An evening of compelling songs and musical craftsmanship from two exceptional artists - Findlay Napier and Kris Drever. A festival favourite following his memorable appearance at the 2022 Findhorn Bay Festival, singer/songwriter, Findlay Napier, is recognised as one of Scotland’s finest songwriters and performers. Equally at home on the main stage of major folk festivals ... Read more
Created especially for babies from birth to 12 months old, ISLAND is a special space to celebrate the unique bond between babies and their grown-ups, where loving connections can be stretched and strengthened. Cosy up together with your little one as you drift away on a gentle journey of discovery, carried by original live music ... Read more
Part of our celebrating connections with Ireland, join us for a relaxing afternoon and a rich tapestry of sound as we celebrate the beauty and spirit of Celtic music with an exceptional line-up of artists. Hamish Napier & Jordan Neil are a new Strathspey folk music duo inspired by local landscape & heritage with flutes, ... Read more
An immersive and compelling journey across centuries of tradition, told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song, and storytelling. This work powerfully explores how stepdance was nearly lost in Scotland, sustained instead in Cape Breton, and traces the lifelong friendship woven through its revival here. Groundbreaking new work from award-winning theatre director Gerry Mulgrew, and Deiseil Airson ... Read more
Returning to the Festival is Harry Bird, a modern-day troubadour whose captivating voice and acclaimed songwriting have won audiences across Europe and beyond. Combining storytelling, humour and infectious melodies that are uplifting and thought-provoking, his energetic, feel-good shows are not to be missed. For this special festival appearance, Harry will be joined by his full ... Read more
An interactive, intergenerational dance performance filled with clowning chefs, communal cooking and the joyful sharing of recipes - with a wholesome dash of culinary messy play. Inspired by the tastes and smells of our grandparents’ soups, this warm-hearted experience celebrates sensory memory and recipe legacy - those deep, ancestral connections we don’t want to lose. ... Read more
Created especially for babies from birth to 12 months old, ISLAND is a special space to celebrate the unique bond between babies and their grown-ups, where loving connections can be stretched and strengthened. Cosy up together with your little one as you drift away on a gentle journey of discovery, carried by original live music ... Read more
An immersive and compelling journey across centuries of tradition, told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song, and storytelling. This work powerfully explores how stepdance was nearly lost in Scotland, sustained instead in Cape Breton, and traces the lifelong friendship woven through its revival here. Groundbreaking new work from award-winning theatre director Gerry Mulgrew, and Deiseil Airson ... Read more
Prepare for an unforgettable outdoor celebration where traditional Scottish ceilidh culture soars to breathtaking new heights. The Flying Ceilidh blends live music, dance and community spirit with spectacular aerial performance in a vibrant experience for all ages. With burling, singing, spinning, dancing and aerial artistry, the atmosphere builds from captivating performance into a joyous shared ... Read more
An immersive and compelling journey across centuries of tradition, told through fiddle, feet, Gaelic song, and storytelling. This work powerfully explores how stepdance was nearly lost in Scotland, sustained instead in Cape Breton, and traces the lifelong friendship woven through its revival here. Groundbreaking new work from award-winning theatre director Gerry Mulgrew, and Deiseil Airson ... Read more
"Findhorn Bay Festival proudly presents the premiere of The Hill, the latest musical adventure from Strathspey composer, multi-instrumentalist and festival musician-in-residence Hamish Napier. The fourth album in his acclaimed Strathspey Pentalogy, The Hill celebrates the mountain landscapes that feed the River Spey. Four years in the making, the project explores more than seventy Gaelic hill ... Read more
Birdvox brings together four of Scotland's most distinctive musical voices to create something entirely new: a sound that is at once ancient and contemporary, familiar and surprising. By rewriting the recipe, shaking the kaleidoscope and blending their unique musical histories into a joyful live experience. Birdvox features Sarah Hayes (Admiral Fallow), Inge Thomson (longtime collaborator ... Read more