© Isle of Bute Jazz Festival

 

This much loved and long running festival draws big crowds from the mainland for a programme of traditional and modern jazz in many varied venues. Fun options include jazz cruises through the lovely Kyles of Bute and a Sunday jazz picnic in the castle grounds. On Saturday a jazz parade brings the streets of Rothesay to colourful life, and many of the musicians join in the big marching band. Previous performers have included Les Haricot Rouge from France, The famous Temperance Seven, the Freetime Old Dixie Jass Band from Holland, Hotshots Hamburg as well as Scottish acts Bill Salmond's Louisiana Ragtime Band and Jim Petrie's Diplomats of Jazz. Fringe events include a jazz church service and jazz workshops offering free tuition.

Times
Various. Details can be found on the organiser website prior to the event.