November 2026–April 2027
This Highland Games and Celtic festivals calendar brings together selected Scottish, Irish, and Celtic celebrations in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Scotland. Compare dates, locations, and activities, then follow the official links to plan a visit or explore clan participation.
Calendar updated: October 4, 2026. Each card shows when its dates were checked. This is a selected calendar, not a complete worldwide directory. Dates are announced by the organizers; detailed programs may still change. Confirm the event, venue, tickets, and access arrangements before booking travel.
How we choose events
We feature Highland Games, festivals, and public heritage celebrations centered on Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture, using dates and locations announced on organizers’ official websites. We select events that fall within or overlap the calendar’s six-month period and provide enough information to help visitors compare locations and activities.
We aim to cover the United States, Canada, Ireland, and Scotland and highlight clan participation where information is available. This is a curated calendar rather than a complete directory. Inclusion does not require payment or a reciprocal link.
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Planning travel around an event? Use our Ireland & Scotland Itinerary Reality Checker or USA & Canada Itinerary Checker to review the time you have available.
November 2026
November 13–15, 2026
Maryland Irish Festival
Location: Timonium, Maryland, USA
Irish cultural festival · Indoors
Irish music and dancing, cultural exhibits, workshops, food, and children’s activities.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
December 2026
December 5–6, 12–13 & 19–20, 2026
Celtic Winter Faire
Location: Lake Worth Beach, Florida, USA
Celtic folklore and Renaissance faire
Music, storytelling, crafts, archery, and blacksmithing demonstrations in a Celtic folklore setting.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
January 2027
January 9–10, 2027
Florida Keys Celtic Festival
Location: Marathon, Florida, USA
Celtic festival and Highland athletics
Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancing, pipes and drums, sheepdog demonstrations, women’s Highland athletics, and children’s activities.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
January 14–31, 2027
Celtic Connections
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Celtic, folk, roots, and world music festival
Concerts featuring traditional, Gaelic, folk, and international music across Glasgow venues. Consult the organizer’s 2027 listings for individual performances.
Date checked: October 4, 2026.
February 2027
February 6–7, 2027
Tallahassee Highland Games
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Highland games
Highland athletics and the U.S. National Caber Championship. Detailed entertainment and family activity schedules are pending.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
February 27, 2027
Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games
Location: Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA
Highland games and clan participation
Heavy athletics, Highland dancing, piping and drumming competitions, and clan participation.
Clan participation information →
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
March 2027
March 12–14, 2027
Festival Saint-Patrick de Rawdon
Location: Rawdon, Quebec, Canada
Irish heritage festival
Three days of Irish-themed activities, performances, and community celebrations, culminating in a traditional parade. Detailed 2027 schedules are pending.
Date checked: October 4, 2026.
March 13–17, 2027
St. Patrick’s Festival
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Irish cultural festival
Parade, céilí dancing, street performances, and workshops. The organizer expects to announce detailed information in January.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
March 14, 2027 · 12 p.m.
Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Parade
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Irish cultural parade
Marching bands, Irish dancers, and community groups celebrate Irish culture in downtown Toronto. Check the organizer’s updates for route and participation information.
Date checked: October 4, 2026.
March 30–April 3, 2027
International Pan Celtic Festival
Location: Carlow, Ireland
Pan Celtic cultural festival
Celebrating the six Celtic nations through languages, culture, music, and song. This event continues into April.
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
April 2027
April 1–4, 2027
Tartan Day South
Location: Cayce and nearby communities, South Carolina, USA
Highland games and Celtic festival
Highland athletics, Celtic concerts, massed pipe bands, traditional dancing, sheepdog demonstrations, and a Celtic marketplace.
Clan participation information →
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
April 3–4, 2027
San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival
Location: Helotes, Texas, USA
Highland games and clan heritage
Heavy athletics, Highland dancing, Celtic music, clan heritage displays, vendors, and family activities.
Clan participation information →
Date checked: October 3, 2026.
April 29–May 2, 2027
Shetland Folk Festival
Location: Lerwick and communities across Shetland, Scotland
Scottish and international folk music festival
Concerts across the islands, with sessions and workshops at the members’ Festival Club in Lerwick. The festival continues into May; check membership and ticket requirements.
Date checked: October 4, 2026.
April 30–May 10, 2027
Edinburgh Tradfest
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Scottish traditional and folk arts festival
Traditional music from Scotland and around the world. Previous editions have included talks, workshops, folk films, and storytelling; the detailed 2027 program is pending. The festival continues into May.
Date checked: October 4, 2026.
For clan societies and heritage groups
Use the clan participation links to explore tent registration and organizer requirements. A link to clan information does not confirm that a particular clan will attend. Ask the organizer or clan society directly about attendance, fees, deadlines, and space.
Suggest an event or correction
Organizing a Highland Games, Irish festival, or Celtic celebration? Email irishscottishroots@gmail.com with the event name, location, dates, official website, and clan registration link if available. Please also tell us about cancellations or date changes.
Clan societies and organizers are welcome to link to this calendar as a visitor planning resource. For more ideas, explore Irish and Scottish Festivals Worth Planning a Trip Around.
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About the author: Terry Donlan writes irishscottishroots.blog, combining Irish and Scottish heritage research with practical travel planning.