For nearly three decades, The Pipes of Christmas has brought the joy and beauty of Celtic Christmas traditions to life for the holidays. The beloved concert brings together world-class musicians, soloists, and performers from across America and the UK for a stirring celebration of the Christmas season and the Celtic spirit during this International Concert ... Read more
The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas/Nollaig Chridheil!
A week of fun-filled Scottish Country Dancing, music, and social events. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Scottish Country Dance and enjoy a vibrant community of dancers from all around New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the USA and many other countries. Info: https://sites.google.com/summerschool2025-26.co.nz/rscds-nzb-summer-school
End the year celebrating Scotland with pipe band displays, Scottish dance, athletics, Clans and more at Caledonian Park. Info: www.waipuhighlandgames.co.nz
The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026!
The RNZPBA hosts a full-on week of learning in small group and individual sessions, workshops and master classes. There is something for everyone at Summer School no matter your age, stage and ability level. Callum Beaumont and Steven McWhirter will headline the 2026 RNZPBA Summer School at St Andrew's College. Info: https://rnzpba.com/summer-school/
A celebration of Scottish tradition, enjoy an evening of Scottish flavour and camaraderie at Havelock North Function Centre. Info: https://events.humanitix.com/burns-night-fsgyx2vc
Round up your friends, get your glad rags and dancing shoes on for a traditional Celtic evening full of banter, craic, eating, drinking, and dancing at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall. Info: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-arrowtown-burns-supper-and-ceilidh
Join the City of Tauranga Pipe Band, includes a ceilidh band and haggis at Bethlehem Community Hall. Info: www.taurangapipeband.com
Celebrate the Bard with poetry, music and food at Scottish Society Hall, Cnr Caledonian & Edgeware Rd. Info: [email protected]
Celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Burns on the anniversary of his birth in 1759. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death. Pay tribute to Scotland's National Bard at events across the world!
Come and celebrate the Scottish Bard with a traditional Address to the Haggis and concert of the songs and poems of Robert Burns. Info: www.dunedinfolkclub.co.nz
New Zealand's oldest festival of sports, music & dance at the Turakina Domain, Cameron Rd. Info: www.turakinahighlandgames.co.nz
Deacon Blue announce 2026 NZ Tour celebrating 40 years of music. Scottish pop-rock icons Deacon Blue are thrilled to announce their return to NZ celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary and the release of their latest studio album, The Great Western Road. With their first Christchurch performance, and returning to Wellington and Auckland. Info: livenation.co.nz.
A full day of Scottish competitions, entertainment and un, including an evening Tattoo performance at Paeroa Domain. Info: www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz
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
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
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
Bands from across New Zealand and beyond compete. The event will be livestreamed and watched by a global audience. Info: www.rnzpba.com
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