Winter Weekend
a' Gheamhraidh
Disathairne 21 & Didòmhnaich 22 An t-Samhain 2026
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November 2026
Deireadh-seachdain spòrsail de cheòl, dannsa agus Gàidhlig ann an Obar Pheallaidh!
A fun weekend of musical and Gaelic activities in Aberfeldy for the whole family!
Fèis Thatha a' Gheamraidh, Fèis Thatha's Winter Festival, is a fun weekend of traditional and Gaelic arts for kids and adults alike held in Aberfeldy.
You don’t need to speak Gaelic, play an instrument or know about traditional music to enjoy Fèis Thatha's Winter Weekend. It is the perfect place for the whole family to dip their toes into the world of Scotland’s traditional arts and learn about our rich cultural heritage, all while having some fun with friends, old and new!
Saturday 21st November from 10am in
Breadalbane Community Campus, Aberfeldy
10am to 4pm
8-to-18 year olds will choose from a variety of workshops in traditional instruments, song and dance, taught in two sessions throughout the day by professional tutors and aimed at all levels of experience from total beginners upwards.
Tickets are £20 (first child), £15 (second child), £10 (subsequent children).
More information and book here.
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10am to 4pm
5-to-8 year olds will experience different elements of our Big Fèis event, giving them a fun and engaging taste of traditional music, song, dance and art.
£10 for half day or £15 for full day.
More information and book here.
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11am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 3.30pm
For under 5s, this free, drop-in Gaelic playgroup will include games, music, stories, rhymes, arts, crafts and more! Kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Book your free place here.
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Gaelic for Parents & Families
11am to 12.30pm
Come along and learn some Gaelic with the Fèis Thatha committee! Whether you're a total beginner or have a good understanding, this is the perfect opportunity to practice. The drop-in session is open to anyone and will focus on useful vocab and phrases for parents and families of Gaelic Medium pupils. There will be coffee and home baking too!
Free to attend and no booking required.
Saturday 21st November in Aberfeldy Town Hall
6.30pm to 8.30pm
An evening of dancing and music for the whole family with the Fèis Thatha Tutor Ceilidh Band.
Tickets: £10 for adults; £5 for under 18s; Free for under 5s
Book here.
Sunday 22nd November in the Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy
10am to 11am
Join us and learn some new session tunes with Craig Harrison (BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026 Finalist)! With a mix of sheet music and teaching by ear, the workshop is open to all melody players of all ages on any instrument.
Tickets are £10. Book here.
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11am to 1pm
Open to all instruments, levels and ages, the Sunday Session offers the chance to play, learn and share traditional music together in a relaxed, fun setting, led by the Fèis Thatha tutors. Come along with your instrument, have a coffee and join in with the tunes.
Free to attend and no booking required.
Fèis Mhòr | Big Fèis (8-to-18 year olds)
Disathairne 21 An t-Samhain 2026 | Saturday 21 November 2026
Breadalbane Community Campus
A variety of workshops in traditional instruments, song and dance, taught in two sessions throughout the day, taught by professional tutors and aimed at all levels of experience from total beginners upwards.
Clàr-ama | Timetable:
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Registration from 10am
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Welcome & Fèis Song - 10.30am - 11am
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Session 1 - 11am - 12.50pm (incl. short break)
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Lunch - 12.50pm - 1.50pm Participants must bring a packed lunch
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Session 2 - 1.50pm - 3.40pm (incl. short break)
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Cool down/sharing session - 3.40pm - 4pm
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Collection - 4pm
Participants choose from of the below options for the morning and afternoon sessions:
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Morning Session:
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Gaelic singing for all levels
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Beginner clarsach/harp
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Beginner fiddle
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Beginner guitar
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Beginner whistle
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Intermediate fiddle
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Rhythm Work for intermediate and advanced players of any instrument
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Afternoon Session:
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Step-dance for all levels
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Beginner chanter
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Beginner fiddle
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Beginner percussion
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Intermediate clarsach/harp
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Intermediate fiddle
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Intermediate guitar
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Instruments will be supplied if required
Ìrean | Levels:
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Beginner: you have never tried this before and would like to learn the basics
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Intermediate: you have a good grasp of the basics and can play/accompany/sing a few pieces at a steady pace
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Advanced: you get regular lessons
Cosg | Cost:
£20 (first child), £15 (second child in same family), £10 (subsequent children in same family)
Ticket includes free entry to the Family Ceilidh on Saturday night
We are committed to making traditional music accessible to all, to eliminate barriers to participation. We have a number of concessionary places available to participants who require support and may also be able to offer help towards transport costs. If you would like to talk in confidence about this or support for learners with disabilities or specific access requirements for your child, please contact us or let us know in the booking form.
Fèis Bheag | Wee Fèis (5-to-8 year olds)
Disathairne 21 An t-Samhain 2026 | Saturday 21 November 2026
Breadalbane Community Campus
Fèis Bheag or ‘Wee Fèis’ offers a variety of music and arts activities for younger primary school pupils. Participants will experience different elements of our Big Fèis event, giving them a fun and engaging taste of traditional music, song dance and art.
Cosg | Cost:
£10 for half day or £15 for full day
Ticket includes free entry to the Family Ceilidh on Saturday night
We are committed to making traditional music accessible to all, to eliminate barriers to participation. We have a number of concessionary places available to participants who require support and may also be able to offer help towards transport costs. If you would like to talk in confidence about this or support for learners with disabilities or specific access requirements for your child, please contact us or let us know in the booking form.
Cròileagan | Playgroup (0-to-5 year olds)
Disathairne 21 An t-Samhain 2026 | Saturday 21 November 2026
Breadalbane Community Campus
All children must be accompanied by a parent/carer
A fun informal drop in session of music and song for our youngest particiants. Games, arts & crafts, music, stories, rhymes and more! Why not join in the fun, sessions run by staff from Cròileagan Obar Pheallaidh.
Clàr-ama | Timetable:
Morning Session - 11am - 12.30pm
Afternoon Session - 2pm - 3.30pm
Cosg | Cost:
Free