Live in Loch Goil Festival

Live in Loch Goil takes place Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th May 2025.

Live in Loch Goil is held in around the Village Hall in the stunning village of Lochgoilhead, located within Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, 6 miles off the A83 Rest & Be Thankful, and just over an hour from Glasgow. Both stages are undercover, although there are bars, seating areas and food outlets outside. The festival will showcase a variety of live music over 2 (Main Stage in the Marquee and Acoustic Stage in the Hall).

Live in Loch Goil is a family-friendly festival, under 18's are welcome along, if accompanied by a responsible adult over 18. One adult can be responsible for up to four children under 18.

Live in Loch Goil have several licensed bars onsite, and as a result they operate a challenge 25 policy. If you're lucky enough to look under 25 then please expect to show ID when purchasing alcohol. ID can be in the form of a passport, driving license, or other ID which includes the 'PASS' logo.

PLEASE NOTE, LIVE IN LOCH GOIL IS A CASHLESS EVENT

Yes, you will be issued with a wristband on arrival, so as long as you keep this on, you will be allowed to exit and re-enter Live in Loch Goil festival site throughout the weekend.

Only food and drink purchased at Live in Loch Goil will be allowed to be consumed in the festival area, and there will be searches in place at the entrance. Due to security restrictions, bags larger than A4 will not be permitted within the site.

Live in Loch Goil is held in around the Village Hall in the stunning village of Lochgoilhead, located within Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, 6 miles off the A83 Rest & Be Thankful, and just over an hour from Glasgow. Both stages are undercover, although there are bars, seating areas and food outlets outside. The festival will showcase a variety of live music over 2 (Main Stage in the Marquee and Acoustic Stage in the Hall).

A daily bus service operates from Helensburgh to Lochgoilhead (except Sundays)

Alternatively, Lochgoilhead is 13 miles from Arrochar & Tarbet Railway Station (with trains from Glasgow Queen Street), and 6 miles from the Rest & be Thankful, where buses between Glasgow & Oban or Campbeltown often stop - please check with your driver before boarding.

There are 2 local taxi companies:

Trident - 01301 707144.

DM Taxis - 07384 696956

There is no car parking at the festival site. We urge you (where possible) to car share or walk from your accommodation if you're staying nearby. We are walking distance from Drimsynie Estate and from anywhere in Lochgoilhead Village. If you are driving to the event, then please park in the main village carpark, across from the Post Office. Please note, Hall Road will be local access only.

If you've purchased your Live in Loch Goil ticket online through Skiddle, then chances are you will have received an e-ticket. If you email custcare@skiddle.co.uk they will be able to resend your ticket.

There will be a wristband collection point at the Box Office (Entrance) to the Live in Lock Goil festival, where you can exchange your ticket for a wristband, valid throughout the weekend.

It is not our policy to issue refunds on tickets unless the event is cancelled or postponed. In the event you can't make the festival, we recommend you sell your ticket on for face value through Twickets, a secure face-value ticketing swap site. Tickets purchased through third parties are done so at your own risk.

If there are tickets left then they will allow them to be purchased over the weekend, but we urge you to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee entry, and to secure the best price.

There are no camping facilities at Live In Loch Goil, the nearest campsite is Carrick Farm, 6 miles along Loch Goil.

Argyll Holidays has a wide range of accommodation available from hotel rooms and cottages to luxury caravans and deluxe hot tub lodges, all within walking distance of the festival: www.argyllholidays.com.

There are also several local guesthouses & apartments on Airbnb and places nearby for Campervans to park up (please note there are no hookup/waste disposal facilities). Please be responsible when parking your campervan, ensuring you aren't blocking local access or in immediate proximity to residental accommodation (without prior approval).

Lochgoilhead has a small licensed Costcutter, 2 Bars (The Goil & Shorehouse), Café (The Boatshed - about a 2-mile walk along the loch) Post Office, Bowling Green, Doctor Surgery, Primary School & Church. There are also a wide array of local walks and outdoor places of interest, with the area incredibly rich in wildlife.

At Live in Loch Goil both stages are accessible, and they also have an accessible WC located within the Village Hall. Disabled tickets are charged at the standard adult price, with one carer admitted free of charge.