Scotland Unbound
November 7 - November 20For his Australian debut, guitarist Sean Shibe celebrates his Scottish heritage in a thrilling ride through the Highlands and beyond. With Shibe on classical guitar and Tognetti directing the strings of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the concert opens with a Scotland steeped in lore. Touring to W...
Find out more »Scots On Show
November 9Inaugural Scottish festival and pipe band contest at the Bendigo Showground. Info: www.goldencitypipeband.org.au
Find out more »2024 Celtic Council of Australia Celtic Honours Luncheon
November 9The award of Honours is made by the Celtic Council of Australia to recognise members of Celtic communities who have performed significant service for the Celtic cause at Red Lion Tavern 8025 New England Highway. Info: www.celticcouncil.org.au
Find out more »Southern Fling/Southern Fringe
November 22 - November 24Southern Fling is a weekend of Scottish country dance for young people and is open to dancers aged up to 40. Running parallel to the Fling is The Southern Fringe weekend aimed at dancers aged 41+ who have danced SCD for 2 years or more. All those attending can look forward to a fantastic weeken...
Find out more »The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society-Dance Around the World
November 23Taking dancers on a journey from Scotland around the world and back, the programme features 12 dances with connections to six continents through devisers, themes and locations, before bringing everyone together with The Homecoming Dance. Dance Around the World will mark one year since the RSCDS Cent...
Find out more »St Andrews Night
November 23Join the Canberra Burns Club in celebration of Scotland’s patron saint, 28 Kett St, Kambah. Info: www.burnsclub.com.au
Find out more »Wauchope Highland Gathering
November 23Band displays, massed bands, quintet competitions, Highland dancing, Highland games at Wauchope Showground, High St. Info: www.facebook.com/PMWRSLPipeBand
Find out more »Brisbane Bayside Ceilidh
November 23An unforgettable evening of Scottish tradition and fun hosted by the Wynnum RSL Pipe Band at the Wynnum RSL Club, 174 Tingal Rd. Experience the joy of a lively ceilidh featuring a talented ceilidh band, and spirited dance caller to guide you through the steps, as well as some Highland dancing and pi...
Find out more »Overnewton Castle Scottish Celebration
November 24Gather the clan for the third annual Scottish Festival at Overnewton Castle, a four-acre Scottish Baronial Estate in Keilor, Melbourne. Celebrating all things Scotland, this jam-packed day features pipe bands, Highland dancers, traditional music sessions, a ceilidh, children’s entertainment an...
Find out more »R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia Silver Chanter Competition
November 24This competition consists of three grades: Open (players of gold medal and clasp standard), Restricted (players of silver medal standard and below) and Beginners (novice and bronze medal standard) at Payneham RSL, 360 Payneham Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.au
Find out more »The Queensland Piobaireachd Group Monthly Gathering
November 24A monthly gathering of pipers and piobaireachd enthusiasts who play, listen to, and enjoy the ceòl mór. Free event at City of Ipswich Pipe Band Hall, Selwyn Edwards Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.com
Find out more »A Highland Day Out
November 24Highland dance performance by Bell Studio of Highland Dance, at Wehl St Theatre. Info: Info: 0438 252 317 or [email protected].
Find out more »St Andrew’s Day Business and Culture Awards 2024
November 26Join the Scottish Business Network Victoria and celebrate some of the best of talented Scot’s in Australia at 113 Newlands Rd, Coburg North. Info: www.scottishbusinessnetworkvic.com.au
Find out more »St Andrews Day Ball
November 29Come join the St Andrew’s Society of WA at The Rendezvous Hotel Scarborough. Entertainment includes the Coastal Scottish Pipe Band, Perth Academy of Highland Dance & the Heel N’ Toe Ceilidh Band. Tickets will go on sale mid-September 2024, through the website: www.saintandrew.org.au
Find out more »St Andrew’s Eve Dinner
November 29Join the Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland for a celebration of Scottish heritage and community at the Pullman Mecure Hotel Brisbane. Info: www.ssaqld.tidyhq.com
Find out more »The Melbourne Tartan Festival St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Dance 2024
November 29Dance the night away with music by the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club. Celebrate r St. Andrew’s Day with this high energy ceilidh dance at Collingwood Town Hall. Info: www.trybooking.com/CVWJZ
Find out more »Happy St Andrew’s Day
November 30Saint 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!
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA St Andrews Day Ceilidh
November 30Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. All ages welcome. Info: John: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »St Andrews Day at Fox & Hounds
November 30Celebrate Scotland’s patron saint with Scottish food and pipers, drummers and dancers from Brisbane City Pipe Band at Fox & Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au
Find out more »St Andrews Shindig
November 30Come celebrate St Andrews with some awesome Scottish tunes and ceilidh dancing in the heart of Sydney, at Redfern Town Hall. Info: www.shindig24.eventbrite.com.au
Find out more »Daylesford Highland Gathering
December 7This Gathering includes a captivating Street March in the Main Street of Daylesford and a full days Drumming, Piping and Dancing at Victoria Park, also a variety of Scottish Clans and clubs, stalls and more. The end of the day is heralded spectacularly with the Massed Bands, which is a spine tinglin...
Find out more »Currambine Christmas Ceilidh
December 7Join for Gallus Ceilidh Band for an excellent evening of fun, top quality music and superb ceilidh dancing at Currambine Community Hall. Info: www.gallusperth.com
Find out more »Pipes of Christmas Concert
December 20 - December 31Bringing together musicians, soloists, and performers for a stirring celebration of the Christmas season and the Celtic spirit. International concert highlights-watch from anywhere in the world. Info: www.pipesofchristmas.com
Find out more »Claymore’s Celtic Christmas
December 21Celtic rockers Claymore’s annual A Celtic Christmas is back by popular demand, guests include one of Melbourne’s finest Irish bands Saoirse and the world class Glenbrae Celtic Dancers, at MEMO Music Hall, 88 Acland St, St Kilda. Info: www.claymore.org
Find out more »Happy Christmas
December 25The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas!
Find out more »Happy Hogmanay
December 31The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2025!
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Hogmanay Ceilidh
December 31Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. All ages welcome. Info: John: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Hogmanay Hootenanny 2024
December 31Prepare to kick off the New Year in true Scottish style at Tasmania’s most electrifying Hogmanay Ceilidh! This year, we’re going bigger and better, ensuring an evening filled with energetic dances, traditional music, and unforgettable merriment at Max Fry Memorial Hall, 60 Gorge Rd. Info...
Find out more »Hogmanay Ceilidh
December 31A Celtic themed party celebrating New Years Eve with live band Sneaky Beats at Burdekin Memorial Hall, 77 Ninth Ave. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1292617
Find out more »Maryborough Highland Gathering
January 1, 2025The first Highland Gathering for 2025 in the world, the program has something for everyone. A piped band street parade, all-day athletics, highland dancing on two stages all day, Highland Games and traditional strongmen event. Info: www.highlandsociety.com.au/highland-gathering
Find out more »Scottish Weekender
January 17, 2025 - January 19, 2025Join Mary Kiani & 200+ friends for a fantastic Scottish festival gathering in the stunning Glenworth Valley/Peats Ridge (just outside of Sydney). A fully charged ‘Ceilidh’ Live band and caller will feature, along with Pipes and Drums and of course live vocals by Scottish superstar, Mary Ki...
Find out more »Burns Night in Sydney
January 23, 2025 - January 25, 2025A celebration of Scottish drinks, food and traditions at The Fox Hole, 117 Harrington St, The Rocks. Info: www.thefoxhole.com.au/burns-week
Find out more »Society of St Andrew of Scotland Burns Supper
January 24, 2025Join the Society of St Andrew of Scotland (Queensland) for a traditional celebration of the life and works of Scotland’s national bard over an evening filled with piping and song, fine dining, toasts, fun and friendship at the United Service Club Queensland, 183 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill. Info:...
Find out more »Happy Burns Night
January 25, 2025Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet’s friends, five years after his death.
Find out more »St Andrew’s Society of WA Burns Supper
January 25, 2025Join the St Andrew’s Society of WA in celebrating Rabbie Burns at the Hyatt Regency Perth. The night will include their honorary piper, Burns’ poems, all the traditional speeches and a whisky toast to himself. Music by the Heel n’ Toe Ceilidh Band. Tickets will go on sale through...
Find out more »Bribie Island Golf Club Burns Supper
January 25, 2025Burns Night is a time to enjoy Scottish traditions and celebrate the renowned poet Robert Burns with a classic combination of haggis, neeps, tatties, some reciting of poetry, and maybe even a warming dram. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s enduring legacy of creativity at ...
Find out more »51ACU Swan Regiment Burns Supper Fundraiser
January 25, 2025An unforgettable evening at the 51ACU Swan Regiment Burns Supper fundraiser, where the spirit of Scotland comes alive. Indulge in a delicious feast featuring haggis, neeps, and tatties, followed by a delightful traditional dessert. Experience the lively rhythms of highland dancing and the stirring s...
Find out more »Burns’ Night Supper & Ceilidh
February 1, 2025Join the Hunter Valley Scots to celebrate the Bard with Scottish food, music and tradition. Featuring Highlander Celtic Rock Band at Club Macquarie. Info: www.hvscots.org
Find out more »Burns Supper
February 1, 2025Join the Townsville Scottish Community in celebrating the Bard with a traditional Burns Supper. Info: Marie Gibson [email protected] or 0413 456 542.
Find out more »Tasmanian Highlands Gathering
February 21, 2025 - February 23, 2025Enjoy Celtic music, whisky tasting, gourmet Scottish food and scran, pipe bands, fly fishing, hickory golf, dancing, tall tales, kinship and a chance to don your tartan in Miena, in the Tasmanian Central Highlands. Info: www.facebook.com/tasmanianhighlandsgathering or email [email protected]...
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh
March 15, 2025Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidhs are filled with energetic dances that (almost) anyone can do. At Abraham Mott Hall, 15A Argyle Place, Millers Point. Info: Robert: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »Melbourne Celtic Festival
March 17, 2025Gather your clan and to celebrate everything Celtic on St Patrick’s Day. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au
Find out more »Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival
March 23, 2025Metropolitan Melbourne’s only Scottish festival with pipe bands, Clans, entertainment, Celtic dancers and more at Eastfield Park. The Games are hosting the 2025 International Heavy Games with Scottish heavy event competitors and judges coming from around Australia and overseas. Info: www.melbo...
Find out more »Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks
March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly dances, at Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Rd. Info: www.trybooking....
Find out more »Bundanoon Highland Gathering
April 5, 2025Australia’s largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, parade and stalls in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. A great family day of Scottish celebration. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au
Find out more »The Hayland Gathering
April 12, 2025Commencing with a street parade along Lachlan St (Cobb Highway) to Hay Oval for massed pipe bands, Riverina Highland Dancing Titles, Highland Muscle Heavy Events Competition, stalls and food vendors, athletic and children’s events, shortbread competition, finalised with a ceilidh (dinner/dance...
Find out more »120th Maclean Highland Gathering
April 18, 2025 - April 19, 2025The Maclean Highland Gathering Solo Piping Competition takes place on Easter Friday afternoon, with the full events including pipe band competitions, Highland dance competitions, massed bands, Scottish vendors and more on Saturday at Maclean Showground. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
Find out more »Australian Celtic Festival
May 1, 2025 - May 5, 2025A celebration of Celtic culture held in Glen Innes Highlands at the Australian Standing Stones, celebrating the Year of Brittany, Cornwall and Wales. Celtic music, entertainment, vendors and more. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com
Find out more »Bobbie Burns Dinner
May 17, 2025A celebration of our Scottish heritage and an unforgettable night of great food, haggis and whisky, incredible bagpipe performances and the Bobbie Burns Shiraz in abundance at Campbells Wines, 4603 Murray Valley Highway. Info: www.campbellswines.com.au/event/bobbie-burns-dinner-2025
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh
May 17, 2025Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidhs are filled with energetic dances that (almost) anyone can do. At Abraham Mott Hall, 15A Argyle Place, Millers Point. Info: Robert: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »Berry Celtic Festival
May 24, 2025The Knights, the pipe bands, the Clans, medieval villagers, singing and dancing all make this event a great family day full of Celtic entertainment at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
Find out more »Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025Experience the exhilarating rhythm of bagpipes as colourful floats and spirited performers sweep through this charming town. With pipe bands, Clans, Scottish stalls, Ladies & Lads Caber Toss, shortbread competition, Scottish concert and more. Info: www.winghammuseum.com.au or bonniewinghamscotti...
Find out more »The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025A 2 day Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Experience featuring a Scottish Highland Gathering, featuring horse displays, Clans, pipe bands and much more, at Boonah Showgrounds. Info: www.clydesdalespectacular.com.au
Find out more »Townsville Tartan Weekend
June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025Celebrate Townsville Tartan Day with the Townsville Scottish Community Inc. Includes street parade with the largest display of Clan Banners in Australia, pipe bands, Kirkin’ of the Tartans, Scottish dancing and more. Info: Marie Gibson 0413 456 542 or www.facebook.com/Townsvillescots
Find out more »Robert Burns Celtic Festival
June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025A weekend full of music, history, dance, choirs, food, fun and celebrating Celtic connections. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au
Find out more »Aberdeen Highland Games
July 5, 2025The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong M...
Find out more »Hunter Valley Highland Games
August 23, 2025Experience Scottish tradition in beautiful Wine Country, with pipe bands, Scottish athletics and dance at Saltire Estate Winery, 113 Wilderness Rd. Info: 02 4058 3088 or www.huntervalleyhighlandgames.com.au
Find out more »Highland Spectacular
August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025A weekend of Scottish events and entertainment at Kryal Castle. Including feats of strength and horse reenactments, Clans, pipe bands, historical displays, Scottish dancers and a Highland themed feast. Info: www.kryalcastle.com.au.
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh
September 20, 2025Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidhs are filled with energetic dances that (almost) anyone can do. At Abraham Mott Hall, 15A Argyle Place, Millers Point. Info: Robert: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »CelticFest Warwick
October 4, 2025 - October 6, 2025Celebrates the Southern Downs’ rich Scottish and Irish heritage as well as contemporary Celtic culture with Highland Games, Celtic music and stalls, pipe bands, clans and more at Warwick Showgrounds. Info: www.celticfestqld.com.au
Find out more »Canberra Highland Gathering
October 11, 2025Pipe bands will mass in Canberra to compete in the ACT pipe band championship as well as the community pipe band elements. Highland dancers will compete in the Canberra City Championship. There will also be other music types throughout the day, massed pipe band performances and other historic re-ena...
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