If you prefer a bigger festival in a smaller pot you are a Knockengorrocher!

Join us beside the glittering Water of Deugh beneath the broad shoulders of southwest Scotland’s great mountain peaks to celebrate some of the finest music from the Celtic diaspora and everywhere in-between.

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Knockengorroch 2025

2025 Photo Gallery Now Live!

We are delighted to announce that the 2025 Photo Gallery is now available to view. The gallery features a selection of photographs capturing the atmosphere, performances, and …

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Save Knockengorroch

Save Knockengorroch Festival: please help!

This weekend’s festival hurtles towards us, and we’re feeling as much passion and excitement as ever to see fields come alive with people and music, …

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Kate Young by Ruth Barrie

We’ve gained the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Events Charter!

The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere’s Sustainable Event Charter – recognises our commitment to sustainability, climate action and care for the land we call home. …

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2025 Line-up coming soon!

2025 line-up

And many more to come…

Knockengorroch 2025

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More Knockengorroch projects

We organise events and projects in the spirit of Knockengorroch at various locations around Scotland. All sorts of what Knockengorroch is all about …in all kinds of places which aren’t Knockengorroch…

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1 week ago

💚 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱! 💚🌿 We’re over 55% of the way to our target – This fundraising campaign is essential to cover our running costs in 2025. Without it, we can’t guarantee the future of the festival. Every single donation helps, no matter the size.We’ve extended the deadline to the end of June – so there’s still time to chip in and spread the word.🎶 Donate + share: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

📸 2025 PHOTO GALLERY IS LIVE!The music, the hills, the sunshine, the smiles — so many magic moments at Knockengorroch2025 🌞🎶This is the last few days to donate to save Knockengorroch and ensure Knockengorroch 2026. With 279 supporters of our fundraiser we're pushing towards our goal of £25k - can you get us a little closer and help cement our future? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025/backers#start 💚 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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3 weeks ago

Almost exactly half way through our fundraiser and we're half way to target! We have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity🥲.. If you are able to support us to get us closer to our target you'll help ensure a festival next year and for the years to follow. Here's a greatCrowdfunderthe Crowdfunder team have made us to sum it all up. Please go here to support us if you can.. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/support-knockengorroch-in-2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Thank you GAUDI and AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE. 👏💕Welcome any time! ... See MoreSee Less
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Knockengorroch World Ceilidh - Scottish Hospitality Awards Finalist 2018
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Knockengorroch lies within Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. The Biosphere designation is recognition of the fantastic array of landscapes, wildlife, cultural heritage and learning opportunities that SW Scotland offers for communities, businesses and visitors to experience and celebrate in a sustainable way.

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