Australia
National Celtic Festival
June 5-6, 2026
Portarlington, VIC
https://www.nationalcelticfestival.com/
The National Celtic Festival features a variety of live
performances, music events, food, and activities for participants. There are
various venues throughout Portarlington for attendees to visit for different
activities as a part of the festival.
Brittany
Festival Photo
June 1- September 30, 2026
29730 Guilvinec
https://www.festivalphotoduguilvinec.bzh/
The theme of the festival is sharing. It provides an
opportunity for photographers to share their work and to build connections with
viewers. 30 photographers were selected to create 15 to 17 exhibitions of their
work to showcase all summer long.
Festi'coat
June 5-6, 2026
Keroza, 56320 Le Faouët
https://www.festival-festicoat-bzh.com/
This music festival seeks to bring people together, whether
they are visitors just passing through to locals and families. It is run by a
team of volunteers who are passionate about the festival. Attendees need to use
a cashless card to make purchases at the festival.
Lyncéus Festival
June 25-28, 2026
Divers lieux dans la ville, Esplanade de la Banche, 22520
Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
The Lyncéus Festival is filled with a wide variety of
activities and events, from concerts and DJ sets to writing workshops and
professional time. These take place in venues across Binic–Étables-sur-Mer. Music will be available
for sale.
Canada
Gathering of the Scots
June 4-7, 2026
Veteran's Sports Field, Perth-Andover, NB E7H 1Z6
https://gatheringofthescots.com/
This year marks 25 years of this event that celebrates
Scottish culture and heritage. Cash and debit will be accepted for admission.
Attendees are advised to bring a chair to enjoy the variety of activities since
limited bleacher seating is available.
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games
June 6-7, 2026
Hiawassee, GA
http://gamtnscottishfestival.org/
Tickets can be purchased at the gate as well as online. Cash
and credit cards will be accepted for admission at the gates. Individual
vendors may accept credit cards, but attendees should be prepared to pay with
cash in case they do not.
Greater Moncton Highland Games and Celtic Festival
June 9-13, 2026
New Brunswick, Canada
https://monctonhighlandgames.com/
This festival features a variety of events from highland
dance, pipes & drums, heavy events, and sword competitions to demonstrations,
workshops, live entertainment, and cultural exhibitions. There will also be activities
for kids, vendors, and cultural exhibitions.
Georgetown Highland Games
June 13, 2026
Georgetown Fairgrounds, 1 Park Avenue, Georgetown, Ontario
L7G 1Y4, Canada
https://georgetownhighlandgames.com/
The event, in its 51st anniversary, is one of
Georgetown’s largest community events. The event was first held in 1975 and has
become a massive celebration of Scottish culture and athletics. There are a
variety of competitions as well as dancing, vendors, and other activities.
Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival
June 17-21, 2026
Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex
This free event features music, song, dance, languages,
genealogy, arts and crafts, and histories. The event is put on by the Celtic
Cultural Society of Nova Scotia and is considered to be a “Cultural Showcase”
event.
British Columbia Highland Games
June 19-20, 2026
Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
This year marks the 129th British Columbia Highland Games.
The event features pipe bands, highland dancing, Scottish Heavy Events, kids '
activities, pipe bands, food, vendors, cultural talks, and more for the whole
family to enjoy.
Manitoba Highland Gathering
June 20-21, 2026
Legacy Park, East Selkirk, MB
https://manitobahighlandgathering.org/
This event is featured on the list of Travel MB’s top ten
rural festivals and has been named among the top 100 Events in North America by
the American Bus Association. The event has a wide variety of activities to
help attendees celebrate Scottish culture.
Kamloops Highland Games
June 27, 2026
Albert McGowan Park, 2025 Summit Drive, Kamloops
https://www.kamloopshighlandgames.org/
The 16th Kamloops Highland Games features Highland
Games as well as a dance competition. Some highlights include pipe bands,
athletics, demonstrations, vendors, kids’ activities, and more for the entire family.
Kingsville Highland Games
June 27, 2026
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, 1550 Road 3 E, Kingsville,
Ontario N9Y 2E5
https://kingsvillehighlandgames.ca/
This rain or shine event features athletics, dancing, pipes,
and more. There will also be a variety of artisans, merchants, and food
available. Attendees will be able to view a Jacobite encampment and clan
village to learn about Scottish history.
Ireland
Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival 2026
June 4 - 7, 2026
Westport, Co. Mayo
https://westportfolkbluegrass.com/
Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival is Ireland’s leading
boutique folk and bluegrass festival. The event features fully-seated and ticketed
events each evening and highlights artists from around the world. Old-time
& Bluegrass music is highlighted on Friday & Saturday and Irish Folk music
is featured on Sunday.
Bloomsday Festival
June 11-16, 2026
Dublin, Ireland
https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/
The Bloomsday Festival is a literary event that celebrates
James Joyce’s masterpiece, “Ulysses.” The event features a variety of events
and activities to celebrate Bloomsday. Bloomsday, which is June 16, is the date
when “Ulysses” takes place.
Taste of Dublin
June 11-14, 2026
Merrion Square, Phoenix Park, Dublin
Taste of Dublin is a food festival that features “superstar
chefs, the hottest restaurants in town, next level bars, and heaps of ways to
flex your culinary prowess.” The event features the best food spots in Dublin
and brings them all together for attendees to enjoy.
Famine Walk
June 13, 2026
Doolough Valley, County Mayo
https://www.afri.ie/category/save-the-date-famine-walk-2026/
This event commemorates the famine that took place beginning
in 1845. In 1847, nearly 400 starving adults and children walked 10 miles from
Louisburgh to Doolough to meet a Board of Guardians who were supposed to help
them with food or a ticket to the workhouse. The walk honors and remembers
them.
TuneFest Dungarvan
June 17th – 21st, 2026
West Waterford
TuneFest Dungarvan was founded by Donnchadh Gough and
Valerie O’Gorman in 2019. Since then, the event has become a highly anticipated
summer event that brings people and vibes to Dungarvan each year.
Comber Earlies Food Festival
June 20, 2026
Comber Leisure Centre Car Park
https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/whats-on/event-highlights/comber-earlies-food-festival
This food festival brings out the best in local food for
attendees to enjoy. From restaurants and dishes to cooking demonstrations,
there is something for everyone to participate in. There is a quiet hour from
10 am – 11 am to accommodate people with a disability, neurodiverse conditions,
carers and parents/guardians.
Galtee Challenge 2026
June 27, 2026
Galbally, Co. Limerick
https://galteewalkingclub.ie/challenge
This walking challenge features a long and a short challenge.
Participants will receive a certificate, a medal and a hot meal for their
participation. Those wishing to attend should check out the rules and
guidelines for participating.
Scotland
Sound of Gigha Festival
June 4-7, 2026
Isle of Gigha, Argyll, and Bute
https://thesoundofgigha.co.uk/
Sound of Gigha is a community interest company that seeks to
create a festival filled with music, dancing, art, heritage, wellness, and more
for the whole family at affordable prices. Those running the event are
volunteers, and any profits that are made from the event are reinvested into
future events and activities.
Borders Book Festival
June 11-13, 2026
Harmony Garden (National Trust for Scotland), Melrose TD6
9LJ, United Kingdom
https://bordersbookfestival.org/
The Borders Book Festival features more than 100 events,
including talks, comedy, live music, food and drink, and more. The whole family
is invited, including kids. There are a variety of events around different
genres of books.
Leith Festival
June 13-21, 2026
Leith, Scotland
Leith Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Edinburgh
and focuses on the history and culture of Leith. The event started in 1907 and
has since grown into a popular event that brings people of all ages together to
celebrate Leith.
Royal Highland Show
June 18-21
Edinburgh
https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/
Royal Highland Show showcases the food, farming and rural
life in Ingliston in Edinburgh. The event features competitions, shopping, live
music, and food and drinks for the whole
family to enjoy and participate in.
St. Magnus International Festival
June 19-28, 2026
Orkney
https://stmagnusfestival.com/festival-programme-2026
This international festival features a variety of arts and
culture, including theater, photography, and music. There is something for the
whole family to attend and enjoy. It
draws people from all over the world to celebrate the arts.
Scotland's First Warriors
June 27, 2026-May 17, 2027
National Museum of Scotland
https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions/scotlands-first-warriors
This exhibition showcases the origins and impact of conflict
in prehistoric Scotland. It talks about why people fought and why wars broke out,
as well as the impact and legacy of these things. The exhibit showcases
archaeological findings that will be on display for the first time.
United States
The Gulf Coast Cruinniú
June 4th – 7th, 2026
St. Thomas University, Houston
This year marks the seventh annual gathering of the event.
It features a variety of entertainment and cultural activities, including music
and a Céilí. The event seeks to be a gathering of traditional Irish musicians
and fans.
Motor City Irish Fest
June 12-14 2026
Greenmead Historical Village, Livonia, MI
https://motorcityirishfest.com/
Motor City Irish Fest features a variety of entertainment,
activities, and vendors for participants of all ages to enjoy. Parking is $5
per car and is not included with your admission ticket. No pets are allowed in
the festival.
Chicago Scots' Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June 12-13, 2026
DuPage County Fairgrounds
https://chicagoscots.org/festival/
This year marks the 40th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland
Games. The two-day festival celebrates all aspects of Scottish culture and features
music, competition, family activities, and more for attendees to participate
in.
Penn-Mar Irish Festival
June 20, 2026
Pheasant Run Greenhouse & Garden Center, Glen Rock, PA
https://pennmaririshfestival.com/
Penn-Mar Irish Festival celebrates Irish culture and
features music, Irish dancers, Irish food, cultural talks, free children’s
activities, and a wide variety of vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring
their own lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
Emmet Cahill- From Dublin to Broadway
June 23, 2026
54 Below, New York, New York
https://54below.org/events/emmet-cahill/
This concert kicks off a series of concerts by Emmet Cahill
on the east coast of the United States. The concert will feature Irish music
and the songs of Broadway, highlighting the journey that many ventured to
emigrate to the United States.
Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival & Highland Games
June 26-27, 2026
Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 1286 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland,
MI 49424
https://hollandcelticfestival.org/
This festival celebrates all aspects of Celtic culture. It
features highland games, music and dance, Scottish clans, and a variety of
vendors. Friday night is a 21+ event, while Saturday is open to attendees of
all ages.