Helensburgh Winter Festival 2026

Helensburgh Winter Festival returns to Colquhoun Square for its 15th year, filling the square with a festive market, a stage programme and a funfair across one weekend in the heart of the town.

What to expect:

• Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, 10am-5pm both days, in Colquhoun Square
• "A full weekend of entertainment lined up for our Festival Stage, featuring music, performances and plenty of festive atmosphere"
• "Lots to keep our younger visitors entertained too, with children's entertainers and funfair rides for all ages"
• "Our fabulously Festive Market will fill the square with traders, gifts, crafts and seasonal treats"
• Street food vendors serving "warming food, sweet treats and festival favourites"
• The Helensburgh HEART Santa Dash sets off from the same square on the Saturday
• Free tickets are registered through Eventbrite; the festival is a charity and asks for donations
• Outdoors in the town square, so dress for the weather