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 2024

Earlybird Tickets Now Available

A limited number of Earlybird tickets for Knockengorroch Festival 2025 are now available to buy online—don’t miss out!  2025 promises a vibrant celebration of music, …

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Knockengorroch 2024

2024 Highlights Video

Re-live the magic of this year’s festival with our fantastic 2024 highlights video by ReCompose! Get excited for next year’s festival in the hills, taking place from Thursday …

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Knockengorroch 2024

2024 Gallery

At the end of May, our secluded riverside mountain valley was filled with incredible music, amazing people, and magical happenings – a huge thank you …

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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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5 days ago

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🍂 Samhain Blessings to All! 🍂 As the golden hues of autumn settle over Knockengorroch, we pause to honour Samhain—the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Celtic new year. Our swallows have taken flight for their long journey south, and the land here is quietly preparing itself for the magic of next year’s festival. Preparations are in full swing, and the land is regenerating. 🌿 Super Advanced tickets are still available, so secure yours and join us in the hills next May: www.knockengorroch.org.uk/tickets/ See you under the stars! 🌌📷 ReCompose ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Such an incredible sight two weeks ago over Knockengorroch when we were treated to the Aurora Borealis! ✨ With darker nights drawing in our eyes are to the skies, with plenty of time for star gazing in one of the best places in the world for it... Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park 🌌#northernlights #auroraborealis #knockengorrochfestival ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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We’re hard at work getting ready for our first 2025 line-up announcement! In the meantime, how about a little challenge? ✨ Can you name all these artists from the past 10 years of Knockengorroch? 🎶 There’s a prize for the first person to get it right!#Knockengorroch #Festival2025 #LineupTease #throwbackchallenge📷 ReCompose / Douglas Robertson ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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🚗✨ Planning for Knockengorroch 2025? Vehicle passes always sell out so don’t forget to grab one early, or choose our budget friendly off-site parking option.🌿 Help us preserve this beautiful upland site – check out these amazing aerial views. Let’s keep it green together! 🌿📷 ReCompose#Knockengorroch #EcoFriendly #FestivalPrep #KeepItGreen ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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🌿 We’re committed to safeguarding the land that makes our festival so special. Nestled in the hills, we take pride in reducing our environmental impact and telling the land’s rich story - respecting the ancestors and honouring those still to come.From minimising waste to educating about the local ecosystem, we believe in nurturing this land for future generations of all species to survive and thrive. 🌍✨ Read our full Environment and Land Statement here 👉 www.knockengorroch.org.uk/about/our-values/environment-and-land-statement/ #Knockengorroch #SustainableFestival #EcoConscious #RespectTheLand #FestivalInNature📷 ReCompose and Douglas Robertson ... See MoreSee Less

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Knockengorroch Festival

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Music to the Hills - Sustaining the Land
22-25 May 2025 ☀️
Galloway, SW Scotland🌲

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