61 upcoming events in North Scotland · page 2 of 3
November 2026
World Shortbread Championships
New competition to find the best shortbread at Inverness Leisure.
Eastgate Shopping Centre Christmas Market
A festive Christmas market held at the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Inverness.
Oban Christmas Lights Switch-On & Reindeer Parade
Part of the Oban Winter Festival: a reindeer parade led by the Oban Pipe Band from Corran Halls to Station Square, followed by the official Christmas lights switch-on.
Oban Reindeer Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On
Pipe band-led parade from Corran Halls to Station Square, Oban, followed by the official Christmas lights switch-on.
Perle Oban Winter Market
Handmade craft market at the Perle Oban Hotel with stalls selling glass, cards, knitwear and teas as part of Winter Festival.
Dylan Moran: Looking For Trouble, Corran Halls
The acclaimed Irish comedian and Black Books star brings his latest rambling, philosophical stand-up tour to Oban for one night only.
The Menotour, Bught Park Pavilion, Inverness
Comedian Sarah Stenton of the Middle Age Madness page brings her mid-life stand-up tour to Bught Park Pavilion in Inverness for an evening of laughs.
Callum Beattie, Corran Halls
Edinburgh singer-songwriter Callum Beattie plays his anthemic, heartfelt pop-rock songs live in Oban as part of his Scottish tour.
Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fair
Craft, food and gift fair at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness showcasing Highland makers ahead of Christmas.
Exclusively Highlands Winter Festival
Winter festival of Highland food, drink and culture.
Tide Lines, Corran Halls
Popular Highland band Tide Lines bring their soaring Celtic-rock sound to Oban for a St Andrew's weekend gig that usually draws a lively crowd.
December 2026
Victorian Market Elf on the Shelf Hunt
A festive trail through Inverness's historic Victorian Market, where families search shop windows for hidden 'elf' figures during the Christmas run-up.
Cinderella – Eden Court Christmas Pantomime
Eden Court's family Christmas pantomime for 2026/27 season, featuring slapstick comedy, musical numbers and audience participation.
Hebridean Baker: A Scottish Christmas, Sadie Hall
Bestselling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, shares festive recipes and island traditions from his Christmas book at an evening event in Oban.
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, Corran Halls
Benderloch and North Connel Drama Club stage their festive pantomime of Sleeping Beauty, with evening shows and a Saturday matinee; a cheerful community night out.
Inverness Farmers' Market – December
Monthly farmers' market in the Eastgate pedestrian area of Inverness city centre, with local stalls selling meat, fish, cheese, bread, cakes and crafts.
Skipinnish, Corran Halls
Leading Scottish band Skipinnish play a pre-Christmas concert in Oban, blending pipes, accordion and big Highland anthems for a celebratory evening.
Cawdor Castle Christmas Market
Festive market with local crafts and food stalls in the grounds of Cawdor Castle near Nairn.
Oban Winter Festival Finale Concert, Corran Halls
The winter festival ends with a concert of Gaelic and Scottish music featuring Gary Innes, Aly Bain, Karine Polwart and the Oban High School Pipe Band.
Inverness Hogmanay
New Year's Eve street celebrations and fireworks over the River Ness in Inverness city centre.
Inverness Hogmanay Street Celebrations
Inverness city centre hosts Hogmanay street celebrations with live music and fireworks over the River Ness to welcome the New Year.
Oban Hogmanay Fireworks
Free midnight fireworks display over Oban Bay organised by BID4Oban to welcome the New Year.
January 2027
Beat the Drum: The Runrig Experience, Corran Halls
A tribute show celebrating Runrig's best-loved songs such as Loch Lomond and Alba, a fitting night of Gaelic-tinged rock in the Highlands.
February 2027
Larry Dean, Eden Court (Onetouch Theatre)
Stand-up comedian Larry Dean performs in the Onetouch Theatre at Eden Court, Inverness, in a winter comedy night.