Kelburn Garden Party is no stranger to many, having been around for 15 years now. As a result, it’s making a welcome return once again, bringing magical vibes to the iconic painted castle and coastal glen. Plus, a massive immersive art trail, The Neverending Glen, is also making an appearance this year.
Kelburn Garden Party is taking place at the atmospheric Kelburn Estate between July 3 and 7, 2025, bringing music across 10 stages, immersive installations, performances and participatory rituals to its stunning surroundings. Every year gets its own theme, with the 2025 theme being Relics.
This year’s event will present over 150 acts across 10 stages with the support of EventScotland’s National Events Funding Programme. Kelburn continues to uplift emerging talent and creative risk-taking in a unique setting where “nature and imagination collide”.
The Kelburn Estate provides the event with a magical backdrop for the massive art trail, featuring a compelling mix of Residency artists, commissioned contributors and returning favourites. From interactive rituals and mythic sculptures to sound meditations and ecological interventions, The Neverending Glen art trail becomes a place for both remembrance and imagination.
The programme also features a range of live performances and commissions, including beloved sculptor Ashley Dudley-Smith, sound artist Axel van der Waal, as well as Oceanallover, whose multifaceted performances incorporate ritualistic aspects, theatre and live art.
You can find the full programme including workshops here.
Marina Renee-Cemmick, Creative Director of The Neverending Glen said: “The magic of the Neverening glen isn’t quite like anywhere else. It’s a place where the wild wooded glen meets the dynamism and energy of a festival. To have such an expanse of Art installations, performance and workshops interwoven with music and a sense of exploration, right at the heart of the festival, creates a truly unique experience.”
The Kelburn Garden Party is taking place between July 3 and 7 at Kelburn Castle, Nr. Fairlie, KA29 0BE. You can get your tickets here, and your festival ticket is also valid for The Neverending Glen.