The offerings vary from week to week, month to month but we there is always music not far away.
The city has a few pubs famous for their live music. We can’t guarantee what music you will find but we have listed a few below but check out their website or social channels to see what’s on during your stay.
HOOTANANY | 67 Church Street, Inverness (10 minute walk from Art House Apartments)
A traditional Scottish pub famous for always having live music playing. They serve Scottish food and stock some of the best in locally produced ales from The Black Isle Brewery, a fine selection of malt whiskys and live music every night from 9 pm.
Find out more: http://www.hootanannyinverness.co.uk/
MacGregor’s | 109-113 Academy Street, Inverness (12 minute walk from Art House Apartments)
This is a lovely pub with live music and impromptu sessions. Bruce MacGregor the owner is a musician and you might get to see him in action – fabulous music! Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/MacGregorsBars
EDEN COURT THEATRE | Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA (5 minute walk from Art House Apartments)
Just a short walk away from the apartments. Eden Court Theatre offers performances, cinema and restaurant. In the summer months they have an outdoor under canvas area which is great for listening to local musicians. Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/edencourttheatre/
The Highlander Bar| 46 Church St, Inverness IV1 1EH (10 minute walk from Art House)
A modern take on a traditional Scottish music venue, hosting some of the biggest Trad acts in Scotland. Serving local traditional food along with local beers and Whisky tastings. Find out more: https://www.highlanderinverness.com/blank-
THE GELLIONS | 67 Church Street, Inverness (10 minute walk from Art House Apartments)
A traditional Scottish pub, the Gellions Bar is the oldest pub in Inverness. Live Scottish music including Calum MacPhail who is a brilliant young accordionist. Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/Gellions
FESTIVALS –
THE GATHERING | 1st June 2024 | Northern Meeting Park (across the road!)
Brand new one day city centre festival celebrating the best of the Highlands & Scotland. Live Music, Culture, Food & Drink.
Find out more: http://www.thegatheringscotland.com/
BELLADRUM TARTAN FESTIVAL | 25th-27th July 2024 | Belladrum, Beauly IV4 7BA
One of our favourite festivals. Fun, friendly and prepare to see everything from amazing musicians to creative crafts and theatrical displays – The most inclusive festival in Scotland! Homegrown in the Highlands – Scotland’s Best Festival of Music and Performing Arts for all ages!
LCC Live | 5-7th July 2024 | Inverness Bught Park, IV3 5SR (5 minute walk from Art House Apartments)
Tickets are available to purchase for multiple gigs at Bught Park, Inverness. Bught Park is only a short five minute walk from Art House Apartments where you can see artists like Ministry of Sound Classical, Skippinish and Rag’n’Bone Man.
Tickets available via: www.lcclive.co.uk/buy-tickets
Photo credit from left to right ©MacGregors Bar Inverness; Calum Macphail Music, Ironworks, Eden Court Theatre and Belladrum (VisitScotland / Iona Spence)