Information
Lochaber Live will take place from Friday 12th - Sunday 14th September 2025.
The festival will be held at the Nevis Centre in Fort William, PH33 6AN, with all music performances taking place inside the venue and with an outside food & beverage area.
Travelling to the festival
The festival venue is located just a few minutes walk from both the Fort William train station and bus station.
There is no festival parking, and parking is not permitted on the site or anywhere in the surrounding area and residential streets. We encourage the use of public transport where possible and ask all attendees to leave the car at home if they can. There is limited accessible parking for Blue Badge Holders which is available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need to be picked up or dropped off, we recommend the Morrisons Car Park, adjacent to the train station. Any vehicles waiting in the Car Park will be asked to move.
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Lochaber Taxis - 01397 706070 or 01397 703334
Nevis Taxi - 01397 703000
ScotTaxi - 07928 086205
Accommodation
We do not offer camping or accommodation onsite but the local area has a range of accommodation options.
Festival FAQs
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Please see timings below: (these are subject to change):
Friday 12th September
Doors - 4:00pm
Cù Glas - 4:30pm
Cara Dillon - 5:30pm
FARA - 7:00pm
Peatbog Faeries - 8:30pm
Trail West - 10:15pm
Saturday 13th September
Doors - 4:00pm
Amber Thornley Trio - 4:30pm
Flook - 5:30pm
Karen Matheson - 7:00pm
Breabach - 8:30pm
Mànran - 10:15pm
Sunday 14th September*
Doors - 1:00pm
The Robert Robertson Dance Band - 2:00pm
The Martainn Skene Dance Band - 3:10pm
Final entry on Friday and Saturday is at 22:00.
When leaving the venue, please respect our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.
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Yes there will be bars at the event, both inside the venue and in the food & beverage area outside, all managed and staffed by our own bar team.
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There will be food trucks offering a range of hot food, including vegetarian and vegan options.
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Attendees will not be permitted to bring food and drinks into the venue, unless required due to dietary requirements, allergies or medical circumstances. Please let us know in advance or speak to security when you arrive if you have any concerns.
You can bring an empty water bottle to fill up in the venue.
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There are toilets located inside the main venue.
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Unfortunately we can’t accommodate pets anywhere in the venue.
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We have a range of Lochaber Live merchandise that will be available to purchase at the festival, as well as items from the individual artists. Cash and card payments are accepted.
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The main entrance to the venue is on tarmac, and there are accessible toilets inside the venue.
This is a mainly standing event with limited seated available in the venue.
We will also have a small platform for attendees with accessibility needs, with tickets available here.
We are aware that some attendees may require support from a carer or companion to fully access the event. We offer a carer ticket option, which must be booked alongside a ticket for yourself. These tickets can be booked on the expectation that your carer will be able to assist you throughout your visit and would be your point of contact in the case of an evacuation. Proof of carer status may be requested on arrival.
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With the move to the Nevis Centre, we will no longer have seated tickets available. There will be some seats located around the venue, available on a first come, first served basis. If you had previously booked a seated ticket, please let us know and we can reserve a seat for you. These seats will not be raised, so we can't guarantee a clear view during performances, but they will give you somewhere to sit whenever you wish throughout the event.
We are unable to allow people to take their own seats or camping chairs into the venue due to Health & Safety concerns.
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The following items are prohibited and will be removed by security:
Weapons, including but not limited to: firearms, knives, combat weapons, explosives, heavy chains, brass knuckles, clubs/bats/sticks, pepper spray, aerosol sprays, nitrous oxide, ammunition, explosives and explosive components, fireworks, CBR (chemical-biological-radiological) substances, projectiles of any kind and any replica of same items that could be mistakenly identified as weapons under this policy, or any weapon as defined in UK law.
Illegal drugs and substances, including unmarked liquid or pill medication bottles and nitrous oxide. Legally prescribed medications may be permitted if in a prescription bottle/container with a pharmacy-generated label containing the individual’s name – subject to verification via valid identification. Any other medications are considered on a case-by-case basis on site.
Bags and containers larger than 40cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Alcohol, cans, bottles, including any glass objects or vessels or metal cans and objects.
Food or drink (unless required due to allergies, dietary requirements or medical circumstances).
Liquids, gels and perfumes of more than 100ml.
Laser pens or pointers.
Professional cameras, including professional camera equipment (e.g., camera stand, lenses, and selfie sticks).
Fireworks, fire-starters, and open flames.
Laptops, tablets, audio recording equipment, noise-making devices or card reading devices.
Skateboards and rollerblades, hover-boards, scooters, bicycles, and other personal motorized and non-motorised vehicles (except those required for accessibility).
Animals and pets of any kind.
Unauthorised solicitation, flags or marketing materials (e.g., posters, flyers, stickers).
All unapproved unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones unless expressly authorised in accordance with LNE’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy.
Chairs or stools.
Helmets.
Large umbrellas.
Spray cans, markers and graffiti pens.
Any item deemed to be dangerous by the Event Manager (the designated responsible person for the overall general event operations and implementing this policy) or local Police or Licensing Officer.
Artist and Vendor Applications
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Any artists interested in performing at Lochaber Live can fill out our Artist Application form here.
We are unable to respond to every application but we will be in touch if there is a suitable slot.
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If you have food truck you would like to bring to Lochaber Live, please fill out our Vendor Application here.
We have very limited capacity for other types of vendors but if you are interested please complete the application.
We are unable to respond to every application but we will be in touch if we can accommodate.
Ticketing
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Tickets can be purchased here.
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Please contact us at info@anairdevents.com
(We may not be able to reply to emails when the event is live so please ensure you have your ticket in advance)
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We are unable to issue refunds for tickets. You may be able to resell your ticket through Tixel here.
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To attend the ‘Take the Floor’ live recording on Sunday 14th September, you must have pre-booked a Sunday ticket which are available here. You will not get access with a Friday & Saturday ticket.
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Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
In the event of a COVID-19 enforced delay to the event, tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates or a refund available within 14 days of the reschedule dates being announced.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 21 (maximum 3 under 18s per adult over 21).
A challenge 25 policy will be in operation at the gates ensuring guardians are 21 and over. Proof of age may be requested. Please bring acceptable photographic ID.
ID may be requested to verify age for ticket types.
Management reserves the right to refuse entry.
Tickets are sold subject to the Promoter’s and the Management’s right to alter or vary the advertised Event where reasonably necessary. Artists and billed attractions are subject to change
No food or drink can be brought onto the Festival Site, anyone found with alcohol that has been brought onto the site will be in contravention of licence conditions and as such will be removed from site with further access refused.
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Lochaber Live follows the Challenge 25 policy (http://www.challenge25.org)
You will be asked for identification on entering the festival and when purchasing alcoholic drinks.
We strongly advise all attendees to bring photographic identification. If can't provide proof of your age when asked, you will not be issued with an over 18 band and will not be able to purchase alcohol.
The following type of ID will be accepted (photocopies / pictures will not be accepted):
Current UK or Overseas Driving License/ Provisional License Photocard
Current UK or Overseas Current Passport
Overseas Only Valid National ID card
UK only 18 + PASS scheme card
Ireland Age Card
Forces I.D Card
Under 18 tickets are available for purchase here. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over 21 (maximum of three under 18s per adult 21+).
There is no minimum age requirement but we do advise that the main event is expected to be busy so may not be suitable for very young children.
There is very limited space in the venue for prams and buggies so we encourage everyone to please leave them at home if possible, and they will not be allowed in the main hall. Please note, we cannot accept liability for prams and buggies brought onto site.