Arran Folk Festival
5 Jun - 7 Jun 26
Arran
Arran Folk Festival
The first ever Folk Festival on the Isle of Arran was almost 55 years ago!
It was then re-invented in 1989 and 2019 saw us celebrate our official 25th Anniversary (it only took us 30years to get there!)
We then suffered a two-year hiatus thanks to Covid...
However, 2026 will bring us the 30th Arran Folk Festival which will feature free-to-attend afternoon sessions with Uncle Keith at the Douglas Hotel, evening concerts in Brodick Village Hall and late-night sessions. There will also be some special free-to-attend workshops.
Where to stay for Arran Folk Festival?
Clyde House is a 3-bedroom self-catering holiday home in Whiting Bay, sleeping up to 6 guests and ideally located for visitors to Arran Folk Festival. With sea views, off-street parking and a short walk to the beach, village shop and pubs, it's a popular base for families and groups exploring Arran. A Guest Favourite on Airbnb with a 5.0 rating, Clyde House books up quickly during peak event weekends, so early reservations are recommended.
4 Jun 26 – Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra
5 Jun 26 – 30th Arran Folk Festival Late Night Session
5 Jun 26 – 30th Arran Folk Festival Open Session
5 Jun 26 – 30th Arran Folk Festival Evening Concert
6 Jun 26 – Pastels in Bloom, a Plein-Air Workshop
6 Jun 26 – Waulking Songs Workshop at Brodick Church Hall
6 Jun 26 – Late Night Session
6 Jun 26 – Arran Open Golf Tournament
6 Jun 26 – 30th Arran Folk Festival - Saturday Concert
6 Jun 26 – Open Session at The Douglas Hotel, Brodick
6 Jun 26 – Evening Concert at Brodick Public Hall
7 Jun 26 – Arran Geopark Walk: Laggan Cottage
7 Jun 26 – Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race
7 Jun 26 – 30th Arran Folk Festival Survivors Session
7 Jun 26 – Traditional Crafts Day
10 Jun 26 – The Runrig Experience - "All Roads Lead North Tour"
11 Jun 26 – Geowalks Geology Holiday In the Footsteps of James Hutton
13 Jun 26 – Glen Rosa Horseshoe Race
13 Jun 26 – Stableford Senior Golf Open Competition
13 Jun 26 – Otter's Tail Crazy Day
14 Jun 26 – Film: Limbo
14 Jun 26 – Dougarie Open Garden
16 Jun 26 – Tuesday Talks: Education Through Exploration
20 Jun 26 – Arran Fest
21 Jun 26 – Motorcycle Day and Arran Heritage Museum
24 Jun 26 – Whiting Bay Craft Club at Whiting Bay Hall
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Climb the PPM Mountain
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival From the (Pour Your Own) Archives
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival The Lagg House Style
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Pantone Pours
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Scotland to Spain – Smoke & Sherry with Fred
26 Jun 26 – Isle of Arran Whisky Festival
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Lagg Open Day
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Lagg Orchard Mini Tour 2
26 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Lagg Orchard Mini Tour 1
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival The Ultimate Masterclass
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Sunday Survivors Gala Masterclass
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival A Wee Warehouse Wander with Pam Duncan
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Cask And Keg with Sarah Hardwick
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Icons of the Past with Eunan Morrison
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival Ceilidh
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival In It For The Long Haul
27 Jun 26 – Arran Whisky Festival World Cup Whiskies with Phoebe Hall
28 Jun 26 – Shiskine Half Marathon
30 Jun 26 – Tuesday Talks: Storytelling with Music and Song