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.
Tue 14 July
Bridge to Everywhere, Belhaven Beach, EH42 1NX
Stone Balancing, Sand Drawing and Mandala Workshops
10am-1.30pm
Sand Castle/Sculpture Competitions
10.30am-12.30pm
Family, Team and Junior (Under 12yrs) categories
Wed 15 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!)
Stone Balancing and Community Mandala Workshops
10am-2pm
elaf Exhibition Opening Night
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
Drinks reception and grand opening of the elaf 2026 exhibition. Join some of the artists behind the selected works on display, to hear about their process and what inspires them to create.
3-5pm (Exhibition runs from Jul-Aug)
Thur 16 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
Community Mandalas
and Land Art Collaborations
11am-4pm
Fri 17 July
Various locations around Dunbar TBA
Artists Free-Roaming Day
Friday is an opportunity for the public to stumble upon artists creating land art on the various beaches around Dunbar. Keep an eye on our socials for updates closer to the time, for hints as to where to find them.
10am-4pm
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
Gig Night Fundraiser
Bands TBA
7-11.30pm
Sat 18 July
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 1
Junior (15yrs + under) Quantity Event
11-11.45am (10min collecting stones, 20min stacking)
Junior Artistic Competition
(15yrs + under)
12-1pm (1 hour competition time)
Junior Judging & Prize Giving
1.30pm
Adult (Over 15 yrs) Quantity Event
2.15-3pm (10min collecting stones, 20min stacking)
Timed Balance
2mins to balance 7 pre selected stones competing against 1 opponent
3.15-4pm
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
Gig Night Fundraiser
Bands TBA
7-11.30pm
Sun 19 July
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 2
Adult (Over 15 yrs) Arch Balance
11-11.45am (10min collecting stones, 20min stacking)
Adult (Over 15 yrs)
Artistic Competition
12-3.30pm
Prize Giving and Crowning
of 2026 Champion
4.30pm
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.
