As we come towards the end of another year, we’ve been taking a look at some of the events we have to look forward to in 2023. So, here we share some highlights of what’s on next year in Inverness.
Festivals
- Isle Be Back Festival – 12th and 13th May
- The Gathering – 27th May
- National Whisky Festival – 1st July
- Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – 27th to 29th July
- Inverness Music Festival – Date TBC
Theatre and concerts
From west end musicals to traditional folk music, pop concerts and more! There’s something for everyone on the Inverness music and theatre scene. Here are some of the biggest shows coming to our Highland venues in 2023.
- RSNO Viennese Gala – 12th January
- Scottish Ballet’s The Snow Queen – 25th to 28th January
- Johnny Cash Roadshow – 15th February
- The Classic Rock Show – 1st March
- Giovanni Pernice: Made in Italy – 26th March (see our theatre break package)
- The Wedding Singer – 1st April
- The Sound of Springsteen – 5th April
- The Stamping Ground – 5th to 13th May
- Anton Du Beke and Friends – 23rd October

Live comedy
Let’s face it, we all need a laugh. So we are delighted to see so many comedians on the bill in 2023. Book your tickets for one of these stand-up shows and let the good times roll!
- Janey Godley – 3rd and 4th February
- Maisie Adam – 8th February
- Susie McCabe – 1st April
- Gary Meikle – 11th June
- Gary Faulds – 5th August
- Tim Vine – 5th September
- Josie Long – 21st September

Sports Events
With the dramatic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, this is the perfect setting for large sporting events. In Inverness and the surrounding area, annual events such as the Inverness Highland Games and the Loch Ness Marathon are back!
- Inverness Half Marathon & 5K – 12th March
- Etape Loch Ness – 23rd April
- Inverness Highland Games – 15th July
- Loch Ness Marathon – 1st October

Book your tickets
Now’s the time to get your tickets to these 2023 events and shows. Then, for a five-star break in Inverness, book your hotel stay with us at Ness Walk Hotel. For the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation. If you need any help at all in putting together your holiday itinerary with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
