What's on Oban, Lorn & the Isles

From events and festivals to local gatherings

Oban, Lorn & the Isles has hundreds of things to see, do and explore. From pristine beaches and historic castles, to atmospheric woodland walks and adrenaline-pumping watersports, there's plenty for everyone to get involved in and enjoy.

Oban celebrates all things sailing with a busy season of events such as famous West Highland Yachting Week.

Pick and choose what takes your fancy whether you are here on holiday, a short break or travelling around Scotland. That’s the best part - it's all within easy reach so there’s no excuse for you not to enjoy Scotland’s adventure coast.

These suggestions are not just for visitors - if you're lucky enough to call this region home, then these ideas are for you too!

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What's on

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Days out
Flavours of WildLuing with The Wild Cooke Foraging Weekend
01 Aug 2025

WildLuing are teaming up again with Lucy, The Wild Cooke to celebrate the beautiful island of Luing, in the Inner Hebrides, looking at seasonal wild foods an...

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Dance
Scottish Ceilidh Experience
8 dates between 04 Aug 2025 and 28 Aug 2025

Enjoy the captivating world of traditional Scottish culture at a lively ceilidh in the scenic town of Oban. This energetic 2 hour event showcases the rhythms...

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Music
The Vintage Explosion
15 Aug 2025

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...

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North Connel and District Plant Show
23 Aug 2025

North Connel and District Plant Show is an annual Show of annuals, perennial, cut flowers, floral art, pot plants, vegetables and fruit.

Children and adult...

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Beach Clean with WildLuing and Scottish Coastal Clean Up
30 Aug 2025

A simple walk along the coastline beach cleaning as we go. Also a potential chance to undertake beach/rubbish surveys.

All welcome. All equipment provided....

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How to add your event

Love Oban has partnered with The List to help promote 'What's on' in Oban, Lorn & the Isles.

To add your events, please submit them using the form at datathistle.com/love-oban

As well as our own website, by using this form your events will also be distributed to a range of partners, including Wild About Argyll, Visit Scotland, online travel agents and media partners to help secure greater reach and result in more ticket sales.

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