Highland & Island Festivals Come Together for the First-Ever Mega Festival Giveaway
There’s something pretty special about festivals.
Yes, it’s the music, the atmosphere, the memories that last long after the tents come down… but at their heart, festivals are built strongly on community. And to kick off 2026, we’ve been working on something rather exciting alongside some of the other events taking place this year.
For the first time in history, several of Scotland’s much-loved festivals have joined forces to launch the Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway, a collaborative fundraiser supporting local food banks across the Highlands and Islands.
One prize. Seven festivals. One big community effort.
Led collectively by the team here at Bella, we’re over the moon to be working collaboratively with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) , Tunes By The Dunes and Black Isle Calling, by launching the Mega Festival Giveaway - bringing together seven unique festivals, each of which who are donating a pair of tickets to their 2026 events.
This means that one lucky winner will scoop a pair of tickets to every participating festival, creating the ultimate Scottish festival year, while helping support people in local communities who need it most. Iconic.
Why we’re doing this
Across Scotland, food banks continue to see rising demand as the cost-of-living crisis affects families, individuals and communities. At the same time, festivals themselves are navigating increasing pressures across the board.
This collaboration is about standing together.
By pooling audiences, platforms and resources, the participating festivals hope to raise as much money as possible for food banks local to each event, while also showcasing and celebrating the incredible diverse live music scene Scotland is lucky to have.
Festivals don’t just arrive for a weekend and disappear. They’re very often deeply rooted in their local areas, shaped by the people who attend them and supported by the communities around them. This is a small but meaningful way to give something back.
Possibly most importantly - How to enter!
Entering is simple:
Make a minimum £10 donation via our official Crowdfunder
Every £10 donated = one entry into the prize draw
All funds raised will be split between food banks after the closing date – specifically aiming at supporting those most local to each participating festival.
The Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway launches Friday 17 January 2026 at 5pm and runs for four weeks, closing Friday 14 February 2026 at 5pm.
What you could win
The ultimate festival prize bundle includes, in order of event date:
Skye Live | 7th - 9th May
Held in Portree on the Isle of Skye, Skye Live champions Scottish and international artists in a breathtaking island setting. A truly unique festival experience.
The Gathering | 30th May
Returning to Inverness in 2026, The Gathering celebrates emerging and established artists while supporting the local creative scene. A great 1 day event, suitable for all the family.
HebCelt Festival | 15th - 18th July
Taking place 15–18th July in Stornoway, Heb Celt is one of Scotland’s most loved cultural festivals, blending Celtic music, global sounds and that incredible island hospitality.
Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) | 24th – 25th July
Held annually in Lewis, EDF celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026 from 24th-25th July, with a programme that champions trad, folk and contemporary Scottish music.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival | 30th July – 1st August
Taking place 30 July - 1st August 2026 at the Belladrum Estate near Beauly, we’re now in our 22nd year and have an eclectic mix of music, arts, family-friendly activities and a strong sense of community.
Tunes By The Dunes | 4th - 5th September
The UK's most northerly mainland music festival, attendees can dance the end of summer away with an intimate musical experience to remember, featuring some of the North’s leading music acts.
Black Isle Calling | 11th - 12th September
Set on the Black Isle Brewery farm in Munlochy, near Inverness, Black Isle Calling offers a family-friendly weekend of great music, great beer and on-site camping.
A shared thank you
Whether you’re donating, sharing the competition, or simply cheering it on thank you. This initiative is about more than winning tickets. It’s about collaboration, kindness and supporting the communities that support live music.
Together, Scotland’s festivals really are stronger.
Competition Terms & Conditions
General Competition Information
The Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway is hosted collectively by the participating festivals, overseen by the Belladrum team.
Entry is via Crowdfunder only. Please be careful when clicking links, only click on our official links and never share personal information online (scammers are rife!!)
Each £10 donation equals one (1) entry.
Donations are non-refundable.
The competition opens Friday 17 January 2026 at 5pm and closes Friday 14 February 2026 at 5pm.
One winner will be selected at random and announced on Monday 16 February 2026.
The winner will receive one pair of tickets to each participating festival’s 2026 event.
No cash alternative is available.
Prize tickets are non-transferable, non-exchangeable and valid only for the year stated.
Each festival’s own ticketing terms and conditions apply to the relevant prize tickets. Please check their websites for queries and clarification.
After the festival end date, all money raised (other than Crowdfunding platform fees) will be split between food banks within each local area, relevant to participating festivals. Further details and updates will be shared at the time of these donations including donation amount and locations.
HebCelt Prize – Additional Terms
Prize: Two (2) weekend tickets to HebCelt Festival 2026.
One ticket must be an adult ticket; the second may be adult, youth, child or infant.
Prize tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and have no monetary value.
Tickets must be used in the year issued.
Winning ticket voucher will be issued digitally to the winner’s nominated email address.
The voucher can be exchanged for physical tickets from the HebCelt festival shop/box office in July.
HebCelt’s prize supports Eilean Siar Food Bank, Stornoway.
Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF) Prize – Additional Terms
Prize: Two (2) weekend tickets to Eilean Dorcha Festival 2026.
One ticket must be an adult ticket; the second may be adult, youth or child.
Prize tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and have no monetary value.
Tickets are valid only for the year in which they are issued.
Winning tickets will be issued digitally and sent to the winner’s nominated email address approximately 5–7 days before the festival.
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival – Additional Terms
The winner will receive two (2) weekend tickets to Belladrum Festival 2026. One ticket must be an adult ticket; the second ticket may be an adult, youth, or child ticket. All weekend ticket prizes include access to camping should the winner wish to stay on site. Please note that additional expenses, including car parking passes, are not included. Competition prizes are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and have no monetary value. Tickets must be used for the year in which they are issued. Winning tickets will be issued digitally and sent to the winner’s nominated email address approximately 5–7 days prior to the event.
For full festival-specific terms and conditions, please refer to each festival’s official website.