Kilchoman Distillery. 10:00am–4:30pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Whisky & Cocktail Bar, BBQ, Live Music From Rhuvaal, Ceol An Aire and The Isle Of Islay Pipe Band. FÈIS EVENTS The Whisky Nosing & Ceilidh. Ramsay Hall. Ticketed via Skiddle ADDITIONAL EVENTS Boozy, Bluesy Brunch with Elixir Distillers. The Bothy, Port Ellen Playing Fields. 11am–1pm. Blues […]

Bunnahabhain Distillery. 10am–5pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Live music, food and more to be announced soon. Jura Distillery. 10am–6pm. Open day with live music, whisky, cocktails and more. Lussa Gin. Meet the team on the Jura Hotel Field for the day and sample the award winning Lussa Gin. FÈIS EVENTS The ‘Life Moves Pretty […]

Ardbeg Distillery. The ultimate Ardbeg celebration returns! Full programme announced 14th April. Ticketed — tickets available on the day and in advance online. FÈIS EVENTS The Final Fling - Special guests to be announced. Full details and tickets to follow. Ticketed via Skiddle

Laggan Bay Distillery and Islay Ales. Glenegedale, opposite Islay Airport. 11am–5pm. Live Music from Rhythm and Booze & North of the Bridge. Food from Islay Oysters, Scozzese Pizza and the RNLI Burger Bar. Islay Ales Free brewery tours on the day plus bookable Masterclasses available via Skiddle. Laggan Bay Free mini-tours throughout the day. Cocktail […]

Every July the beautiful Hebridean island of Islay is home to Cantilena's professional musicians and students of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland who together bring their unique sound of chamber music to residents and visitors, with many of the concerts being held in the famous Islay Malt Whisky distilleries. Venues and music to be confirmed. […]

The Islay half Marathon started in 1986 and involves a 13 mile, 192 yard run. Starting from the village of Bowmore, the runners head out past the iconic round church towards Islay Airport and back in a circular route that takes in the stunning island scenery and is a mix of flats and inclines and […]

This annual event, now in its 178th  year, showcases the best of the islands agricultural heritage and present with a host of craft and community events to delight visitors. It’s a not-to-be-missed event on the islands. See cattle, horses, sheep and dogs in the main judging ring. With handicrafts and hens, vegetables and home baking […]

Islay Book Festival – authors, venues and further details tbc. For more information visit Islay Book Festival www.islaybookfestival.co.uk

Enjoy a range of jazz styles being performed in venues across the island For more information Islay Jazz Festival – Jazz Scotland – The Festival Pass will be valid for a full-suite of concerts at a discounted price, priority booking and more, and is the best way to lock in for an immersive festival experience. […]

Experience the beauty of the Queen of the Hebrides while running in one of the most scenic marathons in the world! It takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026. Starting at 10:30 from Bruichladdich you will run through Bridgend, Bowmore, along the low road, into Port Ellen before heading out and back to Ardbeg along […]

Programme tbc but expect music, dance and performance at this 32nd Jura Music Festival. For more information Home | Jura Music Festival (www.juramusicfestival.com)

Islay Ales, Glenegedale. Expect beers, music and food at this weekend event at the new Islay Ales brewery and Visitor Centre opposite the airport at Glenegedale, Islay. Islay Ales | Explore Islay & Jura