What's On in Fort William

Events, festivals and markets in Fort William with their dates published, for the next twelve months.

Coming up next

Each listing links to the organiser's own page, which is where we checked it, last on 27 October 2026, and where any late change will show first.

November 2026

  • Sat 14 Nov

    Day & Night Enduro

    Nevis Range (start and transition point in the car park)

    Mountain bikers race three daylight stages at Nevis Range and then return for night stages under lights, with the start and transition point in the Nevis Range car park.

    Details from the organiser →
  • Sat 14 Nov

    Lochaber Producers Market

    Ben Nevis Auction Mart, Fort William PH33 6SQ

    Lochaber food and drink producers trade at the Ben Nevis Auction Mart, with stands such as Roslin Distillers licensed by the council to sell on the day.

    Details from the organiser →
  • Sun 22 Nov

    Beatlemania

    Nevis Centre, An Aird

    A Beatles tribute show set out cabaret-style at the Nevis Centre, with table service for drinks, doors at 19:00 and tickets at £28 plus booking fees.

    Details from the organiser →

December 2026

  • Thu 3 Dec

    Skipinnish

    Nevis Centre, An Aird

    Skipinnish play the Nevis Centre on a December run of concerts that goes on to Glasgow and Perth.

    Details from the organiser →
  • Sat 12 Dec

    Lochaber Producers Market

    Ben Nevis Auction Mart, Fort William PH33 6SQ

    The Lochaber Producers Market is back at the Ben Nevis Auction Mart in December, with a Bealach Gin stand among those licensed to sell drink.

    Details from the organiser →

February 2027

  • Thu 11 – Sun 14 Feb

    Fort William Mountain Festival

    Fort William

    Fort William's mountain festival runs four days of talks, workshops, films and guided outdoor events about mountain culture.

    Details from the organiser →

March 2027

  • Sat 20 Mar

    MacAvalanche Free

    Nevis Range, Aonach Mòr

    Over 200 riders start above the Nevis Range top station and race down the snow of Aonach Mòr at 2:30pm to open the bike season; spectators at the bottom station need no ticket.

    Details from the organiser →

May 2027

  • Mon 3 – Sat 8 May

    Scottish Six Days Trial Free

    Fort William area; starts and finishes in town each day

    The Scottish Six Days Trial sends motorcycle trials riders over six days of technical sections in the Highlands from its base in the Fort William area.

    Details from the organiser →
  • Sat 22 May

    Nevis Endeavour

    Nevis Range

    Nevis Range and Escapaholics run a natural obstacle race with a 5K course and a 10K-ish course that is closer to 12K, with standard entry £55 or £89 until 15 April 2027.

    Details from the organiser →

June 2027

  • Sat 19 Jun

    West Highland Way Race

    Finishes in Fort William

    The West Highland Way Race, an ultra-marathon on the trail from Milngavie to Fort William with entry capped at 300 runners, finishes in the town.

    Details from the organiser →

August 2027

  • Sat 28 Aug

    Lochaber Agricultural Show

    Inverlochy Castle Farm, Happy Valley

    Lochaber's 128th agricultural show and family fun day, with livestock, horse and pony, food and craft classes, is held at Inverlochy Castle Farm in Happy Valley below Ben Nevis.

    Details from the organiser →
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