Arran International Festival
Mon 17 Aug
|Isle of Arran
A vibrant programme of concerts and events celebrating music, storytelling and exciting new work from across Europe and beyond - featuring rising young Ukrainian talent Maria Petrovska on the bandura. 🇺🇦🎶
Time & Location
17 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 23 Aug 2026, 23:50
Isle of Arran, Isle of Arran, UK
About the event
🇺🇦 Supporting Young Ukrainian Talent at the Arran International Festival 2026
We are delighted to support rising young Ukrainian talent Maria Petrovska in her participation at the Arran International Festival (AIF2026) this August, where she will bring the unique sound and rich cultural heritage of the bandura to an international celebration of music, storytelling and creativity.
Set amid the outstanding natural beauty of the Isle of Arran, AIF2026 brings together inspiring international guests and exceptional local artists for a vibrant programme of concerts and events celebrating new work, diverse musical traditions and connections across cultures.
This year, a gentle thread runs through the festival: “Belonging Without Borders.” Visiting musicians arrive with their own heritage, languages and traditions, coming together with the island community and fellow artists to make music, share stories and form new connections.
Maria’s participation brings a distinctive Ukrainian voice to this international gathering. Through the bandura - an instrument deeply connected to Ukraine’s history, culture and…
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