SCOTLAND'S LEADING 3 NIGHT LGBTQ+ WOMEN'S WEEKEND

LAST FEW 2025 TICKETS GOING FAST

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR 3RD TO 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026 EARLYBIRD DISCOUNTED  TICKETS COMING SOON!

Oban Lesbian Weekend is an inclusive weekend, run by LGBTQ women and non-binary people

for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people. It is not for us to police what % lesbian our attendees are!  All are welcome - the rules are simply treat others with kindness respect!  Trans men are welcome (TRANS INCLUSIVE)

 

The 2025 Schedule and Map has been emailed to all ticket holders. 

Want to know what's on, where and when?  You'll need to buy a ticket!

 

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So what's Oban Lesbian Weekend all about?

 

  • Castles, Ceilidh, Comedy & Cruises!
  • Choose from our wildlife boat trip or a queer cruise to Mull. We've got a singer onboard & you can hike with us, wild swim or just have lunch by the sea with new friends.

 

  • We have top Scottish comedy entertainer & DJ, KAREN DUNBAR, as our main host for the weekend.  Join us as she DJ's all the best dance floor fillers on our opening night!
  • Paddleboarding, Sea swimming, scenic smaller group hikes. Come & learn to paddleboard with our instructors, we've got the kit!

 

  • VANLIFE WORKSHOP - meet other campervanning queer women.
  • Photography, foraging, poly/ENM and other workshops.
  • ADHD & Menopause workshop with Be Here

 

  • DJ's, LGBTQ bands, Solos Ice breakers, Sober Social, Hosted group meals to suit all budgets - fine dining with new friends to fab fish & chips & more. 
  • Are you a BAD GIRLS fan?  We've got ITV drama, Bad Girls, Nicole Faraday singing and holding a BAD GIRLS prison workshop.
  • Comedy?  We have the amazing @Jane Does Comedy, Jane Postlethwaite.  CLICK HERE FOR OUR EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES OR FOR F.A.Q AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

 

  • 90 miles west of Glasgow (about 2 hours driving, but allow 3 with tourist traffic), on the west coast of Scotland, Oban is the gateway to the Hebridean Islands.
  • With it's world class scenery, it is a tourist Mecca in the summer months.  Oban is also known as the Seafood Capital of Scotland and possibly the new LGBTQ capital of Scotland too!
  • Oban Lesbian Weekend is a cross between a package holiday & a mini festival (there really is nothing quite like it, to compare).

WILDLIFE BOAT TRIPS, CASTLES, PADDLE BOARDING, WORKSHOPS & MORE

  • We have amazing performers, but where else in the world can you see this kind of wildlife and scenery while meeting queer women? 

COME SOLO OR BRING YOUR FRIENDS OR PARTNER

  • Check out our SOLOS PAGE here.
  • Oban Lesbian+ Weekend is the place to make friends, whether it's over a group meal, during a whisky tasting, or at our ceilidh.  We offer a variety of experiences so you can meet like minded women & come home with new friends or even a gf!

 

  • The good news is that the locals have been almost excited about OLW as our team! Its a very friendly place and amazing holiday experience!  

 

  • One of the most lovely things to come from OLW so far is the sense of community and seeing so many new friendships & relationships form.  Last year, many women were initially nervous about coming alone, but with the help of our great team (& v friendly FB group), they weren't alone for long!  So if you're thinking of coming alone, don't worry, we have an amazing crew, ice breaking games and hosted meals.  You'll soon have new friends!

Come and find out for yourself

or feel free to email 

obanlesbianweekend@gmail.com 

if you have any questions!

 

 Click here to find out more about our Diversity Partners, Staff equality networks

WHAT LAST YEAR'S ATTENDEES SAID

 

  • “I've been to events in London and other places for years but I've never been anywhere that had as good an atmosphere or was as friendly as Oban Lesbian Weekend”. MS. London

 

  • I was apprehensive before coming as I’m autistic (albeit high functioning) and find all the social stuff hard going at times and making new friends can always be difficult but I was so pleasantly surprised as everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The crew all did a wonderful job and I would just like to say thank you to Maz for creating this event. It was a fantastic weekend and one I will remember forever and look forward to seeing everyone next year!

 

  • “As someone with a disability, I was a bit anxious.  Thank you for making accessibility information readily available and having adaptations that suited me when it came to the walks. I was also nervous as I'm not great as socialising but everyone was so kind, friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be coming next year”. AL. Aberdeen

 

  • “Scotland now has a lesbian community! I made so many friends that I'm staying in touch with. I'll definitely be back next year”. AB. Far North Scotland.

 

  • “I loved Oban so much I stayed on. I decided to come for the week as I came from England. The crew were great at making sure we all mingled. I was a bit worried as I came by myself but by the end of the first meal, I had friends”.  JB, Buckinghamshire.

  • “I never thought I'd be referring to Oban as the new LGBTQ capital of Scotland but it was wall to wall lesbians!  Lots of friendly women and very inclusive as I don't identify as a lesbian myself but I felt that all sexualities were made welcome”. HS, Glasgow

 

  • “I liked it that we could all meet up at night but during the day, we split into much smaller groups for lunch and walks. I'm not always good in big crowds, so this felt like a nice balance”.  KC, Brighton.