One of the world’s most spectacular and iconic live events, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, is set to dazzle New Zealand audiences in an unforgettable showcase when it comes exclusively, and for the first time ever, to Auckland, in celebration of its 75th anniversary. It will be one of its most ambitious international Stadium productions ... Read more
Auckland Live Summer in the Square-Enjoy the dynamic Papakura Pipe Band, proudly wearing the Gordon Tartan, alongside Auckland Live Morning Melodies favourites Base Auckland Brass and North Shore Brass Academy Community Band and other pipe bands of Auckland, delivering everything from ceremonial classics to contemporary tunes at Aotea Square, Queen St. Info: www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/highland-pulse
The Gaelic language will be celebrated as the annual initiative reaches its milestone fifth year of highlighting Gaelic's vitality and enduring presence as a living language. Under the banner Use It or Lose It (Cleachd i no caill i) – and organisers are encouraging people across Scotland and the global diaspora to get behind the ... Read more
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wellington’s very own Highland Gathering with Highland and Irish dance performances, solo piping and drumming contests, ceilidh bands and the Pipes in the Park Pipe Band Competition at Waitangi Park. Info: www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN
Two day pipe band comepitions across various grades. Info: www.rnzpba.com
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Wellington artist and illustrator Helen Casey draws her inspiration from the natural world around us. Her eye-catching intricately detailed art is influenced by her time as a scientific illustrator at Te Papa and her own Celtic culture. In this imaginative and creative workshop you will discover the relaxing process of drawing Celtic botanical bird art ... Read more
Bands from across New Zealand and beyond compete. The event will be livestreamed and watched by a global audience. Info: www.rnzpba.com
Pipe band and solo competitions and displays, dance competitions and more over Easter Weekend at Lindisfarne College, Pakowhai Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/HBEasterHighlandGames
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
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!
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
NZ Young Piper of the Year aims to showcase talents from around the country with the premier Under 21 Piobaireachd, MSR + Hornpipe & Jig events. ALL AGES. Novice, D, C, & B Grade events also acknowledged. Info: www.facebook.com/NZYoungPiper
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
Come and learn the traditional art of Scottish Country Dancing - fantastic for fun, fitness and friendship. Beginners' course (easy dances) from 6:30-8 pm with Innes Scottish Country Dance Club. Start at any point you like at Stanhope Road School, 2b Harris Rd, Mt Wellington. Info: www.facebook.com/innesclub
A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi twist! Pipe bands, Scottish dancers, stalls, Clans, heavy events and more at the Hororata Domain. A great family day out with lots of chances to take part and have a go in Scottish events. 45 minutes inland of Christchurch. Info: www.hororata.org.nz/highland-games
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
Join in for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music! A ceilidh is a Scottish community event; our ceilidhs are family friendly and fun for all ages and abilities at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough
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!
Wear some tartan and join the Wellington Gaelic Club at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner of Stoke and Hansen Sts in Newtown for music and dancing to a live band. Info: www.wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com
End the year celebrating Scotland with pipe band displays, Scottish dance, athletics, Clans and more at Caledonian Park. Info: www.waipuhighlandgames.co.nz
Bring in the New Year 2027 with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay celebration. Learn from NZ and the UK's best during six tailored Scottish Country Dance morning classes at Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Mt Wellington. Info: https://sites.google.com/view/summerschool26-27
Bands from across New Zealand and beyond compete at Tauranga Domain. The event will be livestreamed and watched by a global audience. Info: www.rnzpba.com