Aonadh – Hebridean Songwriting Festival is an exciting new celebration of original music, taking place in Stornoway from 17th – 19th September 2026.
Bringing together emerging and established singer-songwriters from across the Outer Hebrides, Scotland and beyond, the festival will showcase the very best in contemporary songwriting through a vibrant programme of live concerts, intimate performances, film, collaborative sessions and creative workshops.
Audiences can enjoy headline performances alongside unique opportunities to hear new music in development, while aspiring songwriters will be able to learn from experienced artists through peer exchange and workshops exploring songwriting craft, lyric writing and performance.
Based at An Lanntair, Aonadh aims to strengthen the platform for original music in the islands, support local talent, foster new creative partnerships and attract visitors to the Outer Hebrides for a distinctive cultural experience rooted in place, language and creativity.
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Thursday 17th September
5pm – I Saw the Light
8pm – Smior: Dr Anne Frater, Anna Murray, Fiona MacKenzie & Kathleen MacInnes
Friday 18th September
2pm – Matthew Hickman Songwriting Masterclass
8pm – Matthew Hickman (Brownbear) and Friends
10.30pm – Open Jam Session
Saturday 19th September
2pm – Girl from the North Country
2.30pm – Mental Health & Music Talk
8pm – Callum Beattie & Friends
10.30pm – Open Jam Session
The Festival Pass
Our Festival Pass gets you access to 2 film screenings and 3 live events.
That’s 5 unfortgettable events for just £50!
Applicable events:
I Saw the Light (film screening)
Smior (talk and concert)
Matthew Hickman (Brownbear) and friends (concert)
Girl from the North Country (film screening)
Callum Beattie & friends (concert)