To mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of one of the greatest artists who ever lived, the spirit of David Bowie will return to the Scottish shores he loved so deeply for one weekend only. On 7 and 8 November 2026, Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond will host Bowie: Live on the Loch, a two-day charity celebration in aid of Save the Children. Featuring an extraordinary reunion of Bowie’s original band members across two evenings of live performance, rare never-before-seen film footage, an extensive photography exhibition and a world-class dining experience, culminating in a spectacular charity guitar auction and a globally live streamed concert.
The weekend will serve as a powerful continuation of Bowie’s philanthropic legacy and his profound connection to Scotland. He had many seminal moments in the country: from the birth of his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, to his legendary 1997 performance at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. The event will coincide with the 60th anniversary of Bowie’s first show in Scotland on 3rd April 1965 at the Palais in Dundee as David Bowie & The Buzz, supporting Johnny Kidd & The Pirates.
A Weekend Immersed in the World of Bowie
The celebration begins on Saturday 7 November with an exclusive black-tie gala dinner set within Cameron House, prepared by Michelin-starred chef Graeme Cheevers of Glasgow’s renowned Unalome. The centrepiece of the evening will be Regent Sounds Presents: Earl Slick’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Auction. Hosted by Bowie’s longest-serving guitarist and the legendary London guitar shop – the auction will feature a once-in-a-lifetime collection of priceless, signed, collector-grade guitars. Confirmed contributors already include rock legends Peter Frampton and Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), with further names to be announced.
On Sunday, 8 November, a once-in-a-lifetime live show will see Earl Slick joined on stage by past members of David Bowie’s band, including Mike Garson, Mark Plati, Sterling Campbell and Gail Ann Dorsey, alongside special guest performers. Woven throughout the weekend’s music and storytelling will be a screening of rare, never-before-seen film footage of Bowie and a curated photography exhibition showcasing rare and iconic imagery hosted within Cameron House’s cinema and event spaces.
Anchoring Sunday’s live performance will be a house band comprising legends who helped define David Bowie’s sound across five decades, reuniting the band that played Bowie’s historic Glastonbury 2000 headline set.
Performers include Bowie’s longest-serving bandmate, pianist Mike Garson – whose avant-garde genius shaped everything from Aladdin Sane to the triumphant 2003/2004 A Reality Tour – and guitar force Earl Slick, the razor-sharp sonic architect behind Young Americans, Station to Station and the acclaimed 2013 comeback album The Next Day. They are joined by powerhouse bassist and vocalist Gail Ann Dorsey, immortalised by her spine-tingling “Under Pressure” duet at Glastonbury; musical director and multi-instrumentalist Mark Plati, the pivotal co-producer behind Earthling and the legendary Toy sessions; and dynamic drummer Sterling Campbell, the rhythmic engine room for modern masterpieces like Heathen and Bowie’s final monumental global tours.
Bowie: Live on the Loch echoes the historic impact of his 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden – also held in aid of Save the Children – bringing that enduring legacy to one of the world’s most breathtaking settings. Cameron House, a celebrated five-star luxury resort set within the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, serves as the perfect home for an event of this scale and ambition. Funds for Save the Children will be raised through ticket sales, the charity auction, exclusive event merchandise, live pledge moments and the global livestream. The money raised will help children all around the world, including the UK, providing children with access to vital education, healthcare and protection.
Reflecting on the unique format and historical tie-in, Earl Slick says: “David had a lot of motivation to help out. It wasn’t a big bragging thing – it was just done. That’s what I loved about it. He did it under the radar. We all live in increasingly uncertain and turbulent times around the world. More kids need more help. So it’s time to do it and I cannot think of anything that David would rather lend his support to.“
George Graham, Executive Director of Global Impact at Save the Children, says: “With so much instability and uncertainty around the globe, it is an exceptionally challenging and dangerous time to be a child in so many corners of the world. At Save the Children, our only goal is to support children so they can have a safe, happy and healthy childhood. We are deeply grateful to everyone who is honouring David Bowie by backing this star-studded weekend, which will help bring a better future for children here in the UK and around the world.”
Will Oakley, Managing Director at Cameron House Resort says: “It is a privilege for Cameron House to host such a landmark cultural event. David Bowie’s impact on the global music landscape remains unparalleled, and welcoming his original band members to the banks of Loch Lomond is a special prospect for the resort. We look forward to providing a world-class setting for this historic reunion, and we are proud to support Save the Children in continuing Bowie’s philanthropic legacy.”
Bowie himself was a supporter of Save The Children, famously giving the proceeds of his 50th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1997 to the charity. An all-star cast for the show included Frank Black, The Foo Fighters, Sonic Youth, Robert Smith, Lou Reed and Billy Corgan.
