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 Highland festivals, (Rockness and Belladrum 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. For gig and club lisitings in Inverness try the gig shark and for pub and club reviews click here.
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: Ceilidh with Fraser, Eric and Guests, Hootananny, Church Street from 2.30pm - 4.30pm,
Every Sunday: Car Boot Sale, Caley Stadium from 8.00am
Every Sunday: Destiny Church Inverness - Meeting at the Thistle Hotel at 11am
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
Invernesss Tattoo - This year Inverness Tattoo celebrates its 59th 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. Doors open at 7pm, performances start at 8pm
Northern Meeting Park in Ardross Street, Inverness.
Wed 28th Jul - Sat 31st Jul
Dogstar Theatre: Jacobite Country A new comedy by Henry Adam. Haggis McSporran left the Highlands to become the king of comedy. Now he’s coming home for an interview on Jacobite Radio with his old pal Craitur Face Macleod, a proper celebrity interview with a proper celebrity.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Fri 30th Jul
Project Y 2010 YDance brings together the best young dancers that Scotland has to offer, presenting an exciting programme of new contemporary dance work across the country.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Sat 31st Jul
Edinburgh Youth Orchestra / Aiyf This wonderfully talented orchestra present a programme of enchanting music. They are joined by the internationally acclaimed soprano Lisa Milne (a regular at the Edinburgh International Festival) and are conducted here at Eden Court by Garry Walker, principal guest conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Sun 1st Aug - Tue 31st Aug
Scotland's Housing Expo - Scotland's Housing Expo is a great day out for everyone during August 2010! There's lots to do for young people and adults alike with a changing programme of events, workshops, seminars, talks and exhibits throughout the month – and its all free for kids! 52 fantastic houses created with the future in mind showcase the latest ideas on design and sustainability to promote eco-friendly lifestyles, respectful of natural resources. Stimulating events on the theme of buildings and gardens for adults and young people will inspire all of us who care about where we live people, as well as providing insights for people who design or build homes, and others with an interest in design and the idea of living in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Kids go free!
Balvonie, Milton of Leys, 10am - 6pm every day and till 8.00pm (Thursdays only)
Tue 3rd Aug
Tiller's Folly Tiller’s Folly are the Pacific Northwest’s international travelling ambassadors of song. For the past thirteen years, they have spread their unique blend of energy, history, musicality and romance cross the globe. Tiller’s continue to expand and fine tune their own potent mix of Celtic influenced Canadiana, Americana – bringing it to Inverness and beyond…
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Wed 4th Aug - Thu 5th Aug
Black Isle Show -The biggest agricultural show in the North. Show Ring, Food & Craft Hall, sheep shearing competitions, Goat show, flower show, motorcycle display teams in main arena. A great day out!
Mansfield Showground, Muir of Ord
Wed 4th Aug - Thu 5th Aug
The Lady Boys Of Bangkok Following two sell-out performances last summer, The Lady Boys of Bangkok make a more than welcome return to Eden Court with a brand new stage show featuring more than 400 new costumes and some devilishly dishy choreography! Mixing the heady spice of Bangkok nights with the showgirl glamour of Las Vegas this spectacular and flamboyant show is brought to you by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls. You won’t believe your eyes - every single one of them is a Thai male…
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Fri 6th Aug - Sat 7th Aug
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival - Amy Macdonald, The Divine Comedy, Feeder, Dick Gaughan, The Wailers, The Levellers are just some of the acts appearing over the two days. For more info tel. 01463 741366 or www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk
Belladrum Festival, Phoineas, Beauly
Fri 6th Aug - Sat 7th Aug
Highland Field Sports Fair - Come and watch terrier racing, pipe bands; try your hand at archery or cast a line at fisherman's corner. Loads to see, many trade stands. The fair offers a diversity of entertainments and activities for all of the family, from crèche facilities to archery! The emphasis is on field sports activities with competitions in fly casting, gun dog handling and clay pigeon shooting.
Moy Estate, Moy
Sat 7th Aug
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Sat 7th Aug
Gaelic Voices Gaelic Voices is a collaboration between Chromatic Voices, Gaelic speaking poets and contemporary and traditional musicians from across Scotland. It is a stunning, cross-artform production inspired by Gaelic myths and legends that celebrates the history, culture and Gaelic language and explores links to contemporary life in Scotland.
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Thu 12th Aug - Sun 15th Aug
Inverness Book Festival - The Inverness Book Festival returns with confirmed appearances from Nicola Upson, Cathy Forde, Tom Morton, Lesley Riddoch, Allan Bissett and Michael Gardiner.
For more details check out www.invernessbookfestival.co.uk
Fri 13th Aug, Sat 14th Aug and Mon 16th Aug
NTS: Caledonia BBC’s The Thick Of It Paul Higgins takes on the role of 17th-century financial adventurer William Paterson who tried unsuccessfully to found a Scottish colony in Central America. The venture was a financial disaster for Scotland and the Treaty of Union with England was signed shortly afterwards. National Theatre of Scotland’s Caledonia is a story of greed, euphoria and mass delusion.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Sat 14th Aug - Sun 15th Aug
Let's Get Active EXPO - A Family Fun Day Out-This 2-day event is an opportunity for anyone interested in getting active to take part in a variety of exciting activities free of charge. Those who would like more specific information will be able to meet and speak with many different Sports, Health and Fitness professionals. For more information visit www.fitnessfrenzy.co.uk or contact Linda Bailey on 07769 693993.
Rosemarkie Beach, Black Isle
Thu 19th Aug
Prom Praise Presented by the All Souls Orchestra under the energetic direction of conductor Noel Tredinnick, Prom Praise is a mix of music, word and worship. A blend of sacred and concert music from popular Orchestral classics to some favourite hymns and worship songs. Hosted by Craig Dyer, the Glasgow-based Training Director of the Christianity Explored project.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Sat 21st Aug
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Sun 22nd Aug
Pokey Lafarge “Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge…no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order.” Acoustic magazine, UK This red hot four-piece from Missouri caused a huge impact when he played solo showcases at Edinburgh Fringe last year and his last two albums, Marmalade and Beat, Move & Shake, won critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Mon 23rd Aug
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Wed 25th Aug - Fri 27th Aug
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games - Come along to see all the traditional events associated with Highland Games. Admission £5.00, Concessions (children / OAP) £2.00
See http://www.glenurquhart-highland-games.co.uk/for more info.
Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit. Local Events start at 10.30am and Open Events at 1.30pm.
Sat 28th Aug
Aly & Phil Aly and Phil return to their favourite venue, Eden Court! Look forward to an evening of traditional music at its very best and the legendary on stage banter that will make you cry with laughter. Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Tue 31st Aug
McFall's Chamber with Michael Marra Mr McFall’s Chamber are joined by the legendary Michael Marra for this special evening’s entertainment. Expect Michael Marra’s songs, instrumental numbers - accordion music from Finland, 19th century salon music from Cuba, folk-influenced classical music from the Czech Republic, and tango music from Argentina.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Fri 3rd Sep - Sun 12th Sep
Blas Traditional Music Festival - various venues throughout the Festival. Keep an eye on www.blas-festival.com for details
Sat 4th Sep
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Sat 4th Sep
World's Biggest Coffee Morning - Registration Come along to the Eastgate Centre on Saturday 4th of September to register to take part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. You can help make a huge difference to people affected by cancer, just by getting your friends together. This year we need your help to raise over £8 million. Your fundraising will make a vital difference to the two million people living with cancer in the UK today. Get together with friends, family and colleagues on Friday the 24th of September and raise some money (and a smile) for people affected by cancer. This event will be held on Saturday 4th of September from 10am until 4pm in anticipation for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday the 24th of September. The event is still a while in advance, however people can also access our website http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx and register online.
Eastgate Centre from 10.00am - 4.00pm
Walk Ten - Join Marie Curie Cancer Care for a late summer evening 10k walk ending at 10pm to celebrate our Nurses. Starting early evening, we’re inviting you, your friends and families to join us and light up the last of 2010’s great British summer evenings on Saturday September 4, 2010. Whilst you finish your walk at 10pm another Marie Curie Nurse will be arriving at the home of a patient. Our nurses work day and night providing expert care and support to people with cancer and other terminal illnesses completely free of charge.So dust off your picnic blanket and settle down with some food and fizz (or a thermos of something hot) after your walk and help us mark the beginning of the next Marie Curie Nursing shift at 10pm.
Registration costs just £10 and we ask that you aim to raise £100. You can find out more by clicking this link to the Marie Curie Cancer Care website. The Walk Ten event is set within the grounds of the picturesque and historic Beaufort Castle, situated 12 miles west of Inverness. The walk grants exclusive access to this privately owned estate, with our route making the best possible use of the extensive grounds and the magnificent views of the castle itself.The event offers something for every walker, with riverside and woodland walking, open country and arable land. There is also a host of interesting features along the route, such as the summer house, tree house and sculptured gardens. This is the perfect opportunity to experience a wonderful evening of walking and celebration in this most unique and exclusive of locations.
Beaufort Castle, Beauly at 6.00pm
Sat 11th Sep
Inverness High School Community Gala. The Gala will take place from10am till 4pm on the Inverness High School grounds on Montague Row. There will be Bouncy castle - Face painting - Farm tours - Treasure hunt - REAL food - Hog roast - Music performances - Fashion Swap shop [D-Day] - Beat the Goalie - Electric Car - Climbing Wall / Assault course / Gladiators - Car wash - Bike sales / maintenance - Gala Stalls - Ecozone Energy saving advice - Cage football - Car boot sale. Come along and enjoy the fun. Admission is free.
Inverness High School grounds, Montague Rowfrom 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sun 12th Sep - Wed 15th Sep
Inverness Book Festival
Fri 24th Sep
World's Biggest Coffee Morning For further information please access the website http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx and register online.
Sat 2nd Oct
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Sun 3rd Oct
Baxters Loch Ness Marathonand Festival of Running - 5k, 10k and the full marathon are run on Sunday 3rd October.
The Marathon will start on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862) and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers (B852). From there, the route follows the loch's south eastern shore, heading north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness (B862), turning left over the main road bridge and left again for the last half mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park . Check out http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/for details on how to enter.
Mon 11th Oct - Fri 15th Oct
Blazin' in Beauly - Come and join Blazin' Fiddles and friends for a musical extravaganza in a week of classes, sessions, concerts and craic in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Check out www.blazininbeauly.com for more info.
Sat 6th Nov
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Fri 19th Nov - Sat 20th Nov
Liet International 2010 - Top European music acts and international media will flock to Inverness this November to engage in one of the most unique song competitions on the European cultural calender.
A cross-European board has selected Inverness in the Scottish Highlands to host the prestigious Liet International Song Competition 2010. Liet International is a song competition for European minority/lesser used languages. The aim of the competition is to facilitate the creation of interesting, contemporary new songs in minority languages and to offer artistes who sing in minority languages an international stage to perform those songs live. Liet International also acts as a platform to showcase the culture, languages and arts of the region hosting the event.
Liet International 2010 will be the 7th year the competition has been held. The event has previously been held in northern Sweden and Friesland, Netherlands. There are 11 acts in the final and they are, in the main, selected through collaboration with several partner organisations across Europe. See www.liet2010.com
Sat 4th Dec
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
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.
