What's on Oban, Lorn & the Isles
From events and festivals to local gatheringsOban, 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!
The Royal National Mòd
11th -19th October 2024The Royal National Mòd – Scotland’s premiere celebration of Gaelic language, culture and heritage – returns to Oban and Argyll in 2024.
Thousands of competitors and attendees will be welcomed to the town to take part in over 200 planned competitions and a diverse fringe programme of concerts, exhibitions, children’s activities, talks and more from 11-19 October 2024.
The Mòd an Òbain Local Organising Committee, alongside BID4Oban, The Rockfield Centre and An Comunn Gàidhealach will be working throughout the year to prepare a Mòd fringe programme that showcases the very best of what Oban, Argyll and the wider Gaelic community has to offer.
What's on
Clareoke
5 dates between 01 Nov 2024 and 29 Nov 2024A fun filled night with karaoke. Every Friday night from 9 till late:) talented or just like to sing..we want to hear you and if your around in January we ha...
The Potion-maker's Trail
02 Nov 2024, 03 Nov 2024Can you free this ancient place from a magic spell? Find plants scattered around the site to assemble the clues, then chant a rhyme to lift the curse.
A fun...
Scottish Country Dancing
4 dates between 04 Nov 2024 and 25 Nov 2024Learn the basics of Scottish Country Dancing and enjoy an evening of fun, fitness and friendship. No partner required, just wear soft soled shoes, bring some...
Nathan Carter
07 Nov 2024One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot pe...
An Evening With Martin O’neill
08 Nov 2024Hosted by journalist Graham Spiers, ‘in conversation with Martin O’Neill,’ will take a trip down memory lane to explore his career highlights, with the oppor...
Story Time at Waterstones Oban
09 Nov 2024, 23 Nov 2024Join us every second Saturday for story time, every second Saturday will have a new theme with brilliant stories to share, we can't wait to welcome you and y...
Back to the Rave Days festival
09 Nov 2024Come along to the The view in Oban To Back to Rave days third and final event of the year. From the main Room DJ's will play live sets from hard Techno to h...
Oban Winter Festival
Every day between 15 Nov 2024 and 24 Nov 2024The coastal town gets festive with a series of activities, films and light shows to celebrate the fluffy white season that carries the year to a close. There...
Oban Winter Festival - Winter Woods
6 dates between 15 Nov 2024 and 24 Nov 2024Visit the enchanting Winter Woods and wonder at the enchanting light show, wander around the trail, take in the inspiring upcycled installations created by t...
Book Week Scotland: Storytelling with Story Wagon
23 Nov 2024Join us for an exciting and fun-filled Storytelling Session with Luke Winter from Story Wagon! Luke, a travelling storyteller, will take the audience on a ma...
Oban Winter Festival Finale Concert - sponsored by Perle Oban
24 Nov 2024Light Up Your Winter with our celebration Finale Concert! Sunday 24th November at the Corran Halls, Oban - sponsored by Perle Oban Hotel.
Join us for an...
Tide Lines
29 Nov 2024, 30 Nov 2024Tide Lines are a 4 piece band originally from the Highlands of Scotland. Whilst their music is heavily influenced by and rooted in the places they grew up in...
Ian Van Dahl
30 Nov 2024Ian Van Dahl creator of platinum selling "Castles in the Sky" returns to Oban!
St Andrew's Night Ceilidh
30 Nov 2024Dust off the dancing shoes and get ready for a cracking ceilidh for St Andrew's Night. Full bar and everyone's favourite - a raffle!
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