Whisky Festivals in Scotland & the UK 2026 Calendar

Whisky Festivals in Scotland & the UK 2026 Calendar

Whisky Festivals in Scotland & the UK 2026 Calendar

Scotland is home to some of the world's most celebrated whisky festivals, from the rolling distilleries of Speyside to the island malts of Islay and the historic drams of Campbeltown. In 2026, the Scottish whisky festival calendar includes

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (29 April–4 May), the Campbeltown Malts Festival (18–23 May), Fèis Ìle on Islay (22–31 May), Dundee's Whisky Festival (13 June), Whisky Fringe in Edinburgh (7–9 August), the Scottish National Whisky Festival in Glasgow (12 September), and Edinburgh's Whisky Festival (10 October).

This page is updated as new festivals are confirmed - last updated April 2026.

Spring 2026

Spring 2026

16 May

Hare & Hounds, Sopwell Lane, St Albans

18 – 23 May

Held across Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle distilleries in Campbeltown, this intimate festival is one of Scotland's most sought-after whisky experiences with very limited ticket availability.

22 – 31 May

The Islay Festival of Music and Malt is an annual celebration of Islay's eight distilleries, including Ardbeg, Bruichladdich and Laphroaig. Each distillery hosts its own open day with exclusive bottlings and masterclasses.

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

7 – 9 Aug

Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Autumn 2026

Autumn 2026

12 – 13 Sep

The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham

2 – 4 Oct

Old Billingsgate, London

10 Oct

Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Scotland hosts several major whisky festivals in 2026, including Spirit of Speyside (April–May), Campbeltown Malts Festival (May), Fèis Ìle on Islay (May), Dundee's Whisky Festival (June), Whisky Fringe in Edinburgh (August), the Scottish National Whisky Festival in Glasgow (September), and Edinburgh's Whisky Festival (October).
Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Music and Malt, runs from 22–31 May 2026 across distilleries on the island of Islay.
Dramfly is a free app designed for exactly this, tap to log drams, add tasting notes and flavour tags, and build your personal whisky profile across every festival you attend.

Spring 2026

16 May

Hare & Hounds, Sopwell Lane, St Albans

18 – 23 May

Held across Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle distilleries in Campbeltown, this intimate festival is one of Scotland's most sought-after whisky experiences with very limited ticket availability.

22 – 31 May

The Islay Festival of Music and Malt is an annual celebration of Islay's eight distilleries, including Ardbeg, Bruichladdich and Laphroaig. Each distillery hosts its own open day with exclusive bottlings and masterclasses.

Summer 2026

7 – 9 Aug

Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh

Autumn 2026

12 – 13 Sep

The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham

2 – 4 Oct

Old Billingsgate, London

10 Oct

Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Scotland hosts several major whisky festivals in 2026, including Spirit of Speyside (April–May), Campbeltown Malts Festival (May), Fèis Ìle on Islay (May), Dundee's Whisky Festival (June), Whisky Fringe in Edinburgh (August), the Scottish National Whisky Festival in Glasgow (September), and Edinburgh's Whisky Festival (October).
Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Music and Malt, runs from 22–31 May 2026 across distilleries on the island of Islay.
Dramfly is a free app designed for exactly this, tap to log drams, add tasting notes and flavour tags, and build your personal whisky profile across every festival you attend.

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