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Dundee’s Whisky Festival

New-for-2026 whisky festival run by Slanj Events at Dundee’s historic Caird Hall. Hundreds of drams across two sessions, producer-led tastings, masterclasses, branded Glencairn glass included.

Dates
12 June 2027
Mid-June; first held 2026, so the 2027 date is estimated from that pattern — confirm nearer the time.
Location
Caird Hall, Dundee
Dundee City
Tickets
£45–£49
Slanj events typically sell out 4–6 weeks ahead. Book early.
In brief

Slanj Events bring their Edinburgh/Clackmannanshire whisky-festival format to Dundee for the first time in June 2026 — Caird Hall is a stunning venue and the two-session model means tickets are scarce but worth it.

Size
Medium — 2 sessions of ~500 each
Weather & logistics

Indoor.

Tickets & pricing

Session 1 (12noon–3:30pm)
£49

Entry, Glencairn glass + lanyard, access to all drams + masterclasses

Session 2 (4:30pm–8pm)
£49

Entry, Glencairn glass + lanyard, access to all drams + masterclasses

Visitor tips

  1. Pick session 1 if you’re driving back the same day — easier to pace
  2. Caird Hall is a 2-min walk from Dundee railway station
  3. Booking via dundeebox.co.uk (£2.50 online fee) or 01382 434940 (£1.50 phone fee)

Getting there

Note
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee DD1 3BB — 2-min walk from Dundee train station.
Honest take

First Dundee outing of Slanj’s well-regarded format. £49 (including £4 booking fee) is fair for hundreds of drams and masterclasses; expect tickets to be tight — Slanj events typically sell out.

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