Happyness – Inverness Comedy Festival
May
Edinburgh may host The Fringe in August, but it’s Inverness’ turn to become comedy central in May. Despite being a relative newcomer on the events calendar having started in 2012, it has attracted acclaimed acts such as Dylan Moran and Jenny Eclair.
RockNess Festival
June
For the price of a weekend ticket and a sturdy tent, music fans can soak up great music amidst the stunning setting of Loch Ness. Previous acts have included Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Dizzee Rascal.
Inverness Highland Games
July
Bagpipe competitions and tossing the caber are just some of the many events at the Inverness Highland Games. The brave can sign up to take part on the day, otherwise just take a seat and marvel at the extraordinary feats of strength.
Inverness Book Festival
August
Celebrate all things literary with this dedication to fictional and non-fictional works. Writers such as Ian Rankin, Carol Drinkwater and Louis de Bernières take centre stage to discuss hot topics and read passages from their bestselling books.
Inverness Film Festival
November
This festival’s reputation continues to grow as it shines a spotlight on Scottish film and stages international premieres. With screenings, talks and workshops, budding filmmakers will discover a wealth of knowledge from some of the best in the business.