerts, interactive workshops and storytelling events You can download the free ​shanty songbook to start practicing your rousing choruses. The Station Square will be jumping all weekend long to the music of …

How To Play The Bones with Hans Weehuizen

The Rockfield Cntre The Ash Room, Oban

The Dutchman, Hans Weehuizen’s workshop on “How To Play The Bones” offers the chance to learn one of the oldest rhythmic instruments.

5, 6, 7, 8 The Steps Experience

Corrans Hall 54 Corran Esplanade, Oban

This high energy tribute to Steps faithfully recreates the flawless vocals and slick choreography of the 90's & 00's party favourites in a fast paced, spectacular concert. With iconic costumes and incredible visuals, get ready for a trip down memory lane with all the hits including: Tragedy, One For Sorrow, Better Best Forgotten, Say You'll …

Markie Dans Music Festival

Markie Dans 1 Victoria Crescent, Corran Esplanade, Oban

Markie Dans Music Festival is quickly becoming one of the most popular live music events on Scotland’s calendar.