Events in Scotland 2026

Scotland is preparing for an exciting year of major events in 2026, and Traffic Scotland will be here to help everyone travel safely and confidently. 

As people travel to these events, we will share real‑time updates on the trunk road network, including live journey times, planned roadworks, and incident information likely to affect your journey. Our aim is to help you plan ahead, avoid delays, and enjoy everything Scotland has to offer in 2026.

Want to see what's happening? Look below

May 2026

Champions of Scottish Car Racing at Knockhill Racing Circuit | Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May

Celtic V Dunfermline Athletic Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park | Saturday 23rd May 

Stock Car Summer Series at Knockhill Racing Circuit | Saturday 23rd May

Scotland V Curaçao at Hampden Park | Saturday 30th May 

Rangers V Celtic Women's Scottish Cup Final at Hampden Park | Sunday 31st May

June 2026

Kelpies Live 2026 at Helix Park in Falkirk | Friday 5th June - Sunday 14th June 

Eden Festival 2026  at Raehills Estate, Moffat | Thursday 11th June - Sunday 14th June 

Half Marathon and 10K in Isle Of Skye | Saturday 13th June 

Zach Bryan With Heaven On Tour at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium | Sunday 14th June 

The Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre | Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st June

British Superbike Championship at Knockhill Circuit | Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 

TRNSMT Festival 2026 at Glasgow Green | Friday 19th-Sunday 21st June

Metallica M72 World Tour at Hampden Park | Thursday 25th June

Heartlands Festival 2026 at Pitlochry Recreational Ground | Friday 26th-Sunday 28th June 

Youth Beatz Festival 2026 at Parkfarm Showfield, Dumfries | Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th June

Summer Sessions Glasgow at Bellahouston Park | Saturday 27th - Saturday 4th July