Music festivals
In the summer months the Scots really enjoy themselves. From huge music festivals, with some of the world’s biggest bands, to comedy, arts and book festivals there’s always something going on somewhere in Scotland during the hottest months of the year.
Here are a selection of Scotland’s music festivals, from traditional folk festivals, to jazz festivals filled with home grown talent and international super stars alike, Scotland’s music festival scene is buzzing.
Scottish music festivals
West End festival: Glasgow
3 – 26 June
Glasgow’s biggest festival returns this year with over 600 events ranging from classical and choral music, folk, rock, jazz, theatre, and dance, with the famous Festival Sunday (the Opening Parade) kicking off the event.
Northern Roots festival: Inverness
3 – 5 June
Northern Roots Festival & Music Club aims to celebrate roots and acoustic music in all its forms – folk, country, bluegrass, blues…anything as long as it is good!
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RockNess festival: Loch Ness
10 – 12 June
Renowned as being one of the most beautiful festival sites in the world, situated on an incredible backdrop of the loch, RockNess is the hidden gem in the festival calendar that is not to be missed!
Glasgow International Jazz festival: Glasgow
Glasgow International Jazz festival features a mix of international stars and ambitious home grown projects from the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and the Ryan Quigley Band.
Dundee Blues Bonanza: Dundee
1 – 3 July
Dundee once again is host to one of Europe's largest street Blues Festivals. The Bonanza, now in its 17th year, is a truly international celebration with over 120 acts covering all the blues bases . 'All day, all free, all blues'.
Kelburn Garden Party: Largs
1 – 3 July
The Garden Party is an utterly unique event in a spectacular setting in the stunningly lush grounds surrounding Kelburn Castle, known around the world as the site of the Graffiti Project. The line-up features an unparalleled cross-section of Scottish artists working today, both upcoming and established.
T in the Park: Kinross
8 – 10 July
Now in its 18th year, T in the Park has become one of the most important and critically acclaimed music events on the international festival circuit. With over 200 artists performing across 11 stages over 3 days, TITP consistently boasts the biggest bands, cutting edge DJ’s and best breakthrough acts.
Hebridean Celtic festival: Isle of Lewis
13 -16 July
The annual Hebridean Celtic Festival will be back to celebrate its 16th Anniversary this year, bringing traditional and contemporary music to the Isle of Lewis.
Wickerman festival: East Kirkcarswell
22 – 23 July
The Wickerman Festival is Scotland's hottest independent music and arts festival, and returns this year to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
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Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival: Edinburgh
22 – 31 July
The Edinburgh International Jazz and Blues Festival is Britain's biggest jazz festival boasting over 120 concerts in 10 days. Founded in 1978, the festival has grown to become the longest –running jazz festival in the country.
Belladrum Tartan Heart festival: Beauly
5 - 6 August
Belladrum is an eclectic, family-friendly celebration of music and the performing arts in the form of a two-day open air festival. The event takes place over five stages over 2 days.
Piping Live! Glasgow
8 - 14 August
Glasgow becomes the heart of the Piping world with events happening around the clock. So make sure you join in the world's biggest international piping festival.
