Seven Fantastic Festivals for Summer 2026

Set beside the River Tummel at Pitlochry Recreation Ground, Heartland Festival is a vibrant weekend of live music, community spirit and Highland hospitality. 

Across multiple stages you'll find an exciting line-up featuring established artists and rising Scottish stars. Performers including Marti Pellow, Peat & Diesel, Starsailor, Skipinnish and Kim Carnie promise memorable live performances. 

Alongside the music, festivalgoers can enjoy street food, local crafts and family-friendly activities.  Surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Highland Perthshire, Heartland Festival perfectly captures the atmosphere of a joyful Scottish summer gathering. 

Join us for the European Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 27 June, and the City of Perth Salute on Sunday 28 June.

It's a spectacular weekend of music and pageantry as Perth hosts two major pipe band celebrations across the city's famous parklands.  

On Saturday, the South Inch welcomes the European Pipe Band Championships, where world-class bands compete in front of enthusiastic crowds.  The celebrations continue on Sunday with the City of Perth Salute on the North Inch, this colourful gathering of pipe bands, marching displays and performances is free to attend for all. 

With stirring music, traditional dress and a fantastic community atmosphere, this double-header weekend is one of Perth's most iconic summer events.

Schedule in some fun and fitness at the North Inch this August.

The Energy Festival provides a broad spectrum of fun and engaging, grassroots have-a-go activities for the whole family to enjoy, including racquet & ball sports, running, cycling, fitness and outdoor adventure, just to name a few.

They aim to inspire children in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths through sport and fun engaging activities. The team behind the Energy Festival believes that "Learning is only boring, if it's boring!"

The whole family can get involved and don't forget you could all participate in the mega fun Perth Colour Run! You can run, jog or walk the perimeter of the North Inch, and there will be colour powder stations and some surprises along the way.

You could do it for charity, with the kids or with your mates

1 Aug: Colour run start times: 11pm, 1pm and 3pm 
2 Aug: Colour run start times: 11pm, 1pm and 3pm. (Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time).
Prices from £11 to £13

Replay Festival lands on the South Inch with a nostalgic soundtrack celebrating the biggest hits of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. 

Headliners are Natalie Imbruglia on Saturday and British pop favourites Blue on Sunday; they will be joined by acts such as 10cc, Toploader and B*Witched. 

Created by the team behind Heartland Festival, this brand-new event promises huge singalong moments and feel-good summer vibes.  With food stalls, accessible facilities and family-friendly entry, Replay Festival is set to become a standout highlight of Perth's summer music calendar. 

Scone Palace International Horse Trials promises four thrilling days of competition, world-class riders and outstanding sporting achievement. Set against the stunning backdrop of Scone Palace, expect heart-thumping cross-country, graceful dressage and showjumping that’ll keep you on the edge of your picnic bench!

Besides elite sport, you'll find everything from a vibrant shopping village to a smorgasbord of delicious food and drink, fun activities, evening entertainment and an exclusive Members Area with the best view in the park.

General Admission, Members Area Admission and Camping on sale now.

The Scottish Yarn Festival brings colour, creativity and craftsmanship to Perth Concert Hall for a weekend celebrating all things wool and fibre. Makers, designers and enthusiasts gather for workshops, demonstrations and talks covering knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving and dyeing. 

The event also features stalls filled with beautiful yarns, tools and accessories from independent designers and producers. Whether you're trying something new or expanding your skills, the festival offers a friendly and inspiring environment while celebrating Scotland's rich textile traditions.