Fèis Week
Fèis Week 2026
28th to 31st July
A week-long event open to young people from the age of eight which takes place during the last week of July.
Fèis Arainn is an event open to young people from the age of eight which takes place during the last week of July.
Over the 4 days participants will have the opportunity to try out or improve their skills in a number of musical instruments, song, drama, art and shinty as well as improving their Gaelic language skills.
Beginners are very welcome at all of our events, and those who already play an instrument or sing will also find the experience very rewarding. We aim to cater for all abilities, right up to accomplished musicians and singers. You don’t need to be able to read music and you don’t need to have any previous knowledge of traditional music to enjoy a Fèis. Workshops are taught by ear with participants learning tunes and songs one phrase at a time.
Participants will select 3 choices + one reserve choice when registering.
Each ‘first choice’ class will prepare a piece for our end of the week concert and will be attended twice a day. Every effort will be made to ensure participation in chosen subjects however some participants may be offered their reserve choice to deliver age and ability appropriate tuition.
Fèis events are fun and friendly. We want to help you improve your playing, grow in confidence and learn more about the Gaelic language and culture.
NEW FOR 2026: Senior Fèis • S1-S6 pupils
28th-31st July 2026 | 9:30am-3:30pm
Senior Fèis offers pupils already receiving regular instrumental tuition the opportunity to develop their skills. This programme is aimed at more experienced players – those who have been receiving regular tuition on their instrument for some time already. The focus of the week will be group music making in a fun and relaxed environment led by our experienced tutors Hamish and Findlay Napier augmented by some of the other Feis tutors.
Find out more here: Senior Fèis
2026 Registration
Tuition will be offered in the following instruments/activities:
(Although instruments will be available for Fèis participants if required, own (labelled) instruments should be used where possible)
Artair Donald –
Cost
Price for 4 days: £85
1st additional sibling: £75
2nd additional sibling: £65
3rd additional sibling: £55
Please register promptly to ensure the classes of your choice. Please check you have received a confirmation email of your booking – please contact us if you have not.
We would prefer payment to be made in full as it’s more convenient for us however, we completely understand if you’d rather take advantage of our deposit scheme (25% will be taken at the time of booking with the remaining balance due 1 month before the event).
Fully Funded Places
We have a limited number of fully funded places at our events for pupils entitled to a clothing grant (proof of confirmation required). Tick the relevant box on our registration form to make an application to this scheme.
We try to keep access open to all young people and are fortunate to secure public funding to support our events. Places are subsidised wherever possible with the true cost of each place being much higher.
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