What’s On · Oban 2026

What’s On in Oban: Events, Festivals and Things to Do in 2026

Name: Oban Winter Festival 2026
Start: 2026-11-13
End: 2026-12-20
Location: Various venues across Oban

Verified festivals, Highland games, sailing, music, family activities and seasonal events in Oban throughout 2026.

Happening now

Happening nowFree

25 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026

A moving west-coast regatta combining passage racing and round-the-buoys competition, with part of the programme centred on Oban.

Sailing and maritimeOutdoor activities

Coming up next

UpcomingPaid

27 Aug 2026 · 09:30

Oban’s traditional Highland games bring piping, dancing, athletics and heavy events to Mossfield Stadium.

Highland games and traditionsMusic and ceilidhsFamily activitiesOutdoor activities

2026

Upcoming events

UpcomingBooking required

3 Sept 2026 – 7 Sept 2026

A multi-day LGBTQ+ women’s weekend combining social events, a ceilidh and optional trips from Oban.

FestivalsMusic and ceilidhsOutdoor activitiesArts and culture

UpcomingBooking required

19 Sept 2026 · 10:30

The national Camanachd Cup shinty final returns to Mossfield Stadium in Oban on 19 September 2026.

Highland games and traditionsFamily activitiesOutdoor activities

Previous eventFree

10 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026

The Clipper Race fleet returned to Oban for a ten-day host-port stopover and waterfront Festival of the Sea programme.

FestivalsSailing and maritimeFamily activitiesOutdoor activities