159th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games
California’s largest and longest-running Scottish Games, featuring traditional competitions in Scottish heavy athletics, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, as well as live entertainment, cultural exhibits, and massed pipe bands.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
california, United States
Virginia Scottish Games
Celebrating its 51st year, this event features piping and drumming competitions, heavy athletics, Highland dance, fiddling, and more.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
virginia, United States
Wisconsin Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish, Irish, and Celtic culture featuring bagpipe performances, athletic competitions, and traditional dancing.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
wisconsin, United States
Tønder Festival
An annual folk music festival featuring international artists, including Scottish bands like Elephant Sessions.
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 – Sun, Aug 31, 2025
capital-region, Denmark
Cowal Highland Gathering
One of the largest and most spectacular Highland games, featuring traditional Scottish sports, music, and dance.
Thu, Aug 28, 2025 – Sat, Aug 30, 2025
argyll, Scotland
South Dakota State Fair
A traditional state fair showcasing agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and cultural events, with potential bagpipe performances.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 – Mon, Sep 1, 2025
south-dakota, United States
Quechee Scottish Games & Festival
A day filled with Scottish competitions, clan gatherings, vendors, food, and entertainment, including piping events.
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
vermont, United States
Saint-Loup Festival
Held annually in Guingamp, this festival celebrates Breton dancing and Celtic music, featuring traditional costumes, dance competitions, and music performances
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
Brittany, France
2025 peoria irish fest
Our event is all about celebrating music, dance, and culture, but at its core, it’s a vibrant music festival. We bring together top international groups, talented regional acts, and emerging artists to create an unforgettable experience for our guests. Local favorites also take the stage, captivating their loyal fans and winning over new ones with every performance.
Fri, Aug 22, 2025
illinois, United States
2025 Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
A two-day festival featuring Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship, performances by Outlander star Graham McTavish, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, and cultural exhibits.
Sat, Aug 16, 2025 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025
maine, United States