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June 2026
North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo)
Join NAFCO's celebration of 25 years of music, dance, and cultural exchange across the North Atlantic. This special anniversary edition of NAFCo brings together artists, scholars, enthusiasts and audiences from near and far to explore and celebrate the vibrant traditions of fiddle music and dance. Whether you're here to play, dance, listen, or learn – there’s a place for you in this joyful gathering of communities and cultures. Let the celebration begin! The Festival is based at the Elphinstone Institute…
Find out more »July 2026
Newcastleton Music Festival
Since its beginning in 1970, the Newcastleton (Traditional) Music Festival has provided a space for musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to come and share their love of traditional culture - complete without the brilliant and ancient Copshaw Common Riding. Currently there are only two competitions arranged for the festival on Sunday 5 July (NB: the usual Saturday competition programme is not running this year) : 10am - Amateur Solo Highland Bagpipe Competition from 10am with Open Traditional March; under 16s…
Find out more »Ceòlas Summer School
Join Sgoil Shamhraidh Cheòlais, the annual summer school celebrating all things Gaelic & music in South Uist! Learn Gaelic language, music, song and dance from world-class Gaelic, Scottish and Cape Breton musicians. Tel. 01851 770 711 | www.ceolas.co.uk
Find out more »Tinto Summer School
Tinto Summer School is a much-loved 5-day residential schools in traditional music for high school age (11-17) participants. The school takes place at Wiston Lodge, a beautiful Victorian former hunting lodge in the peaceful rural heart of South Lanarkshire. Students partake in five hours of teaching per day with top traditional musicians from all over the country. In addition to the teaching they have a number of activities for evenings and breaks including a ceilidh, tutor concert as well as…
Find out more »36th Stonehaven Folk Festival
Stonehaven Folk Festival is a vibrant celebration of Scotland's rich folk music heritage set against the stunning backdrop of Stonehaven's coastal beauty. As you explore the festival's schedule, you'll discover a world of workshops, sessions, and events that both educate and showcase the spirit of the Stonehaven community and the warmth of our Scottish hospitality. There's a wide range of events, many free, throughout the Town over the weekend from main stage concerts in the Town Hall to informal sessions…
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