Speyfest tickets on sale for Moray music festival in Fochabers
Tickets for Speyfest are going on sale from noon today – with Celtic giants Skipinnish and the Red Hot Chili Pipers on the bill.
Located in the village of Fochabers in the north east of Scotland, the music festival will be taking place for the 28th time between July 25-27 next year.
Scotland's folk sensation Siobhan Miller will bring her acclaimed sound to Speyfest with a full band, while fiddle legends Session A9 are making a long-awaited return.
Much-loved local outfit Tour Bus Fortune will also be back after delighting crowds last time round.
Ashleigh Macgregor, the festival’s chairperson, said: “The wheels are in motion as we drive towards our 28th edition of Speyfest and another successful year. Our festival has grown to be a key date on the national cultural calendar, with our approach and ethos rooted in the local community of Moray.
“To bring talent of this calibre to Fochabers year on year is at the heart of our aims and we cannot wait to see this swathe of sensational Scottish acts grace the Speyfest stage in July 2025.
“Early birds tickets are the best way to secure your place at Speyfest for the lowest possible price – whether you’ve been part of all 27 previous editions or are interested in joining us for the first time, we would encourage you to come and be part of our event.”
First held in 1995, Speyfest has grown from a local event with one small tent that held around 300 people.
The annual event attracted a record attendance of more than 4000 this summer, with large numbers travelling to Moray from near and far to soak up three days of live music, activities and food and drink.
Siobhan Miller said: "I’m over the moon to be heading back to Speyfest with my band, especially after our last visit two years ago which we all loved. It’s one of my absolute favourite festivals, set in such a beautiful part of Scotland.
“The energy and warmth of the audience always make it a special experience, and I can’t wait to be part of that again."
The festival was founded in 1995 by James M Alexander who sadly passed away in 2022. Having played with the Fochabers Fiddlers and a number of Scottish trad bands, James realised what a spectacular setting the village would be to showcase traditional music, dance and crafts.
Early bird tickets are going on sale HERE from noon today. They will also be purchased from Christies the Chemist in Fochabers.
