The Tailor of Inverness Universal Hall, FindhornWednesday, October 21, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pmSee event details By Matthew Zajac, Directed by Ben Harrison Inspired by the life of Matthew’s father, The Tailor of Inverness is a story of the impact of war on ordinary people and families, a story of a boy who grew up … Read more
The full programme of events for the 10-day Findhorn Bay Festival, launched today, promises a celebration of music, theatre, dance, visual arts and community, in more than 100 events taking place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October 2026. Fresh from winning Best Large Festival at the 2025 Scottish Events Awards, the multi-award-winning festival has become one of Scotland’s most … Read more
Universal Hall, FindhornSunday, May 24 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm with Kate Stables (This Is The Kit), Phill Jupitus with Kirsty Newton, and The Elidas.Hosted and programmed by James Yorkston James Yorkston is a singer / songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, known for his literary-influenced, unconventional folk music, released worldwide on … Read more
Tide Lines are the final headliner to be announced for this year’s Speyfest, staged in the heart of Moray from Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July. As the folk-pop band celebrate a decade at the top of Scottish music, they will return to Speyside on Sunday 26 July to close out the festival’s three days … Read more
Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and basslines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences. As happy playing a small highland village hall as they are on an outdoor festival stage … Read more
FERGUS MCCREADIE (SOLO)Universal Hall, FindhornSaturday 21 March 2026, 7.30pm With a unique blend of Jazz and Scottish folk that evokes his country’s sublime landscapes, Fergus McCreadie has developed a truly distinct voice in piano writing that is capturing the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. Says Peter Vallance of Universal Hall Promotions, “In his piano … Read more
JENNY STURGEON with PATSY REID with support from SHIRLEY BARRHilltop Live, The Loft, Kinloss – Wednesday 10th September, 7.30PM JENNY STURGEON with PATSY REID Award-winning Scottish folk singer-songwriter and sound artist Jenny Sturgeon, is highly regarded for her observational, contemporary songs that combine field recordings with sonic and lyrical imagery. Having previously worked as a … Read more
RANT, Universal Hall, FindhornFRI 12th SEPTEMBER 2025, 7.30pm Having recently celebrated a decade of touring together Scotland’s ‘chamber-folk’ quartet RANT released their latest album ‘SPIN’ to much critical acclaim last year. A bold, ambitious and reflective collection, SPIN is an album of reinterpretation – RANT’s take on influential tracks from their formative years. Music of … Read more
Scottish music festival Speyfest has unveiled the first acts on its 2026 line up, with Scottish and Irish traditional music royalty set to grace its stages next summer including Northern Ireland’s energetic trad pop outfit The Tumbling Paddies and Scotland’s acclaimed songstress Karen Matheson. Alongside The Tumbling Paddies, the scene’s brightest new talent Astro Bloc … Read more
IDEAS JUKEBOX : THU 4th SEPTEMBER 2025, 3-4PMMAYA AND THE WHALE: THU 4th SEPTEMBER 2025, 7-8PM Independent Arts Projects present: IDEAS JUKEBOXBy Hazel Darwin-Clementsin collaboration with Andy Cannon, Fay Guiffo, & Mamoru IriguchiRecommended ages 3-5, running time 1 hour Expect puppetry, live music and the opportunity to get involved in this interactive performance and workshop. … Read more