FÈIS ÌLE 2026 AT ARDBEG
23rd MAY - 30th MAY
FÈIS ÌLE 2026
Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival, is an annual gathering that brings whisky enthusiasts and Islay devotees from across the globe to our shores. While the festival itself celebrates the entirety of Islay's culture and spirit, Ardbeg proudly takes its place amongst the distilleries, hosting a day brimming with activities, drams, and signature Ardbeg revelry. Mark your calendars for May 22nd to 30th 2026, as we help celebrate the festival's 40th anniversary! Come experience the legendary Islay spirit, Ardbeg style.
23rd MAY - 30th MAY
FÈIS ÌLE 2026
Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival, is an annual gathering that brings whisky enthusiasts and Islay devotees from across the globe to our shores. While the festival itself celebrates the entirety of Islay's culture and spirit, Ardbeg proudly takes its place amongst the distilleries, hosting a day brimming with activities, drams, and signature Ardbeg revelry.
Mark your calendars for May 22nd to 30th 2026, as we help celebrate the festival's 40th anniversary! Come experience the legendary Islay spirit, Ardbeg style.
Ardbeg Day 2026
Saturday 30th May - 10am to 5pm
Ardbeg Day 2026
Saturday 30th May - 10am to 5pm
ARDBEG DAY ENTRY TICKET | £10
Saturday 30th May
This Ardbeg Day, join us at La Dolce Islay, a realm where the sun-drenched sophistication of Sicily harmonises with the untamed spirit of our beloved island. Sicilian sweet meets Islay peat.
Our whisky, Ardbeg Dolce takes centre stage. Cue the smoke…
A fusion of Ardbeggian delights – expect Distillery tastings, foot stomping music, great company, drams, games, cocktails and hopefully some Italian sunshine!
Don your sunglasses, headscarves, polka dots, suits and welly boots as we celebrate Ardbeg Day La Dolce Vita style!
the big bbq | £80
Thursday 28th May
Ardbeg Courtyard: 7pm – 10.30pm | £80
Meats, Beats & Peats – we’re firing up our legendary BBQ - created by our engineer, Daniel. Sizzling food, great company, BBYOB (Bring Back Your Own Bottle) and music to get you on your feet from the Rhythm and Booze Project!
An evening not to be missed.
Ardbeg Day Silent Disco in the Stillhouse | £10
Saturday 30th May
Time: 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Cost: £10 – includes glass (40 places per session)
Place: The New Stillhouse
Book in advance | Some tickets will be available on the day.
We’re slipping on headphones and turning up the tunes in the sacred grounds of our Stillhouse. Dance to your own beat and let your ears lead the way while your tastebuds explore peaty
perfection. A sensory experience like no other.
Warehouse Wandering with the Ardbeg Team | £50
Monday 25th – Thursday 28th May
11.30am | 1 hr | £50
Your chance to delve into some lost drams from our past, and enjoy Ardbegs direct from the cask in our warehouses. A marriage of food and Ardbeg, Italy meets Islay.
AND… your first chance to meet our new Distillery Manager – Bryony – along with the Ardbeg team.