Events List

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 ...

Beginners class runs for 10 weeks for an investment of $70. 6:00 pm – 7:30 for beginners. 7:30 – 9 pm is for intermediate dancers. If you have danced SCD before, we welcome you to this time slot. Scottish country dancing is very sociable with a great sense of enjoyment. It is an activity...

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

Come and try Scottish country dancing (social dancing, not Highland). Enjoy its toe-tapping music, discover its origins, how it has developed and evolved over the years. No longer confined to Scotland, it has become popular across the world. Suitable for ages 8+, at Mitcham Village Institute Hall, 1...

Full pipe band band contest hosted by Fremantle Sailing Club Pipes And Drums. Includes massed band at conclusion of events and a presentation of trophies in the Club Lounge at Fremantle Sailing Club. Info: www.pipebandswa.com.au

Come & join us for the Chieftain’s Ceilidh – our resident ceilidh band Heel ‘N Toe will play a variety of jigs and reels, along with slower ballroom dances. We have a piped and the 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drums & Pipers will play a selection of Scottish tunes, a door prize draw is...

Jeanie Deans is an opera in four acts by Hamish MacCunn set to a libretto by Joseph Bennett which is loosely based on Walter Scott’s 1818 novel, The Heart of Midlothian and is named after its heroine, Jeanie Deans. Performances in Victoria at Lancefield May 10, Bunyip May 17, Ballan May 24, Ha...

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

The Maryborough Highland Society and Pipe Bands Victoria are thrilled to announce that the 2024-25 Victorian contest season will culminate in the Victorian Pipe band Championships to be held at the magnificent Princes Park, Maryborough. Info: www.pipebandsaustralia.com.au/victoria

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

Have the time of your life with beautiful dresses, partners in kilts, the majestic sword Deb entrance, full pipe band and great dance band. Info: Anne Coy 0488 466 646  or WCS.Sec@outlook.com.

Bagpipes, Guest Speaker Town Crier Kevin Howarth, Trivia, Raffles at The Downs Club, 15 Mylne St. Info: standrewddb@gmail.com.

North Essendon Scottish Country Dance Group is celebrating its 50th year in 2025, and is getting the word out-they have the best dance style ever, and Scottish Country Dancing is alive and well in Melbourne. So come along and sample this lovely bit of Scottish heritage. NEUCSCDG is hosting a TryItOu...

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.bonniewingham.com or bonniewinghamscottishf...

Traditional Scottish Country and Old Time Ball, 2 course meal, Pipes and Drums and Highland Dance demonstrations at Brunswick Town Hall, 233 Sydney Rd. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1364366

Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. All ages welcome with music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Info: John: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

This event offers a delightful mix of Highland cattle exhibits, educational activities, fun and opportunities for fellowship, bring the community together for a memorable experience at Talunga Park. Info: www.australianhighlandcattle.org

Featuring Highlander Celtic Rock Band, The Miners Pipe Band & Highland Dance with Enya at Club Macquarie. Info: www.hvscots.org

Curious about your Scottish roots? This online session shares top 10 tips for researching Scottish ancestry. Discover the best ways to explore birth, death and marriage records, census data, immigration documents, and more—plus get insights into how major historical events shaped Scottish families...

A 2 day Clydesdale & Heavy Horse Experience featuring a Scottish Highland Gathering, featuring horse displays, Clans, pipe bands and much more, at the new location of Beaudesert 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

Imagine arriving to the sounds of a full pipe band performing only meters away from you. This will be the scene for our Winter Solstice as we leave the shortest day of the year behind and look forward to a prosperous year ahead. Not only will you have a big band performance but also a ... Read more

For the first time in 12 years, The British & Irish Lions Tour will return to Australia for a festival of Rugby across the country. Info: www.lionsseries2025.rugby

Come along and be part of this great spectacular of tartan, and witness 400 pipers and drummers compete for the title of State Champion.  Incorporating Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing Competitions, Scottish Stalls, food trucks, BBQ, bar and more at Brisbane Boys’ College. Info:  www.facebook.co...

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

A full program of Scottish events taking place at venues across Melbourne. Events include: Ceilidh dance, Tartan Day Parade, Gala Dinner & concert and more. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au

Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. All ages welcome with music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Info: John: 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

Please bring your family along for an afternoon of fun, and to learn some Scottish Country Dancing. We have some great entertainment with the Gallus ceilidh band who will call the dances, the Perth Academy of Highland Dance & the PLC Pipe Band, at Yokine Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Ave. Info: ht...

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 classes and events over one week in the Port Stephens region. Info: https://ausrscdswinterschool.weebly.com

Showcasing Piping, Snare, Tenor and Bass Drumming Tuition and workshops suitable for all ages and abilities from Novice to A grade at Knox Grammar School. Info: https://events.humanitix.com/pipe-bands-australia-summer-school

Celebrating Mackay’s Scottish heritage at the Bluewater Quay.  This free event showcases local and visiting performers including pipe bands from across Queensland, Celtic rock bands, soloists, and Highland dancers.  Info: www.bluewaterfling.com

The Big Melbourne Kilt Run is a fun run/jog/walk on the famous Tan running track. Wear your kilt or an article of tartan clothing and enjoy a fun morning in the beautiful Kings Domain Gardens and listen for the sound of bagpipes as you arrive. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1381874

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 music, entertainment and more. Camping on site at Boondooma Homestead. Info: 07  4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au

With events in and around Hobart, including the historic Town Hall, for dancing and music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt who will play with non-stop energy, inviting us to dance with passion and joy. Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1366285

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

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 at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Hall, 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.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.

A Celtic music festival, set in a delightful rural valley, with a heritage rich in Irish and Celtic beginnings. Info: www.irishcelticmusicfestival.com

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

A day of Celtic entertainment, pipe bands, stalls, dance and more. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au

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

Featuring the Perth Kilt Run (registration required), some of WA’s award winning Pipe Bands, Scottish Clans, Scottish dancers, entertainment, Heavy Events, and much more. A free community event and WA’s largest Scottish festival at Minnawarra Park. Info: www.perthkiltrun.com.au/highland-gath...

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...

An evening of Scottish good, entertainment and more at Burke & Wills Hotel, 544 Ruthven St.  Info: standrewddb@gmail.com.

May 1 is Beltane in the Northern Hemisphere, November 1 in the Southern Hemisphere, and on that day we honour nature’s oldest love story. Beltane means bright fire, and in earth-based traditions, during Beltane, we will have a Feast and Ritual on Saturday, Handfasting, Broom Jumping, Maypole Danci...

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

Piping competition presented by the he R U Brown Piobaireachd Society of South Australia Inc at Payneham RSL, 360 Payneham Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.au

Come along to Perth’s Premier Scottish event the St Andrew’s Day Ball. Ticket includes the Ceilidh & beer, wine, soft drinks, & 3 course meal. And not forgetting a chance to win an overnight stay door prize. We will have our honourary piper, the Coastal Scottish Pipe Band, Perth ...

Calling all clans to this four-acre Scottish Baronial Estate for a jam packed day to celebrate St Andrews Day and all things Scotland. From 11am until 4pm, the castle grounds will come to life with games and activities for children, live Scottish music & dance, Highland Cows and the best culinar...

Gather your clan and come to Daylesford for a ‘wee’ bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing at Victoria Park. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com

See in the New Year with 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

Grab yer kilt & come along and join the Society in celebrating Robert Burns.  There will be the traditional speeches, a few Burns’ poems, and a ‘wee nip’ to toast the Bard. Your ticket includes entry into a quality door prize raffle. The night will include a few Scottish reels, jigs, and ...

Metropolitan Melbourne’s only Scottish festival with pipe bands, Clans, entertainment, athletics, Celtic dancers and more at Eastfield Park.  Info: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au

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

Pipe bands from across the country to compete in all Grades,  incorporating a Highland Games and a concert evening featuring previous national champions, the West Australia Police Pipe Band. Info: www.pipebandswa.com.au/2026.html

Australia’s largest Scottish gathering with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans, dancers, athletics, street parade and stalls in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. A great family day of Scottish celebration. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au