Major events for visitors and locals alike
Why not plan your next break “Doon the Watter” to coincide with one of our fantastic events?
Dunoon is a wonderful destination for both weekend breaks and longer vacations. The town prides itself on hospitality and we invite visitors to join us at any of the major events we host annually.
There is a mix of sports, music and family focussed events, reflecting the broad appeal of our wee town and the beautiful surrounding countryside.
Upcoming events
The Return to Life Sportive 2020
July 2020
An open road cycle sportive that will traverse routes out as far as Kilfinnan and Glendaruel and will start and finish in Dunoon.
The Dunoon 10k and Half Marathon
Saturday 1st August
An established date in the Scottish road running calendar, will again start and finish in Dunoon taking in a scenic water side route finishing at our famous pier. Fast and flat.
Doon the Watter Revival 2020
Friday 7th to Saturday 8th August 2020
A well established event in the small Scottish music circuit, Revival attracts an audience from a mix of ska, mod music and northern soul genres.
Dunoon Jazz Festival
Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September
Dunoon Presents are partnering to bring first class acts to Dunoon for three days of exciting music including a street festival.
The Scottish Enduro Mountain Biking Series
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2020
Elite mountain biking makes a return to the forests around Dunoon with round 3 of the championship and doubles as a qualifying round for the Enduro World Series.
Summit to Sea 2020The Dunoon Outdoor Festival
Saturday 12th to Sunday 27th September 2020
A two week events programme of all things outdoors, for beginners, families, right up to more elite competitors.
Dunoon Ultra Marathon and Relay 2020
Saturday 3rd October
Two iconic 55k races, starting early morning at Benmore Gardens and finishing on the iconic Dunoon Pier. A popular event in the Scottish Ultra calendar.
Dunoon Dazzles Winterfest 2020
Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November 2020
The annual street market, grotto, music, street food, reindeer and lights switch on, enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.