What's On Inverness 2023 | Shows and Events

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

Microphone set up in front of an audience

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.