Events List

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

The first Victorian Pipers Association contest of the 2024 season will be at Haileybury College, Keysborough Campus. Info: www.pipingvictoria.com

A celebration of Celtic culture held in Glen Innes Highlands at the Australian Standing Stones, celebrating the Year of Ireland & The Isle of Man.Celtic music, entertainment, vendors and more. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com

Come dressed in your Tartan and share in a fun night of dancing. Be entertained by some of our talent members as they perform solo dances as well as experience the Manly Warringah Pipe Band. Held at the Masonic Hall, Collaroy. Info: www.facebook.com/WarringahScottishSociety

Held over a full weekend in May, the event involves two days of competition and a recital night. Saturday at Payneham RSL, 360 Payneham Rd. Sunday at St. Aloysius College, 53 Wakefield Street, Adelaide. Info: www.rubrown.org.au

Scottish music, dance and fun at Yokine Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Ave. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au

Hosted by the Brunswick Scottish Society and the Scottish Societies & Clans of Victoria – A Highland Ball featuring Watsonia RSL Pipes and Drums, Highland dancing display, Scottish Country Dancing and Old Time Dancing at Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Rd. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/l...

The Warwick Caledonian Society event with beautiful dresses, partners in kilts, the majestic sword Deb entrance, full pipe band and great dance band at St Mary’s Hall. Info: www.facebook.com/WarwickCaledonianSocietyInc

A Scottish ceilidh is lively gathering with much merriment, backed by great fiddle music, dancing, food, and good times. The Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club brings the mighty fiddle vibes and our fabulous dance caller who will guide you through each dance. Some of these may be familiar, like the Stri...

Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances at Abraham Mott Hall, Argyle Street, The Rocks. Info: www.sotr.org.au/chaos

Scotland for a night with the NSW Highlanders. Enjoy a fun night of Scottish fare, 3 course traditional Scottish Dinner, Pipe Bands, Scottish Dancing, Address to the Haggis, Sing-a-long and Whisky coin toss at Paceway Tamworth Pavillion, 24/60 Showground Rd. Info: www.ticketebo.com.au/nsw-highlander...

A celebration dinner for the 50th anniversary of the Macfie Clan Society of Australia 1974-2024. An invitation to attend this gala event is extended to members, friends and supporters. Members of other Clans are especially welcome at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St. Bookings essential...

A great family day out with pipe bands, Clans, medieval villagers, Celtic stalls, singing and dancing at Berry Showground. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival

Music 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: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

A 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

A free community event with pipe band displays, re-enactors, Clans, daning and more at Central Park. Info: www.bonniewingham.com

Dust off your dancing shoes, and get your tartan pieces together to join Sydney Thistle for another fun and spectacular Ceilidh, at Petersham Town Hall. Info: www.sydneythistle.com or  www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1186058

The kilts will be swirling as Castlereagh Boutique Hotel celebrate the cultural delights of Scotland. Held in Cellos Grand Dining Room, this is definitely a highlight of their annual events calendar and not to be missed. There are prizes for the best-dressed male and female so dress in your Scottish...

A celebration of Celtic culture with live performances, workshops and cultural events on the June long weekend. Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com.

The Australian Highland Cattle Society will be hosting the 2024 National Show at the Geelong Showgrounds. This event is unique in that it is both an agricultural and cultural event, celebrating both the tradition and beauty of the Highland cattle but also showcasing traditional Scottish foods and cu...

Celebrate 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

Held at Brisbane Boys’ College, incorporating Queensland State Pipe Band Championships, Highland Dancing Competitions, Scottish stalls, food trucks, BBQ, bar and more. Info: www.facebook.com/ScotlandHG

Horse displays, working dogs, pipe bands play throughout both days lend a colourful atmosphere to this fabulous event, with every performance proclaiming the Scottish ancestry of the Scenic Rim, at Boonah Showgrounds. Info: www.clydesdalespectacular.com.au

The Robert Burns Celtic Festival is a winter literary and music festival, celebrating Scotland’s national Poet and the Celtic culture in poetry, song, music and dance, in and around the historic buildings of Camperdown, South West Victoria. The 2024 festival will headline The Melbourne Scottish Fi...

Celebrate the Winter in Bathurst with pipes and drums of the Parramatta Caledonian Pipe Band, Scottish Highland Dancing, songs and poems of Robert Burns, kilts and traditional dancing. Join in lots of dancing with the Ceilidh Dance Band in the ballroom and plenty more at Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir...

Scottish themed events across Sydney which include a Burns Night event, inspection of the Scotland-Australia Cairn at Mosman, history talks, Family Forum, a Kirkin of the Tartan, and more. Info & booking: www.scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au

Celebrate Tartan Day with Scottish food, music and friendship at Fox and Hounds Country Inn,  7 Elevation Dr. Info: www.foxandhounds.net.au

A 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

Scottish music, dance and fun with the Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au

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!

The 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...

Scottish Country Dance workshops and events with fabulous teachers and musicians from Australia and overseas and we have put together a week of fun, food and dancing at the Gatton Campus of the University of Queensland in the beautiful Lockyer Valley. Info: www.qld-winter-school-2024.org.au

A variety of events across Melbourne including the Tartan Day Parade on Collins Street, a Gala Dinner at Melbourne Town Hall and more. Guest of Honour Lord Lyon King of Arms. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au

A 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

Share in a fun night of dancing. Be entertained by some of our talent members as they perform solo dances as well as experience the Manly Warringah Pipe Band. Held at the Masonic Hall, Collaroy. Info: www.facebook.com/WarringahScottishSociety

Following significant rainfall conditions impacting the Event Grounds, Brigadoon 2024 (scheduled to take place on Saturday 6 April) has now been rescheduled to Saturday 3 August 2024. Australia’s largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, parade and stalls in the be...

A celebration of artisan Tasmanian distillers from across the state, with rare access to Australia’s home of global award-winning whisky. Info: www.taswhiskyweek.com

A celebration of the contribution of the Scottish people in opening up much of Australia with Celtic musicians, camping, food and more at Boondooma Homestead. Info:  07 4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au/scots-in-the-bush

A weekend of Scottish events and entertainment at Kryal Castle. Including feats of strength, Clans, pipe bands, historical displays, Scottish dancers and a Highland themed feast. Info: https://checkout.roller.app/kryalcastle/products/highlanderspectacular?date=20240817#/sessions

The P/M Fred Adam Memorial Competition is held annually, in conjunction with the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society, to honour P/M Fred Adam’s contribution to the South Australian piping fraternity. The P/M Fred Adam Memorial Competition will be held at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Ha...

Experience 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

Join the Hunter Valley Scots Club for a social event at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvscots.org

A 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

Bagpipes, Drums, Scottish Rock, Celtic Folk, Hielan Dancing, Tartan, Clan banners, Haggis, Scotch Pies, Square Sausage, Scottish Beer and much mair. Info: www.bluewaterfling.com

Pipe bands, Scottish stalls, entertainment and more at Scots School Albury, 393 Perry St. Info: 02 6022 0000.

Pipe bands, Celtic band, variety and Celtic stalls, Caber Toss, Tug-Of-War, Celtic dancers and more at Lakeside Sports Complex , 13 Leisure Way. Info: Adam Nicholas 0432 187 010 or www.clansonthecoast.com.au

Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances at Abraham Mott Hall, Argyle Street, The Rocks. Info: www.sotr.org.au/chaos

A 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

Pipe 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...

New Celtic event to be held at the Celtic Standing Stones Monument in Moorlands Park. This will be a celebration of the culture, music, clothing, traditions, language, food and drink of the Celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia and Asturias. Info: www.c...

A celebration of Celtic culture at Seaworks, Williamstown. Celtic music dance, stalls, dancing and more. Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au

A 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

Bands from around NSW competing at Maitland Regional Sports Ground 9am-3pm.  Featuring competing pipe bands, the HVGS Wind Ensemble Group, along with our award-winning Town Crier Stephen Clarke as MC, stalls and more. A free community event. Info: City of Maitland Pipes & Drums, Greg Queenan: 0...

Spend a lovely Sunday soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and sampling the very best Scottish products, food and drinks at Overnewton Castle. Info: https://overnewtoncastle29.rezdy.com/606823/scottish-festival-2024

This 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

A 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

This 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...

The 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

Enjoy 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]...

Australia’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