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Interesting news · Tuesday 10 February

HebCelt 2026 Announces Diverse Summer Line-Up

Outer Hebrides · from bbc.co.uk

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The Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) returns to Stornoway, Lewis, from 15–18 July 2026, featuring a diverse programme of Celtic and folk-inspired music. Headliners include Irish folk-rockers The Mary Wallopers, Skye-based electronic duo Valtos, French collective FÜLÜ, Scottish band Mànran and The Saw Doctors.

The bill mixes high-tempo Celtic roots with traditional tunes and newer sounds, and includes local talent from Lewis.

HebCelt has run for nearly 30 years and is one of Scotland’s leading summer music events.

Read it at the sourcebbc.co.uk

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