Events List

Scotland Unbound

November 7 - November 20
Various venues
Australia + Google Map

For 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...

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Scots On Show

November 9
Bendigo, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Inaugural Scottish festival and pipe band contest at the Bendigo Showground. Info: www.goldencitypipeband.org.au

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2024 Celtic Council of Australia Celtic Honours Luncheon

November 9
Glencoe, NSW
Australia + Google Map

The 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

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Southern Fling/Southern Fringe

November 22 - November 24
Melbourne, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Southern 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...

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The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society-Dance Around the World

November 23

Taking 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...

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St Andrews Night

November 23
Canberra , ACT
Australia + Google Map

Join the Canberra Burns Club in celebration of Scotland’s patron saint, 28 Kett St, Kambah. Info: www.burnsclub.com.au

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Wauchope Highland Gathering

November 23
Wauchope, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Band displays, massed bands, quintet competitions, Highland dancing, Highland games at Wauchope Showground, High St. Info: www.facebook.com/PMWRSLPipeBand

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Brisbane Bayside Ceilidh

November 23
Wynnum, QLD
Australia + Google Map

An 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...

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Overnewton Castle Scottish Celebration

November 24
Keilor, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Gather 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...

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R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia Silver Chanter Competition

November 24
Payneham, SA
Australia + Google Map

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

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The Queensland Piobaireachd Group Monthly Gathering

November 24
Ipswich, QLD
Australia + Google Map

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

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A Highland Day Out

November 24
Mt Gambier, SA
Australia + Google Map

Highland dance performance by Bell Studio of Highland Dance, at Wehl St Theatre. Info:  Info: 0438 252 317 or [email protected].

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St Andrew’s Day Business and Culture Awards 2024

November 26
Melbourne, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Join 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

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St Andrews Day Ball

November 29
Perth, WA
Australia + Google Map

Come 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

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St Andrew’s Eve Dinner

November 29
Brisbane, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Join 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

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The Melbourne Tartan Festival St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Dance 2024

November 29
Melbourne, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Dance 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

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Happy St Andrew’s Day

November 30
Nationwide

Saint 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!

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Caledonian Society of WA St Andrews Day Ceilidh

November 30
Inglewood, WA
Australia + Google Map

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: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

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St Andrews Day at Fox & Hounds

November 30
Wongawallan, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Celebrate 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

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St Andrews Shindig

November 30
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Come 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

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Daylesford Highland Gathering

December 7
Daylesford, VIC
Australia + Google Map

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...

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Currambine Christmas Ceilidh

December 7
Currambine, WA
Australia + Google Map

Join 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

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Pipes of Christmas Concert

December 20 - December 31
Virtual event

Bringing 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

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Claymore’s Celtic Christmas

December 21
Melbourne, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Celtic 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

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Happy Christmas

December 25

The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers, followers and friends a very Merry Christmas!

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Happy Hogmanay

December 31
Nationwide

The Scottish Banner wishes all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2025!

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Caledonian Society of WA Hogmanay Ceilidh

December 31
Inglewood, WA
Australia + Google Map

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: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

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Hogmanay Hootenanny 2024

December 31
Trevallyn, TAS
Australia + Google Map

Prepare 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...

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Hogmanay Ceilidh

December 31
Home Hill, QLD
Australia + Google Map

A 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

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Maryborough Highland Gathering

January 1, 2025
Maryborough, VIC
Australia + Google Map

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

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Scottish Weekender

January 17, 2025 - January 19, 2025
Glenworth Valley, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Join 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...

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Burns Night in Sydney

January 23, 2025 - January 25, 2025
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

A celebration of Scottish drinks, food and traditions at The Fox Hole, 117 Harrington St, The Rocks. Info: www.thefoxhole.com.au/burns-week

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Society of St Andrew of Scotland Burns Supper

January 24, 2025
Brisbane, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Join 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:...

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Happy Burns Night

January 25, 2025

Celebrate 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.

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St Andrew’s Society of WA Burns Supper

January 25, 2025
Perth, WA
Australia + Google Map

Join 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...

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Bribie Island Golf Club Burns Supper

January 25, 2025
Woorim, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Burns 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 ...

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51ACU Swan Regiment Burns Supper Fundraiser

January 25, 2025
Bullcreek, WA
Australia + Google Map

An 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...

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Burns’ Night Supper & Ceilidh

February 1, 2025
Argenton, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Join 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

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Burns Supper

February 1, 2025
Townsville, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Join the Townsville Scottish Community in celebrating the Bard with a traditional Burns Supper. Info: Marie Gibson [email protected] or 0413 456 542.

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Tasmanian Highlands Gathering

February 21, 2025 - February 23, 2025
Miena, TAS
Australia + Google Map

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]...

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Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh

March 15, 2025
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Scots 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

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Melbourne Celtic Festival

March 17, 2025
Melbourne, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Gather your clan and to celebrate everything Celtic on St Patrick’s Day. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au

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Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival

March 23, 2025
Croydon, VIC
Australia + Google Map

Metropolitan 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...

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Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks

March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

This 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....

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Bundanoon Highland Gathering

April 5, 2025
Bundanoon, NSW
Australia + Google Map

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

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The Hayland Gathering

April 12, 2025
Hay, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Commencing 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...

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120th Maclean Highland Gathering

April 18, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Maclean, NSW
Australia + Google Map

The 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

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Australian Celtic Festival

May 1, 2025 - May 5, 2025
Glen Innes, NSW
Australia + Google Map

A 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

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Bobbie Burns Dinner

May 17, 2025
Rutherglen, VIC
Australia + Google Map

A 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

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Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh

May 17, 2025
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Scots 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

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Berry Celtic Festival

May 24, 2025
Berry, NSW
Australia + Google Map

The 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

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Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival

May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Wingham, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Experience 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...

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The Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

June 14, 2025 - June 15, 2025
Boonah, QLD
Australia + Google Map

A 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

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Townsville Tartan Weekend

June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Townsville, QLD
Australia + Google Map

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

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Robert Burns Celtic Festival

June 27, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Camperdown, VIC
Australia + Google Map

A weekend full of music, history, dance, choirs, food, fun and celebrating Celtic connections. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au

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Aberdeen Highland Games

July 5, 2025
Aberdeen, NSW
Australia + Google Map

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...

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Hunter Valley Highland Games

August 23, 2025
Lovedale, NSW
Australia + Google Map

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

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Highland Spectacular

August 30, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Ballarat, VIC
Australia + Google Map

A 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.

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Scots on The Rocks’ Chaotic Ceilidh

September 20, 2025
Sydney, NSW
Australia + Google Map

Scots 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

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CelticFest Warwick

October 4, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Warwick, QLD
Australia + Google Map

Celebrates 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

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Canberra Highland Gathering

October 11, 2025
Canberra , ACT
Australia + Google Map

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...

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