Dornoch Music Festival

The Dornoch Music & Beer Festival is a vibrant celebration of live music, bringing thousands of visitors to Dornoch each summer for a weekend of outstanding entertainment. Set in the beautiful surroundings of The Meadows, the festival features an exciting line-up of local, national and international artists performing across a variety of musical genres. Headliners for 2026 include The Hoosiers and The Tumbling Paddies, joined by popular acts including Tide Lines, The Wellermen, Harleymoon Kemp, Glasville, Beat The Drum – Runrig Experience, Wrest, Bad Actress, Erin Ponsonby, Martin Bannon, Lucy Tay, and Brittle.

Alongside the live performances, visitors can enjoy a welcoming festival atmosphere, great food and drink, family-friendly activities, and the chance to experience the unique community spirit of Dornoch. Whether you’re discovering new artists or enjoying performances from established favourites, the festival offers a memorable weekend of music in the heart of the Highlands.

Highland Thrive at the Festival

Highland Thrive will be in the Family Zone throughout the festival, where members of our team will be available to talk about Planet Youth and our work to improve the health, wellbeing and opportunities of young people across the Highlands. Come along for a chat, find out more about the Planet Youth approach, and learn how local communities can help create positive environments where young people can thrive.

Location: The Meadows, Dornoch
Dates: 17–18 July 2026
Suitable for: All ages (family-friendly event)

Tickets: Available now via Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dornoch-beer-music-festival-17th-18th-of-july-2026-tickets-1734664501219