Stagecoach helps festival-goers discover the best of Arran by bus this summer

• Stagecoach is encouraging visitors and residents to travel by bus during the Arran International Festival from 17–23 August.
• Frequent services make it easy to enjoy concerts, performances and community events across the island without the worry of parking.
• Free travel is available for eligible National Entitlement Card holders, alongside great-value DayRider and group tickets.

Festival-goers heading to this year's Arran International Festival are being encouraged to leave the car behind and enjoy the island by bus, with Stagecoach offering a convenient, affordable and more sustainable way to travel between events.

Running from 17 to 23 August, the Arran International Festival returns with its 2026 theme, Belonging Without Borders, bringing together internationally renowned musicians, local artists and communities for a week of concerts, performances and cultural experiences at venues across Brodick, Corrie, Whiting Bay, Kildonan, Kilmory and beyond.

With events taking place right across the island, Stagecoach's network provides a simple way for festival-goers to travel between venues while taking in Arran's spectacular scenery, avoiding the hassle of parking and making the most of everything the festival has to offer.

Visitors can also take advantage of a range of great-value ticket options, including Arran DayRider tickets for unlimited travel across the island, group tickets for families and friends travelling together, and free bus travel for under-22s and over-60s with a valid National Entitlement Card.

Customers can plan journeys, purchase tickets and track their bus in real time using the Stagecoach Bus App.

Fiona Doherty, Managing Director for Stagecoach South Scotland, said:

"The Arran International Festival is one of the island's standout events, celebrating creativity, culture and community, and we're delighted to help people make the most of everything it has to offer.

"We love being at the heart of island life on Arran and supporting travel to this outstanding event. Our buses make it easy for people to move between festival venues, relax and enjoy Arran's stunning scenery along the way, without worrying about parking or driving.

"Whether you're visiting for the day or enjoying the full week of events, travelling by bus is a comfortable, affordable and more sustainable way to experience both the festival and the very best of Arran."

Stagecoach is encouraging customers to plan ahead by downloading the Stagecoach Bus App before travelling and choosing the bus as the easiest way to experience this year's Arran International Festival.