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Discover a festival like no other… a feast of music, art and adventure in a fairytale setting only 50 minutes from Glasgow...

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Music Programme

Come to the magical lands of Kelburn Castle on Scotland's West Coast for a festival like no other, an explosion of creative energy set in stunning natural surroundings comprising world class music, site-specific art, interactive experiences, circus, theatre, cabaret and a healthy dose of pure party vibes. It's a cultural safari for the mind, body soul and quite frankly unmissable for the serious festival-goer, young and old. Musically there is something for every party-goer at Kelburn, from folk to funk, techno to jazz and disco to hip-hop. We got you covered. Here's some of the first acts announced with plenty more to come... Read on... about 2018 Music Programme

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Stages, Places and Special Treats

The Kelburn Garden Party takes places across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the magical glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle. We pack as much music, performance, art and entertainment as we can into this unique environment, with surreal and magical results. Here's a selection of what you'll find at the festival...

  • Kelburn Garden Party 2015
    Situated at the heart of Kelburn and the festival, the Square Stage is our biggest live stage and has hosted some memorable musical feats over the years.
    The Square Stage
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2017 Images
    By night its the hub of the dance scene where you'll find proper disco, house, techno, funk, reggae; By day the place to find leftfield treats spanning jazz, blues, electronica and more.
    The Viewpoint Stage
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2016
    The Landing is a space age multi-media dance space. You can catch a variety of underground sounds spanning drum'n'bass, techno, bass and hip-hop accompanied by stunning visuals.
    The Landing
  • Pyramid stage at Kelburn
    Tucked away near the Square Stage, the Pyramid is where you will find a wealth of upcoming Scottish talent spanning folk, hip-hop, rock, blues and much more.
    The Pyramid Stage
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2016
    Hosted by Smugglers Records, this venue hosts games and workshops in the day and jumping folk and world music session by night, alongside a well stocked ale bar and massive campfire.
    Smugglers Tent
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2016
    A walk up the glen is rewarded with this hidden gem that hosts a series of pop-up parties and performances throughout the weekend.
    The Beech Plateau
  • Kelburn's cabaret and alternative entertainment venue. Expect a wide range of acts over the course of the weekend here covering everything from daytime family fun to late night cabaret, comedy, magic, burlesque and much more.
    The Twin Peaks Cabaret and Circus Tent
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2014
    Kelburn's Walled Garden and surroundings are an exquisite place to take time out and relax to acoustic music and spoken word among a cornucopia of ancient and notable flora.
    The Gardens & Plaisance
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2017 Images
    One of the gems in Kelburn’s crown, the Secret Forest is a surreal labyrinthine trail through the woods above the main festival site that includes many bizarre attractions and hidden grottos.
    The Secret Forest
  • the saloon
    By day a source of wonky entertainment and games for all ages, by night the Saloon hosts a series of parties spanning funk, disco, bass and beats.
    The Saloon Bar
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2015
    Our oldest and favourite bar serving up quality craft beer, cider and cocktails with a smile. Sounds are provided by DJs up above in the famous Casbah Treehouse.
    The Casbah Bar & Treehouse
  • the-waterfall-pool
    Those in the know come here to cleanse morning hangovers and find some solace by the flowing water, helped by a series of unscripted performances and pop-up events.
    The Waterfall Pool

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The Neverending Glen & Museum Of The Moon

Kelburn Garden Party - The Neverending Glen
Kelburn Garden Party - Museum of The Moon
Kelburn Garden Party 2014

The Neverending Glen is an extension of The Kelburn Garden Party that takes guests on a surreal, enchanting and stimulating multi-media adventure, where contemporary art meets ancient landscape and pop-up parties in the historic Kelburn glen. Artists and art collectives are invited to create site-specific installations, sculptures, performances and events, to enhance the audience’s experience of the amazing Kelburn Estate with it’s magical and ancient forestry, mysterious pathways and mesmerizing views over the Atlantic.

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Getting here

Travel

Getting to Kelburn is much quicker and easier than most festivals, whether driving, catching a train or flying. Just 50 minutes from central Glasgow and less than 2 hours from Edinburgh. We also operate a bus service from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Largs railway station to our events. For SatNavs use postcode KA29 0BE

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