What's On - Oban Events Diary

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What’s On

There's loads to see and do in and around Oban - check out our Top 10. Plus there are always events on throughout the surrounding area: see below for a taster of what's on in the near future.

Of course, we're always more than happy to help you out with up to date information if you want to find out more - just ask!

Special offer: if you are going to one of the events listed below, tell us when you book and you'll receive a 10% discount off your Backpackers accommodation when you stay for 2 nights or more. Applies to telephone bookings only.

Thro' Aug/September	Going to Iona? Let us take you there (and back) on a day trip from Oban with our very own Oban Backpacker Tours. Ask at Reception for next tours.
Daily	Oban Backpacker Tours - our very own fun day trips to around Oban, the Slate Islands and Glen Coe. Ask at Reception for next tours.
25 Aug	Concert: Blazin Fiddles, Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
26 Aug	Oban Highland Games - Argyllshire Gathering with traditional piping, dancing competitions, athletics, heavy throwing events. Food and drink stalls. www.obangames.com
26/27 Aug	Concerts: Gunna Sound (26th) and North Sea Gas (27th), Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
thro' August	Sealife Adventures wildlife and Corryvrechan whirlpool boat trips. From Seil, various dates and times.
thro' August/mid September	Backpackers' Dance Night at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Thursday nights from 8pm at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban. Reduced ticket price for Oban Backpackers - see info at the hostel
thro' August/mid September	Scottish Music Show on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights 8-10pm at Skipinnish Ceilidh House, Oban.
thro' August	Friday and Saturday nights are live music nights at Markie Dan's in Oban. 9pm. Ask at Reception for directions.
2 Sept	Lorn local producers market, Kintaline Farm, Benderloch,10am-3pm. Fresh, local foods and crafts in beautiful country/coastal setting.
4 Sept	Oban Sea Kayak Race around Kerrera - take part in this charity race or enjoy watching from the North Pier - a fun day out whichever! www.obanseakayakrace.org.
4 Sept	Dalmally Show - agricultural show with lots to see.
10 Sept	Concert: Skerryvore at Corran Halls, Oban. Described by the Daily Record as "the hottest new Celtic rockers on the block"
11 Sept	Concert: Blueflint (Banjo band) at Easdale Island Hall. www.easdale.org
16 Sept	Lorn local producers market, Kintaline Farm, Benderloch,10am-3pm. Fresh, local foods and crafts in beautiful country/coastal setting.
16 Sept	Concert: Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain at Skipinnish Ceilidh House.
17-19 Sept	Black Bottle Islay Jazz Festival, Isle of Islay. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk
26 Sept	World Stone Skimming Championship, Easdale Island, near Oban. www.stoneskimming.com

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