Friday May 22 to Sunday May 31 Fèis Ìle – The Islay Festival. With events at each distillery throughout the festival plus cultural events celebrating local heritage, music, dance and more please visit the website more information: The Official Website of Fèis Ìle – The Islay Festival and see the event timings below booking via Skiddle here
Saturday 16th May – Fèis Ìle Fishing Competition – Meet Loch Lossit. 1-5pm.
Thursday 21st May – Family Ceilidh, Ballygrant Hall.
Friday 22nd May Opening Event — Parade through Port Ellen followed by Family Friendly Entertainment. Parade begins 5pm. Country Music Family Hoe-down with Rosemill Kix. 7:30pm-10pm. Ticketed via Skiddle
Saturday 23rd May
MAIN EVENT: Lagavulin Lagavulin Distillery. 11am–6pm. Open day with bookable experiences – free entry. Live music from Heron Valley and Donnie Mackinnon & Friends. Hosted by Ally Heather. Whisky & cocktail bars plus Islay Oysters, Pizza Geeks, Rafa’s Mexican Diner, Basement Gelato & Flat Flat White.
Islay Rum 10am – 9pm. – Open day with bookable experiences – free entry. Cocktail Bar, Live Music & free tours every hour throughout the day, plus food from the Orsay Seafood Shack.
Islay Whisky Vault Open Day with Live Music, Burgers from Bridgend and Scozzese Pizza and Islay Whisky Vault’s exclusive single cask release. Islay House Square, Bridgend. 1pm–6:30pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
FÈIS COMMITTEE EVENTS The First Fling – Ramsay Hall. Ceilidh music and more. Ticketed via Skiddle ADDITIONAL EVENTS Port Askaig by Elixir Distillers: First Sip and Final Toast.
Port Askaig Hotel Beer Garden. 12pm–6pm. Free entry (drinks payable) drams, cocktails and coastal atmosphere.
Big Peat x Peatzeria: Definitive Collection Tasting. 4:30pm – 6pm.
Islay Rum: Rum & Rhythm: A Live Music Paired Islay Rum/Whisky Tasting. Islay Rum Warehouse No.1. 5pm–6:30pm. £50. Live music paired with two Islay rums and two Scotch whiskies. Ticketed via Skiddle
Craic, Curry and Quiz – Café Mor at Port Mor. Doors 7pm, start 8pm–10:30pm. Curry night and quiz celebrating forty years of Fèis Ìle – raising money for the Islay High School Expedition. Ticketed via Skiddle
Sunday 24th May
MAIN EVENT: Bruichladdich Rock’n’Daal. Bruichladdich Distillery. Headline by Nathan Evans and the Saint PHNX Band. Ticketed Day – link here
FÈIS COMMITTEE EVENTS Fèis Ìle Boat Trips with Committee members and Islay Sea Adventures crew. Ticketed via Skiddle
ADDITIONAL EVENTS Big Peat x Peatzeria: Definitive Collection Tasting. 4:30pm – 6pm. Booking via Big Peat.
Eat, Peat & Repeat: Join Sponsors Big Peat at the Islay Gaelic Centre for an evening filled with whisky, music and food. 7:30pm til 11:00pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Monday 25th May
MAIN EVENTS: Caol Ila 11am–6pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Live music from Valtos, Rhuvaal & others. Hosted by Ally Heather. Whisky & cocktail bars plus Pizza Geeks, Rafa’s Mexican Diner, Basement Gelato & Flat Flat White.
FÈIS COMMITTEE EVENTS The Manager’s Evening — Whisky Dinner with the Distillery Managers. Ticketed via Skiddle
ADDITIONAL EVENTS Islay Encounters Nature Walk 1 — Port Ellen to Carraig Fhada and the Singing Sands. Meet at Port Ellen car park. 10am. Approx 5 miles / 3 hours. Easy. Guided coastal walk to Islay’s iconic square lighthouse and beach. Tickets are required for this event and are available via Skiddle.
Portintruan Distillery – Plans and Drams on the Path in the PORTINcabin at Portintruan Portacabin, Three Distilleries Path. 10am–5pm daily (Mon 25th–Fri 29th May). Free. Drop-in portacabin showcasing distillery plans, virtual tour and drams.
The Illicit Distillers Experience: Come and join us at Finlaggan to experience the ancient art of Illicit Distilling. 2:00pm til 4:00pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
The Islay Whisky Vault Presents: A Tasting with David Brodie. 7pm- 8:30pm. Ticketed via Skiddle. Big Peat x Port Charlotte Hotel: Whisky Pairing Dinner. 7pm – 10pm. Contact info@portcharlottehotel.co.uk
Tuesday 26th May
MAIN EVENTS: Laphroaig. 10am–4:30pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Live music, Local craft stalls, Food stalls, Whisky & cocktail bars & one-off Fèis tastings.
Port Ellen Distillery. 12pm–6pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Food from Monachyle Mhor , music from High Water Mark & local musicians, plus cocktails from the team at Mr Lyan Studios.
Indie Whisky Fèis Ìle. Join the Indie Bottlers Festival at the Ramsay Hall, Port Ellen. Sessions at 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm and 6pm to 9pm. Ticketed via Skiddle
ADDITIONAL EVENTS Islay Encounters Nature Walk 2 — Port Ellen to Laphroaig via the Standing Stone Loop. Meet at Port Ellen car park. 10am. Approx 5 miles / 3 hours. Easy. Historic walking loop taking in standing stones and three distilleries. Tickets are required for this event and are available via Skiddle.
Boozy, Bluesy Brunch with Elixir Distillers. The Bothy, Port Ellen Playing Fields. 11am–1pm. Blues music, brunch buffet and guided Islay whisky tasting experience. Ticketed via Skiddle
The Illicit Distillers Experience: Come and join us at Finlaggan to experience the ancient art of Illicit Distilling. 2:00pm til 4:00pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Islay Rum: Managers Tour & Beach Side Tasting. Islay Rum Distillery. 5pm–6:30pm. In-depth rum distillery tour finishing with beach-side rum tasting.
Wednesday 27th May
MAIN EVENTS Bowmore Distillery. Gates open at 10am. Festival begins at 11am – 5pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Live music from Corra and Brother Sea. Distillery bar, cocktails and a range of food.
Ardnahoe Distillery. 12pm–5pm. Open day with bookable experiences. Live music from Skerryvore, Rollin’ Drones plus Pete Smoke and the Roaches. Local food from Orsay Seasalt, The Grubhub and Heather’s Ices. Free welcome dram plus bar and cocktails.
FÈIS EVENTS The Folk Night. Round Church, Bowmore. Ticketed via Skiddle
ADDITIONAL EVENTS Big Peat and Craic: Come and join Big Peat and friends at the Islay Gaelic Centre for a night of whisky, trivia, stories and camaraderie. 7:30pm til 10:30pm. Ticketed via Skiddle
Islay Whisky Academy Presents: Scotch and Stories – Whisky and Walking Tour. 12pm to 1:30pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
The Illicit Distillers Experience: Come and join us at Finlaggan to experience the ancient art of Illicit Distilling. 2:00pm til 4:00pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Islay Whisky Academy Presents: Ceòl agus Craic. Whisky and Music – celebrating the whisky and culture of Islay. Port Ellen Pavilion. 7pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
The Islay Whisky Vault Presents: A Tasting with George Campbell of Laphroaig. 7pm – 8:30pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Thursday 28th May
MAIN EVENTS 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 music, brunch buffet and guided Speyside whisky tasting experience. Ticketed via Skiddle
Islay Whisky Academy Presents: Peat Cutting Session. 11:30am – 1pm. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Port Askaig Whisky Tasting at Port Askaig Hotel Beer Garden. Sessions at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Relaxed outdoor tasting of four Port Askaig whiskies overlooking Jura. Ticketed via Skiddle.
Islay Whisky Academy Presents: Seachad an Eòrna. Follow the sound of the pipes and embark on a unique whisky adventure. Islay Gaelic Centre. 4:30pm.
Islay Rum: Managers Tour & Beach Side Tasting. Islay Rum Distillery. 5pm–6:30pm. In-depth rum distillery tour finishing with beach-side rum tasting. Ticketed via Skiddle.
The Islay Whisky Vault Presents: Bowmore from the Archives with Daryl Haldane. 11am-12:30pm
Friday 29th May
MAIN EVENTS 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 Fast’ Bus Tour – Where will it stop, where will it go? Florence knows! Ticketed via Skiddle.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS Islay Encounters Nature Walk 3 — Beinn Bheigeir. Full-day mountain walk to Islay’s highest point with panoramic views. Tickets are required for this event and are available via Skiddle.
The Clootie Dumpling Ceilidh – Family-friendly ceilidh run by the Islay and Jura Highland Dancers. Ticketed via Skiddle
Saturday 30th May
MAIN EVENT 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
Sunday 31st May
MAIN EVENT 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 Bar with new make spirit cocktails. Parking at the distillery. Free entry – bookable events ticketed via Skiddle