FAQ

Live at the Loch has traditionally been a free community festival. Full ticketing arrangements for 2027 will be announced once plans for the next festival are confirmed.

Ticketing helps us safely manage capacity and plan the festival properly. It also means we can communicate important event information directly with people attending.

Absolutely. Live at the Loch is community-led and support from festival-goers, local businesses, sponsors and partners helps make the event possible.

Live at the Loch takes place in Tarbert, Argyll on Scotland’s west coast, overlooking Loch Fyne.

Tarbert can be reached by road and public transport. Festival-specific transport information for 2027 will be published once arrangements are confirmed.

Parking arrangements can change depending on the festival setup. We’ll publish confirmed parking and traffic information ahead of the event.

There are accommodation and camping options around the Tarbert area. Please use designated facilities rather than assuming overnight parking is permitted at the festival itself.

Yes. Tarbert and the surrounding area have hotels, guest houses, self-catering properties and other places to stay. Festival weekends can get busy, so booking early is sensible.

Expect a broad mix of live music with a strong Scottish flavour — from traditional and folk influences to contemporary bands and festival favourites.

The next line up hasn’t been announced yet. Artists, dates and stage information will appear on the website as the 2027 festival takes shape.

Bar, food and venue arrangements will be confirmed alongside the full 2027 festival information.

Food and drink are an important part of the weekend. Details of festival vendors and local places to eat will be published ahead of the event.

Live at the Loch is a community-led festival supported by local volunteers, businesses, organisations, funders and sponsors.

Yes. Live at the Loch is a community festival and families are welcome. Children remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian while attending.

We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy the festival. Detailed accessibility information for venues and festival areas will be provided ahead of 2027.

Dog arrangements may vary between festival spaces and venues. Any specific restrictions will be included in the final visitor information.

Live at the Loch is supported by businesses, organisations and funders who help make the festival possible.

Come along, support the festival, buy merchandise, support local businesses and help spread the word. Businesses interested in partnerships can also speak directly with the festival team.

If you’ve got a food stall, products or something brilliant you’d like to bring to the festival, we’d like to hear from you.

This is Scotland — weather happens. Any significant changes affecting the event will be communicated through the website and official festival channels.

Give us a shout. If the answer isn’t here, the festival team will point you in the right direction.