Under Canvas closes out its summer with a one-off 50th-anniversary concert, a proper new exhibition opens at the museum, and — if you're the sort who peaked at student union nights — there's a daytime disco on Saturday. Quieter week than most, but the closing concert alone is worth planning around.
Shimmering: Anne Bevan / Mary Bourne
Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
New work from two Royal Scottish Academicians, both with real ties to the north coast — worth a proper twenty minutes, not just a wet-weather backup. Runs to mid-October, so no rush, but it opened this week and deserves an early mention.
Victorian Market live music evening
Victorian Market
A regular Friday fixture through the summer — free to wander in, good for an early evening pint among the market stalls rather than a big night out.
Under Canvas: 50th Anniversary Closing Concert
Eden Court (Empire Theatre)
The last night of this year's Under Canvas, moved inside to the Empire for a one-off with Chisholm, McGoldrick, O'Connor and Byrne — four of the best trad musicians working today, marking the venue's 50th year. Book this one before the tent line-up sells out.
Over 30s Daytime Disco
Botanic House
80s/90s/00s anthems from 5pm — a proper daytime one for people who've outgrown a Saturday night out but still want a dance. Not what most guides would ever mention, which is exactly why it's here.