Supported by Look North! Festival
Friday 27 / Saturday 28 Feb - STRICTLY 18+ - BYO
Sun 1 March - Free, family friendly, open to all (No BYO)
Since opening in 2014, the Duncairn has long been forging connections across the North Channel. For one weekend only in February 2026, the Duncairn will be taken over by some of the finest musicians and artists that Scotland has to offer.
Curated by multi-instrumentalist and cultural organiser Joseph Peach, expect a jam-packed weekend of music from artists such as Josie Duncan, Laura Wilkie, and Rhona MacFarlane to name but a few. Expect everything from intimate acoustic sets to full-band performances and genre-blurring experiments, each artist bringing their own story, sound, and sense of place.
Whether you’re discovering new favourites or following familiar names, this is a rare chance to experience Scotland’s musical landscape in one space, over one unforgettable weekend.
TICKETS:
Full weekend access (Friday and Saturday): £18.50
Friday or Saturday individual tickets: £12.50
Sunday: Free and open to all, no ticket required
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FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY
Doors 7.30pm
RHONA MACFARLANE
Rhona Macfarlane is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter whose emotive voice and evocative storytelling have been described as ‘casting a gentle spell over her audience.’ Macfarlane creates a deeply immersive and emotional soundscape, whether through gentle guitar and intimate vocals or expansive, cinematic arrangements with soaring strings, crafting worlds that feel both vast and personal. Her work has been described as “building an atmosphere of tranquillity and respite”, drawing listeners into a space of reflection and serenity.
CHARLIE GREY AND JOSEPH PEACH
Charlie Grey and Joseph Peach make music on fiddle and piano.
They are Scottish folk musicians, interested in making music filled with spontaneity, sensitivity and freedom. Inspiration comes from the past and their surroundings, feeding music that’s rooted in tradition, whilst stretching it’s possibilities through improvisation and imagination.
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SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Doors 7.30pm
LAURA WILKIE + INNES WHITE
Laura Jane Wilkie is a Fiddle player from Tain in the Highlands of Scotland. She has a unique style which has roots in Highland fiddle traditions but is influenced by an eclectic range of music of all genres.
Her album "VENT" is centred around waulking songs – ancient women’s work songs which were sung for hundreds of years by women in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Laura studied these songs to adapt them for the fiddle, immersing herself in the Scottish archives and working with friend, tradition bearer and one-woman-ceilidh Rona Lightfoot.
JOSIE DUNCAN + BAND
Josie Duncan is an award-winning singer, songwriter and composer from the Outer Hebridean Isle of Lewis. Steeped in the language, stories and songs of her island home, Josie brings a rare authenticity and emotional depth to contemporary folk music. With a voice described as “intensely beautiful” (FATEA), she bridges tradition and innovation with effortless grace.
Josie’s songwriting, both in English and Gaelic, carries a rare honesty – weaving together timeless melodies and intimate lyrics that speak of place, people and belonging.
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SUNDAY 1 MARCH
10.30am - 2pm
Expect a traditional Duncairn Super Sunday with a Scottish twist! This mid-morning treat is free, family friendly, and open to all. With non-stop music throughout the day in the Good Room, arts and crafts for the kids in Australia hall, as well as coffee and treats flowing, this is the perfect way to spend your Sunday. No ticket required!