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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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Stages, Places and Special Treats

The Kelburn Garden Party is set in a site of unrivalled beauty and mystery on Scotland’s West Coast. The festival takes place across numerous stages, nooks and spaces throughout the historic glen and stunning gardens that surround Kelburn Castle. We pack as much music, quality soundsystems, performance, art and entertainment as we can into this unique environment, with surreal and magical results. Here are some of the places you can expect to visit when you come to the festival, including the musical artists you can expect to find there…

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    The Landing
    The Landing
    The Landing Stage is Kelburn's new centrepiece dance area, with state-of-the-art lighting and top quality sound, this is where we present world-class electronica, techno, drum'n'bass, house and other sounds for your delirious ears under the watchful gaze of Kelburn Castle.
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    The Square Stage
    The Square Stage
    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.
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    The Viewpoint Stage
    The Viewpoint Stage
    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 Pyramid Stage
    The Pyramid Stage
    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.
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    Smugglers Tent
    Smugglers Tent
    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.
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    The Beech Plateau
    The Beech Plateau
    A walk up the glen is rewarded with this hidden gem that hosts a series of pop-up parties and performances throughout the weekend.
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    The Gardens & Plaisance
    The Gardens & Plaisance
    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.
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    The Secret Forest
    The Secret Forest
    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.
  • Twin Peaks Cabaret Tepee & Cocktail Bar
    Twin Peaks Cabaret Tepee & Cocktail Bar
    Workshop space by day and eclectic cabaret venue by night, with a cocktail bar included!
  • The Saloon Bar
    The Saloon Bar
    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.
  • EHFM Radio Cafe & Raggamuffin Record Shop
    EHFM Radio Cafe & Raggamuffin Record Shop
    NEW FOR 2023! On your way up to the Landing Stage and Walled Gardens, be sure to stop for a while at this new zone for music + coffee lovers.
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    The Casbah Bar & Treehouse
    The Casbah Bar & Treehouse
    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.
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    The Waterfall Pool
    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.
  • Sketchy Beats at The Monument
    Sketchy Beats at The Monument
    A wee gem of a discovery half way up the glen where you will discover a range of performance spanning acoustic, spoken word and esoteric electronica.
  • The BlundaBus
    The BlundaBus
    The world famous and award-winning Edinburgh Fringe venue on wheels is back at Kelburn with a hilarious programme of comedy and entertainment for kids and adults, with your host Phil Kay!
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    The Summerfield
    The Summerfield
    The village is the festival hub for crafts, stalls and food. You'll find a range of hand-picked traders offering everything from fine quality food to mind-expanding workshops.
  • The Boat On Hill
    The Boat On Hill
    An unlikely stop on your already wacky tour of the Neverending Glen - a re-purposed fishing boat set high on a ridge overlooking the stunning Inner Hebrides.
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    The Tea Cave
    The Tea Cave
    Take a breather as you make your way up the glen at this hidden gem - fresh herbal tea, shisha's and song are on the menu, and some very comfy cushions if everything is too much and you just need a wee snooze!
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    The Campsite
    The Campsite
    Grassy and spacious, just minutes from the festival site and affording stunning West Coast views and amazing sunsets, there can be few campsites quite like Kelburns!
  • The Turkish Steam Room
    The Turkish Steam Room
    The Travelling Turkish Steam Room – luxury in a field. Come relax, rejuvenate, and recover with us. Find us in the Summer Field. Towels and herbal tea supplied! Opens from 9am.

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Getting lost in the woods is always better with pa Getting lost in the woods is always better with pals 🦖  Just watch out for any beasties...  Who will be in your festival squad next summer at Kelburn Garden Party 2024? Tickets available on @skiddleuk
Leave your cares behind at the door. The Smuggler' Leave your cares behind at the door. The Smuggler's Tent is the home of wild abandon, grinning dancers, kissing your friends and ceilidh dancing with strangers 🕺  At least it was when @mazphantasms took to the stage, the surf/psychedelic/sassy band with a big heart and an equally big sound.  Who here helped to pack out the Smuggler's for this electric set?  Check out the latest local talent at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book tickets on @skiddleuk
Bathing in forest sounds, courtesy of @thephoenixc Bathing in forest sounds, courtesy of @thephoenixchoir 🍃  Another long-time favourite of ours, this local choir returned to Kelburn Garden Party this summer to bring a series of pop-up soulful sets in hidden corners all over the festival, from the hilltop Beech Plateau to the sheltered nook by The Waterfall.  Discover more at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book tickets on @skiddleuk (link in bio)
A historic moment for bass music at Kelburn Garden A historic moment for bass music at Kelburn Garden Party hit the Landing Stage this summer 💥  @mcchickaboo, jungle's first ever woman MC, and @metalheadz/@eq50dnb stalwart @djflight both hit the mothership with a growling onslaught of drum & bass, all seasoned with the signature funk of Boo's lyrics.  Who caught this power pairing back in July?  More music legends coming your way at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book your tickets on @skiddleuk
When life gives you lemons, fetch yourself a libat When life gives you lemons, fetch yourself a libation at the lemonade stand 🍋🍋🍋  As you ascend through the dense foliage of the Neverending Glen, take a quick pitstop halfway up at this delicious drinks stall.  A place for thirst-quenching, jamming and tomfoolery - who stumbled on this quirky corner this summer?  Grab your tickets to Kelburn Garden Party 2024 today on @skiddleuk
2024 ARTIST APPLICATIONS OPEN! Over the years we'v 2024 ARTIST APPLICATIONS OPEN! Over the years we've seen some great acts come to Kelburn via our application process, and we're delighted to say that these are now open for 2024. If you or someone you know would sound or look great at next year's festival, you can now apply. We welcome submissions from bands, solo performers, visual artists, walkabout acts and more - we love the weird and wonderful. Go to our website and find the form under "get involved" 🙏
Global sounds 🌍 At Kelburn Garden Party, we lo Global sounds 🌍  At Kelburn Garden Party, we love to celebrate the cross-pollination of music subcultures from across the world.  Just a few highlights this summer included @kogmusicuk's transcendent afro-futurism, @dardisku_records' border-dissolving blend of dance music and Arabic tunes, @iamoptimisticsoul_'s  afro-house debut, and long-time KGP favourites and purveyors of afrobeat and beyond, @samedia_shebeen.  We're bringing the world's music back to Scotland's door at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book your tickets on @skiddleuk
Songs of the forest come tumbling out of The Treeh Songs of the forest come tumbling out of The Treehouse stage, curated by Kelburn Garden Party fam member PJ Coyle 🍃  A multi-genre vibe station where feel-good tunes rule the roost - how many of you came by for a quick "pop-in" (then realised you'd just spent an hour here grooving)?  Tickets to Kelburn Garden Party 2024 are available to book now on @skiddleuk
Storytelling, art and magic... there are plenty of Storytelling, art and magic... there are plenty of imaginative oddities to be discovered in The Summerfields 🪄  Old school Kelburners may remember the Twin Peaks Cabaret Tepee from a few years ago. This summer we brought this old favourite back to host a fizzing mix of circus, cabaret and creativity. Hands up if you paid it a visit 🙌  Don't miss the fun next summer at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book your tickets now on @skiddleuk
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Leave your cares behind at the door. The Smuggler's Tent is the home of wild abandon, grinning dancers, kissing your friends and ceilidh dancing with strangers 🕺At least it was when Maz & The Phantasms took to the stage, the surf/psychedelic/sassy band with a big heart and an equally big sound. Who here helped to pack out the Smuggler's for this electric set?Check out the latest local talent at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book tickets on Skiddle 👉 skiddle.com/festivals/kelburn-garden-party ... See MoreSee Less

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Bathing in forest sounds, courtesy of The Phoenix Choir - Edinburgh 🍃Another long-time favourite of ours, this local choir returned to Kelburn Garden Party this summer to bring a series of pop-up soulful sets in hidden corners all over the festival, from the hilltop Beech Plateau to the sheltered nook by The Waterfall.Discover more at Kelburn Garden Party 2024. Book tickets on Skiddle 👉 skiddle.com/festivals/kelburn-garden-party ... See MoreSee Less

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A historic moment for bass music at Kelburn Garden Party hit the Landing Stage this summer 💥MC Chickaboo, jungle's first ever woman MC, and Metalheadz/EQ50 stalwart DJ Flight both hit the mothership with a growling onslaught of drum & bass, all seasoned with the signature funk of Boo's lyrics. Who caught this power pairing back in July?More music legends coming your way at Kelburn Garden Party 2024 (Official). Book your tickets on Skiddle 👉skiddle.com/festivals/kelburn-garden-party ... See MoreSee Less

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When life gives you lemons, fetch yourself a libation at the lemonade stand 🍋🍋🍋As you ascend through the dense foliage of the Neverending Glen, take a quick pitstop halfway up at this delicious drinks stall.A place for thirst-quenching, jamming and tomfoolery - who stumbled on this quirky corner this summer?Grab your tickets to Kelburn Garden Party 2024 (Official) today on Skiddle 👉 skiddle.com/festivals/kelburn-garden-party ... See MoreSee Less

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