Discover What's On: Isle of Arran Events
Planning your stay on the Isle of Arran? We've collated a guide to local events, festivals, and activities happening across the island to help you make the most of your stay.
Whether you're looking for family-friendly events on Arran, live music in Brodick, or seasonal festivals on the Isle of Arran, we’ve included ideas to help you plan unforgettable days out during your stay at Clyde House.
For more events and ideas, we recommend checking out local listings on the following sites for the latest updates:
Events Happening on the Isle of Arran [Facebook]
If you're aware of something happening that you'd like to add to the listings, please let us know!
Events on the Isle Of Arran
Ongoing
Events Happening on the Isle of Arran
A community run Facebook group advertising lots of things happening on Arran - worth checking for ideas!
Visit Arran - What's On
Visit Arran is a local tourist listing site - the What's On page lists lots of regular and ane-off events on the island.
Coast of Arran
Snorkel Safaris, Taster Sessions, Shore Scrambles, Boat Trips and more
Arran Ranger Centre
Wednesdays: Back to the Bronze Age at the Round House
Immerse yourself into the Bronze Age in our authentic replica roundhouse, brought to life by members of the Arran Living History Group! Experience how our prehistoric ancestors lived, handle artefacts and learn about Bronze Age crafts, tools and weapons. Or simply soak up the atmosphere sitting around the open fire!
Also shore scrambles, rambles and children's bushcraft events.
Otters Tail
Adventures on the Isle of Arran including Sea Kayaking, Hillwalking, Gorge Walking and more. Activities to book via the website.
Otters Tail provide all specialist equipment, as well as tuition by very well qualified, friendly and experienced guides. We can do everything from family trips to more challenging expeditions for experienced adventurers.
September 2025
28 September: Autumn Farmers Market, Bellevue Farm
Local produce market showcasing Arran’s agricultural offerings
11th September: McLellan Arts Festival June Carter Cash
National Theatre of Scotland & Grid Iron Theatre Company - June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me
The story of one of country music's most iconic voices: June Carter Cash. In this raw yet uplifting show, Charlene Boyd gets to grips with a life less ordinary. More than a simple biography of June’s life and music, this play with songs sees Charlene explore her own relationship with her musical heroine and their shared experience as performers and working mothers.
8th September: McLellan Arts Festival Vivaldi's Gloria
Conducted by Andrew Nunn of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Soloists from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with the McLellan Festival Chorus.
7th September: McLellan Arts Festival Children's Dance Workshop
A friendly inclusive dance experience using movement, music and nature. Suitable for children aged 7 – 11 of all abilities, led by Chantraine Dance Teacher, Jane Greenstreet.
6–7 September: Passenger Events: Adventures on Arran
A two-day boutique electronic-music and arts gathering across multiple island venues, blending open‑air beach parties, forest stages, wellness, and more
5th September: McLellan Arts Festival Resound with Scottish Ensemble
Music affects us on a profound level, it has the ability to transport and inspire but also to release and heal. Join Scottish Ensemble's violist Andrew Berridge and a quartet of musicians to explore the familiar and the new, opening our ears more widely to appreciate the full potential of what live music can do for us. With works by Brahms, Beethoven, Cristobal de Morales, Edmund Finnis, Caroline Shaw and Dobrinka Tabakova, this programme is firmly rooted in Scottish Ensemble’s belief that music can lift spirits and strengthen connections.
4th September: McLellan Arts Festival Film screening: Carla's Song
Award winning 1996 film directed by Ken Loach and starring Robert Carlyle. Carla's Song is a love story that begins on a Glasgow bus and ends in war - torn Nicaragua.
3rd September: McLellan Arts Festival Adult Dance Workshop
In this friendly workshop run by Jane Greenstreet, Chantraine Dance Teacher for over 30 years, participants will be invited into a world of movement, music and poetry and the natural world. Chantraine Dance is a holistic dance approach that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
1st September: McLellan Arts Festival McLellan Book Festival
Sara Sheridan - The Secrets of Blythswood Square; The Fair Botanists
Alistair Moffat - The Highlands & Islands of Scotland: A New History
1st September: McLellan Arts Festival Wee Mac Children's Book Festival
Ceitidh Hutton
Lindsay Littleson
Chae Strathie
Greta Yorke
Play Talk Read with Bonnie the Bus
Meet the Therapets!
August 2025
31st August: McLellan Arts Festival McLellan Book Festival
Sally Magnusson - Music in the Dark
Alex Gray - Out of Darkness
31st August: McLellan Arts Festival Wee Mac Children's Book Festival
Play Talk Read with Bonnie the Bus
Meet the Therapets!
Debi Gliori:
Ross MacKenzie
Alan Dapré
Mike Nicholson
30th August: McLellan Arts Festival The McLellan Sessions
A foot stomping evening of Traditional Music with world class musicians Gillian Frame and Finlay Napier, supported by Arran talent in music and stories.
24th August: Glencloy Trail Race
18th August: Brodick Shore Scramble (Coast)
Join us as we explore Merkland Shore off Brodick Bay, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.
18th - 24th August: Festival of Chamber Music & Song
Concerts across the island culminating in a farewell session at The Douglas Hotel on 24 Aug
16th August: COAST 30th Birthday Celebration, Lamlash Discovery Centre
A family-friendly day with free snorkel taster sessions, boat trips, live music, cooking demos, BBQ, VR, and more
15th–18th August: Arran Open Studios
An island-wide art & craft open-studio weekend, with a preview exhibition (11–14 July), a ceílidh at Brodick Hall (5 Aug), and film night (10 Aug)
14th August: Coast Ceilidh
Celebrating their 30th anniversary with music & community spirit
11th August: RNLI Coffee Morning
Lamlash Lifeboat Station: A fundraising morning with raffles, bake sale, and refreshments
9th August: Brodick Highland Games
Always very popular. Parade of pipe bands through Brodick followed by the games themselves in Ormidale Park. Features Heavy events, Highland dancing, athletics, kids’ fancy dress, and stalls
6th August: Arran Farmers Show
One of the annual highlights of the Arran calendar! Glenkiln, Lamlash: A traditional farming showcase with livestock classes and local crafts
5th August: Arran Open Studios Ceilidh
To be held in Brodick Village Hall in association with the Boathouse Ceilidh Band.
July 2025
16th - 23rd July: Whiting Bay Fun Week
16th July: - Whiting Bay Memories Exhibition, Dinner and Dance
Sunday 17th July: Raft Race; Bay Queen Crowning; Tombola Bouncy Castle; Family Bowling Competition
Monday 18th July: Mini Olympics
Tuesday 19th July: COAST Rock Pool Scramble; Car Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 20th July: Beach Sculpture
Thursday 21st July: Teddy Bear’s Picnic; Family Fun Quiz (BYOB)
Friday 22nd July: Grand Putting Competition; Family Fun Run
Saturday23rd July: All Emergency Agencies Display Day (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard, Lifeboat)
12th July: Round Holy Island Paddle Challenge
11th - 14th: Arran Open Studios Preview Exhibition
‘Taster’ event in advance of the Open Studios weekend itself! The exhibition will feature a single piece from most of the artists participating in the weekend and give visitors a feel for the wide range and high quality of the work created by the artist and maker community here in Arran.
7th - 12th July: Kildonan Fun Week
7th Jul – Taiko Drumming; Seal & Shore Walk with NTS Rangers & COAST
8th Jul – Fancy Dress Fitness; Kildonan Fun Run
9th Jul – Craft Sale
10th Jul – Car Treasure Hunt
11th Jul – Fun Dog Show
12th Jul – Family Ceilidh with The Boathouse Ceilidh Band
June 2025
28th - 29th June: Lochranza Whisky Festival
6th - 8th June: Arran Folk Festival
May 2025