No time to waste for your Solas fix
Grab your tent, your family and what’s left of June and head to Perthshire’s liveliest festival of arts, music, and events. Yep, June 20-22 means that Solas Festival is back at Errol Park.
Solas Festival 2025 Overview
If you want to be part of one of Scotland’s most inclusive festivals, then Solas Festival has it all. Our theme this year is “Rest and Be Thankful” and we have a programme crammed with all sorts of creativity to nourish mind, body, and spirit.
Advance tickets are selling fast. Purchase yours before midnight on 19 June to avoid disappointment. Do you have family and friends who want to go? Don’t miss out on our reduced prices - advance tickets are cheaper. Get your tickets for Solas Festival here - https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/box-office
Read on for some event highlights for each day. Don’t forget that to complete your RnR, we have Soul Water Sauna available across the weekend. With wellness at the heart of the festival, we’re delighted to be offering a stunning sauna so the Solas community have the chance to slow down, reconnect and recharge. To book a spot, visit www.soulwatersauna.as.me/SolasFestival.
If you find yourself without transport, don’t worry because we've got you covered. We will be providing free shuttle bus services across the three days. Check out the details for the schedule and location here: https://www.solasfestival.co.uk/location
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s ahead:
Friday 20 June
Music: Live at the Hope & Anchor, 8pm. We’re delighted to be joined by Suzanne and Sandy Butler who will bring their easy-going acoustic covers and folk/roots connections to set up the Solas weekend in style.
Main stage: Scotland’s newest country supergroup The Black Denims will be taking to the main stage, blending jazz, folk, bluegrass, and country into energetic, poetic storytelling. They will be followed by the Blue Rose Code trio before Kinnaris Quintet with their electrifying fusion of traditional and folk music.
Theatre: The Beloved Son, a 75-minute solo performed by Andrew Harrison and written by Murray Watts, is an immersive performance at The Stables. It’s a play about Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest who left Yale and Harvard to live simply in Toronto.
Saturday 21 June
Art: Watch creativity come alive with Rest & Be Thankful Live Mural, featuring live mural painting by artist Tif. Throughout the festival, Tif will be crafting a vibrant, large-scale artwork inspired by the spirit of the event and its community.
Learn: Come play and learn chess in sessions at the Book Nook on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Music: Joining us at the festival will be Music Broth, Scotland's Loudest Library! Explore their gazebo filled with an array of instruments, from the familiar to the unusual. Try your hand at playing one, with a team on hand to guide you.
Stories: Story Wagon is a unique touring story sanctuary offering creative writing, wellbeing writing, and traditional storytelling across Scotland. From villages to cities, it provides an engaging outdoor arts space for communities to connect through stories.
Walks: Hope & Anchor, 10am. This is mindful walking for a meditative breathing exercise, before being guided to quieter parts of the site. It’s walking with awareness of your surroundings. Or meet at the Family Shelter Building Workshop, (10am & 4pm) for a two hour walk in woodland near the festival village.
Main Stage: Siskin Green is a contemporary Scottish folk trio, while Pilgrim Society, led by Philip Ologe, will bring a vibrant fusion of African, Northern European, and 60s/70s American funk. El Guapo is an exciting young Argentine band that blends Latin, rock, and funk into an energetic, feel-good sound. Other highlights include Catriona Price, a Scottish violinist, composer, and artistic director; Katie Gregson-MacLeod brings soulful, storytelling folk; Glasgow’s Alice Faye, one of Scotland’s most captivating new artists, and Edinburgh’s Hamish Hawk.
Conversation: Join this conversation between The Methodist Church and the Iona community to explore how living in a community can help us move from isolation to a life of flourishing, rooted in love, support and shared purpose.
Wellness: There will be children’s yoga, AcroYoga and Partner Yoga.
Theatre: Edinburgh Playback at The Hearth will see audience members share real-life moments whether joyful, challenging, or profound. Then watch them brought to life through improvised performance.
In the mix: Saturday will also be hosting jewellery making, spoon carving, workshops on the art of walking and running, nature journaling in watercolour, and talks about how to start and end your day well.
Poetry: Join Scotland’s acclaimed Loud Poets to learn how to use creative writing and performance to make your voice heard. This workshop encourages you to consider the causes you care about and how to share your perspective with creativity and power.
Music Literature: Intercultural Youth Scotland brings a vibrant showcase of culture, identity, and self-expression. Experience the bold humour and heartfelt storytelling of Diary of a DL Trade by Louis Uteiyin and warm, witty spoken word by poet Ruth Omoirawua.
Magic: Brace yourself for belly laughs and mind-blowing magic with Calum James, the award-winning magician known for his side-splitting humor and jaw-dropping tricks.
Sunday 22 June
The final day is packed with yoga and wellbeing events, conversations, workshops and a whole lot more. Here are some of the highlights:
Dance: Doodle and Dance is led by inclusive dance company Indepen-Dance. This joyful drop-in session blends creativity, movement and self-expression.
Music: Join BC-born folk and Americana songwriter Sarah Jane Scouten for an intimate Sunday afternoon performance in the Hearth. Rooted in bluegrass and old-time music, she blends 60s and 70s country with British folk revival.
Main Stage: Chris Brain has emerged as a powerful voice in contemporary folk, praised for his evocative songwriting and honeyed vocals. Aref Ghorbani is an Iranian-trained classical singer and Setar player based in Glasgow. Mad Ferret is a duo from Perth, known for their energetic blend of traditional and contemporary folk music and blisteringly fast mandolin solos. Brass band Brass Aye bring song, dance and carnival vibes to make Solas an unforgettable celebration.
Music: Come and sing with Choir Leader, Songwriter and Singing For Health Practitioner Seraph Davidson in a joyful pop-up choir session. Open to all, this is a chance to share your voice, and create something beautiful together.
Production: Step into a magical world with My Friend Selkie, a delightful production for young audiences. Combining Scottish folk tales, music, and interactive movement, this show introduces children to the story of Jo and Selkie, a young girl and a mystical seal.
Workshop: Join herbalist and musician Sarah Jane Scouten in the Hearth on Sunday afternoon for a hands-on workshop exploring plant medicine. Drawing from her journey into herbalism, Sarah Jane will guide you in identifying and preparing medicinal plants like hawthorn, valerian, and yarrow.
Dance: Ur Ye Askin? is an ode to Glasgow, an eclectic take on what Glasgow means to us through dance.
With so much negativity in the world at the moment, why not come for a spot of positive bliss and make the most of your June? Yep, Solas has it all. See you there!
The Solas Festival Team.