Hebridean Celtic Festival

Each year, since 1996, a festival of music and art, associated with the Celtic world, has been held in Stornoway. It's called the Hebridean Celtic Festival. There are usually some interesting bands and events, spread throughout the compact centre of Stornoway. The website has information on past and future events. The line-up is usually announced in March or April, and ticket sales commence on the first Monday in May.


For the moment, the Celtic arts scene is working up towards Celtic Connections, an even bigger event that is held during the 3rd and 4th weeks of January across the city of Glasgow. They too have their own website.