What's On Inverness 2025 | Shows and Events

As we come towards the end of another year, we’ve been taking a look at some of the events we have to look forward to in 2025. So, here we share some highlights of what’s on next year in Inverness.

Festivals

Inverness Music Festival – 6th-9th March and 13th -16th March
Black Isle Belter – 3rd May
The Ness Gin Fes t 2025 – Date in May TBC
The Gathering – 24th May
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – 31st July – 2nd August
National Whisky Festival – Date TBC

Theatre and concerts

From west end musicals to traditional folk music, pop concerts and more! There’s something for everyone on the Inverness music and theatre scene at Eden Court in Inverness. Here are some of the biggest shows coming to our Highland venues in 2025. And, if you love the theatre, check out our Theatre Breaks; exclusive packages with tickets, pre-theatre dining and overnight stays.

RSNO Viennese Gala – 9th January
The Royal Opera – Tales of Hoffman – 15th – 19th January
Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo – 5th – 9th Feb
The ELO Tribute Show – 11th Feb
Singin’ I’m No A Billy he;s A Tim, 20th Anniversary show – 28th Feb
Jesus Christ Superstar – 16th – 18th March
Billy Elliot – The Musical Live – 8th – 12th April
The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works – 25th May
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – 24 – 28 June
Jack and the Beanstal k – 4th August
Annie – 2nd – 5th October

Live comedy

Let’s face it, we all need a laugh. So we are delighted to see so many comedians on the bill in 2025. Book your tickets for one of these stand-up shows and let the good times roll!

Craig Hill – 31st January
Al Murray, The Pub Landlord – 7th Feb
Susie McCabe: Merchant of Menace – 21st Feb
The Big Comedy Roadshow – 21st March
Jack Dee: Small World – 13th May
Dara O Briain: Re:Creation – 8 October

Microphone set up in front of an audience

Sports Events

With the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this is the perfect setting for large sporting events. In Inverness and the surrounding area, annual events such as the Inverness Highland Games and the Loch Ness Marathon are back!

Inverness Half Marathon & 5K – 9th March
Etape Loch Ness – 27th April
Inverness Highland Games – 12th July
Loch Ness Marathon – 28th September

Book your tickets

Now’s the time to book your tickets to these 2025 events and shows. Then, for a five-star break in Inverness, book your hotel stay with us at Ness Walk Hotel. For the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation. If you need any help at all in putting together your holiday itinerary with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.