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What’s on • October 2026

What’s On Around Loch Lomond in October 2026

Jazz and blues in Callander, sailing on the loch, Stirling events and colourful October days around Tarbet, Arrochar and the Trossachs.

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Confirmed October highlights.

Published event programmes can still change, so check the organiser’s page before travelling or buying tickets.

Callander Jazz & Blues Festival, 2–4 October Live music across venues in Callander, with a relaxed festival atmosphere in the heart of the Trossachs. Check the Callander programme.
Loch Lomond Sailing Club Keelboat Weekend, 3–4 October The club’s annual keelboat weekend brings racing to the east side of Loch Lomond. See the sailing-club details.
University of Stirling Open Day, 24 October A free, bookable campus event from 9am to 3pm, useful for families combining a visit with a Loch Lomond break. View official information.
Stirling’s October programme Theatre, music, comedy and family events run throughout the month. Browse Stirling events.

Ideas close to Tarbet and Arrochar.

You do not need a ticketed event every day. October is often best enjoyed through shorter outings that work around daylight and weather.

Walking

Choose a lower-level route

Try Tarbet Isle, the Succoth Circuit or Ardgartan woodlands when the mountain tops are less inviting.

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Scenery

Autumn colour and lochside stops

Explore Tarbet, Luss, Balloch or the Trossachs with flexible stops for short walks and cafés.

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Wet weather

Build in an indoor option

Keep Stirling, Balloch attractions or a long lunch in reserve when Highland weather closes the curtains.

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Stay near Loch Lomond this October.

Ben Lomond Cottage, Ben Reoch Cottage and The Cobbler Cottage each sleep up to six, with free parking, free WiFi and a handy Tarbet base near Arrochar.

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