No, you just need to get to Islay (and get accommodation!).
Distillery days are open to all, though some charge a small entrance fee. You only need tickets for individual events, these are run by the Fèis Ìle Committee, or by the distilleries themselves.

For the official Fèis Ìle events, we try to release these as early as possible, and are now usually released in February to March.
Distillery events are usually booked much closer to the time, and start to become available around April.

The ferry terminal for Islay is at Kennacraig. You can either come as a foot passenger via the bus from Glasgow, or drive to the terminal. Do book early to avoid issues, the ferry booking for festival time is now usually Febrary to March.

You can fly to Islay from Glasgow on Loganair. Click the links below to take you to the official websites for more infomation.

Islay has a wide range of accommodation: from hotels, B&B’s, self-catering to glamping pods, hostels and campsites.

Accommodation can be tricky to find as the festival is so popular and we are not a big island. Unfortunately, this is not something that the Fèis Committee can help with.

Starting at Visit Scotland or Explore Islay and Jura is a good way to go.

Though Islay is small, you do need transport to get around. You can hire a car, take a taxi or even hire a bike – though it’s quite a way between some of the villages.

Taxis should be booked up well in advance, as public transport can be busy.

If you are driving, please use a designated driver and don’t drink and drive.