Tony McManus Australian Tour

Various venues

Tony McManus the legendary Celtic guitarist, live at venues in QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT. Info: www.tonymcmanus.com

Billy Connolly-Born on a Rainy Day

Melbourne, VIC

Billy Connolly’s highly-collection of limited edition prints and stainless steel sculptures “Born on a Rainy Day” is as humorous as his own comedy. All Prints are Limited Editions signed by Billy Connolly at Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth St. 10am to 5pm daily, free entry. Info: www.bornonarainyday.com.au

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival

Croydon, VIC

Pipe bands, Clans, Scottish vendors, entertainment and more at Eastfield Park. Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au or www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames

Bundanoon Highland Gathering

Bundanoon, NSW

Australia’s largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, parade and stalls in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. A great family day of Scottish celebration. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au

Ash Cup – Pipes & Drums Competition

Bundanoon, NSW

Now in it's 12th year, the Ash Cup will again be contested following the conclusion of the Bundanoon Highland Gathering, free event. Info: www.facebook.com/ash.cup.bundanoon

Maclean Highland Gathering

Maclean, NSW

Listen to the stirring sounds of the pipes and drums and a variety of solo competitions. Highland dancing, Scottish stalls and more at Maclean Showground, in the Scottish town of Australia. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

City Of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band Trivia Night

Melbourne, VIC

City Of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band is excited to be performing at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in August. They are fundraising to cover the cost of freighting their weighty drums and other expenses. The Trivia Night will be a lot of fun and laughs with some impressive prizes and silent auction items up for ... Read more

Launceston Music and Ceilidh Night

Launceston, TAS

Come along for a fabulously fun evening of dancing and music with the Auld Alliance. Auld Alliance perform an entertaining blend of upbeat traditional folk songs and beautiful heartfelt ballads from Scotland, Ireland, France, and Australia. They will lead you through the Scottish Ceilidh dancing with instructions so everyone can join in and have a ... Read more

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Australian Celtic Festival

Glen Innes, NSW

Celebrating year of Scotland with a great range of Celtic entertainment, stalls and more amongst the Australian Standing Stones. Come and experience this unique Festival in the spectacularly colourful autumn that is a highlight of the cool New England climate. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com

Soup & Damper Social

Teralba, NSW

Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club for a social event at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvscots.org

World Whisky Day

A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com

Berry Celtic Festival

Berry, NSW

The Knights, pipe bands, Clans, medieval villagers, Celtic stalls, singing and dancing at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival

Wingham, NSW

Pipe bands, Scottish dancers & entertainment, Scottish Clans & community groups on display at Central Park. A free community event. Wingham is a small township 20min drive west of Taree on the beautiful mid-north coast of New South Wales. Info: www.bonniewingham.com

National Celtic Festival

Portarlington, VIC

The National Celtic Festival, Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music, arts and culture ,held over the June long week-end in beautiful Portarlington, on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria. Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com

Clydesdale Spectacular 2023

Boonah, QLD

A 2 day Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Experience featuring a Scottish Highland Gathering with pipe bands at Boonah Showgrounds. Info: 1300 259 343 or www.clydesdalespectacular.com.au.

24th International Tartan Day

Brisbane, QLD

A celebration of Scotland, includes the the 2023 Qld State Pipe Band Championships, at Brisbane Boys’ College, Toowong. Info: www.aussie-scots.org.au

Townsville Tartan Day

Townsville, QLD

The day the Scots of Townsville and everyone who loves all things Scottish come together for a free community event in conjunction with the Cotters Market. Info: www.facebook.com/Townsvillescots

Mid-Winter Scottish Night & Ceilidh

Bathurst, NSW

Celebrate the Winter in Bathurst with pipes and drums of the Parramatta Caledonian Pipe Band, Scottish Highland Dancing, songs and poems of Robert Burns, kilts and traditional dancing. Join in lots of dancing with the Ceilidh Dance Band in the ballroom and plenty more at Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Rd. Info: 02 6331 4929 or ... Read more

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Camperdown Robert Burns Scottish Festival

Camperdown, VIC

The festival promotes the legacy of Robert Burns and celebrates the diverse cultural heritage in south-west Victoria. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au

Aberdeen Highland Games

Aberdeen, NSW

Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Kilted Warriors to enjoy as well as three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling ... Read more

International Tartan Day

Nationwide

International Tartan Day is held on July 1st. The day marks the anniversary of the repeal of the 1747 Act of Proscription that banned the wearing of tartan. Wear some tartan today to celebrate your heritage!

Melbourne Tartan Festival

Melbourne, VIC

The 2023 MTF Program will begin on Sunday 2nd July (TBC) with the annual Kirkin ‘O the Tartan service at The Scots’ Church, Collins Street. Melbourne Tartan Day Parade on Collins Street will be on 9th July at 2.00pm. MTF Gala Dinner & Concert will be on Saturday 22nd July at Melbourne Town Hall. Full ... Read more

Sounds of Scotland – The Scots School Albury Pipe Band Concert

Albury, NSW

Prepare to be transported straight to the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands when The Scots School Albury Pipe Band showcases its talented musicians in its Sounds of Scotland concert in two amazing nights of iconic Scottish music at a the Albury Entertainment Centre. Experience the power and majesty of the pipes and drums and ... Read more

Caledonian Night

Teralba, NSW

Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club for a social event at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvscots.org

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh-Xmas in July

Inglewood, WA

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

Tasmanian Whisky Week

Hobart, TAS

A celebration of the numerous Tasmanian distilleries, their spirits and whisky. Info: www.taswhiskyweek.com

Tasmania’s Winter Ball Weekend

Hobart, TAS

Hobart's Tascal Scottish Country Dancers are once again holding their annual Winter Ball. Come south for the best of music and dance to celebrate the RSCDS Centenary. Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CGIRV or info: [email protected] or Sally Ord 0413 093 490.

Kryal Castle Highland Spectacular

Ballarat, VIC

The Kryal Castle Highland Spectacular has activities for all ages, including: Massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, Highland Games featuring strong men, Clan tents to find out about your ancestry, whisky dinner with all the Scottish trimmings, performances from Scottish history including the Warriors of Scotland, armoured knights and their mighty steeds and more at 121 ... Read more

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Clans on the Coast

Raymond Terrace, NSW

New location for 2023 with Pipe Bands, Celtic band, variety and Celtic Stalls and more at Lakeside Sports Complex. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au

Australian Juvenile Pipe Band Championships

Warwick, QLD

This inaugural event will commence with focused development opportunities such as workshops and recitals for developing youth Pipe Band organisations and will culminate to showcase Australia’s best pipers and drummers in the Australian Piping and Drumming Solo Championships, followed by the Australian Juvenile Pipe Band Championships at at the SCOTS PGC College ground. Info: www.scotspgc.com.au

CelticFest

Warwick, QLD

CelticFest Warwick celebrates the Southern Downs’ rich Scottish and Irish heritage as well as contemporary Celtic culture and the natural beauty of the region, bringing ‘All things Celtic’ together at the Warwick Showgrounds. Info: www.celticfestqld.com.au

Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

2023 Canberra Highland Gathering

Canberra , ACT

Pipe bands will mass in Canberra to compete in the ACT pipe band championship as well as the community pipe band elements. Highland dancers will compete in the Canberra City Championship. There will also be other music types throughout the day, massed pipe band performances and other historic re-enactments and displays. A free community event ... Read more

Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run

Armadale, WA

Celebrate all things Scottish at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia at Minnawarra Park. Pipe bands, Scottish dancers, Clan Village and the Perth Kilt Run – the only charity fun run in Australia that’s done in a kilt! Info: www.perthkiltrun.com.au

Caledonian Society of WA Halloween Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Happy St Andrew’s Day

Nationwide

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!

Daylesford Highland Gathering

Daylesford, VIC

This Gathering includes a captivating Street March in the Main Street of Daylesford and a full days Drumming, Piping and Dancing at Victoria Park, also a variety of Scottish Clans and clubs, stalls and more. The end of the day is heralded spectacularly with the Massed Bands, which is a spine tingling experience. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com

Caledonian Society of WA Hogmanay Ceilidh

Inglewood, WA

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

Scottish Weekender

Glenworth Valley, NSW

Burns Supper & Ceilidh in the Valley. Join Mary Kiani & 200+ friends for a fantastic Scottish festival gathering in the stunning Glenworth Valley/Peats Ridge. Info: www.scottishweekender.com