 In 2008, Colonsay hosted the first ever "Ceòl Cholasa", the island's own folk festival.This has now become an annual event and has seen performances by numerous well-known artists including Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Karen Matheson, and Karine Polwart as well as performances from local island musicians.Since 2011 the island has held a three-week "Festival of Spring" annually in May.