Bruichladdich Rock’ndaal 2026 Will Be Bigger Than Ever

Each year, Bruichladdich puts on a massive concert during Fèis Ìle, but this year they’re aiming to outdo everything that’s come before. There’s double cause for celebration on Scotland’s whisky isle, and that calls for a full-blown festival.

Fèis Ìle is just around the corner, celebrating its 40th edition this year. That alone is reason enough to party, but there’s more: Bruichladdich is marking its 25th anniversary, and that milestone will take center stage at Rock’ndaal 2026.

On 24 May, the courtyard on Lochindaal will once again be transformed into a festival ground for the annual Bruichladdich concert. Stellar artists show up every year, but this time it’s bigger than ever.

The lineup features live performances by Nathan Evans, Saint PHNX, Tide Lines, Cammy Barnes, and Calum MacPhail.

It’s not just about the music. The island is famed for its whisky, and Bruichladdich knows exactly what to do with that. As always, there are two limited-edition single malt Scotch whiskies on the way, plus a special 25th Anniversary bottling available exclusively during Fèis Ìle.

Exactly what whisky lovers can expect from the Islay distillery hasn’t been revealed yet, but one thing’s certain: something extraordinary is coming this year.

Master Blender Adam Hannett will also host his annual masterclass and this year it’s bigger than ever, too. Up to 500 people can attend, double the capacity of previous years. The session will feature carefully curated drams, including rare archive expressions and never-before-released single malts.

If you want to celebrate with Bruichladdich, tickets are £30. They’re available via the distillery’s website. Tickets for the masterclass cost £150 and can be found there as well.

If you can’t make the trip to Islay, there’s something for you this year too: you can stream the entire festival. You’ll only miss the whisky tasting.