Thistle & The Shamrock

Nationwide - New Zealand Nationwide, New Zealand

Experience the best of Irish and Scottish music with Thistle & The Shamrock. A lively and heartwarming concert with talented fiddler, accordionist, and singers who bring to life rich musical traditions and cultural heritage. Info: www.operatunity.co.nz/thistle-and-the-shamrock

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Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo

Paeroa - New Zealand Paeroa, New Zealand

Heavyweight Field events, Highland dancing, massed pipe bands, Clan village, pipe band contest and evening tattoo performace at at the Paeroa Domain. Info: www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz

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Ashburton Festival of Pipe Band Music

Ashburton - New Zealand Ashburton, New Zealand

Come along to the Royal Lawn (opposite the playground, Ashburton Domain) to hear pipe bands play an assortment of Scottish music; marches, strathspeys, reels, and medley selections. The local pipe band will be playing, along with bands that may visit from North Canterbury through to South Canterbury. Info: Peter MacLean: [email protected].

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World Gaelic Week

Celebrating Scottish Gaelic across the globe, and aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, schools’ engagement, projects and events. Info: www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot

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DramFest

Christchurch - New Zealand Christchurch, New Zealand

Exhibitors representing distilleries, producers and independent bottlers from Scotland, Japan, Ireland and around the whisky world. Info: www.dramfest.co.nz

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Pipes in the Park

Wellington - New Zealand Wellington , New Zealand

A celebration of Scotland in the heart of Wellington, featuring pipe bands, entertainment and more. Info: www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN

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Bruce Fummey-Scotland Made the World New Zealand Tour

Laughs galore and quirky observations as Bruce Fummey explains how Scotland Made the World. This show will deliver more jokes than you’d get from the YouTube videos, and some might even make you blush, but you’ll still leave having learned about Scotland’s role in the world while you laughed. Shows in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and ... Read more

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2025 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships

Invercargill , New Zealand

The event is great spectacle for the Southland community to come and enjoy the call of the pipes, the beat of the drums and the swirl of the tartans. Last time around 7,000 people either participated or attended the event.The event will be livestreamed and watched by a global audience. At the Cricket Grounds, Queens ... Read more

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International Bagpipe Day

Listen or play some pipes today! This is a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world’s many bagpipes and piping traditions and what is known the world over as the sound of Scotland!

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The Royal New Zealand Ballet with Scottish Ballet

Wellington - New Zealand Wellington , New Zealand

Scottish Ballet visits Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in 2025, and RNZB are delighted to be sharing the stage for three Wellington-only performances to showcase contemporary works that are unique to both companies, created in a spirit of celebration and joy. Info: https://rnzb.org.nz/show/rnzb-x-scottish-ballet

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Talisk Live

Auckland - New Zealand Auckland , New Zealand

Scotland’s Talisk are one of the best live acts in the UK and on the festival circuit right now, producing raucous crowd energy and stadium-sized sound with a mere concertina, fiddle and guitar. at the Spiegeltent, Aotea Square. Info: www.aaf.co.nz/whats-on/talisk

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Clan Mackenzie Society NZ Gathering & AGM

Palmerston North - New Zealand Palmerston North , New Zealand

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the clan's formation in New Zealand. Info: www.clanmackenzienz.org

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Wellington Gaelic Club Ceilidh

Wellington - New Zealand Wellington , New Zealand

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz

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Mackenzie Highland A & P Show

Fairlie , New Zealand

The Mackenzie A&P Highland Show is the largest one day show in New Zealand with pipe bands and agricultural events at the Fairlie A&P Showgrounds. Info: www.mackenzieshow.co.nz

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2025 Piobaireachd Seminar

Hastings - New Zealand Hastings, New Zealand

Unlock the secrets of world-class piping with legends Patricia and Murray Henderson! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced piper, this world class piobaireachd seminar offers hands-on instruction, expert tips, and personalized feedback from two of the most respected names in piping at Lindisfarne College. Info: www.cnpnz.co.nz/2025-Piobaireach-Seminar

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Wellington Gaelic Club Ceilidh

Wellington - New Zealand Wellington , New Zealand

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: www.wellingtongaelicclub.org.nz

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Rosco McLelland in ‘Sudden Death’

Auckland - New Zealand Auckland , New Zealand

Glasgow’s finest is coming to the NZ International Comedy Festival. Winner of the Scottish Comedian of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award in 2024. Step into the wild world of McClelland's Sudden Death, where old friendships collide with the unexpected in a comedic whirlwind set in the heart ... Read more

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World Whisky Day

World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Events are taking place all over the globe. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com

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International Tartan Day

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!

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Scotland vs the Māori All Blacks

Whangarei , New Zealand

Scottish Rugby's Pacific tour kicks off against Māori All Blacks at Semenoff Stadium, and will be the first time the sides have met since 2000. Info: www.scottishrugby.org

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Hororata Highland Games

Hororata - New Zealand Hororata, New Zealand

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

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