European Land Art Festival & Stone Stacking Championships 2027
13-18 July
Dunbar, Scotland
We'll be back again in 2027 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
Stone Balancing, Sand Drawing and Mandala Workshops
Bridge to Everywhere, Belhaven Beach, EH42 1NX
10am-1.30pm
Sand Castle/Sculpture Competitions
Family, Team and Junior (Under 12yrs) categories
Bridge to Everywhere, Belhaven Beach, EH42 1NX
10.30am-12.30pm
Wed 15 July
Stone Balancing and Community Mandala Workshops
The Ridge, Between 82 and 84 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!)
10am-2pm
Community Paper Making Workshop with A Croft Creative
The Ridge, 1 Black Bull Close, Dunbar EH42 1JH
12pm-2pm
Join eco fibre artist Heather Macfarlane for a fun demo and hands on workshop in how to make handmade paper using plants and natural materials . This community event is open to all ages and abilities
View the Facebook event page to find out more and sign up
elaf Exhibition Opening Night
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
3-5pm (Exhibition runs from Jul-Aug)
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.
Expressing the Earth Film Screening
Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, High Street, Dunbar, EH42 1ER
7-9pm
Across Scotland’s wild landscapes, Expressing the Earth explores the geopoetic vision of poet-philosopher Kenneth White, revealing a deeper connection between mind, language and the living Earth.
Message ELAF on Facebook to be added to the guestlist
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
Being Earth Expression; Wild Art Tales with The Woods
2pm-4pm with Wendy Robertson Fyfe at the Yew Tree Circle, just beyond the Community Mandalas and Land Art Collaborations. More info and sign up on facebook here
Fri 17 July
Artists Free-Roaming Day
Various locations around Dunbar TBA
10am-4pm
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.
Live Music Fundraiser Gig
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
7-11.30pm
Sat 18 July
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 1
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
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
Live Music Fundraiser Gig
The Royal British Legion, 147 High St, Dunbar EH42 1ES
7-11.30pm
Sun 19 July
European Stone Stacking Championships Day 2
Bayswell Beach, Dunbar, EH42 1AR
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.
This is our 10th year, and we need your help to make it our best yet.
For 10 years, ELAF, with no charge to the public has brought artists, musicians and communities together to create breathtaking temporary art from nothing but natural materials. No trace left behind. Just a deeper connection to the land — and to each other.
From 14–19 July 2026 in Dunbar, we'll be hosting five days of sand art, mandalas, rock stacking, woodland workshops and live music — completely free for everyone to attend and join in.
Your donation goes toward:
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Artist travel and accommodation
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Insurance, safety and site costs
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Website and communications
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Fair support for our volunteers and performers
We're raising £5,000. Every pound gets us closer to opening the gates in July.
