Coll Connections is a small collaborative folk festival based in the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides. The event is organised by An Cridhe, the island’s community centre.
Coll’s stunning island landscape provides the perfect backdrop for our joyful celebration of music, community and place. Coll Connections brings people together for performances, workshops, and a variety of sessions that invite everyone to share their own talents and style. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or simply a lover of music, the festival offers a unique opportunity to connect with others, immerse yourself in traditional folk music and song, and experience Coll’s magic. Don’t miss this chance to make lasting memories in this breathtaking Hebridean setting!
We’re starting to plan for Coll Connections 2027. If you’d like to be notified when dates are confirmed, please sign up to our mailing list. We’ll be bringing together musicians and singers for another intimate festival in Arinagour, the island’s village. Workshops, concerts, ceilidhs and other events will be based in An Cridhe and in the wider community.
“I am grateful for every moment that I was able to spend on Coll and at the festival! I am already planning for next year!”
An Cridhe (‘the heart’) is an amazing space with acoustics, facilities, and attention to detail that can rival many major venues. The small size of the island and the friendliness of the Collachs engenders a sense of community that welcomes visitors, who frequently return year after year.
Coll has a long history of traditional music, from the hereditary pipers of the MacLean clan to our present day island ceilidh band, Clachan Ceòl. We welcome musicians of mixed abilities to join us for a celebration of traditional music in this special place. This golden thread of island traditions links all musicians, past, present and future. Our festival is sure to be a unique experience to remember and treasure.
