European Land Art Festival & Stone Stacking Championships 2026
14-19 July
Dunbar, Scotland
We'll be back again in 2026 with another activity-packed week of land art workshops and stone stacking championships for everyone to enjoy, with no charge for admission.
So save the dates and see you there!
Full programme to be announced closer to the date
Follow us on our socials to keep up to date with all the latest announcements
Europe's largest gathering of land artists and stone stackers come together to create art with nature
Land Art Demonstrations
Rock Stacking Competitions
Community Workshops
Live Music & Entertainment
Programme
All events are FREE to attend and enter other than the Live Music Fundraiser gigs on Friday and Saturday Nights.
Note: Times subject to change. Please keep an eye on our socials for updates.
Wed 11 June
til Sun 27 July
John Muir's Birthplace, 126 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JJ
The Art of Balance in Nature Exhibition | Free Entry
Featuring works by James Brunt, Jon Foreman, Michael Grab, Sterling Gregory, Pontus Jansson, James Craig Page and Laurence Winram.
Wed - Sat | 10am-5pm
Sun | 1-5pm
Tue 15 July
Bridge to Everywhere, Belhaven Beach, EH42 1NX
Sand Drawing Workshop
11am-3pm
Sand Castle/Sculpture Competitions
12-3pm (Registration between 11.30am-12noon)
Family, Team and Junior (Under 12yrs) categories
Judging
3pm
Wed 16 July
Dukes of Westbarns Art Gallery, 5 Duke St, Dunbar EH42 1UR
Stone Balancing and Community Mandala Workshops
12-4pm
Pop-up Art Exhibition
10am-5pm
Thur 17 July
Lochend Woods, Kellie Rd, Dunbar, EH42 1QZ
Park at The Hallhill Centre Car Park and walk towards the forest path, Signposts will lead you to the location in the woods. You can also find the location by searching for professes.space.help on What3words
Woodland Wonders Artist-led Land Art and Community Mandala Workshops
In association with Dunbar Community Woodland Trust
12noon-4pm
Fri 18 July
The Ridge, 80 High St, Dunbar EH42 1JH.
Head down the close directly right of Flux on the high st,. Look out for the bright yellow shop front, you can't miss it!
Artist-led Stone Balancing and Community Mandala Workshops
In association with The Ridge
10am-12noon
Bridge to Everywhere, Belhaven Beach, EH42 1NX
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
Community Art Day on the Beach
Sand drawing and stone stacking workshops. Artists will be working at two beaches so please take your pick, or even visit both!
1-4pm
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
Future Legends in the Legion - Live Music Fundraiser Gig
Mic Orion & E-Yin (Alternative Rap)
Jack Brodie (Acoustic)
Dot Pixis (Psychedelic Shoegaze)
Thorne (R&B)
7-11pm
Sat 19 July
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 1
Junior (15yrs + under) Quantity Event
11am (Winners announced shortly after finish)
Artistic Competition
Junior (15yrs + under) and Families
12-1pm
Lunch Break
1-2pm
Adult (Over 15 yrs) Quantity Event
2-3pm (20 minutes stacking time)
Junior & Family Prize Giving on the beach
3.30pm
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
Future Legends in the Legion - Live Music Fundraiser Gig
Night Caller (Gutter Pop)
Terence McDermott (Scottish Country'esk/Folk with a Bluesy Twist)
The Motley (Heavy Rock/Blues)
7-11.30pm
Sun 20 July
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 2
Adult 2 Minute Timed Balance
12-12.30pm
Adult Artistic Competition
12.30-3.30pm
Arch Competition
2-2.45pm
Prize Giving Ceremony & Crowning of 2025 European Champion
4.30pm (On the Glebe, above Bayswell Beach)
Official Merchandise
Please consider helping us make it happen
elaf is a not-for-profit, registered Community Interest Company (Number SC788777) and reliant upon the kindness of artists and volunteers to bring it all together. We don't charge any admittance fees for the festival or those entering the competition to ensure access to the arts for the whole community.
Every penny goes a long way to make this landmark event go ahead each year, so we humbly ask you to help however you can, thankyou.
