Check out whatson inverness where the choice is yours – whether you fancy the traditional or modern, wish to look on or join in, seek out the quiet life or the wild life, enjoy the indoors or the great outdoors. There's something happening in Inverness at all times of the year, from a Highland show to a Highland festival, (Rockness for example) from the traditional Highland Games to the Inverness Tattoo, from a New Year Hogmanay ceilidh to a Burns Supper. The range is amazing and growing daily.
Regular Events:-
Daily: Traditional Music Sessions/Live Music; Hootananny, Church Street tel 233651,
Mostly Daily: Live Music/Comedy, The Ironworks, Academy Street Tel 08717 789173,
Every Saturday: Car Boot Sale, Co-op Car Park, Telford Street at 9am,
Every Saturday: Ceilidh with Fraser, Erik and Guests, Hootananny, Church Street from 2.30pm - 6.00pm,
Every Tuesday (July & August) Pipe Band Perfomances in High Street at 8.00pm
Every Tuesday: Traditional Jazz, Nico's Bar, Ness Bank between 9-11pm,
Every Thursday: Informal Music Session, Clachnaharry Inn at 9pm, Tel 239806
Every Thursday: Beauly Firth & Glens Pipe Band at the Square, Beauly 7.30-9.30pm (during the summer months)
Fri/Sat: Live Piano Music, The Piano Bar, Glenmoriston Hotel at 9pm
Inverness Town House - June to October - Guided tours of the Town House showing many of the works of art and historic features of one of the City's most impressive buildings. Tours during week days only and bookings can only be made through the Tourist Information Centre or Inverness Museum. Subject to demand only.
Scottish Showtime - Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - June, July & August
Scotland's longest running show. Spectrum Centre Theatre, Margaret Street at 8.30pm. For further details call Maggie on 01349 830930
Homecoming Scotland 2009
A call for all Scot’s to come home and celebrate the 250th birth anniversary of Scotland’s greatest poet, Robert Burns! A fitting occasion for what promises to be a truly inspirational programme of events throughout the year!
See http://www.homecomingscotland.com/default.html
Computers 4 Africa . Computers 4 Africa would like to invite you to donate your unwanted PCs, laptops and any other working IT Equipment. Your donated IT equipment will be sent to school children across Africa and will be used to teach them vital skills which they would not otherwise have the opportunity to acquire. Donations can be dropped off at the former B&Q, Telford Street between 9.00am and 6.00pm both days.
Former B&Q Store, Telford Street from 9.00am - 6.00pm
Butterflies From tiny larvae to grown-up and beautiful, follow the life of the butterfly as one of Italy’s leading children’s theatre companies comes to Eden Court.
Empire Theatre at 6.00pm
Wed 1st Jul
Ceilidh Night Traditional music and dancing with Dougie and Michael. Free Event. Tel 01463 233 881
Blackfriars Pub, 93-95 Academy Street, Inverness at 9.30pm
Thu 2nd Jul - Sat 4th Jul
Butterflies From tiny larvae to grown-up and beautiful, follow the life of the butterfly as one of Italy’s leading children’s theatre companies comes to Eden Court.
Empire Theatre at 10.30am and 1.30pm
Thur 2nd Jul
Beauly Firth & Glen Pipe Band Highland Dancing and Pipe Band display.
Starts in Beauly Square at 7.30pm.
Blue Belly Blues Blues night at Blackfriars with music by Blue Belly.Free Event.Tel. 01463 233 881 Blackfriars Pub, 93-95 Academy Street, Inverness at 9.30pm.
Sat 4th Jul
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
Sat 4th Jul
Inverness Lace Group - Meet at Culloden Academy from 10am - 4..00pm
Sat 4th Jul
Mask Decorating - Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival. This workshop is for children ages 7yrs + and costs £2. Led by Chris from Zenwing Puppets you will create your very own mask! All materials are provided and children should wear old clothes. Call 01463 240085 to book a space or for more details.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Sat 4th Jul
Music Spectrum - Youth Music Event, 1st of many. Showcasing up & coming Highland Musicians. approx 5 acts and 1 or 2 established Headline Acts. Tickets £3 & will be on sale at The Music Shop, The Music Station & The Spectrum Centre.
Spectrum Centre at 7.00pm
Sat 4th Jul
Fort Augustus Ceilidh - As part of the Ceilidh Trail - Tel 01463 663817 for details. Pay at the door, £4/£3
Fort Augustus Public Hall at 8.30pm
Mon 6th Jul and Tue 7th Jul
Arts in Merkinch - The 6th Annual Arts In Merkinch community exhibition showcasing local artists. Work on show includes, drawing, painting, scupture, photography craft and more. With over 100 pieces on show many are for sale. Entry to the exhibition is free.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 10am - 4pm
Tue 7th Jul
Ceramic Painting for adults and toddlers - Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this workshop is for parents and toddlers to create artworks together and costs £3 per parent and child. Led by Kira Brown you can create your own designs on small tiles or magnets. Call 01463 240085 to book a place
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 9.30am - 11.30am
Tue 7th Jul
Ceramic painting for children 6+ Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this workshop is for children 6yrs + and costs £3. Children are able to create their own designs on a plate or tile with help from Kira Brown. Children can create several pieces at a small extra charge. It is advisable that parents remain with younger children during the workshop. Call 01463 240085 to book a place.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 1pm - 3pm
Tue 7th Jul
Ceramic painting for adults -Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this workshop is for adults and costs depending on how many pieces of ceramic you create. Prices range from £3 - £8 for a variety of plates, bowls, tiles and mugs. With Kira Brown, create your own design to personalise your items. Call 01463 240085 to book a place.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Wed 8th Jul
Magna Drawing. Free drop-in at Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this is session is designed for all ages who would like to brush up on their drawing skils. Led by Vicky Stoneridge a comic book artist, learn how to draw people, robots, fairies, cars and much more. Call 01463 240085 to book or just turn up and drop in! All welcome.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 1pm - 3pm
Wed 8th Jul
Summer evening service - With Elaine Duncan of the Scottish Bible Society. This year is the centenary of the Scottish Bible Society. Elaine Duncan, their Chief Executive, will speak at this service and take questions afterwards.
Old High Church, Church Street at 8.00pm
Wed 8th Jul - Fri 10 Jul
Magic Of The Dance Magic of the Dance is a fast paced, energetic dance show where sparks really do fly in this stage spectacular which celebrates the history of Ireland
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm (2.00pm performance also on Thursday)
Thu 9th Jul
Ond Day Street Theatre Project . Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this project is suitable for young people aged 11yrs + and is free! During the morning session you will be planning and rehearsing a short sketch, then in the afternoon session you will be able to perform somewhere within walking distance of the gallery. Participants should wear trainers, bring a packed lunch and lots of ideas! Call 01463 240085 to book a place, parents will need to sign a permission form relating to photography and filming.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 10am - 4pm.
Thu 9th Jul
The Ellen MacArthur Trust Skandia Round Britain Voyage of Discovery will be arriving in Inverness on Thursday 9th July 2009, before heading down through the Caledonian Canal and on to Largs as it circumnavigates Britain.
Thu 9th Jul
The Tweenies Ten years after bursting onto the scene the Tweenies are back with their chart-bursting new show Top of the Tots packed with tot-tastic tunes.
Empire Theatre at 4.30pm
Fri 10th Jul
Making Rod Puppets. Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this workshop is for children aged 7yrs+ and cost £2. In the session led by Chris from Zenwing puppets children will build and decorate their own rod puppet that they can take home. Children should wear old clothes. Call 01463 240085 to book a place.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 2pm - 3.30pm
Fri 10th Jul
The Ellen MacArthur Trust Skandia Round Britain Voyage of Discovery To coincide with the voyage record breaking British yachtswoman and the Trust’s patron Dame Ellen MacArthur will be giving a series of public talks about her life and career. It will be the first time that Ellen has spoken publicly since her record breaking round the world voyage in 2005. Ellen will talk about her many experiences at sea, her work with the Ellen MacArthur Trust and her plans for the future.
Caledonian Thistle Stadium, Stadium Road from 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Fri 17th Jul
The Tweenies Ten years after bursting onto the scene the Tweenies are back with their chart-bursting new show Top of the Tots packed with tot-tastic tunes
Empire Theatre at 11am and 2pm
Sat 11th Jul
Wet Felting Workshop with Ruth Black . Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this workshop is designed for all ages, but under 16's must be accompanied by a participating adult, cost is £6 per person. In this full day workshop participants will learn the process of wet felting and have the opportunity to create their own works of art. Textile artist Ruth Black will be also looking at creating 3D images in felting. Paticipants should bring a packed lunch and wear old, warm clothing as they may get wet.
Black Bridge Gallery, Grant Street from 10am - 4pm
Sat 18th Jul- Sun 19th Jul
Inverness Highland Games featuring the Masters World Championships will take place in Bught Park Arena on 18th & 19th July 2009.
Mon 13th Jul
A history of Scotland - in 60 minutes or less!Part of the Merkinch Summer Arts Festival this family performance by Sleekit Productions was a sellout hit at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe and now comes to the Merkinch Community Centre for one performance only! Suitable for ages 5+ and anyone who enjoys a action packed, fun-filled show, A History of Scotland in 60 minutes of less) crams thousands of years into just one hour. To book call 01463 240085,tickets £3 and £2 concessions with discounts available for groups of over 10.
Merkinch Community Centre at 2.00pm
Thu 16th Jul
Beauly Gala. Braeview Park starting at 11am
Fri 17th Jul - Sat 18th Jul
There was a soldier. Dougie Mackenzie, along with many fine local singers and musicians telling the story, in song, tune and verse and visual display of the Scottish Soldier from the Wars of Indepence to Second World War.
Spectrum Centre at 7.30pm
Mon 20th Jul
Urquhart Castle Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Come and enjoy a traditional music session on the veranda at Urquhart Castle. Admission Charge to site applies.
Urquhart Castle at 4.00pm
Mon 20th Jul
Nazieon Mundua at Fort Augustus. Come and enjoy an evening of Basque Culture on the lawn at the Lovat Arms in Fort Augustus.
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus at 7.00pm
Mon 20th Jul - Sat 25th Jul
Annie Take a step back in time with this timeless, enchanting rags-to-riches musical that tells the heart-warming story of little orphan Annie. Su Pollard of Hi-de-Hi in the role of the cruel orphanage owner Miss Hannigan
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm (2.00pm performances also on Thursday and Saturday)
Mon 20th Jul
Traditional Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail - Admission Free
Invergarry Hotel at 8.30pm
Tue 21st Jul
Drumnadrochit Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail Come an enjoy a traditional music session - Admission Free
Village Green, Drumnadrochit at 4.00pm
Tue 21st Jul
TMC Folk Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Come and enjoy a traditional Ceilidh with TMC Folk - Admission Free
Loch Ness House Hotel, Drumnadrochit at 8.30pm
Wed 22nd Jul
Open Air Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail - Admission free
Fort Augustus Lochs at 4.00pm
Wed 22nd Jul
Traditional Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Come and enjoy a traditional Ceilidh. Tickets available at the door £4 / £3
Fort Augustus Public Hall, Fort Augustus at 8.30pm
Wed 22nd Jul
Nazieon Mundua at Beauly. The Nazioen Mundua Tour ends with a spectacular display of Basque Culture in the heart of Beauly. (In association with the Beauly Festival Committee).
Beauly Village Square at 7.00pm
Thu 23rd Jul
Lovat Arms Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Traditional Music Session - Admission Free
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus at 8.00pm
Thu 23rd Jul
Whitebridge Hotel Ceilidh - Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Admission Free
Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge, Stratherrick at 8.00pm
Fri 24th Jul
Loch Ness Musical Cruise with Jacobite Cruises Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Buy your tickets and climb aboard for a wonderful musical cruise down Loch Ness.
Departs Tomnahurich Bridge Inverness at 14:00
Fri 24th Jul
3CT, TMC and Feis Lochaber Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Come and enjoy a memorable Ceilidh as 3CT and TMC Folk link up with Feis Lochaber. Pay at the door. £5/£4
Glengarry COmmunity Hall at 8.00pm
Sat 25th Jul
Armed Forces Day Celebrations. Everybody will be heading to Inverness High Street to see the Grand Parade featuring 5 Pipe Bands and Armed Forces Veterans and Cadets marching proudly through our City to Northern Meeting Park where they will salute Provost Jimmy Gray and Major General Irwin.
Entertainment will then be provided for 2 hours by the Pipe Bands – so make a note to follow the bands and enjoy this wonderful free show
Starts at 2.00pm
Sat 25th Jul
Banavie Locks Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Informal Music Session on the Caledonian Boat - Admission Free
Banavie Locks at 2pm and 8pm
Sun 26th Jul
Armed Forces Day Celebrations. At 1.30pm the Pipe bands and veterans will depart Royal British Legion Club and march to Northern Meeting Park for a one hour celebration which include a special ceremony to award veteran's badges to those who have served our country from World War Two to the present. Everybody is welcome to come along and enjoy this special family event.
Northern Meeting Park starting at 1.30pm
Mon 27th Jul
Urquhart Castle Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Informal Music Session at Urquhart Castle. Admission Fee to enter site.
Urquhart Castle, Drumnadrochit at 4.00pm
Mon 27th Jul - Sat 1st Aug
Inverness Tattoo. In 2009 Inverness Tattoo celebrates its 58th anniversary and this popular week-long event, which attracts thousands of visitors and locals alike, provides nightly performances to thrill and entertain the crowds who come along to the Northern Meeting Park from 8.00pm - 10.00pm All the performers taking part in the Tattoo - bands, regiments and dancers—march nightly to the park from Inverness Castle, over the River Ness, so don’t forget your camera.
Mon 27th Jul
Summer Evening Dance . Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Pay at the door £4 / £3.50
Glenmoriston Millennium Hall at 8.00pm
Tue 28th Jul
Lovat Arms Music Session . Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. - Admission Free
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus at 8.00pm
Tue 28th Jul - Sat 1st Aug
Highland Heartbeat A musical extravaganza, show-casing the cream of Scotland’s singing talent and delivering a fantastic evening’s entertainment
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm (2.00pm performance also on Saturday)
Wed 29th Jul
Fort Augustus Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Open Air Music Session - Admission Free
Fort Augustus Locks at 5.00pm
Wed 29th Jul
Fort Augustus Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Ceilidh - Pay at the door - £4 / £3
Fort Augustus Public Hall at 8.00pm
Thu 30th Jul
Lovat Arms Music Session. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. - Admission Free
Lovat Arms Hotel, Fort Augustus at 8.00pm
Fri 31st Jul
Loch Ness Musical Cruise. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. Come and enjoy a musical cruise on Loch Ness. Cruise leaves Tomnahurich Bridge in Inverness at 2.00pm. Advance Tickets Required.
Jacobite Cruise on Loch Ness starts at 2.00pm
Fri 31st Jul
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Dance Performance Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival showcasing the best young talent from all over the world - this exciting youth orchestra of 90 have performed all over Europe.
OneTouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Fri 31st Jul
Loch Ness Lodge Ceilidh. Part of the Caledonial Canal Ceilidh Trail. - Admission Free
Loch Ness Lodge Hotel, Drumnadrochitat 8.30pm
Fri 31st Jul
There was a Soldier. Dougie Mackenzie, along with many fine local singers and musicians telling the story, in song, tune and verse and visual display of the Scottish Soldier from the Wars of Indepence to Second World War.
Spectrum Centre at 7.30pm
Sat 1st Aug
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
Fri 7th Aug - Sat 8th Aug
Belladrum Festival Tartan Heart 2009 concert at Belladrum, Beauly. See www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Sat 5th Sep
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
Sun 13th Sep
Kirking o' the Council - Join local Councillors and City Officials and representatives of uniformed organisations as the procession makes its way from the Town House to the Old High Kirk in Church Street for the annual Kirking o' the Council. Procession leaves the Town House at 10am.
Sat 26th Sep
Inverness Lace Group - Meet at Culloden Academy from 10am - 4..00pm
Sat 3rd Oct
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
Sat 7th Nov
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
Sat 5th Dec
Inverness Farmers' Market - Local produce on sale at stalls in Eastgate and High Street between 9am - 6pm. Ceilidh music from 12 - 2.00pm.
For more details on this week's events go to the Events Page or the Inverness City Advertiser Website. For all the latest film releases contact Vue Cinemas in Inverness.
