One of Fife’s top festivals has unveiled a line-up of live music and opportunities for young film-makers.

The Outwith Festival takes place in Dunfermline from September 2-6, and its programme covers everything from live entertainment to art, theatre, writing and family events at venues across the city. Its signature Live Music All-Dayer also returns with a vibrant and diverse line-up.

The darkly comedic new play Note of Concern arrives at the festival on Saturday September 5. Written and performed by Jordan Monks and Will Evans, the play debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 to rave reviews, before touring Scotland.

It follows two estranged childhood friends attending a 10-year school reunion. Finding themselves locked in their old classroom, they can’t resist the urge to poke their noses where they don’t belong. Following the bizarre clues left behind by their eccentric former teacher, the two begin to unravel a life forgotten, and secrets that drove them apart begin to bubble to the surface.

The Queen Anne Singers perform at Outwith (Pic: Contributed)

placeholder image — The Queen Anne Singers perform at Outwith (Pic: Contributed)

Sunday September 6 sees a family-friendly offering with the acclaimed new production The Truth About Trees, ideal for children aged five and above. Utilising shadows and puppetry, it tells a heart-warming tale about nature, stories and standing up for what you believe in.

On the music front, PJ Molloys hosts alt-rock two-piece Man of Moon, up-and-coming electronic duo Roller Disco Death Party, and the new outfit from The LaFontaines' Jamie Keenan and Darren McCaughey, Glass Cheques on the fifth.

The line-up also shows Outwith's continued efforts to showcase local and emerging talent, with Fife-based singer-songwriters Rosie Alice and Keiran Forbes joining the bill. Also featured is Caligo, who graduate to the main line-up after previously performing at Outwith's youth band showcase in 2024 and 2025.

Outwith's Big Choir Night will see performances from four local community choirs on Friday, September 4. The Noteables, the Queen Anne Singers, Police Scotland Choir, and NHS Fife's Healthy Harmonies.

Truth About Trees is one of the shows at the 2026 Outwith Festival (Pic: )

Rounding out the festival's music line-up is a Queer Cabaret, in partnership with Fife Pride, and the return of Dunfermline Creatives Network's popular Funk 'n' Soul Jam Night.

Young filmmakers are in also store for a great line-up of events at the festival.

Its ‘Filmmaking In Focus; programme will provide workshops and masterclasses, offering practical insight into the filmmaking process. It also offers events for all ages.

It culminates with the festival's ever-popular Short Film Night, which showcases the ten films from some of Scotland's most exciting up-and-coming filmmakers.

Note Of Concern comes to Outwith in Dunfermline (Pic: Contributed)

David Smith, Outwith Festival's film programmer, said: “Our annual Short Film Night is increasingly becoming a go-to destination for early career filmmakers in Scotland, growing in popularity year-on-year and recognised for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere. We also know that Fife itself has a blossoming filmmaking community, with more emphasis being placed on the importance of media production through educational programmes at Fife College and the new Film and Screen Curriculum for Scotland.

Full details of the film programme and all events at the festival can be found at https://outwithfestival.co.uk/