Musician-in-residence, Hamish Napier and historian/researcher Aila Schafer bring their celebrated Storylands Sessions to the festival. Supported by Creative Scotland and inspired by this year’s festival theme, Connection, Highland and Moray-based singers, fiddlers, poets and storytellers are invited to share their talents. Inspired by 1950s variety concerts and modern open mic nights, Storylands Sessions is carefully … Read more
An exciting, high-energy family show packed with balloons, games, prizes and mind-blowing live magic. Every performance is unique, making each show a one-of-a-kind experience. With over 10 million views on TikTok, this viral sensation will have you believing magic really does exist.
Wine About It presents a collection of work developed by Codie Anne over two years, emerging from her dissertation research into the longstanding distinctions and controversies between art and craft, with a particular focus on crochet and fibre arts. The body of work was recognised with both the SSA New Graduate Award and the Millers … Read more
LVII refers to the 57th parallel north. This independent photographers’ collective is geographically rooted in the north of Scotland, producing and promoting work in the tradition of independent photography. This salon-style exhibition brings together photographs by several collective members, featuring work from established, early-career and emerging fine art photographers. The exhibition explores River Connections: Logie … Read more
New York-born and now Moray-based Lucy Dodd creates immersive abstract paintings that evoke vast cosmic, natural and spiritual landscapes. Her work reimagines the traditions of lyrical abstraction and action painting through a deeply experimental and intuitive approach. At the heart of Dodd’s practice is her use of natural materials. She creates pigments from walnut shells, … Read more
Bringing together artworks, film, projections, spoken word, interactive elements and unexpected discoveries, this immersive exhibition invites visitors into the imaginative world of John McGeoch, founder of Arts In Motion and creators of the Burke & Hare Stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. Part installation, part creative playground, it offers a rich landscape of ideas where … 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
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
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
“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