The Coig Events - Ayrshire and Arran

7th August 2026

Get ready for a night of feelgood favourites as local legend Bob Asher takes to the stage

04 The Bute

14th August 2026

Arran artists invite you into their studios during a weekend in August, Fri 14th -Monday 17th August 2026, providing the opportunity for learning about how artists work, what inspires them and to view their art. The event features over 40 local artists wor...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Songs of Love and Memory

17th August 2026

Join Richard and Iain in the unique and intimate setting of Dougarie Boathouse for an evening of beautiful music and song. The programme ranges from German Lied and English song to French mélodie, Scots song and favourites from the American Songbook, touc...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Songs Of Love And Memory

17th August 2026

Join Richard and Iain in the unique and intimate setting of Dougarie Boathouse for an evening of beautiful music and song. The programme ranges from German Lied and English song to French mlodie, Scots song and favourites from the American Songbook, touchi...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Tuesday Talk - Hamish Husband 'Tales Of The Tartan Army'

18th August 2026

Just back from the World Cup, join Hamish Husband, spokesperson for the West of Scotland Tartan Army, for an engaging and often humorous exploration of Scotland’s travelling football supporters. Drawing on a wealth of experience and stories from the road...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Inspired By Song And Dance

18th August 2026

At AIF2026, Magdalena Filipczak is joined by pianist Agnieszka Kozło in Inspired by Song and Dance, a programme that brings together classical repertoire with music rooted in her Polish heritage. The concert will also feature the world premiere of a new w...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - International Guest Talk: Heimat - Stories Of Home And Beyond

19th August 2026

We are delighted that Sigrid returns to the AIF for the third year to give another fascinating talk, this time to reflecting on Heimat - the meaning of home, identity and belonging - and how these ideas travel with us across borders homeland. Prof. Rieuwe...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - A Concert Crossing Borders

20th August 2026

At the heart of the Arran International Festival is a commitment to connection and friendship across cultures, communities and generations. A Concert Crossing Borders brings together young musicians from Arran, Rheinland-Pfalz and Ukraine in a shared progr...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Candlelight Concert — The Magic Hour

21st August 2026

At the Arran International Festival, The Brook Street Band presents The Magic Hour — a candlelit programme of Baroque chamber music at dusk. There are times and places — liminal spaces — where the veil between worlds is thin. Travel with us through ...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Kitchen Conversations

19th August 2026

On Saturday, the ensemble presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme combining music, storytelling and conviviality. Inspired by the kitchen as the heart of the home, it explores traditions of food, hospitality and conversation through ...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Kitchen Conversations

22nd August 2026

On Saturday, the ensemble presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme combining music, storytelling and conviviality. Inspired by the kitchen as the heart of the home, it explores traditions of food, hospitality and conversation through ...

03 The Arran

Summer Fayre

22nd August 2026

Summer Fayre at Isle of Arran Parish Church Join us for a joyful afternoon of community, fun and fundraising at the Isle of Arran Parish Church Summer Fayre. This welcoming island event brings together local people and visitors for games, stalls, refreshm...

03 The Arran

Aif2026 - Heart Of Ukraine

22nd August 2026

Across the Arran International Festival, Mariia Petrovska presentsHeart of Ukraine performances celebrating the beauty, resilience and spirit of Ukrainian musical traditions through the unique and evocative sound of the bandura. Mariia Petrovska is an out...

03 The Arran

Aif2026 - Beautiful Baroque At Tea Time

22nd August 2026

On Saturday in two concerts, The Brook Street Band, presents Kitchen Conversations, an engaging narrated programme of music, storytelling and good cheer. Inspired by the idea of the kitchen as the heart of the home – the concert explores traditions of fo...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - An Evening With Findlay Napier & Gillian Frame

22nd August 2026

Findlay and Gillian return to the AIF for the third successive year. In our first two festivals, Gillian and Findlay’s warmth, charm and musical brilliance transformed Brodick Golf Club into something that felt like a folk club of old. Well, it’s h...

03 The Arran

AIF2026 - Marty Ross - Dryad

23rd August 2026

Marty Ross is an Arran-based dramatist with a long track record writing drama for the BBC, Wireless Theatre, and Audible, including the recently released Scottish ghost story The Dead of Rannoch Moor. Alongside his writing, he performs his own work as a li...

03 The Arran

McLellan Festival: Rossini Messe Solennelle

30th August 2026

Rossinis glorious mass with McLellan Festival Chorus with conductor, Andrew Nunn. More info about theMcLellan Arts Festival is available here [https://www.arrantheatreandarts.co.uk/mclellan-festival]. Admission 15 (Under 18s free)

03 The Arran

The Argyll Collection on Tour for RSA200

2nd September 2026

Explore a selection of artworks from The Argyll Collection, including works by Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) artists. Join CHARTS staff for this informal, drop-in exhibition and enjoy a rare opportunity to view artworks from the Collection up close. Learn...

04 The Bute

McLellan Festival: Nature Unbound

3rd September 2026

A concert celebrating nature with Deborah Nemko including pieces by Rachmaninov, Gershwin, McDowell and Frances Poulencs The Story of Babar with narrator Alice Maxwell. Admission 15 (Under 18s free)

03 The Arran

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass

3rd September 2026

Macbeth: Blood & Bluegrass is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal, set to a soundtrack of Americana and bluegrass music. With humour, heart and live music, the award-winning Barden Party transform the Bard’s tale into an u...

04 The Bute

Bute Arts Society: Jazz Weekend Session (8) Brian Molley Quartet

5th September 2026

Welcome to Summer Gala (3) our Bute Arts Jazz Weekend in association with Bute Jazz Concerts Ltd.

04 The Bute

Simply Rod Stewart Tribute: MILLPORT

5th September 2026

Get ready for a spectacular night of music, charisma, and pure showmanship as James Frew brings the magic of Rod Stewart to the theatre stage like never before. With over 12 years of experience and more than 150 performances every year, James has earned h...

05 The Cumbrae

Respect Pro Wrestling - Island Invasion!

19th September 2026

RESPECT PRO WRESTLING makes its DEBUT in Millport! Saturday 19th September at Millport Town Hall, get ready for an afternoon of hard-hitting, family-friendly wrestling action featuring some of Scotlands top stars including Bobby Roberts, Mr Wanderer, Derr...

05 The Cumbrae

McLellan Festival: Candide - The Best of all Possible Worlds

24th September 2026

A Community Production written and devised by John Harvey inspired by the original piece by Voltaire. Loosely based on Voltaires Candide, we follow our hero as he confronts love, war, despair, cruelty, famine, ignorance and natural disasters in his strugg...

03 The Arran

100th Year of Bute Museum

4th August 2026

Learn about the history and the wildlife of the island through the exhibits in the Bute Museum. Find out about those who lived on Bute in the past and see some of their treasures. Discover the natural history of the island; its geology, birds, mammals, in...

04 The Bute

Karen Dunbar

1st October 2026

Bafta award winner Karen Dunbar is one of Scotlands best-known comedy actors and DJs. Starting off in the sketch show Chewin the Fat, she then went on to star in her own show, The Karen Dunbar Show, which received 4 nominations for the Golden Rose Europea...

02 The Shiel

An Evening of Spiritual Enchantment

9th October 2026

Join us over on the beautiful Isle of Arran as connect to loved ones in Spirit. Private readings and reiki healing sessions are also available throughout the evening subject to availability. Mini private readings are 20 and reiki healing sessions are 10 Bo...

03 The Arran

Private one to one Readings in Arran

10th October 2026

Please arrive in time for your appointment. Our gift stalls will also be there should you wish to have a wee browse while waiting . Readings are mini readings and will be approx 15 mins long

03 The Arran

30 Mins Reiki Healing Session

10th October 2026

Relax fully for 30 mins and recieve a reiki healing treatment . Our lovely gift stalls will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse

03 The Arran

Mini private reading in Arran

10th October 2026

Please arrive for your appointment time. Our gift stalls will also be available should you wish to have a wee browse

03 The Arran

Mini one to one reading in Arran

10th October 2026

Please arrive for your appointment time. Our gift stalls will also will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse

03 The Arran

30 Mins Reiki Healing Sesssion

10th October 2026

Come and enjoy some relaxation with a reiki master . Our lovely gift stalls will also be in attendance should you wish to have a wee browse

03 The Arran

Shamanic Healing Sound Bath and Meditation Workshop

10th October 2026

Join Anne ( shamanic practioner ) as she takes you on a guided journey to meet your spirit animal guides. Relax lying on a mat or sit on a chair , whatever is more comfortable for yourself as we go into a sound bath , relax and allow the different sounds ...

03 The Arran

Catfish Keith

17th October 2026

World-touring acoustic blues pioneer Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish's innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences al...

02 The Shiel

From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart's Development

4th August 2026

Visitors to Mount Stuart House will once again have the opportunity to explore the remarkable story behind the creation of one of Scotland’s most extraordinary houses, as From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart’s Development returns for the 2026 visitor s...

04 The Bute

Saltcoats Labour Club

30th October 2026

5 STAR REVIEW HEADLINE ACT HALL OF FAME 2020 Create lasting memories with one of the UKS leading Elvis tribute Artist International Hall of fame tribute Shaun Hamilton. Shaun Hamilton captures the essence and charisma of the King himself. With a remarkab...

02 The Shiel

Ascog Hall Garden and Fernery

4th August 2026

The unique feature of this three-acre garden is its Victorian Fernery with its elaborate glazed roof, springs and ponds providing a haven for many exotic fern species, including Britain's oldest, a 1000-year-old King Fern. Surrounding the Fernery are new p...