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August 2021
Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks
This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly dances. Fee $100pp at Fort St School, Wentworth Park, Ultimo. Info: www.sotr.org.au/beginner
Find out more »September 2021
Scotfest | Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Flagship Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games. Info: www.okscotfest.com
Find out more »Scots on the Rocks Moab Celtic Festival
Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales at Old Spanish Trail Arena. Info: www.scotsontherocksmoab.org
Find out more »Irish & Celtic Music Festival
This event has been cancelled for 2021. Info: https://irishcelticmusicfestival.com/
Find out more »New Hampshire Highland Games
The 46th Annual NH Highland Games & Festival returns to Loon Mountain Resort, 60 Loon Mountain Rd. Info: www.nhscot.org
Find out more »Ligonier Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland and a tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage at Idlewild Park, Route 30. Info: www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
Find out more »NESD Celtic Faire & Highland Games
An exciting opportunity for all individuals who have any interest in Celtic heritage, history, arts, sports, dance, music, food, merchandise, livestock and dog breeds at Richmond Lake. Info: www.nesdcelticfaire.com
Find out more »Clans on the Coast
Postponed for 2021 and back September, 2022. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au
Find out more »Sounds of Scotland
Grab your tartan and come along to the amazing Scottish Music and Dance Show. This highly professional show sees our three Pipe Bands and our young learners take the stage with world champion Thistle Highland Dancers and guests artists BBC Group ‘We Build Spaceships’ and Grade 6 student Billy to present the wonderful ‘Sounds of ... Read more
Find out more »Highland Piping Society of Canterbury Sunday Solo’s #4
Solo piping event at St Andrews College Christchurch, presented by the Highland Piping Society of Canterbury. Info: www.pipersclub.co.nz
Find out more »Isle of Jura Musical Festival
Island festival of Scottish traditional music which encourages local talent with concerts, workshops and sessions, and completes the bill with established acts to give them something to aspire to. Info: www.juramusicfestival.com
Find out more »Vancouver Ceilidh Dance
Dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre with the class starting at 7 to 7:45 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, no experience or partner required – we teach you almost everything!! Loads of fun and live music too with the resident Ceilidh Band “Calanais.” Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group-The Deans Family – Canterbury’s legend of heartache, tenacity and triumph
Fifth generation member of the family, Nicky Hobbs will ‘show’ us beautiful Riccarton House (acquired by Christchurch Council in 1947) and share the story of these amazing Scottish pioneers, including Jane’s ten-year wait in Scotland to marry John until he got established in this new country, then, as a widow made her family prosper at the Victoria ... Read more
Find out more »The Enchanted Forest
Cancelled and back in 2022. Info: www.enchantedforest.org.uk
Find out more »October 2021
Aberdeen Highland Games
Further to the NSW Health update of Thursday 26th August, we find that there is no option than to cancel the Aberdeen Highland Games for 2021 that had previously been postponed to the 2nd October 2021. Although this is extremely disappointing, we feel that making this discision now allows us to move forward and put ... Read more
Find out more »Scotland County Highland Games
Celebrate Scotland on the grounds of the NC Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X-Way Rd. Info: www.carolina-highlandgames.com
Find out more »NZ Young Piper of the Year 2021
NZ Young Piper of the Year for 2021 is cancelled but will be returning Saturday 8 October 2022 at NMIT in Nelson. Info: www.facebook.com/NZYoungPiper
Find out more »Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival
A decision has been made that the 2021 Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival that was to occur October 3rd 2021 is offically cancelled. Info: www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames
Find out more »Armadale Highland Gathering and the Perth Kilt Run
The largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia, which includes: the charity Perth Kilt Run, pipe bands, Medieval Fair, Clan stalls, entertainment and more. A free community event at Minnawarra Park. Info: www.perthkiltrun.com.au
Find out more »National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand Evolution Concert
The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: https://rb.gy/xzamze
Find out more »National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand Evolution Concert
The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: https://rb.gy/fyrmts
Find out more »Arkansas Scottish Festival
For the first time ever, the College will combine Homecoming and the Arkansas Scottish Festival into a campus-wide festival, at Lyon College, 2300 Highland Rd. Info: www.lyon.edu/arkansas-scottish-festival
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Celtic Colours 2021
As the pandemic continues to impact the possibility of large gatherings and international travel, and with no ability to determine what conditions may be in the fall, Celtic Colours International Festival will once again deliver a celebration of music and culture online this October 8-16. While it is disappointing that we will not be hosting ... Read more
Find out more »Royal National Mod
An Comunn Gaidhealach have published competition syllabuses for The Royal National Mòd 2021 which will take place in a hybrid format this year. The online syllabus, similar to the one used for the online Mòd last year, will give people the opportunity to take part in this year’s Mòd by submitting videos of their performances. ... Read more
Find out more »City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band Spring Gathering
With great music from the City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band, delicious food, fine company, rare whisky and superb gin at Hobart Function & Conference Centre. Info: Niall Mitchell [email protected] or 0418 107 175.
Find out more »Canberra Highland Gathering
Cancelled for 2021 and back October 8, 2022. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au
Find out more »The Wellington Gaelic Club Ceilidh
A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz
Find out more »Celtic Spectacular
Think Riverdance, Scottish kilts and pipes, Irish whistles and fiddles, tender love lilts with the Queensland Pops Orchestra, Gregory Moore, Sarah Calderwood, Kevin Higgins, the Watkins Academy of Irish Dance, the OzScot Highland Dancers and the BBC Pipes and Drums at QPAC 2:30pm & 7:30pm performances. Info: 136 246 or www.qpac.com.au/event/qpops_celtic_spectacular_21
Find out more »National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand Evolution Concert
The management team have made the difficult decision to postpone as a result of uncertainty around Covid-19. Info: www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Find out more »49th Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scotland on the meadows of the Stone Mountain Park located in the Northeast suburbs of Atlanta, GA. Info: www.smhg.org
Find out more »RedStone Highland Games & Festival
Celebrate the thrill & excitement of the ancient Highland Games! Athletics, clans, Scot Bands, Dancers, Celtic vendors & more. Family fun in the sun! Info: www.redstonehighlandgames.com
Find out more »Scotland The Brave Pipe Celebration Dinner
On arrival be welcomed by the entire Brisbane Pipe Band. As the evening progresses so does the entertainment with fantastic not to be forgotten performances right up close and personal. If you're a passionate Scot or just love the pipes then this is an event not to be missed at Fox & Hounds Country Inn. ... Read more
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
A Ceilidh is all about community and coming together! If you have a story, a song, or an instrument you play, we invite you to contribute - skill level is not the important thing at a Ceilidh, so simply join and tell, sing or play! Most of all, we invite you to contribute with your ... Read more
Find out more »Fèis Chomunn Gàidhlig Thoronto!
We are hosting a Fèis weekend (traditional Gaelic arts and culture festival). Due to the pandemic, the Fèis will be online again this year. The event will start off with the Annual General Meeting on Friday the 15th, followed immediately by a traditional Friday Night Ceilidh. The ceilidh will be hosted by Gaelic Singer, Robyn ... Read more
Find out more »Scottish International Storytelling Festival
An annual celebration of storytelling, oral traditions and cultural diversity. Info: www.sisf.org.uk
Find out more »Illawarra Scottish Fair
It is with regret that we have to cancel our contest this year again, due to the recent COVID19 pandemic restrictions, however the contest next year will be the 16th October 2022. Info: James: 0422 699 513, [email protected] or www.illawarrapipeband.com
Find out more »ReJigged Festival 2021
Nova Scotia’s new trad celebration to offer both online content and live performances in the Celtic performing arts. Info: www.rejiggedfestival.com
Find out more »St Andrew of Scotland (Qld) Darling Downs Branch 30th Birthday Gala
Includes a 4-course dinner, dram of Scotch, special entertainment by Gregory Moore, Highland dancers and pipers at Oaks Hotel Function Room, Annand St. Info: 0412 987 771 or [email protected]
Find out more »CelticFest Mississippi
A celebration of Celtic culture at Lakeshore Park on the Reservoir,1112 North Shore Parkway. Info: www.celticfestms.org
Find out more »Silver Chanter Labour Weekend Competition
Every October, during Labour Weekend, the Highland Piping Society of Canterbury hold one of New Zealand's premier solo piping contest. These competitions are held at St Andrew's College in Christchurch with the Novice to B Grade events held on the Saturday, the MSR Silver Chanter event on the Saturday evening, all Open Grade events on ... Read more
Find out more »Hunter Valley Scots Scottish Night
Book your seat or table and settle in for an entertaining night of Celtic music and dance at Teralba Hall, 15 Anzac Pd. Info: 0490 419 570 or www.hvscots.org
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group-Glamis Castle: mystery, murder and a monster!
Glamis Castle (near Forfar, north of Perth) was the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. NZ Writer Julia Millen will talk about her Scottish family connection with the castle. As usual – this being the last meeting of the year, we shall start with a brief review of 2021 and look forward to 2022 at the ... Read more
Find out more »Vancouver Ceilidh Dance
Dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre with the class starting at 7 to 7:45 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, no experience or partner required – we teach you almost everything!! Loads of fun and live music too with the resident Ceilidh Band “Calanais.” Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Halloween Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Richmond Highland Games
Given the on-going and ever changing COVID circumstances, after much discussion, we have decided to postpone this year’s games. Info: www.vacelticfestival.com/
Find out more »November 2021
Perthshire Amber
Cancelled for 2021. Info: www.perthshireamber.com
Find out more »Beechworth Celtic Festival
The Celtic Festival will be postponed for this year and back for 2022. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au
Find out more »35th Annual Tucson Celtic Festival and Highland Games
A celebration of Celtic culture including dancing, bagpipes, music, Highland Games, vendors and our Clans at Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Info: www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
Find out more »Hororata Highland Games
A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi twist, with pipe bands, strong men, Clans, and plenty of fun for the whole family at Hororata Domain. Info: www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz
Find out more »Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
The Scottish are coming to Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Info: www.charlestonscottishgames.com
Find out more »Austin Celtic Festival
Austin Celtic Festival, TX Dedicated to authentic Celtic traditions and hosting the 2021 Scottish Highland Games Masters World Championships at Pioneer Farms. Info: www.austincelticfestival.com
Find out more »Descendants Day Celebration
The 157th anniversary of The City of Adelaide’s (the world's oldest surviving composite clipper ship) first arrival in Adelaide in 1864. The day will have a free component, with lots of activities in Shed 13 Dock 2, Honey St, Port Adelaide. There will also have a paid component for those wishing to undertake a tour of ... Read more
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Salado Scottish Gathering and Highland Games
The three-day event includes the skirl of the bagpipes, the wearing of the tartan, tossing the caber, Highland dancing, Celtic entertainers, shopping, food and fun. Info: www.saladomuseum.org/scottish-gathering-and-highland-games
Find out more »The Wellington Gaelic Club Ceilidh
A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz
Find out more »Balmoral Classic: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland's premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented Californian cellist Natalie Haas has revived the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello. Appearing with Fraser & Haas will be the winning piper and drummer from the 2021 Balmoral Classic US Junior Solo Piping & Drumming ... Read more
Find out more »The Balmoral Classic
The 15th Annual Balmoral Classic, the only junior solo competition for both bagpipers and drummers in the USA, will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. This will be a virtual event, with competitors submitting videos to our panel of world-renowned judges. Info: https://balmoralschoolofpiping.org/
Find out more »Mississippi Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival
The Covid-19 situation has caused the event to cancel this year's Games. Info: www.mshighlandsandislands.org
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
A Ceilidh is all about community and coming together! If you have a story, a song, or an instrument you play, we invite you to contribute - skill level is not the important thing at a Ceilidh, so simply join and tell, sing or play! Most of all, we invite you to contribute with your ... Read more
Find out more »Glasgow’s Whisky Festival
Glasgow's festival of the national tipple returns for 2021, with more than 60 stands featuring whisky, gin, rum, other spirits and whisky gifts in Scotland’s National Stadium-Hampden Park. Info: www.glasgowswhiskyfestival.com
Find out more »Williamstown Highland Celtic Gathering
Presented by Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival at Seaworks Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Pl. Info: www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames
Find out more »Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival
Traditional and Contemporary Celtic music and both local and national craft beer at Highlander Park. Info: www.dunedincelticmusicfestival.com
Find out more »Auckland Highland Games
Cancelled and returning November, 2022. Info: www.facebook.com/aucklandhighlandgames
Find out more »Vancouver Ceilidh Dance
Dances are held in the Scottish Cultural Centre with the class starting at 7 to 7:45 p.m. and the dance from 8 – 10:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, no experience or partner required – we teach you almost everything!! Loads of fun and live music too with the resident Ceilidh Band “Calanais.” Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »St Andrews Day Ball
Come and join the St Andrews Day celebrations at one of the top events of the year with the Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia at Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au
Find out more »St Andrews Scottish Evening
St Andrews Scottish evening with live pipes and drums and $59pp 3 course dinner, at Fox & Hounds Country Inn. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au
Find out more »A Right Big Scottish Night
A night of Scottish music and fun, presented by Mary Kiani, at Paddington R.S.L. Club, 220-232 Oxford St. Info: www.marykiani.com
Find out more »St Andrew’s Night Dinner & Ceilidh
Celebrate St Andrew's Day with Clan Campbell Society of Australia (Qld) at the Royal on the Park. Enjoy a great night of good food, entertainment, dancing and meet fellow Scots in Brisbane. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »St Andrew’s Day Dinner
The Redlands, St Andrews and Springfield Pipe Bands will be jointly hosting a St Andrew's Day at Redlands Sporting Club.The event will include a two-course sit-down meal, drinks at bar prices, and entertainment. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com
Find out more »St. Andrew’s Dance
Shiftin’ Bobbins’ traditional St. Andrew’s Dance to live music — subject to prevailing regulations. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »195th Caledonian Society of Cincinnati St. Andrew’s Ball
The 195th St. Andrew's Ball at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hall of Mirrors, 35 W 5th St. Info: www.caledoniansociety.org
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!
Find out more »December 2021
Daylesford Highland Gathering
Gather your clan and come to Daylesford on the 1st Saturday in December for a 'wee' bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com
Find out more »Victoria Square Day Highland Day
Piping event at The Archery Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Scottish North American Community Conference
The Conference, now in its 19th year, is presented annually by founding partners, The American-Scottish Foundation and CHICAGO SCOTS in association with St. Andrew's Society of Detroit, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA), Clans And Scottish Societies of Canada (CASSOC), the Toronto, Ontario-based Scottish Studies Foundation and the University of Guelph. The Conference is an opportunity for those in the Scottish North American ... Read more
Find out more »The Wellington Gaelic Club Ceilidh
A ceilidh is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - except January - in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall from 8.00pm - 12.00am. We are a very family oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages. All welcome.Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz
Find out more »The Jenny Mair Highland Square Day
Highland pipe bands and scores of contestant solo bagpipers and solo drummers will converge on The Square. A magnificent day out for all ages, there is no admission fee. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »The Pipes of Christmas
2021 marks the 23rd year of The Pipes of Christmas, NYC's favorite Celtic Christmas concert . By popular demand, their 'Festival of Advent' program returns online Sundays during Advent. Info: www.pipesofchristmas.com
Find out more »RSCDS New Zealand Christchurch Summer School 2021/22
Scottish Country Dance events and classes. Info: www.dancescottish.org.nz
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Hogmanay Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Happy Hogmanay
The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022!
Find out more »Helen McGregor Memorial Medley
Waipu Caledonian Society presents the Helen McGregor Memorial Medley, like no other piping event in NZ. Open to the public, tickets available at the door $10.00. Info: www.facebook.com/Waipuhiglandgames
Find out more »January 2022
150th Waipu Highland Games
One of the longest-running Scottish gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere, offering fierce competition, spectacular entertainment and a full day of family-friendly fun. Info: www.waipuhighlandgames.co.nz
Find out more »Florida Keys Celtic Festival
Celebrate Celtic culture in the Keys at Marathon Community ParkMM49 US Hwy 1 Ocean Side. Info: www.floridakeyscelticfestival.com
Find out more »Winter Storm
Cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Winter Storm is looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Kansas City in 2023, January 12-15. Info: www.mhaf.org
Find out more »Central Florida Scottish Highland Games
Presenting a taste of Scotland & celebrating Scottish heritage at Central Winds Park. Info: www.flascot.com
Find out more »Burns Supper
Burns Supper with Address to the Haggis, music, 3 course dinner $59pp or reduced Table D’Hote at Fox & Hounds Country Inn. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au
Find out more »Up-Helly-A’
The Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ festival has been postponed for a second year and will return Tuesday, 31st January 2023. Info: www.uphellyaa.org
Find out more »158th Turakina Highland Games
·New Zealand's oldest festival of sports, music & dance. Turakina Domain, Cameron Rd. Info: www.turakinahighlandgames.co.nz
Find out more »A Celebration of Scots Song
Recital with Fiona Ross & Shane O’Mara has been rescheduled, at Kew Court House Theatre 2.30pm. The rescheduled date coincides with Robert Burns’ Birthday on 26th Jan, so we’ll be celebrating with a wee surprise or two. To book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRGSP
Find out more »February 2022
Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival
February 4th,7PM-10PM Ceilidh, followed by a full day of Scottish celebration February 5th, 9AM-5PM with the Games at Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Info: www.sarasotahighlandgames.com
Find out more »Balmoral Winter Workshop Online
Beginning in February 2021, Balmoral is offering weekend-long Winter Workshops for Pipers and Drummers. Workshop attendees receive instruction on the Great Highland pipes, Scottish smallpipes, Scottish snare drum and more. Info: www.balmoralschoolofpiping.org/winter-workshop
Find out more »The 29th Annual Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo
Full day Highland Games and evening Tattoo at the Paeroa Domain. Info: www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz
Find out more »Asheville Celtic Festival
A winter indoor Celtic Festival bringing the Celtic spirit of the Seven Nations to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, will be held inside of the Davis Center at the WNC Agricultural Center. Info: www.ashevillecelticfest.com
Find out more »Richmond Highland Gathering
In observance of the current Tasmanian COVID-19 restrictions in place for outdoor gatherings and the dimensions of the Village Green, the Chieftain and the Committee of the St Andrew Society feel that it is not possible to showcase and enjoy Scottish culture to the fullest in such a restricted environment, and therefore have made the ... Read more
Find out more »Canterbury Centre Piping Contest
Innovation Park -185 Kirk Rd, Templeton. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Pipes In The Park
Wellington's very own Highland Games-Pipe Band competition, Solo Piping, Highland dancing, Irish Dancing, Clans, Castles (of the bouncy kind) and craft markets at Waitangi Park, 107 Cable St. Info: www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN
Find out more »March 2022
Scots Day Out Bendigo
A celebration of Scottish culture with pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, food and stalls. A free community event at Rosalind Park. Info: www.scotsdayout.com
Find out more »Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish culture at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane (W 63rd Ave), presented by Scottish American Society of South Florida. Info: www.sassf.org
Find out more »2022 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships
Pipe bands from across New Zealand compete across various Grade's, along with stalls at Onewa Domain, North Shore. Info: www.nzpipebands.org.nz
Find out more »The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Find the Celt in you at America’s oldest Celtic city at the multi-award winning St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, a weekend of great Celtic entertainment. Info: www.celticstaugustine.com
Find out more »Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Pipe bands, Clans, Scottish vendors, entertainment and more at Eastfield Park. Info: www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames
Find out more »CelticFest
An annual Celtic Festival featuring: Highland Strong Man Games, Irish & Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Markets, Massed Highland Bands, Traditional Ale & Whisky Tasting, Steam Train, Pipe Band Comps, Meeting of the Clans and much more. Info: www.facebook.com/CelticFestWarwick
Find out more »April 2022
Bundanoon Highland Gathering
Australia's largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, parade and stalls in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au
Find out more »24th Annual NYC Tartan Day Parade
The swirl of kilts, the skirl of bagpipes and the cheers of thousands of spectators await. This beloved celebration of Scottish-American culture promises to be extraordinary in scope, talent and turnout as we gather in person for the first time since 2019. Info: www.nyctartanweek.org
Find out more »Las Vegas Highland Games
A festival for the community presented by the Las Vegas Celtic Society, featuring Celtic music, food, vendors, and athletics at Floyd Lamb Park. Info: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org
Find out more »Te Anau Tartan Festival
A fantastic family festival in Te Anau, Fiordland celebrating the south's Scottish roots. Includes Piping & Dancing, & Highland Games for the whole family. The Te Anau Tartan Festival is held over Easter weekend at Real Journeys Fiordland Community Event Centre and adjacent Memorial Park. Info: www.teanautartanfestival.co.nz
Find out more »Australian Celtic Festival
A weekend of Celtic music, spirit and friendship at the Australian Standing Stones. 2022 celebrating the Year of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com
Find out more »The 2022 Virginia International Tattoo
The Tattoo will return to its longtime home at Scope Arena in Downtown Norfolk; international performers will be back with a renewed desire to share their music, culture and traditions; and the free preshow Tattoo Hullabaloo will once again wow crowds for hours every day. Info: 757-282-2800 or www.vafest.org/tattoo
Find out more »May 2022
Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games
The sounds of bagpipes and Celtic music will fill the air at the 36th Annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games celebrate everything "Scottish" at the Wise County Fairgrounds, 3101 FM 51, in Decatur, Texas. #TEXASSCOTS. Info: www.texasscottishfestival.com
Find out more »Saskatchewan Highland Games and Celtic Festival
A celebration of Scottish culture, music and sport at Victoria Park. Info: www.saskhighland.ca
Find out more »The Gathering
The Gathering brings the wider community together in celebration of Celtic music, culture and performance at Ipswich Turf Club. Info: www.gatheringfestival.com.au
Find out more »Berry Celtic Festival
A celebration of Celtic culture at Berry Showgrounds, with pipe bands, entertainment, stalls and more. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
Find out more »June 2022
Kingsville Highland Games
Pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, entertainment and more at Kingsville's beautiful Lakeside Park. Info: www.facebook.com/kingsvillehighlandgames
Find out more »Piping Inverness
The all-day event incorporates the European Pipe Band Championships, and will see an influx of pipe bands, their supporters, Highland Dancers as well as tourists to Bught Park. Info: www.pipinginverness.com
Find out more »July 2022
Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Live music performers, bagpipe competitions, Celtic cuisine and more at Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairgrounds Rd. Info: www.montereycelticfest.com
Find out more »The Okanagan Military Tattoo
A heart stirring musical extravaganza featuring pipers, drummers, musicians, military bands, marching troops, multicultural dancers, First Nations, and singers of all ages at Kal Tire Place. Tickets: 250-549-SHOW (7469) or info: www.okanagantattoo.ca
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