Contemporary folk and Scottish traditional music take centre stage Wednesday to Friday. Our resident DJ Karawane spins world grooves most Saturday evenings. On Sunday afternoons we feature an eclectic mix of musical genres and literary offerings, from classical music to blues and jazz.

As well as our regular programme of folk and traditional music, world music DJs and local acts, there are a number of specially curated events throughout the summer.

BELLADRUM TAKE-OVER DAY (Sat 9 Jul):   Our friends from Tartan Heart Festival are taking over the Under Canvas tent for one day only!  Drop by any time from 1pm - 10pm. No ticket is required for this day.

RUNRIG CONNECTIONS (Wed 20 - Fri 22 Jul): To tie in with The Stamping Ground, Eden Court Highlands and Raw Material's new musical featuring the songs of Runrig, a series of special gigs at Under Canvas will celebrate the incredible influence of the band in today's trad music scene. Expect new performances of old classics and a stunning line-up of artists who have shared a stage with Runrig or been inspired by the music and message. We're thrilled that the Skye Singers will be performing on Wed 20 July supported by Malin Lewis and on Thu 21 Norrie Miller takes the stage supported by Folkify.

SGEUL (Wed 3 - Sun 7 Aug): Under Canvas marks the Year of Stories, with a week of music and storytelling, supported by EventScotland. This week's programme platforms the diverse stories and voices of Scotland's people and those inspired by the beautiful landscape and natural environment we call home.  

We are delighted to have commissioned four artists from Bogha Frois to write new music in celebration of Scotland's LGBTQ+ community. Songs will be premiered over two nights by artists and supported by Bogha Frois artists - these two special gigs offer you the chance to be among the first to hear them.

The week is rounded off with our Family Day of Stories and Songs (Latha Teaghlaich de Sgeulachdan is òrain) a day of storytelling and music especially for families and children.  This week is supported by EventScotland's National Event Programme.

ANNA MASSIE'S MAIN STAGE (Wed 17 - Fri 19 Aug): Local musician and Under Canvas stalwart, Anna Massie, aka The Black Isle Correspondent, has guest-curated a series of collaborative gigs for us. Anna has brought together some of her favourite artists of the moment, both established and emerging onto the scene, to play some of their own music and maybe try something new together.