Findhorn Bay Festival will take place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October across the coastal and rural communities surrounding the Bay of Findhorn.
The 6th edition of the arts and culture event has announced its full programme for 2026, centred around the theme of ‘connection’. The festival, which is supported by Creative Scotland, the Scottish Government’s Expanded Festivals Fund, VisitScotland and Culture Ireland, says, “Festival audiences can expect an eclectic mix of internationally acclaimed performers alongside emerging artists, community celebrations and opportunities to experience creativity in some of Moray’s most inspiring natural and built environments.”
This year’s music offering features multi-instrumentalist duo The Ayoub Sisters, contemporary and indie-folk artists Rachel Sermanni, Joshua Burnside, Findlay Napier and more.
Family activities include productions of Island from Starcatchers and Frozen Charlotte in association with Imaginate, created for babies from birth to 12 months.
Other offerings include visual art such as the crochet installation, Wine About It by Codie Anne, photography exhibitions, circus and outdoor arts, and theatre and dance productions.
Kresanna Aigner MBE, Festival Director, says, “Join us for ten unforgettable days of creativity, culture and community. Set amidst the stunning coastal and rural landscapes surrounding Findhorn Bay, the festival transforms unexpected spaces, scenic locations and community venues into places of discovery, celebration and connection. This year’s theme, Connection, runs throughout the programme, inviting us to explore our relationship with each other, our environment and the wider world.”
Find the full programme and tickets for Findhorn Bay Festival here.
