Festival of Small Halls 2025 is nearly here. We’re so excited to see as many of you as possible along the way. The festival is a rare chance to see eight world class musicians come together for the first time in a unique musical collaboration. This year we’re delighted to be hosting Duncan Chisholm, Innes Watson, Ciorstaidh Beaton, Laura Jane Wilkie, Martin Green, Alasdair Roberts, Malin Lewis, Hannah Fisher (week 1) and Josie Duncan (week 2). All incredibly talented and established artists, pooling their resources and creating a complete one-off. Don’t miss it!
We’re kicking things off with a big opening concert at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Thursday 20th November. Doors 7.30pm. We’ll then split them down the middle and two bands will embark on a thrilling adventure across the region. Full details of what’s on and where here.
We’re also delighted to announce SEALL At Home will be bringing our visiting musicians into everyday spaces across Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh. These informal sessions will take place in care settings, schools, community venues and local pubs.
Public sessions – free to attend
- Saturday 22 November – Hotel Eilean Iarmain, Sleat
17:00–19:00
Duncan Chisholm, Innes Watson, Hannah Fisher & Malin Lewis - Thursday 27 November – Stein Inn, Waternish
Duncan Chisholm, Innes Watson, Josie Duncan & Malin Lewis
16:00–19:00 - Friday 28 November – Ferry Inn, Uig
Ciorstaidh Beaton, Martin Green, Alasdair Roberts & Laura Jane Wilkie
18:00–20:00 - Saturday 29 November – Broadford Hotel, Broadford
Led by Calum MacKinnon and Seumas Smith
After the closing ceilidh in Broadford Hall (approximately 22:00)
And it’s not just the pubs! We’ll be bringing music to the heart of our communities in a series of private workshops and sessions in schools, care homes and drop-in centres including Tigh na Drochaid (Portree), An Acarsaid (Broadford), Alzheimer Scotland (Portree), Radio Skye and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
None of this would be possible without your support. SEALL is a registered charity and we rely on members to keep our programme running.