A selection of the talented young musicians from Gizzen Briggs will be popping up to play during the festival

Collegiate Church, Tain, IV19 1AJ

Sunday 13th September 2026

2.00pm-2.30pm

so please come early

Free entry

As well as our band of volunteers popping up at the Tain markets each month we welcome community groups to pop up during the festival to set up on Tain High Street.  

If you would like a stall during the run of the festival then please contact us.

Children aged 3 to 10 will love hunting around Tain Library to find all the hidden things. Helpful hints from staff will ensure every child has fun and enjoys the hunt. No need to book.

Did you know that at each of our evening live author events the audience is entertained with live music?  This year is no exception.  We will be welcoming local musicians to delight audiences with their artistry. 

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The Pop-Up Bookshop and Art Gallery will be returning to the Masonic Lodge, Queen Street, Tain. We stock new books including authors appearing at the Festival, courtesy of Waterstones, Inverness, pre-loved books available for a donation, cards and prints by local artists for sale, and exhibitions of work entered into the School Art Competition and Pro-Loco Competition. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite piece in each competition. Some Pop-Up Authors will also Pop Up throughout the week in the bookshop.

Committee Members are always on hand, together with some of our fantastic team of volunteers. Pop in, say hi, browse the books, buy Festival tickets and enjoy the atmosphere. We are looking forward to meeting you there!

THE POP-UP BOOKSHOP AND ART GALLERY IS LOCATED IN THE MASONIC LODGE, QUEEN STREET, TAIN AND IS OPEN THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL

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Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th September  10.00am—4.00pm

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Sunday 13th September

12.00noon—4.00pm

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