10 Scottish music festivals in 2025-26

When: 27 - 29 November 2025

Scotland’s annual festival of rock returns this November and will be bringing the heat to Troon in Ayrshire. The main stage line up has been announced and alongside Ugly Kid Joe, British Lion, Raven Age, Hardline and a host of other rock, blues and classic metal bands from across the UK and beyond, it's set to be a vibrant and eclectic three days. Also supporting across the weekend is High Fade, Demon, Praying Mantis, The Skids, Kingdom of Madness, Pat McManus and many more.

Year-round 2025

Each year, Absolute Classics Festival brings exciting classical music to Dumfries and Galloway. This includes a 4-day summer festival and a winter series that runs from August to March.

TBC 2026

The Edinburgh Summer Festivals are renowned worldwide and feature an eclectic mix of art, music, performance, song, dance and more that takes over the city each year. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival was founded in 1978 and is one of seven events that make up the Edinburgh Festivals. Now one of the largest and most respected jazz and blues festivals in Europe, the event showcases 130 concerts, taking place in theatres, parks and clubs all over the city.

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This multi-award winning music festival takes place on the stunning Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides and is a celebration of Gaelic culture and language. Promoting the island’s heritage, history and traditional music, the festival takes place at a purpose-built venue featuring three stages on the Lews Castle Green which offers free standing concerts for up to 5,000 people. This year is headlined by Lulu, and for the first time almost 3/4 of performers are women.

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ButeFest brings a weekend of non-stop live music, perfect for a day out with family and friends. Taking place at the stunning Ettrick Bay on the Isle of Bute, it is set to be packed full of Scottish spirit, cracking bands, delicious food & drink and exciting entertainment suitable for everyone.

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In the heart of the Highlands, get your toes tapping to a range of Scottish and international artists, musicians and performers during this 3-day summer festival. Headline acts for 2025 are Texas, Supergrass and Paul Heaton, with performances from Natasha Beddingfield, Skippinish, Tide Lines, Gabrielle Aplin, and many more.

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Explore the best of Scottish pipe bands and solo pipers at one of Glasgow’s most popular events. Piping Live! is a real show stopper to look forward to each year and is a great choice if you’re looking to tap into Scotland’s cultural side.

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This favourite in the music festival world returns to Campbeltown with its exciting programme of performances, heritage trail walks, pipe bands, folk nights, concerts, ceilidhs and more. Join in with toe-tapping tunes, fascinating stories, memorable songs and incredible chorus singing at the Gaelic Concert, or explore the Heritage Trail Walks, and Young Folk Night.

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15 January - 1 February 2026

This popular Glasgow music festival needs no introduction, Celtic Connections brings Scottish culture and trad music to the heart of Glasgow for over 2 weeks. Previous artists who have graced the stage include The Twilight Sad, Dàimh, Anna Meredith, Karan Casey, CARA, and many more. New for 2025, there's a community for those under 26 where you can also sign up for the under 26 newsletter for discounts and updates.

23 – 26 April 2026

Get ready for a weekend of soulful Scottish music, with folk-rock groups, Scottish dance bands, traditional musicians and singers, all taking place on the stunning Isle of Mull on the west coast. Good news, most of the events are usually free. Book Mull accommodation now for 2026.