Upcoming Events in the Scottish Borders

Don’t miss this inspiring and fun 3-day celebration of visual art in the Scottish Borders. Buy work from over 70 exhibiting artists, galleries and collectives. Watch demonstrations and see artists at work. Indulge your own creative ambitions and have a go. Meet the artists and get tempted by the local offering at the event. The Borders Art Fair is fast becoming a must visit event for buyers and enthusiasts alike - go and see for yourself. Entry by donation.

The famous Melrose 7s, the oldest 7s rugby tournaments is starting its 2024 events with the Hall of Fame dinner on Thursday, the 11th of April. Stars of the rugby world will host the event and present the inductees for 2024 their Melrose Sevens Hall of Fame Caps.
On Friday the ruby events will kick off with the U18s sevens tournament and on Saturday teams from around the world will compete for the trophy. A full day of fast paced sevens rugby on the 3G at the Greenyards feature the Men’s 1883 Centenary Cup & Women’s Mike Bleasdale Cup. The Melrose Sevens will round off with the traditional Party Night in the Fanzone Tent on that evening.
With lots of events in the food village, the Melrose 7s will again be the place for an exciting family outing. A rugby weekend not to be missed.

The Border's Competition Jim Clark Rally, a unique closed road Motorsport event, will run across the weekend of 23-25 May 2025 based around Duns in the Scottish Borders.

The Jim Clark Rally is a round of the British Rally Championship, Scottish Rally Championship and National Asphalt Championship, named after 1963 and 1965 Formula One champion Jim Clark. It has been a prominent feature of the BRC calendar since its debut in the series in 1999, and was started in 1970.

Legendary Scottish band Skerryvore announce special one-off concert, their biggest to date, to mark their 20th anniversary at Floors Castle.

The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring is the premier classic car show in Scotland. It will once again feature some of the finest veteran, vintage and classic cars from across the country, as well as kid’s activities, live motorsport action, stunt displays, a retail village and of course, plenty of lovely food and drink stops to keep you fuelled throughout the day! With the addition of live rally action this year, arena stunt shows, pipe band displays and a children’s play area, combined with plenty of retail, food and drink exhibitors - this is an event for everybody.

A cultural highlight in the summer agenda of Scottish Borders' events, the Borders Book Festival is a firm favourite of audiences and authors alike - and this year celebrating its 21st edition. Book lovers from all around the country will be visiting this amazing event and tickets are very thought after.

The four-day festival of literature, entertainment, politics, sport, health and lifestyle – and much more besides – will see more than 100 events hosted in marquee-clad Harmony Garden in Melrose. Check out this year's programme and grab yourself a ticket.

The Border Union Show is the highlight of the event and agricultural calendar for the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The Annual Show is held on the last Friday and Saturday of July in the Borders Events Centre on the outskirts of Kelso.

The show is a traditional farming show with over 500 open competitions for horses, livestock and industrial arts. There are over 175 trade stands for everything you could imagine from tractors and farm supplies to clothing and food outlets. The fantastic Food Fair welcomes producers from throughout Scotland and far beyond whilst the Craft & Gift Marquee is a treasure trove of unique and special gifts.

Roxburghe Rocks!
Floors Castle will play host to three world class tribute acts, supported by local sensation The Balancing Ducks. Experience iconic glam rock anthems with The Bowie Experience, upbeat soul and disco classics with Capitol Motown & Soul Band, and sing-a-long disco hits with 21st Century Abba!