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tHE ISLAY FESTIVAL

OUR 40th ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL!

FÈIS ÌLE 2026 INFO

Friday the 22nd May - Sunday 31st May

Timeline for 2026

Distillery Event Info Online - 20th March
Ticket sales for Fèis and Distillery Events - from 28th March

Overview

For 2026 we're delighted to be joined by Laggan Bay Distillery, which sits on the same new site as Islay Ales.

Due to these additions, the Festival now runs from Friday the 22nd May to Sunday 31st May, with Islay Ales and Laggan Bay Distillery taking on the new second Sunday!
FRIDAY 22nd MAY
FÈIS ÌLE OPENING EVENING

SATURDAY 23rd MAY
LAGAVULIN
ISLAY RUM
ISLAY WHISKY VAULT

SUNDAY 24th MAY
BRUICHLADDICH

MONDAY 25th MAY
CAOL ILA

TUESDAY 26th MAY
LAPHROAIG
PORT ELLEN
THE INDIE WHISKY FÈIS

WEDNESDAY 27th MAY
BOWMORE
ARDNAHOE

THURSDAY 28th MAY
KILCHOMAN

FRIDAY 29th MAY
BUNNAHABHAIN
JURA

SATURDAY 30th MAY
ARDBEG

SUNDAY 31st MAY
ISLAY ALES AND LAGGAN BAY DISTILLERY

WEEK BEFORE THE FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL WALKS

Islay walks with different levels of ability
Harking back to the very first festival, here will be a series of guided walks in the week beginning 16-21st May. More details to follow.

FAMILY CEILIDH

Family Ceilidh at the Ballygrant Hal
Thursday 21st May - full details to follow.

FRIDAY 22nd MAY

OPENING EVENT!

PARADE, ENTERTAINMENT AND COUNTRY MUSIC CEILIDH!
Fèis Ìle 2026 kicks off in style with a parade through Port Ellen. The parade begins at 5pm from Port Ellen Primary School and makes its way along Frederick Crescent, finishing at the Ramsay Hall where there will be entertainment for all the family with a magician and Gary the Musicman, stalls, food and more.

There will also be a Country Music Ceilidh starting at 9pm in the Ramsay Hall, more details to follow!

SATURDAY 23rd MAY

LAGAVULIN

LOCATION
Lagavulin Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences
START TIME
11am
END TIME
6pm
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

ISLAY WHISKY VAULT

LOCATION
Islay Whisky Vault, Islay House Square, Bridgend
TICKETED
Yes, info to follow.
START TIME
12pm - tbc
END TIME
6pm - tbc
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

THE FIRST FLING

The First Fling at the Ramsay Hall
Come along to celebrate the first Festival Saturday with fantastic Ceilidh music and more. Full details to follow.

SUNDAY 24th MAY

BRUICHLADDICH

LOCATION
BRUICHLADDICH DISTILLERY
TICKETED
Yes, tickets go on sale Monday 23rd February 2026
ROCK'NDAAL 2026 - register your interest
START TIME
tbc
END TIME
tbc
TRANSPORT
tbc
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs are not allowed on site during Rockn'daal.

FÈIS ÌLE BOAT TRIPS

Fèis Ìle and Islay Sea Adventures Trips
Our ever popular Boat Trips with Committee members and the Islay Sea Adventures crew! 

MONDAY 25th MAY

CAOL ILA

LOCATION
Caol Ila Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
11am
END TIME
6pm
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

PORTINTRUAN

LOCATION
TBC - New distillery site will not be open in time for an Open Day.
TICKETED
TBC
EVENT INFO
Though the new distillery site unfortunately won't be open in time for Fèis, the Elixir and Portintruan Teams are planning some events - watch this space for more info!

THE MANAGER'S EVENING

A Whisky Dinner with the Distillery Managers
Come along to an exquisite whisky dinner, joined by the Distillery Managers! Full details to follow.

TUESDAY 26th MAY

LAPHROAIG

LOCATION
Laphroaig Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
10am
END TIME
4:30pm
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

PORT ELLEN

LOCATION
Port Ellen Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
12pm
END TIME
6pm
TRANSPORT
Parking at the distillery. .
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

INDIE WHISKY FÈIS ÌLE

LOCATION
Ramsay Hall
TICKETED
Yes
START TIME
Session details to follow
END TIME
Session details to follow
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

WEDNESDAY 27th MAY

BOWMORE

LOCATION
Bowmore Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
tbc
END TIME
tbc
TRANSPORT
tbc
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

ARDNAHOE

LOCATION
Ardnahoe Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
12pm
END TIME
5pm
TRANSPORT
TBC
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

THE FOLK NIGHT

The Folk Night at the Round Church, Bowmore
Our ever popular Folk Night, this year held at the Round Church in Bowmore - brimming with Islay talent!
Full details to follow!

THURSDAY 28th MAY

KILCHOMAN

LOCATION
Kilchoman Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
10:30am
END TIME
4:30pm
TRANSPORT
tbc
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

THE WHISKY NOSING

The Whisky Nosing at the Ramsay Hall
Our World Famous Whisky Nosing!

FRIDAY 29th MAY

BUNNAHABHAIN

LOCATION
Bunnahabhain Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
10am
END TIME
5pm
TRANSPORT
Parking at the distillery. .
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

JURA

LOCATION
Jura Distillery
TICKETED
No. Open day with bookable experiences.
START TIME
10am
END TIME
6pm
TRANSPORT
tbc
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

THE MYSTERY BUS TOUR

The Mystery Bus Tour!!!
Where will it stop, where will it go? Florence knows!

THE CLOOTIE DUMPLING CEILIDH

The Clootie Dumpling Ceilidh
The Family Friednly Ceilidh, run by the Islay and Jura Highland Dancers! Full of local talent and an event not to be missed.

SATURDAY 30th MAY

ARDBEG

LOCATION
Ardbeg Distillery
TICKETED
Yes - tickets available on the day and online. Experiences also available on the day.
START TIME
tbc
END TIME
tbc
TRANSPORT
tbc
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

THE FINAL FLING!

OUR BIGGEST EVER FINAL FLING!
Special Guests to be announced shortly! Watch this space for the most exciting Final Fling we've ever planned!

SUNDAY 31st MAY

LAGGAN BAY DISTILLERY AND ISLAY ALES

LOCATION
Laggan Bay Distillery and Islay Ales Brewery, Glenegedale, opposite Islay Airport
TICKETED
TBC
START TIME
10am
END TIME
5pm
TRANSPORT
Parking at the distillery. .
BUS INFO TO FOLLOW
EVENT INFO
No age limit on entry. Over 18’s only on tastings and experiences. Dogs will be allowed on site. No dogs allowed on experiences or tours.

TAXIS AND NUMBERS

Attic Taxi Islay

tel:+447944 873323

atticcabs@gmail.com

Islay Taxis

tel:+441496 8544170 or tel:+447771921157

info@islaytaxis.com

Bruichladdich Taxis

tel:+441496 850271 or tel:+447899942673

am245@btinternet.com

Hughie's Taxi

tel:+447737491429

Jim's Taxi Bowmore

tel:+447497528633 or tel:+447967505991

jimmaccalman@hotmail.co.uk

Islay Taxi by Lamb

tel:+447846055399

lambtaxi@gmaiI.com

Dougie's Islay Tours

tel:+447474686367

Bodach’s Islay Taxi Service

tel:+447513 066029

arthurholyoake@gmail.com

McIntyre Private Hire Taxi

tel:+447359 489038

mcintyreprivatehire@gmail.com

Westering Home Taxis

tel:+4407777337859

westeringhometaxis@outlook.com

RML Taxis

tel:+447708608051

rmltaxis@outlook.com

Cathy Heads – Taxi Tours and Transfers

tel:+447376952320

cathyheads@yahoo.co.uk

Paul’s Islay Taxi

tel:+447543105520

PaulsIslaytaxi@yahoo.com

Daly Cabs

tel:+447436558007 

dalycabs@gmail.com

Islay Encounters - Nature Tours & Private Hire

tel:+447930054840

info@islayencounters.co.uk

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