Stornoway Venues

1. Festival Arena

Amazing purpose built venue comprising two stages sited on Castle Green in front of the Lews Castle which offers free standing concerts catering for up to 4000.

This venue, which is easily visible, is a short 10-minute walk from the town centre along Bayhead Street, across the walkway beside the new Bridge Centre and back along the road within the castle grounds.

There are a range of food stalls, licensed bar and tea, coffee and soft refreshments available on site.

Parking is restricted and patrons are advised to leave all vehicles in main town centre and walk to the venue. For the comfort of our disabled patrons there is access to festival site for blue badge holders, please contact the festival office for further information.

Disabled Viewing: There are vantage points situated within the two tents.

No animals, with the exception of registered guide dogs, will be admitted to the festival site.

The main exit from the castle grounds is located in a residential zone and patrons are asked to be mindful of this when leaving the venue late at night.

2. An Lanntair

Fabulous arts centre located in Stornoway's town centre opposite the bus station looking out onto Stornoway harbour

Venue for many events, including the popular late night festival club.

An Lanntair offers a year round multi arts programme with shop, restaurant and bar on the second floor with magnificent views over the harbour.

3. Festival Office

Get your tickets, buy a t-shirt or get your queries answered by our friendly office staff.

4. Martin's Memorial

home of the family concerts and live radio broadcasts throughout the festival