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
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
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!
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
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
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the clan's formation in New Zealand. Info: www.clanmackenzienz.org
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
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
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
Dunfermline was a Royal Burgh until 1975 and is now the newest Scottish city as from 2022. Ken Allan, who hails from this city, will share details of some key people and historic events leading to this city’s growth and development, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com
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
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
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
From Te Rauparaha c1840 to Burns Night Celebrations in 2025. Richard Walshe, owner, will speak with us about the Inn’s colourful history and his plans for further Burns Nights festivities, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com
Celebrating Scotland’s iconic food, we will provide Haggis with whisky sauce, tatties and neeps plus Black Bun for all to sample. Please bring along a small plate of your favourite Scottish food to share with the group and talk about how you acquired the recipes, Grannies cookbook maybe, at 197 Willis St. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com
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!
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
Great-grandson Lindsay Campbell will recap the arrival of James Campbell and discuss the movement of the family around New Zealand with insight into some family photographs, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com
Robert Oliver, renowned New Zealand Viol player, will share his knowledge of this mediaeval instrument and how he has promoted it within New Zealand. Hopefully we will be treated to a small recital as well at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com
We will watch a short documentary by Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and Historian famous for his television appearances and worldwide geographical documentaries (e.g. Coast New Zealand) at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.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