A young girl taking part in a fun experiment at Edinburgh Science Festival
© Edinburgh Science / Hope Holmes
- Glasgow Film Festival: 25 February – 8 March – This award-winning festival screens hundreds of films and productions, new and old, from around the world to celebrate the electric spectrum of cinema.
- Kirkcudbright Book Festival: 5 – 8 March – Dive into this annual literary festival that showcases and honours all forms of written word. From poetry, novels and short stories to Scottish history, children’s authors and more.
- Fife Food & Drink Week: 7 – 15 March – With some of the very best food and drink on offer, this week is set to be a taste-bud tingling time, with tasty events, markets, talks, and more to enjoy.
- Glasgow International Comedy Festival: 11 – 29 March – When one of the funniest cities in the world hosts a comedy festival, you know it’s a must-do! Choose from hundreds of acts and performances at 39 venues across Scotland's largest city.
- Inverness International Blues Festival: 28 March – seven legendary blues artists from around the world descend on the Highland capital for a vibrant and atmospheric event, showcasing the some of the best blues talent from across the globe.
- Edinburgh Science Festival: 4 – 19 April – Step into the UK’s largest science festival with a vast programme full of exhibitions, events, workshops, performances, screenings, kids' activities and more.
- Glasgow Coffee Festival: 18 – 19 April – Coffee lovers are in for a treat! Head to Glasgow for a caffeine-filled weekend of tastings, talks, workshops, and demonstrations, where you can discover new brews, learn brewing techniques, and celebrate everything coffee.
Beltane Fire Festival
- Paisley Food & Drink Festival: 24 – 25 April – Tuck into a weekend of top street food vendors from across Scotland, alongside fantastic local traders, live music and more to enjoy.
- Beltane Fire Festival: 30 April – This annual festival is steeped in Iron Age Celtic rituals and community spirit, celebrating the birth of summer and fertility of the lands across Scotland.
- Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival: 29 April – 4 May – Whisky lovers from across the globe descend on Speyside during Whisky Month to sample rare drams, uncover the stories behind Scotland’s finest whiskies, and enjoy a host of events celebrating Scotland's national drink.
- Culture Night Stirling: 1 May - Join in this city-wide event celebrating the creativity and cultural diversity of Stirling’s communities. The programme will showcase music, dance, comedy, visual arts, crafts, literature, and food, with museums, galleries, attractions, bars, and community venues coming together to put on a collaborative cultural experience.
- Orkney Folk Festival: 24 – 24 May – This volunteer-run event showcases musicians and performances from the USA, Canada, Finland, Ireland, England and Scotland across a vibrant weekend on the Orkney Isles.
- Fèis Ìle - The Islay Festival: 22 – 31 May – Celebrate the culture, sound and spirit of the Isle of Islay across this 10-day festival featuring a combination of tastings, tours, beaches, walks, ceilidhs, and live music.
