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]
Immerse yourself in a Scottish experience with a specially crafted Scottish-themed set menu that promises to delight your palate at the Thistle Inn, Wellington’s only Scottish pub. Info: www.thistleinn.co.nz
Celebrate Robert Burns' 267th birthday in Dunedin. Enjoy Scottish music, dance, food, and tributes to the work of Scotland's National Bard at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. Info: www.toituosm.com
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
Scottish comedian and globally-renowned funnyman Danny Bhoy returns to NZ. This is the sequel to his 2015 show‘Dear Epson…’ His favourite ever show at various venues. Info: www.bohmpresents.com/current-events/show/danny-bhoy-8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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