Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks
Sydney, NSWOur next Beginners Course starts on Monday 13 February 2023 at Glebe Town Hall – for more details and booking a place go to: www.trybooking.com/BYVYN
Our next Beginners Course starts on Monday 13 February 2023 at Glebe Town Hall – for more details and booking a place go to: www.trybooking.com/BYVYN
Tony McManus the legendary Celtic guitarist, live at venues in QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT. Info: www.tonymcmanus.com
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
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
Pipe bands, Clans, Scottish vendors, entertainment and more at Eastfield Park. Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au or www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames
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
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
Running in conjunction with the Australian Celtic Cultural Awards at Australia's largest Celtic festival, the event will end in a charity auction. Info: [email protected]
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 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
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
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
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
Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club for a social event at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvscots.org
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
A Highland Gathering (2 Course evening meal), a fabulous evening of all things Scottish, will be held at the Downs Club at 6pm. Cost $75.00 per person. Info: Marg 0429 700 217 or www.societystandrewddb.org
The Knights, pipe bands, Clans, medieval villagers, Celtic stalls, singing and dancing at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
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
Pipe band competition only, the event will be free to the public. Info: www.facebook.com/TheGatheringIpswich
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
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
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.
A celebration of Scotland, includes the the 2023 Qld State Pipe Band Championships, at Brisbane Boys’ College, Toowong. Info: www.aussie-scots.org.au
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
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
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
The festival promotes the legacy of Robert Burns and celebrates the diverse cultural heritage in south-west Victoria. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au
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 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!
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
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
Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club for a social event at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvscots.org
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
Pipe band performances at Maitland Park. A free entry concert for the community. Info: Greg Queenan, Secretary, 0409 918 260.
A celebration of the numerous Tasmanian distilleries, their spirits and whisky. Info: www.taswhiskyweek.com
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.
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
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
New location for 2023 with Pipe Bands, Celtic band, variety and Celtic Stalls and more at Lakeside Sports Complex. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au
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 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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Pipe bands, Scottish stalls, entertainment and more at Scots School Albury, 393 Perry St. Info: 02 6022 0000.