Walk Islay is an annual event that takes place in the month of april. Walks take place during 7 days on Islay and Jura and bring the visitors to some beautiful Islay scenery and wildlife. A unique opportunity to discover Islay and its wildlife.

Feis Ile – the Islay Festival of Malt and Music – was founded by the local people of Islay in 1986 to celebrate the heritage and culture of Isle of Islay and to provide a pan cultural and activity based series of events. The Feis starts the last weekend of May each year and lasts for one week.

Using the entire island as a backdrop you can hear world-class musicians playing a concert in a distillery filling shed, after a bird-watching walk, in the front room of Islay House or whilst sampling the home baking at Portnahaven. The islay jazz festival takes place in September during one week.

The Cantilena Festival on Islay follows the Ethos of the original group, to develop new and specific sounds and styles of playing both corporate and individual in an atmosphere and environment away from the pressures of a professional musician's life.

The 'Official' launch of the Port Ellen Book Festival will take place in CE Roy's Celtic House in Bowmore, Isle of Islay, on March 2nd 2006 from 11am. This will coincide with 'World Book Day' and hopefully locals and visitors alike will visit Pat's shop, meet the festival enthusiasts and enjoy some wine and cheese - oh, and of course, browse the books!!