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Dornoch Beer & Music Festival

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Dornoch Meadows, United Kingdom
6 artists

Key facts

Dates
17 – 18 July 2026
Where
Dornoch Meadows, United Kingdom
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
The Hoosiers, Harleymoon Kemp, The Tumbling Paddies

Data updated on 19 February 2026 — source: official site

🎤Lineup

Headliners
Harleymoon Kemp – Pop
Harleymoon Kemp
Pop
The Tumbling Paddies – Folk
The Tumbling Paddies
Folk
Bad Actress – Blues Rock
Bad Actress
Blues Rock
Eric Ponsonby
Martin Bannon
Martin Bannon

✈️How to get to Dornoch Beer & Music Festival

Planning your trip to Dornoch Beer & Music Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Inverness Airport (INV), about 37 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), about 133 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 52 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Inverness or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
Dornoch Meadows, United Kingdom
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🌤️Dornoch Beer & Music Festival 2026 weather

Weather in Dornoch Meadows in July 2026?

Actual weather at the 2026 edition

From July 17 to July 18, 2026: up to 19°, low of 10°, 0.1 mm of rain in total.

no day with 1 mm of rain or more
  1. Fri, Jul 17Overcast19° / 12° 0 mm
  2. Sat, Jul 18Light drizzle17° / 10° 0.1 mm

Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).

Typical weather

Light rain
Typical high20°
Typical low13°

Chance of rain: about 83% of days

2025Light rain23° / 15°2 rainy days
2024Light rain21° / 13°1 rainy day
2023Rain18° / 12°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

Hour by hour

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Same week in 2025: Fri July 18 → Sat July 19 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).

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📋About

Dornoch Beer & Music Festival 2026: rock and indie pop at Dornoch Meadows, United Kingdom

Set at Dornoch Meadows in the Scottish Highlands, Dornoch Beer & Music Festival pairs craft beers with British rock in a spectacular natural setting. This two-day festival celebrates pub culture and festive music, between coastal cliffs and local traditions.

The 2026 edition brings together 6 artists around rock and pop energy. The Hoosiers, The Tumbling Paddies and Harleymoon Kemp embody festive rock and roll and British indie pop.

The programme explores blues rock, glam rock and hard rock, creating a friendly atmosphere between local pints and energetic riffs. Celtic folk, classic rock and contemporary indie merge in a typically Scottish summer celebration, where music and craft beer meet.

On July 17 and 18, 2026, Dornoch Meadows resonates with Scottish rock rhythms. Join the party and enjoy two days of music and conviviality in the Highlands.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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City
Dornoch Meadows
Artists
6 artists

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