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Calum MacPhail Live
Corran Halls
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Scotland, Scotland
Things to Do in Oban
The latest events, gigs, theatre, comedy and family days out in Oban — updated daily from venues across the city.
About events in Oban
Oban has a busier events calendar than its size suggests. Alongside the venues that programme year-round — theatres, town halls, community centres, pubs with a back room and a PA — there is a steady rhythm of seasonal markets, charity fundraisers, sports fixtures and family days out that rarely make it into national listings. This page pulls together everything we currently hold for Oban so you can see it in one place.
Listings below are refreshed daily from venue websites and ticketing feeds, so they reflect what is genuinely on sale rather than an out-of-date printed programme. Where a venue publishes ticket links, those go straight through to the box office. Where an event is free or drop-in, it still appears here so you can plan around it.
If you are travelling to Oban for something specific, it is worth checking nearby towns too — much of Scotland is within easy driving or rail distance, and a quiet weekend locally often coincides with a festival one town over. Use the links further down this page to hop across the region.
Upcoming events in Oban
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Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Corran Halls
Fri 5 Mar 2027
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Whisky Galore
Corran Halls
Sat 6 Mar 2027
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Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson: The 20 Year Road Trip
Corran Halls
Sat 20 Mar 2027
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Still Game's Paul Riley: Too Smart To Be Nice!
Corran Halls
Sun 21 Mar 2027
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Corran Halls Wedding Fair – Exhibitors
Corran Halls
Mon 22 Mar 2027
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The Journey Back
Corran Halls
Sat 27 Mar 2027
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Tartan Noir with Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell
Corran Halls
Tue 13 Apr 2027
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JACK DOCHERTY IN THE CHIEF – NO APOLOGIES
Corran Halls
Fri 16 Apr 2027
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KPOP FOREVER!
Corran Halls
Sat 17 Apr 2027
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Susie McCabe: Best Behaviour
Corran Halls
Sun 16 May 2027
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An Acoustic Evening With Wet Wet W
Corran Halls
Sun 23 May 2027
Things to do in Oban
Live music and gigs in Oban
Local pubs, clubs and halls in Oban host regular live music — everything from traditional Scottish sessions and folk nights to tribute acts and touring bands. Smaller rooms often announce late, so it pays to check the listings on this page in the same week you plan to go out.
Theatre, comedy and spoken word
Community theatre groups, touring productions and stand-up nights are a staple of the Oban calendar. Town-centre venues typically programme a mix of drama, pantomime around Christmas, and comedy try-out nights that are cheap and genuinely good.
Family days out near Oban
School-holiday workshops, soft-play sessions, Easter egg trails, farm and heritage attractions and seasonal fairs all show up here. Family events fill quickly during Scottish school holidays, so book ahead where a ticket link is provided.
Markets, fairs and food events
Farmers' markets, craft fairs, food-and-drink festivals and charity fundraisers run throughout the year in and around Oban, and many are free to enter. They are the easiest way to spend an afternoon locally without planning much in advance.
Oban events by month
- JanuaryBurns Night suppers
Burns Night events run in pubs, hotels and community halls around Oban on and near 25 January.
- AprilEaster trails and spring fairs
Egg hunts, farm events and spring markets appear across Scotland during the Easter school holidays.
- JuneGala days and highland games
Summer gala weeks, agricultural shows and highland games start up across Scotland.
- AugustFestival season
Scotland's busiest month for events — expect touring shows and outdoor programming near Oban.
- OctoberHalloween and half-term
Spooky trails, lantern walks and October-week family activities around Oban.
- DecemberChristmas lights and pantomime
Light switch-ons, festive markets and pantomime season in Oban and nearby towns.
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Oban events FAQ
What events are on in Oban this weekend?
The listings on this page show everything we currently hold for Oban, ordered by date, so the next few entries are this weekend's events. Listings refresh daily.
Are there free events in Oban?
Yes — markets, community fairs, library and museum activities and many outdoor events are free. Browse all Scotland listings and filter by category to find them.
How do I buy tickets for Oban events?
Where a venue publishes a ticket link we pass it straight through to their box office, so you always buy from the official seller rather than a resale site.
What else is on near Oban?
Scotland has plenty within a short drive. Use the region and city links at the bottom of this page to see what is happening nearby on the same dates.