Why travel south of the Border to experience one of the many music festivals taking place in the UK in 2025, when there’s plenty taking place in Scotland throughout the next 12 months?
Scotland, despite the loss of T in The Park, is still a hotbed of music activity throughout the annual Summer Festival Season, and while many might be familiar with TRNSMT or Celtic Connections, travel further afield and a world of folk music and classic works are also on offer this year.
Be it the Orkney or Shetland Folk Festival or a fitting tribute to a former AC/DC frontman, we’ve taken a look at 17 festivals taking place across Scotland throughout the year which may pique your interest before rolling the dice for a Glastonbury ticket.
Many of the events in question still have tickets, either for the festival itself or for shows during a festival’s programme; visit either Ticketmaster or the festival websites themselves for more information, line-ups currently announced and grabbing tickets before it’s too late.
So without further ado, here’s what caught our eye taking place in Scotland in 2025.
17. Lochaber Live
Lochaber Live, a beloved Scottish festival, is being revived by musician and broadcaster Gary Innes after its last iteration in the 1990s. The event, which originally celebrated Highland music, will return to its roots with a mix of ticketed performances and a free family day, coinciding with the Camanachd Cup Final. This rebooted version aims to reflect Scotland's thriving traditional music scene and the pride of Lochaber, bringing together both established and emerging acts while offering a platform for local talent. | Provided