Canada

A celebration of tradition, dance, and community at the Royal York Hotel. Info: www.dancescottish.ca/tartan-ball.html

Looking for a fun, in person night out? Cupid’s Ceilidh is the perfect chance to dance your heart out, meet great people, and enjoy an evening full of lively music and laughter. Don't miss out on the fun – put on your dancing shoes and join the party, at  7355 Av. Christophe Colomb, 7355 Av. ... Read more

We have a full day of performance, education and fun lined up! This year's ceilidh will feature The Tilted Kilts and your Ceilidh hosts since the 1990s,the City of Regina Pipe Band at The Exchange, 2431 - 8th Ave. Info: www.crpb.org/mwcf

It's time for the Great Canadian Kilt Skate! Put on some tartan and join us on the ice as we celebrate Scottish culture and heritage in true Canadian fashion at Atrium 1000, 1000 de la Gauchetiere. Info: www.kiltskate.com

See Ottawa join with communities across Canada and Renfrewshire, Scotland, in celebrating with bare knees and ice Canada’s longstanding connections to Scotland at Lansdowne Park Skating Rink, near the Aberdeen Pavillion. Info: www.kiltskate.com

The City of Renfrew’s first-ever Great Canadian Kilt Skate. If you don’t have a kilt, wear tartan! Hosted by: Scottish Society of Ottawa in partnership with the City of Renfrew at myFM Centre Recreation Complex. Info: www.kiltskate.com  

Join us for the annual Great Canadian Kilt Skate in Fergus, ON! A free public event with shortbread, dance, pipes & skating at Centre Wellington Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave. Info: www.fergusscottishfestival.com  

Wear some tartan and get your kilt on at Char-Lan Recreation Centre.  Info: www.kiltskate.com

Ceilidh dancing at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Bring friends and family, ages 9-90! No experience or partner or kilt required. Soft shoes and light/layered clothing suggested – you will be active! Info: www.vancouverceilidh.org

This event is geared towards beginners and will feature a combination of instruction and play. There will be drinks after the on-ice session to raise a glass with teammates and new friends. Join the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto at High Park Club, 100 Indian Rd. Info: www.standrewstoronto.ca

Kick off your St Patrick's weekend at the biggest Ceilidh west of the Rockies hosted by Blackthorn, Vancouver's longest-running Celtic Band and White Spot Pipe Band, O’Brien Irish Dance and Shot of Scotch Vancouver Company at Hellenic Community Centre, 4500 Arbutus St. Info: www.blackthornband.com

Ceilidh dancing at the Scottish Cultural Centre. Bring friends and family, ages 9-90! No experience or partner or kilt required. Soft shoes and light/layered clothing suggested – you will be active! Info: www.vancouverceilidh.org

The inaugural competition will take place at the Seaforth Armory. The event will provide a high-profile platform for amateur pipers, inspire future generations, and strengthen the cultural fabric of piping both locally and internationally. Info: www.bcpipers.org

Must pre-register. Two teachers, one from overseas, will teach two classes each at Humberwood Community Centre, 850 Humberwood Blvd. Two levels of ability are accommodated. Lunch is provided after the classes. Then an afternoon tea dance with tea and treats following. See more info on website. For all of the above $85./adult and $50/youth. To ... Read more

An Celtic evening of entertainment to celebrate Tartan Day. All ages are welcome to this free event. With a lineup of entertainers with featured performances from the Battle River Pipes and Drums. Put on your tartans and join the Flagstaff Scottish Club. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com

 Events include all Solo Piping, Snare and Tenor Drumming competitions, Pipe Band competition, BCPA awards ceremony and “After Hours” Ceilidh at North Delta Secondary School, 11447 82 Ave, Delta. Info: www.bcpipers.org

Join the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band, Canada's oldest civilian pipe band, at Parliament Hill for Tartan Day celebrations. Info: www.sospb.com

Join the RSCDS Hamilton Branch for an evening of Scottish dance and friendship at Scottish Rite, 4 Queen St S. Info: www.rscdshamilton.org

Pipe bands, Clans, dancing and entertainment on Vancouver Island. The Games will also host the World Women’s Heavy Events Championship, the first time held in Canada, at Topaz Park. Info: www.victoriahighlandgames.com

Pipers, drummers, dancers, heavy events athletes, and enthusiasts from Western Canada come to southern Saskatchewan each year on the May long weekend to participate in this exciting line-up of events at Victoria Park. Info: www.saskhighland.ca

Scottish country dance weekend and events hosted by Peterborough Scottish Country Dance Society. Info: www.pscds.ca

Live music, food and dance celebrating 70 years at St Josephs Banquet Hall, 300 River Oaks Blvd. E. Info: www.oscdg.ca

Events includes Highland dance, pipes & drums, heavy events, and sword competitions  as well as demonstrations, workshops, live entertainment, and cultural exhibitions at at the Hal Betts Sportsplex,  corner of Assomption Blvd & Vaughn Harvey Blvd. Info: www.monctonhighlandgames.com

A full day of Scottish events, entertainment and friendship at Georgetown Fairgrounds. Info: www.georgetownhighlandgames.com

A weekend getaway, immersing yourself in Scottish country dancing and the great outdoors. Get ready to dance, unwind, and meet friends new and old at the CAMMAC Music Centre situated on the picturesque shores of Lake MacDonald. Info: www.rscdsottawa.ca/cammacscd

Traditional Scottish Highland Games-enjoy the best in piping, drumming, pipe bands, Highland dancing, Scottish Heavy Events, whisky school, kids activities and more at Town Centre Park. Info: www.scotfestbc.com

Pipe bands, Clans, Scottish dance & heavy events, a ceilidh and more at Port Hope Agricultural Park, 62 McCaul St. Info: www.northumberlandhighlandgames.ca

A mystical Scottish village appears once every hundred years. Love, destiny, and enchantment await in Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon. Rich with sweeping melodies and heartfelt romance, Brigadoon is a story of enchantment and devotion, where the pull of magic competes with the call of the modern world at The Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park, ... Read more

An immersive experience in the rich and vibrant Gaelic culture of Cape Breton Island, featuring concerts, céilidhs, pub nights, and square dances, all set against the island’s stunning scenery. Info: www.kitchenfest.ca

Celebrating Celtic Heritage in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens. Info: www.kingsvillehighlandgames.ca

This annual festival hosts many activities, including Scottish heavy athletics, highland dance, music performances, solo piping, drumming and band competitions at Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Dr. Info: www.kamloopshighlandgames.org

There’s something for everyone at the Tattoo: marching bands, acrobats, dancers, military displays, pipes and drums, and much more at the Scotiabank Centre. Info: www.nstattoo.ca

Performed in the natural amphitheatre of Gemmill Park, Celtfest is a 3-day festival that celebrates the historical Celtic traditions with music, performances and vendors. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com

Enjoy three days and nights of lively music, exciting competitions, cultural workshops, and friendly small-town hospitality. Info: www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca

Scottish entertainment, pipe bands, heavy events, Scottish dance, clans and celebration at King’s Park. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca

This annual event is a celebration of the Scottish heritage with pipe bands, Scottish dance, clans, heavy events and more at Columbus Field. Info: www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca

Honouring 100th Year of the Orillia Legion and Royal Canadian Legion. Pipe bands, parade, clans, Scottish dance, Celtic vendors and more at Couchiching Park. Info: www.scottishfestival.ca

A celebration of Scotland on the beautiful grounds of historic Government House. Info: www.highlandgames.ca

The event consists of piping and drumming competitions, massed band performances, Highland Dance competitions, and Scottish heavy games. There will also be children’s activities, food trucks, beer gardens, community market with local makers and Scottish Clan booths, and a family Ceilidh, held on the Salisbury High School Athletic Fields in Broadmoor Lake Park. Info: www.sphg.ca

Ailsa Craig (Gaelic for “fairy rock”) is a vibrant village of nearly 1200 people, located just 20 minutes north-west of London, Ontario. A full day of Scottish events and entertainment at the Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley St. Info: www.ailsacraighighlandgames.ca

A celebration of Scottish tradition with Scottish heavy events, pipes bands and the North American Pipe Band Championships, Scottish Clans, Celtic entertainment and more. Info: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

Montreal Highland Games returns with a great day of Scottish celebration and connection at Douglas Hospital grounds, Verdun. With athletics, pipe bands, entertainment, clans and more. Info: www.montrealhighlandgames.com

An annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment. Featuring: Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and vendors featuring Scottish wares and more. Info: www.fergusscottishfestival.com

The ultimate Celtic experience on the shores of Lake Huron. Info: celticfestival.ca

Come and experience a full family event including Solo and Band Piping and Drumming Competitions, Highland Heavy Games, Highland Dance and World Class Logger’s Sports at Nunn’s Creek Park. Info: www.campbellriverhighlandgathering.ca

A day full of highland activities, such as heavy events, highland dancing, festival entertainers, a kids zone, artisan and food vendors, and more. The day concludes with a Cèilidh performed by a live band. Info: www.flagstaffscottishclub.com/gotchf-event

Celtic culture comes to the Rockies with pipe bands, entertainment, dance, vendors, clans and more. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca

This four-day celebration promises to be a memorable occasion filled with culture, connection, and community.  Planned events include a flag raising ceremony at Halifax Grand Parade, a lively ceilidh, storytelling sessions entitled.  Our Stories Past and Present, and an exciting bus tour to northern Nova Scotia to showcase some of Nova Scotia’s natural beauty and ... Read more

Enjoy Celtic music cold drinks, great food and incredible views on the best patio in the city at Toronto Island BBQ + Beer Company. Info: www.standrewstoronto.ca/sast_event/celtic-island-music-festival

A unique celebration of Cape Breton Island's living traditional culture. For nine days each October you'll discover hundreds of events and activities. Info: www.celtic-colours.com