Be Inspired: Events and Festivals
Events and Festivals in Perthshire
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Step into Perth, Perthshire and Kinross-shire this year, and discover big events, a great choice of quality, independent shops and a whole area brimming with fun for all the family!
Cultural Event Venues in Perthshire
The following venues offer a year round selection of events, shows, and days and nights out. You can find out more on our Cultural Event Venues In Perthshire page.
- Perth Theatre
- Perth Concert Hall
- Scone Palace
- The Black Watch Castle & Museum
- Pitlochry Festival Theatre
- Birnam Arts
Accommodation Ideas in Perthshire
If you're travelling from further afield, why not make a short break or holiday of it and book into one of our fantastic hotels, guest houses or glamping pods!
Check out more ideas for a fantastic Perthshire break here:
- Quirky Accommodation in Perthshire >
- Spa Breaks and Hot Tub Hideaways >
- City Centre Restaurants >
- Think Big Perthshire Activities >
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for full updates on all of the events and festivals listed below, and the new ones yet to come.
Perth Musem - The Stone of Destiny
March 30th 2024 | St John's Pl
One of Scotland and the UK's most significant historical objects returns to Perthshire in over 700 years. Visitors will be taken on a 10-minute immersive journey through the Stone's long and mysterious history before being provided with an up-close encounter with the impressive object itself.
Tickets are FREE and can be acquired from the Box Office.
Find Out More and Book >
Unicorn
30 March – 22 September 2024 |10am — 5pm, Mon — Sun | Perth Museum
Be enchanted by Unicorn, the debut exhibition at the new Perth Museum exploring the story of Scotland’s national animal. Explore the rich significance of this beloved mythical creature from antiquity to the present day, through art, science, social movements, and popular culture. Across four themed galleries, discover the unicorn’s enduring presence throughout history and its role as a symbol of Scotland’s changing heritage and identity, through iconic loans from around the world, interactive displays, and seven newly-commissioned artworks exploring the unicorn as a modern symbol of the LGBTQI+ community.
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‘Farming Fit for the Future’ from The Cateran Ecomuseum
From May 9th | Alyth Museum | Free
Re-opening for the summer on May 9th, the Alyth Museum is kicking off the season with a new thought-provoking exhibition: ‘Farming Fit for the Future’. Exploring food production and farming across the region, visitors are invited to explore agricultural adaptation in the face of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss.
The exhibition, which is free to visit, is part of a wider initiative from the museum to encourage individuals to consider how heritage can inform and inspire how we consider addressing both the climate and biodiversity crisis.
Hairy Highland Coo Trail 2024
28 June - 6 September
A herd of 30 Highland Cow sculptures designed and painted by talented artists will take over Perth and Kinross, forming a free, 10-week art trail of discovery for local people and visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy. The sculptures are displayed in locations around Perth and Kinross, transforming our community into an open-air gallery that sparks joy in all who visit. Visitors can use a bespoke map and mobile app to help them navigate the trail, discover new places and unlock exciting rewards and discounts provided by sponsors.
Following a farewell weekend where they will be shown together, the Coo’s will be auctioned at a special event to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) to support children with life-shortening conditions and their families.
Claymore CrossFit - Energy Festival
July 26th - 28th | North Inch, Perth
Enjoy a broad spectrum of fun and engaging activities for all ages. A mixture of sporting activities and adventure challenges are set to inspire and educate your little ones about STEM through sport
In addition, feel free to grab tickets for the Perth Colour Run. Hop, skip, run or roll the 2.4km perimeter of the North Inch - prepare to get messy!
Perth Show
August 02 – 03 | 8 am – 7 pm | South Inch, Perth | £9.00 - £27.00
A two-day agricultural bonanza. Run by the Perthshire Agricultural Society, the Perth Show is set to showcase the best livestock, crafts and activities, along with the region’s best artisan food and drink. With suppliers travelling from the Perthshire area and beyond, tickets for the event span from £9.00 for children and concessions, to £12.50 for adults.
To find out more and purchase tickets, head to the website >
City of Perth Salute
4th August | Tay Street & North Inch
This fantastic, free event brings the electric atmosphere of a Tattoo-style arena event to Perth city centre. Offering families the chance to see military and civilian bands from across Scotland in a dazzling parade through the streets, and an open-air, grandstand arena on the North Inch.
More information coming soon
Limit Lass Festival
August 09 (5 pm) – 11 (afternoon) | Dunkeld
Grab your mountain bike and helmet, and head for an incredible weekend of riding, skills coaching, and good vibes. For women, run by women, Limit Lass Festival invites you to connect with fellow mountain-biking enthusiasts and, above all else, have a blast!
Camping is included in the ticket price, with both tents and small vans welcome. Find out more here.
Perthshire Pride
August 10th | North Inch, Perth
Join the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Perth to celebrate pride. Initially set up in 2018 by a small team of volunteers, Perth Pride has grown year on year. Attendees will see this year’s headliner, drag queen, Cherry West along with having the opportunity to witness the parade. Head down to celebrate an afternoon of colour, fun, music and queer joy!
For more information, head to Perthshire Pride’s Facebook or Instagram >
The Perth Highland Games and European Pipe Band Championships
11th August 2024 | South Inch, Perth
A premier event in the Scottish Highland Games calendar, enjoy traditional heavyweight events like weight throwing and caber tossing, along with highland dancing, foot faces and much more.
If that wasn’t enough to wet your whistle, we are delighted to be hosting the 2024 European Championships! Come along to see (and hear) this incredible spectacle that should bring over 130 pipe bands to the Fair City
Perthshire Mela
August 17th | North Inch, Perth | Free
The vibrant and colourful mela festival will return to the North Inch. Come along for a day of culture, fun, activities and music from local and national acts. All are welcome to this free event.
Crieff Highland Gathering
August 18th | 9:30 am – 6:30 pm | Market Park, Crieff
Head down to Market Park for a full programme of traditional Highland games competitions including Highland Dancing; Heavyweight Lifting Competitions and Tug o War. Furthermore, the event will showcase several piping performances and an incredible ensemble of traditional music in the Aldi Arena area of the park.
To book tickets and find out more, head to the Crieff Highland Gathering website >
Ukraine Independence Day
August 24th | 12 pm onwards | Balhousie Castle and North Inch, Perth
Celebrate this national event at a local level. A colourful parade of entertainers led by the Perth and District pipe band is due to depart from Balhousie Castle at noon and is set to head through the streets of the city. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, a mixture of dance groups, face painting, and Ukrainian food stalls will be kicking off festivities at the North Inch. Make sure you head down to celebrate all things Ukrainian!
Blair Castle International Horse Trials
August 22nd- 25th | time | Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Visit Blair Castle’s International Horse Trials for a weekend of eventing, shopping, food and drink. Eventing, or Horse Trials, are seen to be the ultimate equestrian challenge. This comprehensive challenge tests all aspects of a horse, and their rider’s, ability through a combination of Dressage, Cross-County and Showjumping. Head down for an unforgettable weekend of all things equestrian.