Check out whatson inverness where the choice is yours – whether you fancy the traditional or modern, wish to look on or join in, seek out the quiet life or the wild life, enjoy the indoors or the great outdoors. There's something happening in Inverness at all times of the year, from a Highland show to Highland festivals, (Rockness and Belladrum for example) from the traditional Highland Games to the Inverness Tattoo, from a New Year Hogmanay ceilidh to a Burns Supper. The range is amazing and growing daily. For gig and club lisitings in Inverness try the gig shark and for pub and club reviews click here.
Regular Events:-
Daily: Traditional Music Sessions/Live Music; Hootananny, Church Street tel 233651,
Mostly Daily: Live Music/Comedy, The Ironworks, Academy Street Tel 08717 789173,
Every Saturday: Ceilidh with Fraser, Erik and Guests, Hootananny, Church Street from 2.30pm - 4.30pm,
Every Sunday: Car Boot Sale, Caley Stadium from 8.00am
Every Sunday: Destiny Church Inverness - Meeting at the Thistle Hotel at 11am
Every Tuesday (July & August) Pipe Band Perfomances in High Street at 8.00pm
Every Tuesday: Traditional Jazz, Nico's Bar, Ness Bank between 9-11pm,
Every Thursday: Informal Music Session, Clachnaharry Inn at 9pm, Tel 239806
Every Thursday: Beauly Firth & Glens Pipe Band at the Square, Beauly 7.30-9.30pm (during the summer months)
Fri/Sat: Live Piano Music, The Piano Bar, Glenmoriston Hotel at 9pm
Food 1 stFruit and Veg barrow.
James Cameron Centre, Dalneigh from 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Thu 2nd Sep - Fri 3rd Sep
Northern Meeting Piping Competition The Northern Meeting Piping Competitions are among the most prestigious piping competitions in the world. The Gold Medal for classical ‘piobaireachd’ and the Gold Clasp are the most sought after achievements for any piper; the chance of such success attracts pipers from across the globe to Inverness.
Eden Court from 9.00am
Thu 2nd Sep
Charity Ceilidh
Royal British Legion, Nairn at 8.00pm.
Blas Traditional Music Festival - 10 Days with 80 + events including school and community events from shows on board the Jacobite Queen as you cruise, dance and dine your way along Loch Ness, to The Culloden Battlefield Centre, Eilean Donan Castle, Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, to village halls and other special venues right across the Highlands and the big "Hangar2" dance at Inverness airport with Shooglenifty, Skerryvore and Niteworks!! Various venues throughout the Festival. Keep an eye on www.blas-festival.com for details
Sat 4th Sep
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Sat 4th Sep
World's Biggest Coffee Morning - Registration Come along to the Eastgate Centre on Saturday 4th of September to register to take part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. You can help make a huge difference to people affected by cancer, just by getting your friends together. This year we need your help to raise over £8 million. Your fundraising will make a vital difference to the two million people living with cancer in the UK today. Get together with friends, family and colleagues on Friday the 24th of September and raise some money (and a smile) for people affected by cancer. This event will be held on Saturday 4th of September from 10am until 4pm in anticipation for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday the 24th of September. The event is still a while in advance, however people can also access our website http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx and register online.
Eastgate Centre from 10.00am - 4.00pm
Walk Ten - Join Marie Curie Cancer Care for a late summer evening 10k walk ending at 10pm to celebrate our Nurses. Starting early evening, we’re inviting you, your friends and families to join us and light up the last of 2010’s great British summer evenings on Saturday September 4, 2010. Whilst you finish your walk at 10pm another Marie Curie Nurse will be arriving at the home of a patient. Our nurses work day and night providing expert care and support to people with cancer and other terminal illnesses completely free of charge.So dust off your picnic blanket and settle down with some food and fizz (or a thermos of something hot) after your walk and help us mark the beginning of the next Marie Curie Nursing shift at 10pm.
Registration costs just £10 and we ask that you aim to raise £100. You can find out more by clicking this link to the Marie Curie Cancer Care website. The Walk Ten event is set within the grounds of the picturesque and historic Beaufort Castle, situated 12 miles west of Inverness. The walk grants exclusive access to this privately owned estate, with our route making the best possible use of the extensive grounds and the magnificent views of the castle itself.The event offers something for every walker, with riverside and woodland walking, open country and arable land. There is also a host of interesting features along the route, such as the summer house, tree house and sculptured gardens. This is the perfect opportunity to experience a wonderful evening of walking and celebration in this most unique and exclusive of locations.
Beaufort Castle, Beauly at 6.00pm
Sat 4th Sep
The Moira Monologues A thoroughly entertaining series of short stories from Falkirk's hardest woman, Moira Bell. Written and performed by one of Scotland's most exciting young writers, Alan Bissett.
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Mon 6th Sep - Sat 11th Sep
Calendar Girls Calendar Girls is the fastest selling theatre show ever and now it’s coming to Inverness…A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary (and spark a global phenomenon) when they are persuaded to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm (1.30pm matinee on Thursday and Saturday also).
Wed 8th Sep
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Thu 9th Sep
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Sat 11th Sep
Inverness High School Community Gala. The Gala will take place from10am till 4pm on the Inverness High School grounds on Montague Row. There will be Bouncy castle - Face painting - Farm tours - Treasure hunt - REAL food - Hog roast - Music performances - Fashion Swap shop [D-Day] - Beat the Goalie - Electric Car - Climbing Wall / Assault course / Gladiators - Car wash - Bike sales / maintenance - Gala Stalls - Ecozone Energy saving advice - Cage football - Car boot sale. Come along and enjoy the fun. Admission is free.
Inverness High School grounds, Montague Row from 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sat 11th Sep - Sat 2nd Oct
Exhibition of paintings by Katy Spong. Solo Exhibition of Wildlife Paintings and Original Prints by Katy Spong. For more information, call 01463 729512 or visit www.castlegallery.co.uk (Open Monday - Saturday)
Castle Gallery, Castle Street from 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sun 12th Sep - Wed 15th Sep
Inverness Book Festival
Sun 12th Sep
The Tailor Of Inverness A beautifully realised tale about the reality of survival in Eastern Europe. Tailor of Inverness is performed by one of the Highlands best known actors, two of Scotland’s best traditional musicians and is directed by the acclaimed Ben Harrison of Grid Iron.
Onetouch Theatre at 4.30pm
Sun 12th Sep
Blas: Grand Finale Bringing the 2010 Blas Festival to an unforgettable finale are some of the biggest and best names in traditional and contemporary music. The Blas Grand Finale is one of the Festival's hottest tickets so be sure to get yours early!
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Mon 13th Sep - Tue 14th Sep
The Tailor Of Inverness A beautifully realised tale about the reality of survival in Eastern Europe. Tailor of Inverness is performed by one of the Highlands best known actors, two of Scotland’s best traditional musicians and is directed by the acclaimed Ben Harrison of Grid Iron.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Tue 14th Sep
The Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines A musical entertainment from the famous Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland incorporating not just military music, but also some light classical pieces, music from the shows, exquisite solo numbers on a range of instruments, a touch of Jazz and the traditional display of pageantry by the immaculate Corps of Drums.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Wed 15th Sep
Danny Bhoy Danny’s last visit to Eden Court was a huge success. He had the audience rolling in the aisles – so we’re glad that he’s bringing his cheeky brand of Scottish meets Indian comedy back to Inverness. With his unique and personal brand of storytelling, Danny is one of the most perceptive and travelled comedians working in the world today. He is a truly funny man.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Thu 16th Sep
Button Box Gathering The Fabulous Button Box Gathering exclusively recreates the Shand Morino Gathering, with a selection of music presented by: Jimmy & Sandy Lindsay; Alex McIntyre; Jim Mackay's Dance Band; Jim Quigley; George & David Rea; Graeme & Stephen Mackay.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Fri 17th Sep - Sat 18th Sep
Chooky Brae It’s Christmas day in Stewarton and Irene Gordon’s struggling to get in the festive spirit. Her 18-year-old daughter Norma’s just had a baby; her ex-husband Gordon’s just had a stroke and her eldest, Barry is having a break down. DC Jackson’s latest creation is a poignant and funny comedy about love, duty, free-range fowl and realising that what you’ve got isn’t necessarily what you want.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Sat 18th Sep
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra What would it sound like played by a Jazz Orchestra and pianist? Tommy Smith has arranged the music, and Brian Kellock, classically trained and an aficionado of the piece, will play an extended 45 minute version of "Rhapsody In Blue. Tonight's concert is a must for jazz and big band fans alike.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Tue 21st Sep
Mulanje Community Hall Appeal Launch Fortrose Academy and their Malawian education link partners, Mulanje Mission School are holding two events to launch thier appeal to build a community hall in Malawi. Fortrose and Mulanje have a long-standing exchange and educational partnership and prior to the next Fortrose Academy visit to Malawi in 2012 the students hope to raise funds and help build the community hall.
Fortrose Church, High Street, Fortrose at 7.30pm
Tue 21st Sep
Candoco: Renditions Candoco Dance Company return with three new works that show the richness, beauty and diversity of contemporary dance in one evening. Renowned for exciting and inspiring their audiences, Candoco make us all rethink what dance is and who can dance.
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Tue 21st Sep
Sunshine On Leith Sunshine on Leith returns to Inverness for a welcome second run next month. Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique musical that will leave you smiling from top to toe! Sunshine on Leith features the very best Proclaimers’ hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Letter from America.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Wed 22nd Sep
Mulanje Community Hall Appeal Launch Fortrose Academy and their Malawian education link partners, Mulanje Mission School are holding two events to launch thier appeal to build a community hall in Malawi. Fortrose and Mulanje have a long-standing exchange and educational partnership and prior to the next Fortrose Academy visit to Malawi in 2012 the students hope to raise funds and help build the community hall.
Inverness College, Room G20, Longman Road, Inverness at 7.00pm
Wed 22nd Sep
International Guitar Night International Guitar Night (IGN), North America’s most successful mobile guitar festival, will present its third annual UK Tour in the autumn of 2010. IGN brings together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Wed 22nd Sep
Sunshine On Leith Sunshine on Leith returns to Inverness for a welcome second run next month. Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique musical that will leave you smiling from top to toe! Sunshine on Leith features the very best Proclaimers’ hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Letter from America.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Wed 22nd Sep
ICM: Stephen Kovacevich BBC Radio 3 will be recording the performance for future broadcast.
Town House at 8.00pm
Thu 23rd Sep
Sunshine On Leith Sunshine on Leith returns to Inverness for a welcome second run next month. Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique musical that will leave you smiling from top to toe! Sunshine on Leith features the very best Proclaimers’ hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Letter from America.
Empire Theatre at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Thu 23rd Sep
Gilded Balloon Comedy Circuit Eden Court’s Comedy Circuit has seen (and probably heckled) some of the country’s funniest comedians over the past couple of years. Remember John Bishop? Remember Kevin Bridges? Well, they’re massive now and you saw them here first! Check out some of the sharpest stand-ups from the Edinburgh Fringe and some up and coming comedians this autumn ... before they go Wembley-tastic!
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Fri 24th Sep
World's Biggest Coffee Morning For further information please access the website http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx and register online.
Fri 24th Sep
Sunshine On Leith Sunshine on Leith returns to Inverness for a welcome second run next month. Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique musical that will leave you smiling from top to toe! Sunshine on Leith features the very best Proclaimers’ hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Letter from America.
Empire Theatre at 5.00pm and 8.30pm
Fri 24th Sep
The Man Who Left The Titanic The Man Who Left The Titanic evokes that terrible voyage and asks whether Bruce Ismay did just what any of us would have done in the same circumstances? Should his actions that night consign his name to infamy? Was he a coward or merely human?
Onetouch Theatre at 8.00pm
Sat 25th Sep
Sunshine On Leith Sunshine on Leith returns to Inverness for a welcome second run next month. Don’t miss this chance to experience a unique musical that will leave you smiling from top to toe! Sunshine on Leith features the very best Proclaimers’ hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), I’m On My Way, and Letter from America.
Empire Theatre at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Mon 27th Sep
An Evening With Rick Wakeman An Evening With Rick Wakeman came about by accident. One evening when his gear didn’t arrive for a show, Rick offered the audience the choice of their money back or an evening with Rick performing on the piano and telling funny anecdotes. Only three people took up the offer of their money back, and “An Evening With Rick Wakeman” was born.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Tue 28th Sep - Wed 29th Sep
The Not-So-Fatal Death Of Grandpa Fredo Fridtjof Fredo believes that by keeping his Grandfather cryogenically frozen in his garden shed one day technology will bring him back to life to share in a utopian future with his grandson. Unfortunately the other residents of Reliance Falls find frozen bodies in woodsheds altogether more disturbing…Inspired by an incredible true story, multi-award winning company Vox Motus present a pitch dark comedy, featuring a host of eccentric characters, original live music and stunning design.
Onetouch Theatre at 7.30pm
Tue 28th Sep
The Upbeat Beatles Since 1997 The Upbeat Beatles have been re-creating the excitement, raw energy and authentic sound of the original Fab Four supremely talented musicians (no backing tracks here) - with great vocals and close harmonies will take you back to the sixties and on a night you'll never forget.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Wed 29th Sep
The Academy Of Ancient Music Hailed as “a superb period instrument band” by the New York Times, the Academy of Ancient Music is a household name renowned worldwide for its energized, passionate performances of baroque and classical music.
Empire Theatre at 8.00pm
Thu 30th Sep
The Rebel Cell Set in an interview room in a state police station, two men lock horns in a daring and vivacious battle of political ideologies. Using multi-media projections, real time camera work and a live scratch DJ, the audience is taken back to 2010 to scenes which reveal a turbulent history between Dizraeli and Brinkman.
Empire Theatre at 7.30pm
Sat 2nd Oct
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Sun 3rd Oct
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running - 5k, 10k and the full marathon are run on Sunday 3rd October.
The Marathon will start on the high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862) and will drop down to the banks of Loch Ness at Foyers (B852). From there, the route follows the loch's south eastern shore, heading north east towards Dores on the northern tip of the loch. From Dores, the race heads directly into the centre of Inverness (B862), turning left over the main road bridge and left again for the last half mile along the River Ness to the finish at Bught Park. Check out http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/for details on how to enter.
Mon 11th Oct - Fri 15th Oct
Blazin' in Beauly - Come and join Blazin' Fiddles and friends for a musical extravaganza in a week of classes, sessions, concerts and craic in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Check out www.blazininbeauly.com for more info.
Sat 6th Nov
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
Fri 19th Nov - Sat 20th Nov
Liet International 2010 - Top European music acts and international media will flock to Inverness this November to engage in one of the most unique song competitions on the European cultural calender.
A cross-European board has selected Inverness in the Scottish Highlands to host the prestigious Liet International Song Competition 2010. Liet International is a song competition for European minority/lesser used languages. The aim of the competition is to facilitate the creation of interesting, contemporary new songs in minority languages and to offer artistes who sing in minority languages an international stage to perform those songs live. Liet International also acts as a platform to showcase the culture, languages and arts of the region hosting the event.
Liet International 2010 will be the 7th year the competition has been held. The event has previously been held in northern Sweden and Friesland, Netherlands. There are 11 acts in the final and they are, in the main, selected through collaboration with several partner organisations across Europe. See www.liet2010.com
Sat 4th Dec
Inverness Farmers Market. Local produce and goods on sale.
Eastgate Precinct from 8.30am - 4.30pm
For more details on this week's events go to the Events Page or the Inverness City Advertiser Website. For all the latest film releases contact Vue Cinemas in Inverness.
