Solas Festival is a popular arts and music festival that takes place in Scotland every year. The festival features a diverse range of music, dance, spoken word, visual art, and theater performances, as well as workshops and discussions on a wide range of topics.
The festival is known for its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, and is committed to promoting social justice, environmental sustainability, and community engagement. It attracts a diverse range of attendees, including families with young children, artists, activists, and people from all walks of life.
Solas Festival is held over a weekend in the summer, typically in June or July, and takes place at the Bield at Blackruthven, a rural retreat center in Perthshire, Scotland. Some of the past performers at Solas Festival include Mogwai, Karine Polwart, The Twilight Sad, and Frightened Rabbit, as well as many up-and-coming artists from Scotland and beyond.
In addition to the music and arts programming, Solas Festival also offers a variety of workshops and discussions on topics such as social justice, environmental sustainability, mental health, and spirituality. The festival also features a marketplace where attendees can purchase a variety of goods from local and independent vendors, as well as food and drink vendors offering a range of tasty options.
Solas Festival is a unique and vibrant event that celebrates creativity, community, and social change.