The Galloway Hoard is the richest find of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever made in Britain or Ireland. Adelaide is the first stop on a world tour of the exhibition,Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, and it will be the very first time this precious collection of objects has ever travelled outside ... Read more

For the first time in 12 years, The British & Irish Lions Tour will return to Australia for a festival of Rugby across the country. Info: www.lionsseries2025.rugby

A full program of Scottish events taking place at venues across Melbourne. Events include: Ceilidh dance, Tartan Day Parade, Gala Dinner & concert and more. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au

The night will include a wonderful 3 course meal, designed especially for us by Chef Andrew, bagpipes and Burns poetry  at the Cambrian Hotel, Arnold St. Info: www.facebook.com/bendigocaledoniansociety

Join the Robert Burns Club of Melbourne  at Invergorden Bar @2pm , 381 Docklands Drive, Docklands. For more info email: [email protected]

Celebrating Mackay’s Scottish heritage at the Bluewater Quay.  This free event showcases local and visiting performers including pipe bands from across Queensland, Celtic rock bands, soloists, and Highland dancers.  Info: www.bluewaterfling.com

Embrace the Midwinter Spirit with a traditional Scottish party for people to come together for Scottish country dancing, food, drink, a few Scottish songs, and a lot of fun at Wests Leagues Club. Info: 02 6765 7588 or https://wtlc.com.au/event/tamworth-district-highland-society-ceilidh

Join the Victorian Pipers Association for the 2025 VPA Victorian Championships and Australian Gold, Silver and Bronze medal Piobaireachd at Presbyterian Ladies College, 48 Parer St. Info: www.pipingvictoria.com  

Get ready for an extraordinary celebration where Scottish tradition meets Thai flair in an electrifying night of music, feasting, and fun! Join the world-class Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band and the iconic Scottish singing sensation, Mary Kiani, for an evening of soulful songs, soaring bagpipes and spirited revelry at Thai Rock, Stockland Shopping Centre. Info: ... Read more

The Galloway Hoard is the richest find of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever made in Britain or Ireland. Melbourne is the second stop on a world tour of the exhibition,Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, and it is the first time this precious collection of objects has ever travelled outside the United ... Read more

Share in a fun night of dancing and Scottish music at the Masonic Hall, Pittwater Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/WarringahScottishSociety

Scottish Country Dance Victoria is getting the word out-we have the best dance style ever and Scottish Country Dancing is alive and well in Melbourne. So come along and sample this lovely bit of Scottish heritage. SCDVic invites all to come along and try it out for free. Tickets for the TryItOut are free but ... Read more

A celebration of artisan Tasmanian distillers from across the state, with rare access to Australia’s home of global award-winning whisky. Info: www.taswhiskyweek.com

A celebration of the contribution of the Scottish people in opening up much of Australia with Celtic music, entertainment and more. Camping on site at Boondooma Homestead. Info: 07  4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au

With events in and around Hobart, including the historic Town Hall, for dancing and music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt who will play with non-stop energy, inviting us to dance with passion and joy. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1366285

From 6pm on Saturday 16th August 2025 if you have brought your ticket you can purchase a hot meal from the Showground Tavern Bistro, grab a cold beer or a wine and chat with fellow pipe band enthusiast prior to the World Pipe Band championships staring at approx. 7.30pm with MSR’s. The venue is open ... Read more

Experience Scottish tradition in beautiful Wine Country, with pipe bands, Scottish athletics and dance at Saltire Estate Winery, 113 Wilderness Rd. Info: 02 4058 3088 or www.huntervalleyhighlandgames.com.au

The P/M Fred Adam Memorial Competition is held annually, in conjunction with the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society, to honour P/M Fred Adam's contribution to the South Australian piping fraternity at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Hall, 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.au

For those not in the know "Edinglassie" was the name originally proposed for Brisbane, as a combination of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Brisbane ended up being named to honour Scotsman Sir Thomas Brisbane (1773–1860). Join the Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland and and Ishka Celtic Rock at the Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites. ... Read more

A weekend of Scottish events and entertainment at Kryal Castle. Including feats of strength and horse reenactments, Clans, pipe bands, historical displays, Scottish dancers and a Highland themed feast. Info: www.kryalcastle.com.au.

For 25 years, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has dazzled audiences around the world with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original Celtic music, storytelling and sensuality. Shows in Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney and back in Australia for the first time since 2015 with a spectacular new production. Info: www.premier.ticketek.com.au

A night of Scottish fun with pipeband and Celtic performances, community Scottish country dancing, Highland dancing, raffles, and more at Drayton Hall, 39 Brisbane St, Drayton. Info: www.tcspb.com.au

A Celtic music festival, set in a delightful rural valley, with a heritage rich in Irish and Celtic beginnings. Info: www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com

Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidhs are filled with energetic dances that (almost) anyone can do. At Abraham Mott Hall, 15A Argyle Place, Millers Point. Info: Robert: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos

This event has been postponed to 2026. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au

A weekend of piping, drumming, drum majoring, fun and learning. Tuition from guest tutors and experienced instructors will be with an emphasis on identifying key areas for improvement and developing strategies to enhance performance at Kings College. Info: www.facebook.com/SouthWestCoastPiperDrummer

An exciting gathering of Highland Dance teachers, adjudicators, dancers, and supporters. Celebrate with live music, dancing, and plenty of Highland spirit at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club. Info: www.abhdi.com/highland-dancing-festival.html

Experience the exhilarating rhythm of bagpipes as colourful floats and spirited performers sweep through this charming town. With pipe bands, Clans, Scottish stalls, Ladies & Lads Caber Toss, shortbread competition, Scottish concert and more. Info: www.bonniewingham.com or [email protected].

Celebrates the Southern Downs' rich Scottish and Irish heritage as well as contemporary Celtic culture with Highland Games, Celtic music and stalls, pipe bands, clans and more at Warwick Showgrounds. Info: www.celticfestqld.com.au

Featuring the Perth Kilt Run (registration required), some of WA’s award winning Pipe Bands, Scottish Clans, Scottish dancers, entertainment, Heavy Events, and much more. A free community event and WA's largest Scottish festival at Minnawarra Park. Info: www.perthkiltrun.com.au/highland-gathering

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

An evening of Scottish good, entertainment and more at Burke & Wills Hotel, 544 Ruthven St.  Info: [email protected].

Party night is full of fun games, entertainment as well as plenty of dancing and Scottish music at the Masonic Hall, Pittwater Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/WarringahScottishSociety

Pipe and drum competitions, concert band displays, stalls and food at Maitland Regional Athletics Centre, 208 High St.  Info: 0409 918 260 or www.maitlandpipeband.org.au.

May 1 is Beltane in the Northern Hemisphere, November 1 in the Southern Hemisphere, and on that day we honour nature’s oldest love story. Beltane means bright fire, and in earth-based traditions, during Beltane, we will have a Feast and Ritual on Saturday, Handfasting, Broom Jumping, Maypole Dancing and lots of music. Info: Wayne 0415 ... Read more

Band displays, massed bands, quintet competitions, Highland dancing, Highland games at Wauchope Showground, High St. Info: www.facebook.com/PMWRSLPipeBand

Piping competition presented by the R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia Inc at Payneham RSL, 360 Payneham Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.au

Don't miss out on this fantastic celebration of Scottish heritage and community. It's an event that promises unforgettable memories and new connections, join the Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland at the Royal on the Park Hotel & Suites. Info: www.ssaqld.tidyhq.com

Come along to Perth's Premier Scottish event the St Andrew's Day Ball. Ticket includes the Ceilidh & beer, wine, soft drinks, & 3 course meal. And not forgetting a chance to win an overnight stay door prize. We will have our honourary piper, the Coastal Scottish Pipe Band, Perth Academy of Highland Dance & the ... Read more

Calling all clans to this four-acre Scottish Baronial Estate for a jam packed day to celebrate St Andrews Day and all things Scotland. From 11am until 4pm, the castle grounds will come to life with games and activities for children, live Scottish music & dance, Highland Cows and the best culinary offerings from Melbourne's leading ... Read more

Gather your clan and come to Daylesford for a 'wee' bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing at Victoria Park. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com

See in the New Year with music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. All ages welcome. Info: John: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

A new year celebration like no other back for its 163rd instalment this New Years Day. Athletes, dancers, musicians, and those who just want to soak up the incredible atmosphere of pipe bands and traditional Scottish culture at Princes Park. Info: www.highlandsociety.com.au/highland-gathering

Join in the traditional celebration of the life and works of Scotland's national bard over an evening filled with piping and song, fine dining, toasts, fun and friendship at United Service Club Queensland. Info: www.ssaqld.tidyhq.com

Grab yer kilt & come along and join the Society in celebrating Robert Burns.  There will be the traditional speeches, a few Burns’ poems, and a ‘wee nip’ to toast the Bard. Your ticket includes entry into a quality door prize raffle. The night will include a few Scottish reels, jigs, and waltzes to the ... Read more

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches exclusively into Brisbane in 2026. Suncorp Stadium will proudly host a full-scale production of the Tattoo’s 75th anniversary Show, ‘The Heroes Who Made Us’, four performances February 12-15th. Info: www.edintattoobrisbane.com.au

With its unique blend of world-class talent and a warm community vibe, the Festival transforms The Mission to Seafarers into a lively hub of music, dance and craic you won’t want to miss at The Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders St, Docklands. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au

Metropolitan Melbourne’s only Scottish festival with pipe bands, Clans, entertainment, athletics, Celtic dancers and more at Eastfield Park.  Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au

The Maclean Highland Gathering Solo Piping Competition takes place on Easter Friday afternoon, with the full events including pipe band competitions, Highland dance competitions, massed bands, Scottish vendors and more on Saturday at Maclean Showground. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

Pipe bands from across the country to compete in all Grades,  incorporating a Highland Games and a concert evening featuring previous national champions, the West Australia Police Pipe Band. Info: www.pipebandswa.com.au/2026.html

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

Celebrating the Year of Scotland. Get ready for a spectacular event filled with the sights and sounds of bagpipes, Highland dancing, kilts, clans, and the legendary spirit of the Scots at the Australian Standing Stones. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com

A great family day out with pipe bands, Clans, medieval villagers, Celtic stalls, singing and dancing at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival

Come and participate a traditional Highland Gathering in the glorious Upper Hunter Valley.  Savour the atmosphere of the Highlands and be part of this well recognised event with pipe bands, strong men, Scottish dance, stalls, food and more at Jeffereson park. Info: www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com

This spectacular event will be filled with the sights and sounds of pipe bands, Highland dancing, kilts, clans and the fabled spirit of Scotland. From stirring performances to cultural displays, this gathering promises to be a celebration like no other. Imagine absorbing the stirring sound of bagpipes, the sight of Highland Dancers and ancient games. ... Read more