The Festival program includes pop-up events in the city, Kirkin ‘O The Tartan, historical tour and exhibition, a high energy Ceilidh Dance with Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Scottish Connections CBD walking tour, Scottish migration author talks, Gaelic language, music & culture morning, whisky dinner, whisky tasting, a haggis supper, traditional Scots music recital, concerts, music ... Read more

Highland Dancing Demo by Scots School of Highland Dancing, Whisky Toss and live music by Tellen Tri at West Croydon and Kilkenny RSL, 19 Rosetta St. Bar available also reasonably priced meals from 6 pm. Tickets at www.trybooking.com under Winter Ceilidh or details from: [email protected]

The Scottish Clans Congress of QLD Inc. and the St Paul's Church community welcome everyone of Scottish heritage or inclination on the Sunday to celebrate together an historical event for Social freedom and Identity, the right to wear Highland dress (the Tartan). Note: Piper(s) and Procession participants Flag/Banner bearers arrive 8.30 AM and assemble for ... Read more

This year the high energy Ceilidh Dance has moved to Collingwood Town Hall with its’ larger dance floor. Dance the night away to the fabulous music of the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, with lively and captivating performances combine a mix of traditional and contemporary music that will have you on your feet from the moment ... Read more

"Legacy" is a special music tribute to the band's long serving Drum Major and WW2 veteran Bob Semple and features a mix of new and traditional pipe band music with folk inspirations. Hawthorn is one of Australia's top pipe bands, and the "Legacy" concert will see the band at its best. With special guests, including ... Read more

This themed concert of traditional Scots song, interweaving live music with narrative and audio-visual presentation at Kew Court House Theatre. The concert includes songs from their recent album Sunwise Turn - winner of Music Victoria’s Best Folk Album 2020 Award. To Book: www.trybooking.com/BRGSP

This event has been cancelled for 2022. Info: 07 3359 8195 or www.aussie-scots.org.au

Brisbane Pipe Band is hosting a traditional Burns Night and ceilidh to celebrate their 70th Anniversary. Includes a 3-course meal – including a toast to the haggis – and a traditional Ceilidh, with entertainment throughout the night from Brisbane Pipe Band, Celtic folk band ISHKA, and a traditional Scottish dance caller at Geebung RSL. Tickets: ... Read more

The premier event of the Festival held in the majestic Main Hall of Melbourne Town Hall. Pipers will greet guests, drinks & canopies, a traditional 'Address to a Haggis; gourmet seasonally inspired menu and drinks, VIP guest speaker and an evening of superb concert style entertainment. A fabulous black tie/kilted evening to remember! More info ... 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

A weekend of entertainment is part of the 75th Year of Foundation celebrations for the City of Maitland Pipes and Drums. Includes a free entry concert for the community at Maitland Park. Info: Greg: 0409 918 260 or www.maitlandpipeband.org.au

Come and celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s National Poet, Robert Burns, in poetry, song and dance. Meals and drinks available for purchase including haggis Entertainment by Get Reel, Darwin and Districts Pipes and Drums and dancing by the Arafura Scottish Dances at Darwin Railway Club. Info: www.facebook.com/northauscelticfest

The Queensland Piobaireachd Group is a monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór at City of Ipswich Pipe Hall Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com

At The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford 7pm book through TryBooking: www.trybooking.com/BVFTZ Info: www.facebook.com/Central-Coast-Scots-1460426047520374 or [email protected]

The Caledonian Castaways are a group of ex-pat Scots drawn from Melbourne’s Blues/Roots scene singing amusing and heart-warming songs about Scots in Australia and back ‘hame’, at Collingwood Town Hall. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au

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

City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band extend an invitation to you to join us in celebrating our 75th anniversary at the Hobart Function & Conference Centre, featuring guided whisky and gin tasting, The Kitchen Piper Cup, a buffet dinner, and music from CoHHPB and the Iain McLeod Ceilidh Band. Info: www.cohhpb.com

Atherton Tableland Caledonian Society will be celebrating all things Scottish-Highland dancing, pipes and drums, music by Iain Mckenzie (accordion player), enjoy singing your favourite Scottish tunes alongside the Scottish bass-baritone Brian Bisset, a delicious 2 course meal and of course lots of ceilidh dancing at Mareeba Turf Club. Info: 0417 541 126.

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. Eight Week Course (8 August - 26 September 2022) at Fort Street Public ... Read more

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

Winter Ball Weekend 2022 with musicians Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. Friday evening, choose between a tour of the historic National Trust property Runnymede or walk through some of the dances for Saturday evening's Ball. Saturday evening is the gala event at the beautiful historic Hobart Town Hall. Sunday, picnic lunch at Richmond village. Info: ... Read more

Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club at Teralba Hall. Info & bookings: 0428 618 313 or [email protected]

The Manning Valley Historical Society presents the annual free community event, Clans from all over the country descendto enjoy the Festival. The Clan of Honour for 2022 will be Clan Donnachaidh. Also pipe bands, entertainment, Scottish dancers and stalls. Info: www.bonniewingham.com

A night to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland. The evening will be filled with live entertainment, the finest food, and wonderful company hosted in the famous Brisbane City Hall. Info: 0477 447 927 or https://event.standrewsociety.com

Presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia at the Duxton Hotel Perth for an evening inclusive of a 3-course meal, beverages, traditional and contemporary dancing as well a performance from the Perth Metro Pipe Band. Info: 08 9330 8870 or www.smcfwa.com.au

The Queensland Piobaireachd Group is a monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór at City of Ipswich Pipe Hall Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com

Come along and enjoy a two-course buffet dinner, and a night filled with entertainment by Gallus Ceilidh Band and the Perth Metro Pipe Band at Wellington Room, Morley Sports and Recreation Centre 12 Wellington Rd, Morley. Book your tickets online at www.trybooking.com/CAKBH or for details: www.perthmetropb.com.au

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

The Queensland Piobaireachd Group is a monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór at City of Ipswich Pipe Hall Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com

The RSCDS WA Branch invites you to join us for the 45th Australian Winter School. The Scottish Country Dance School will be held at the Muresk Institute in the Avon Valley, 96km east of Perth. Info: www.wawinterschool.com

Hosted by the New South Wales branch of Pipe Bands Australia and held at Pittwater Rugby Park. Info: www.championships.pipebandsaustralia.com.au

A Scottish Country Dance youth weekend (aimed at 18-40 year olds). Meeting other young dancers is one of the great things about Southern Fling. Eat, drink and make merry after the evening dance to make connections with like minded people. All classes and socials will take place at North Ryde School of Arts, Coxs Road, ... Read more

ACT's largest Scottish event with a full day of Scottish entertainment with pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, stalls and more. A free comunity event. Also a evening ceilidh will be held at the Canberra Burns Club, Kett St. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au

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

Pipe band competitions, Scottish dancing, food and stalls at Dandaloo Hotel. Info: Illawarra Pipe Band, James: 0422 699 513 or www.facebook.com/Illawarra-Pipe-Band-131465760252032

A celebration of Scotland at Glenbarr Homestead, 1400B Paris Creek Rd. Glenbarr was originally a home for Scottish pioneers and was one of the first buildings in Strathalbyn built in c1842. Info: www.glenbarr.com.au

The Queensland Piobaireachd Group is a monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór at City of Ipswich Pipe Hall Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com

We regret to advise that this year's Celtic Festival will not be going ahead, with plans to return for 2023. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

Sydney will host a historic match-up between Scottish teams, Celtic and Rangers in the Old Firm Derby as they kick off the newly created Sydney Super Cup at Accor Stadium. Witness one of world football’s greatest rivalries when Celtic & Rangers face off in Sydney on Sunday November 20, 2022, marking the first time the ... Read more

The Queensland Piobaireachd Group is a monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór at City of Ipswich Pipe Hall Limestone Park, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com

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

Unique Spaces in the historic Mission to Seafarers complex will burst to life with Celtic Rock and Traditional music, Scottish smallpipes, Celtic harp, jigs, reels, beautiful singing and great craic. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au