Celebrate the festive season with Scottish flair at Adelaide Lodge & St Andrew's Lodge Robbie Burns Night. This is Adelaide Lodge's 180th Christmas Party, there will be traditional favourites and plenty of meriment at Port Adelaide Masonic Centre 142-150 Commercial Rd. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1293165
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
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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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
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: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1242805
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
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style with Queensland Pops Orchestra's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert. Featuring a didgeridoo virtuoso, award winning soloists, Highland dancers, a chorus of vocalists, a traditional Scottish piper and charismatic Chief Conductor Patrick Pickett CSM, this is set to be an unforgettable night of music and magic with performaces at QPAC 5pm ... Read more
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
Multi-award winning indie folk quintet from the Highlands of Scotland tour select locations in Australia. Info: www.elephantsessions.com
Celebrate the historic and classic Scottish treat enjoyed around the world known as shortbread. Enjoy a taste of Scotland today!
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 Kiani. Info: www.scottishweekender.com.au
A celebration of Scottish drinks, food and traditions at The Fox Hole, 117 Harrington St, The Rocks. Info: www.thefoxhole.com.au/burns-week
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: www.ssaqld.tidyhq.com
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.
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 the website end of October. Info: ... Read more
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 Bribie Island Golf Club. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1282762
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 sounds of the pipes & drums, all while immersing yourself in ... Read more
Dust off your kilt, your sporran, and your tartan for a celebration of famous Scots poet, Robert Burns, in collaboration with the Melbourne Tartan Festival. Enjoy a full program of events, including music from the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, poetry, and dancing, finishing with a lively ceilidh at RACV City Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke ... Read more
A night of Scottish music and dance celebrating Robert Burns, with pipe bands, Scottish dance and more at Club Macquarie, 458 Lake Rd. Info: www.trybooking.com/CXAYD
The Bundanoon Pipe Band invite you to join them for a traditional Scottish Burns Night dinner to aid their fundraising efforts for the year ahead at Bundanoon Hotel. The evening will celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns, a poet and lyricist and arguably one of Scotland's most notable figures. Bundanoon's own Pipe Band ... Read more
Come and join the Tenterfield Highlanders for a frolicking night of all things Scottish. From piping in the Haggis, Robbie Burns famous Address to the Haggis and a nip of Whisky, to a feast of the traditional neeps and tatties. At The Barn at Glenrock Gardens, 84 Robinsons Lane. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1317413
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 Perth, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, ... Read more
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
Join the Townsville Scottish Community in celebrating the Bard with a traditional Burns Supper. Info: Marie Gibson [email protected] or 0413 456 542.
Hosted by the Robert Burns Club of Melbourne with an Address to the Haggis, 3 Course Meal (includes Haggis), Immortal Memory, Toast to the Lassies, Highland Dancers and bagpipes. Info: [email protected] or Secretary Melissa Ventre 0405 182 458.
The Robbie Burns Supper is an evening that includes a 3 course dinner, bagpipes, whisky tasting, traditional speeches and entertainment. Start at 5:30 pm then Piping in the Haggis at 6:30 pm at The St Ives Club, 100 Killeaton St. Info: [email protected]
The Galloway Hoard is the richest find of rare and unique Viking-age objects ever made in Britain or Ireland. Adelaide is the first stop on a world tour of the exhibition,Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard, and it will be the very first time this precious collection of objects has ever travelled outside ... Read more
Three-time winners of Scotland's "Live Act of the Year" award, Skerryvore, will embark on an Australian tour in February and March. With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Info: www.skerryvore.com/tour
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!
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
Gather your clan and to celebrate everything Celtic on St Patrick’s Day. Info: www.melbournecelticfestival.com.au
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.melbournehighlandgames.org.au
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.com/CVQCZ
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
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) at Hay Services Club and fireworks. Info: www.facebook.com/haylandgathering or [email protected].
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
This show is an unapologetic celebration of Scotland's unique culture, wit and charmingly quirky sensibilities. We're talking about a comedy experience that's as robust as a good single malt whiskey, as hearty as a bowl of haggis, and as sharp as a Highland blade, at Loft West End. Info: www.topshelfcomedy.co.uk
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
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
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
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
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
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 [email protected].
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
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
A weekend full of music, history, dance, choirs, food, fun and celebrating Celtic connections. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.com.au
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 Man events with the Kilted ... Read more
Scottish country dance classes and events over one week in the Port Stephens region. Info: https://ausrscdswinterschool.weebly.com
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
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
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.
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
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
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-enactments and displays. A free community event ... Read more