Event Timetable
Provisional Timetable for 2026 below.
THURSDAY, 27th AUGUST
08.30 am
World Highland Dancing Championships (Adult qualifiers) – Event 56
Scottish Championships – Events 8 & 9
Main Dancing Platform
08.30 am
World Highland Dancing Championships (Junior qualifiers) – Event 55
Scottish Championships – Events 10 & 11
East Dancing Platform
1.00 pm approx
Scottish Highland Dancing Championships
All Dancing Platforms
World Highland Dancing Championships (qualifiers)
Main Dancing Platform
7:15 pm
Cowal 5K Race – Start
(registration opens 6pm in pier building)
Crazy Golf Course, West Bay
FRIDAY, 28th AUGUST
08.30 am
Scottish National Highland Dancing Championships
All Dancing Platforms
09.00 am
Solo Piping – Juvenile Competitions begin
Top Field
1.00 pm
Classic Car Display
Car Park on Alexandra Parade/Church Street
7.00 pm
Gig at the Gathering
(doors open 6.30pm)
Top Field
SATURDAY, 29th AUGUST
08.30 am
Argyllshire Championships
Main Dancing Platform
10.00 am
Pipe Band Competitions begin
Pipe Band Arena 1
10.30 am
Pre Premier Highland Dancing Competition
East Dancing Platform
11.20 am
Grade 4B
Pipe Band Arena 1
12:00 pm
TOP FIELD ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS
Top Field
12.15 pm approx.
World Highland Dancing Finals Start
Main Dancing Platform
12:30 pm
Heavy Athletics International Competition begins
Main Arena
1.00 pm
Grade 4A/NJA
Pipe Band Arena 1
1.55 pm
Grade 3 (Medley)
Pipe Band Arena 1
3.05 pm
Grade 3 MSR
Pipe Band Arena 1
4.20 pm
Grade 2 MSR
Pipe Band Arena 1
4.45 pm approx.
World Highland Dancing Trophy Presentations
Main Dancing Platform
5.20 pm approx.
World Champions Fling
Main Dancing Platform
6.00 pm approx.
March Past and Salute to the Chieftain & Pipe Band Trophy Presentation
Main Arena
7.00 pm approx.
Evening Parade through Argyll Street
Main Arena
9.00 pm approx.
Fireworks Display sponsored by Western Ferries
Dunoon Coal Pier
SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST
TOP FIELD ENTERTAINMENT
Performance Arena
12:30 pm
The Stunt Runner
Performance Arena
1:15 pm
The BMX Show
Performance Arena
2:00 pm
The Stunt Runner
Performance Arena
3:15 pm
The BMX Show
Performance Arena
4:00 pm
The Stunt Runner
Performance Arena
Cowal Music Tent
12:00 pm
Inverhooley Ceilidh Band
Cowal Music Tent
1:30 pm
Abigail Pryde Band
Cowal Music Tent
3:00 pm
Ceol An Aire
Cowal Music Tent
4:30 pm
Beinn Lee
Cowal Music Tent
Artie's Singing Kettle
12.00 – 3.00 pm
Artie’s Singing Kettle – Hourly Shows
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Artie’s Tent
Come and Try Mountain Bike Track
12 – 5 pm
Come and Try Mountain Bike Track
Top Field
Live Ceilidh Tent (featuring Inverhooley Ceilidh Band)
1 - 4 pm
Traditional Ceilidh Dancing with the Inverhooley Ceilidh Band
Top Field
Cowal Kids Tent
12 - 5 pm
Punch & Judy Shows, Magic Shows, Clowns etc
Top Field
Crazy Golf & Giant Games
12 - 5 pm
Crazy Golf, Giant Games
Top Field
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