2 Aug Sorry the performance by Strangebird Zirkus has been cancelled. Ticket purchasers are being refunded.

11 Aug 9 pm to 1 am Strath Games Dance in the Pavilion, following the annual Strathpeffer Highland Gathering at Castle Leod: ceilidh dance with music by Strathpeffer Dance Band, who play a variety of popular and country songs as well as excellent Scottish country dance music. Featuring Freddie McKnight, formerly of the Sterling Showband. Tickets £10 online from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb, also TicketWeb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and Pavilion 01997 420124

www.strathpefferhighlandgathering.com

www.castleleod.org.uk

22 Aug 3 pm to 5 pm Bingo! Being organised by Friends of the Pavilion – more details soon, price yet TBC

2 Sep 3 pm the Highland Chamber Orchestra presents one of its popular Sunday afternoon concerts: Mozart overture to Cosi fan Tutte, Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Wagner Siegfried Idyll, Fauré Pavane, and The Joy of Small Things by Andy Evans. Tickets £8 / £6 / £1 are due to be available from the Pavilion this week – otherwise ring HCO 01463 223171

www.highland-chamber-orchestra.co.uk

7 Sep 7.30 pm Blas Festival tribute to Calum Kennedy. Hosted by Fiona Kennedy and Arthur Cormack, this evening pays tribute to Fiona’s late and internationally acclaimed father. Joining them will be James Graham, Darren Maclean and Kristine Kennedy, along with old friends and acquaintances gathering together in song, story and evocative imagery, to create a picture of the legendary Calum Kennedy. Tickets are now on sale (and selling fast!) at the Pavilion as well as via TicketWeb.co.uk, including special 24hr hotline 0844 248 5096 – Earlybird price until 31 July £12 for all adults. £5 for children/school pupils

www.blas-festival.com/dihaoine–friday-7th.html

21 Sep 8 pm Glasgow Phoenix Choir – we’re delighted to welcome one of Scotland’s greatest choirs back to the Pavilion. Springing from the ashes of the legendary Orpheus Choir, the Phoenix has since proved to be a more than worthy successor. As on previous visits to the Pavilion (and at concerts elsewhere), special guests will be Glasgow Phoenix’s favourite Gaelic choir – our own Dingwall Gaelic Choir, regular prizewinners at the National Gaelic Mod and various local mods. Tickets £10 (conc. £8) are already online with WeGotTickets.com and TicketWeb.co.uk – they should be on sale at Pavilion and June’s Card Shop Dingwall from 3 August and the Pavilion already has a waiting list for tickets!

www.phoenixchoir.org

www.facebook.com/dingwall.choir

29 Sep 8 pm Dr. Feelgood: touring pretty much continuously since 1973, Dr. Feelgood always give 100% of the finest British rhythm and blues to make you feel good. Performing such hits as “Milk & Alcohol”, “Down At The Doctors” and “Roxette”, the Doctors will see you now! Tickets £15 (conc. £14, school pupils £6) can be bought from WeGotTickets and TicketWeb. They’re also on sale via TicketWeb 24-hr hotline 08444 771000, June’s Card Shop Dingwall and the Pavilion office 01997 420124 (9 to 6 Monday to Friday).

http://drfeelgood.org

30 Sep NEW DATE 11 am to 4 pm Autumn Wedding Fair – another chance for couples planning their special day to be inspired by the Pavilion and meet many top local suppliers of wedding-related services. Free entry for visitors on the day. Anyone who wishes to exhibit at the event should ring Andrew or Mary Dawn on 01997 420124

www.strathpefferpavilion.org/weddings.asp

4 Oct 8 pm Scottish Opera returns to the Pavilion, this time with Verdi’s great opera “La Traviata”. A fresh look at Verdi’s deeply moving and ever-popular tale of a love denied, this new production also celebrates the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birth. Director Annilese Miskimmon (newly appointed Artistic Director of Danish National Opera) gets right to the heart of the story in a production that centres on the turbulent relationships at its core. Tickets on sale from WeGotTickets.com, TicketWeb.co.uk and Pavilion office from Monday 30 July, £14 full price, £5 for under 26s, no other concessions.

www.scottishopera.org.uk

7 Oct Antiques & Collectables Fair being organised by Friends of the Pavilion – more info soon

19 Oct 12 noon to 7 pm and

20 Oct 10 am to 5 pm Food & Craft Fair organised by Friends of the Pavilion. Free entry for the public. Anyone wishing to book a table should ring Frances on 01997 421344

26 Oct Fashion Show organised by Friends of the Pavilion, in association with the Puffin Pool, Dingwall

www.puffinpool.co.uk

2 Nov 8 pm Skerryvore – originally from the Isle of Tiree and now based in Glasgow, Skerryvore are favourites on the music festival circuit, feature in VisitScotland’s current TV ad and have thrilled audiences from Chicago to Shanghai. Lead singer Alec Dalglish won the Frankie Miller Songwriter of the Year award last year. Their sound has evolved in recent years but still maintains a strong ceilidh element.

www.skerryvore.com

3 & 4 10 am to 4 pm Exclusively Highlands Christmas Fair

Nov www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk

Plus conferences, weddings, functions and other private events not included on this list

Strathpeffer Pavilion 01997 420124

www.StrathpefferPavilion.org

enquiries@StrathpefferPavilion.org

TicketWeb 24/7 ticket hotline: 08444 771000

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