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Stages, Places and Special Treats

The Kelburn Garden Party is set in a site of unrivalled beauty and mystery. 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, performance and entertainment as we can into this unique environment, with quite often surreal and magical results. Here are some of the places you can expect to visit when you come to 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
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2014
    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 Monument Stage
  • 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!
    Bob's BlundaBus
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2014
    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 Village
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2016
    Beware the long arm of the law... if you're not skanking out to the bass party sounds at the Police Rave you'll in trouble!
    Police Rave Unit
  • Kelburn Garden Party 2016
    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 Campsite
  • Kelburn Garden Party 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!
    The Tea Cave