This is a list of various Celtic-related events going on around the world. The events are listed chronologically under the countries (alphabetically by name) Reach out if know of any more or to promote your event!
Australia
St. Andrew's Day Ceilidh
December 13, 2025
Mackay, QLD
Celtic Christmas at the Celtic Club
December 18, 2025
Perth, WA
Hogmanay Hootenanny 2025
December 31, 2025
Trevallyn, Tasmania
163rd Maryborough Highland Gathering 2026
January 1, 2026
Maryborough, Victoria
Scottish Weekender 2026
January 23-25, 2026
Glenworth Valley, NSW
Brisbane Irish Festival
March 14, 2026 (date pending)
Brisbane, QLD
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run
March 15, 2026
Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne Celtic Festival 2026
March 17, 2026
Melbourne, Victoria
Maclean Highland Gathering 2026
April 3-4. 2026
Maclean Showground, Australia
Australian Celtic Festival
April 30-May 3, 2026
Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument, Glen Innes, NSW
Brittany
No Border Music Festival
December 4-14, 2025
Divers lieux, Divers lieux, 29200 Brest
Winter Night in Landerneau
December 5, 2025-January 4, 2026
29800 Landerneau
Passeurs de lumière
December 6, 2025 - January 5, 2026
29000 Quimper
Corrida de Noël
December 21, 2025
29810 Plouarzel
Polaris
December 22-29, 2025
Planétarium de Bretagne, Route du Radôme, 22560 Pleumeur-Bodou
New Year's Eve Dance Party
December 31, 2025
Salle polyvalente du bourg, 29810 Plouarze
Longueur D'ondes Festival
January 28-February 1, 2026
Ville de Brest, Divers lieux, 29200 Brest
Fest'hiver 2026
January 30th to February 1st, 2026
station street, 29680 Roscoff, France
Festival Magique du Goëlo
February 16-22, 2026
Salle L'Hermine, 9 avenue Laënnec, 22580 Plouha
Festival Mythos
April 3-13, 2026
Rue saint Melaine, 35000 Rennes
Brest Surf Film Festival
May 13-16, 2026
Océanopolis, Rue Eugène Bérest, 29200 Brest
Festival l'Échappée
May 29-30, 2026
56150 Melrand
Festival Photo
June 1- September 30, 2026
29730 Guilvinec
Festi'coat
June 5-6, 2026
Keroza, 56320 Le Faouët
Lyncéus Festival
June 25-28, 2026
Divers lieux dans la ville, Esplanade de la Banche, 22520 Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
Festival des Vieilles Charrues
July 16-19, 2026
Site de Kerampuilh, Rue Jean-Sébastien Corvellec, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer
Festival du Polar Le Chien Jaune
July 17-19, 2026
Quai Carnot, 29900 Concarneau
Binic Folks Blues Festival 2026
July 24-26. 2026
La Banche, Esplanade de la Banche, 22520 Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
Fest Jazz
July 23-26, 2026
Penn Ar Pont, 29520 Châteauneuf-du-Faou
Jazz In Loc
August 6-7, 2026
Manoir de Kervereguen, 29750 Loctudy
Festival Grain d’Pirate 2026
August 7-9, 2026
Esplanade de la Banche, 22520 Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
Chez Hubert Festival 2026
August 7th – 9th, 2026
29100 Le Juch
Motocultor open air Festival 2026
August 13-16, 2026
Site de Kerampuilh, Rue Jean-Sébastien Corvellec, 29270 Carhaix-Plouguer
Roznoir : Festival du Polar
September 10-16, 2026
Palais des Congrès, rue du maréchal foch, 22700 Perros-Guirec
Foire Biozone
September 12-13, 2026
Place de la gare, Mûr-de-Bretagne, 22530 Mûr-de-Bretagne
Canada
Irish Real Life Festival
March 7 - 17, 2026
Waterloo Region, Canada
Greater Moncton Highland Games and Celtic Festival
June 9-13, 2026
New Brunswick, Canada
Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
July 25-26, 2026
Broadmoor Lake Park 20 Festival Way Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A-0W9
Fergus Scottish Festival
August 7-9, 2026
Canada
Celtic Colours International Festival
October 9th to October 17th, 2026
Cape Breton, Canada
Celtic Colours International Festival
October 8th to October 16th, 2027
Cape Breton, Canada
Cornwall
Incredible Hike 2026
May 14-16, 2026
Tintagel
Galicia
Ireland
Dublin Winter Lights
December 1-31, 2025
Dublin City Centre, Dublin, Ireland
Christmas Twinkling Lights Trip
December 1-23, 2025
Vintage Tea Trips, Stephen Court, 20-22 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 HW54, Ireland
Dublin Art Book Fair 2025
December 4-13, 2025
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 AC84, Ireland
The North Pole Express
December 5 -20, 2025
Casino Model Railway Museum, Dublin Rd, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 TW67, Ireland
Christmas Market at Turlough Park
December 7-14, 2025
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Festive Tales at Turlough Park
December 7- 14, 2025
Castlebar, Co. Mayo
https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Country-Life/Events/2025/Q4/Christmas-storytelling-Turlough-Park
JANDO + Friends Christmas Market
Thursday, 11 December 2025 - Saturday, 13 December 2025
JANDO, The Chocolate Factory, 26 King's Inns St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 P2W7, Ireland
Athlone Christmas Markets
December 11 - 21, 2025
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Jingle Bells Cycle
December 11, 2025
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
The Santa Express Mullingar
December 13 - 14, 2025
Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Christmas at the Portmagee Domes
December 13 - 21, 2025
Portmagee, Co. Kerry
The Christmas Experience at Secret Valley
December 13- 21, 2025
Clonroche, Co. Wexford
Santa’s Christmas Magic at Brigit’s Garden
December 13- 21, 2025
Oughterard, Co. Galway
We Love Markets - Christmas Flea Market
December 13, 2025
The Digital Hub, The Liberties, Dublin 8, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Starlight by Luxmuralis at Yulefest Kilkenny 2025
December 14 - 21, 2025
Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Sleeping Beauty Christmas Panto
December 18, 2025 - January 25, 2026
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
A Night for Palestine with Amble & Special Guests
December 19, 2025
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Christmas Gala with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland & Sinéad Campbell Wallace
December 20, 2025
National Opera House, High St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 FEP3, Ireland
Christmas Gala with the NSOI
December 22, 2025
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Winterval BuskAid 2025
December 22, 2025
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
Christmas Events at Dublinia
December 26-29, 2025
Dublinia, St Michaels Hill Christ Church
New Year's Festival
December 30, 2025-January 1, 2026
New Year Family Gathering Bantry
December 31, 2025
Bantry, Co. Cork
Festival Mná 2026
January 3, 2026
Moate, Co. Westmeath
TradFest 2026
January 21 - 25, 2026
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Pan Celtic National Song Contest '26
January 24, 2026
Carlow Town, Co. Carlow
Féile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín - John McFadden Festival 2026
January 30 - February 1, 2026
Newport, Co. Mayo
Féile na mBan 2026
January 30- February 2, 2026
Bundoran, Co. Donegal
St. Patrick's Festival Waterford
March 13 - 17, 2026
Waterford City, Co. Waterford
Ballydehob Traditional Music Festival 2026
March 27 - 29, 2026
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Cork International Choral Festival 2026
April 29 -May 3, 2026
Cork City, Co. Cork
St Brendan the Navigator Community Festival 2026
May 14 - 17, 2026
Fenit, Co. Kerry
Gaelforce Great River Swim
May 16, 2026
Lanesborough, Co. Longford
Fastnet Film Festival
May 20 - 24, 2026
Schull, Co. Cork
Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival 2026
June 4 - 7, 2026
Westport, Co. Mayo
Galtee Challenge 2026
June 27, 2026
Galbally, Co. Limerick
Cairde Sligo Arts Festival 2026
July 4 - 11, 2026
Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
Earagail Arts Festival
July 11 - 25, 2026
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Gaelforce Great Lake Swim
July 11, 2026
Portumna, Co. Galway
The Brandon Bay Run 2026
July 18, 2026
Castlegregory, Co. Kerry
Rose of Tralee International Festival 2026
August 14 - 18, 2026
Tralee, Co. Kerry
Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim
September 12, 2026
Leenane, Co. Galway
EcoTrail Wicklow 2026
September 24 - 26, 2026
Bray, Co. Wicklow
Celtic Nights
November 1 - December 31, 2026
Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Isle of Mann
Manannan's Winterfest № 8
December 4-5, 2025
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM8 1AQ
Santa's On A Bike
December 6, 2025
Plan.com HQ, Victoria Street, Douglas
Fro'ZEN' At The Glen
December 6-7, 2025; December 13-14, 2025; December 20-21, 2025
Dhoon Glen, Maughold, Isle of Man
Christmas Market at The Home of Rest
December 6-7, 2025
Richmond Hill, Douglas, IM4 1JH
Steam into Christmas
December 6, 2025-January 1, 2026
Isle of Man Railways, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NR
ManxSPCA Christmas Fair
December 6, 2025
The Hub, Onchan Community Centre, Onchan, Onchan, IM3 1AP
Oie’ll Verree – Old Christmas Concert
January 3, 2026; 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Peel Cathedral
The Life & Works of Edward Faragher, aka Ned Beg Hom Ruy
January 5, 2026; 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Erin Arts Centre; Victoria Square, Off Upper Promenade;Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6LD
International Mother Language Day Celebrations
February 21, 2026
Do the fairies sing in Manx? Tunes and stories from the Mooinjer Veggey
March 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Off Upper Promenade, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6LD
Aundyryn Kiaull-Theay Vannin 2026 Manx Folk Awards
March 20, 2026 - March 25, 2026
Douglas and St Johns
Shennaghys Jiu festival
April 2, 2026 - April 5, 2026
Ramsey, Isle of Mann
Manx Language Exhibition
April 5, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Manx Museum
Gaelgeyryn of Rushen: Past, present and future
May 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Erin Arts Centre, Victoria Square, Off Upper Promenade, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6L
Scoill Souree: Manx Gaelic Summer School
July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Peel or St. John's
Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering
July 27, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Peel and Douglas
Cooish Vooar – Manx language festival
September 25, 2026 - September 29, 2026
New Zealand
Jenny Mair Highland Square Day
December 13, 2025
The Square. Palmerston North Central; Palmerston North, Manawatu 4410 New Zealand
Waipu Highland Games
December 31, 2025
Waipu Celtic Barn, 39 The Centre, Waipu, Waipu 0510
Keltic Fair
January 2, 2026
Coromandel, Coromandel-Thames District, North Island
2026 Turakina Highland Games
January 31, 2026
Turakina Domain Cameron Road, Turakina, Manawatu
150th Waimate Caledonian Games
January 31, 2026
Waimate Tennant St, Waimate 7924, New Zealand, Waimate, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo
February 14, 2026
Paeroa Domain
Ashburton Festival
February 15, 2026
Ashburton Domain Cantebrury, New Zealand
Pipes in the Park
March 7, 2026
Avalon Park, Lower Hutt Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Scotland
Oban Winter Festival
November 14-December 21, 2025
Oban, Scotland
Castle of Light: Fire and Ice
November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026
Edinburgh, Scotland
Christmas Market at Crossbasket Castle
December 3, 2025
Crossbasket Castle, Crossbasket Estate, Stoneymeadow Road, High Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9UE
Sparkle and Shine Carol Concert
December 4, 2025
Dean Parish Church, 65--67 Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH4 3AT
Dundee Mountain Film Festival
December 5-7, 2025
University of Abertay, Kydd Building, Bell Street, Dundee, DD1 1HG
The Paisley Christmas Night Market
December 5, 2025
OneRen, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB
Post-Apocolyptic Christmas Party
December 5, 2025
Barnton Bunker, 35 Clermiston Road North, Edinburgh, EH4 7BN
Vinyl and Vintage Christmas Market
December 6, 2-25
OneRen, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB
Artisan Market-St. Andrew's
December 6, 2025
St. Andrew Town Hall, Queen's Gardens, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9TA
MNB Christmas Craft Market
December 6, 2025
Leith Arches, 6 Manderston Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8LY
Christmas Afternoon Tea
December 6, 2025
Stirling Castle, Castle Wynd, Stirling, FK8 1EJ
Jackton Christmas Market
December 6-7, 2025
Jackton Distillery, Hayhill Road, Jackton, G74 5AN
A Victorian Christmas
December 6-7, 2025
The Real Mary King's Close, 2 Warriston's Close, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PG
Drumlanrig Castle Christmas Fair
December 6-7, 2025
Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3 4AQ
BAaD Festive Market
December 10, 2025
Barras Art and Design Centre, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow, G40 2SB
“Written in Light” Christmas Charity Concert
December 12, 2025
Greyfriars Kirk, Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ
Ln Gidhlig Gaelic Lunch
December 12, 2025
Gairloch Museum, Achtercairn, Gairloch, Highland, IV21 2BP
Ultimate Winter Wobbler
December 13, 2025
Cupar Corn Exchange, St Catherine Street, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4BT
Milton of Crathes Christmas Fling
December 13, 2025
Milton of Crathes, Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5HQ
A Christmas Ghost Hunt
December 13, 2025
Provan Hall, Auchinlea Park, Auchinlea Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow, G34 9NJ
Santa Paws Christmas Market
December 13, 2025
Durris Kirkton Hall, Kirkton of Durris, Banchory, AB31 6BQ
Festive Silent Disco
December 14, 2025
City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
Edinburgh International Magic Festival
December 17 - 30, 2025
Various venues: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1TE
Snow Queen Pantomime
December 21, 2025
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop, Headless Cross, Gretna Green, DG16 5EA
Festive Fling
December 27, 2025
Birsay Community Hall, Birsay, Orkney Islands, KW17 2LY
Winter Ceildh in Ratho Church Hall
December 27, 2025
Ratho Church Hall, Baird Road, Ratho, EH28 8NP
Hogmanay at the Drake
December 31, 2025
The Drake, 1 Lynedoch Street, Glasgow, G3 6EF
Annasach's Hogmanay Ceilidh
December 31, 2025
Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD
Hogmanay Party
December 31, 2025
Kitty O'Shea's, 43b Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EP
Hogmanay Ceilidh
December 31, 2025
Beach Ballroom, The Esplanade, Aberdeen, AB24 5NR
Hogmanay Gala Ball
December 31, 2025
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, Souter Head Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3LF
New Year's Eve Party
December 31, 2025
The Palais, 380 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1DN
Ullapool Hogmanay Ceilidh
December 31, 2025
Ullapool Village Hall, Market Street, Ullapool, Highland, IV26 2XE
Grosvenor Hogmanay Ceilidh Ball
December 31, 2025
Glasgow Grosvenor, 1--9 Grosvenor Terrace, Glasgow, G12 0TA
Stonehaven Fireballs Ceremony
December 31, 2025
Stonehaven High Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2XN
Oban Hogmanay Party
December 31, 2025
The View, 34 George Street, Oban, Argyll and Bute, PA34 5NL
Celtic Connections
January 15-February 1, 2026
Glasgow, Scotland
United States
Chloe Agnew’s Celtic Christmas
December 5, 2025 from 7pm – 9:30pm
The Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Dr, Canton, MA
Pipes of Christmas
December 5-6, 2025
Church of the Covenant; 67 Newbury St, Boston
An Irish Carol
December 5-21, 2025
Greater Boston Stage Company; 395 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180
Christmas in Killarney
December 6, 2025 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Midwest Trust Center at JCCC, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
December 6, 2025 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Midwest Trust Center at JCCC, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
Celtic Christmas Angels
December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. 6th Street, Lafayette, IN
Mingle & Jingle Holiday Party
December 11, 2025
Chicago Gaelic Park; 6119 W. 147th Street Oak Forest, IL 60452
Meadhbh Walsh - Irish Christmas in the USA
Dec 11 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
The Irish Cultural Centre; 200 New Boston Dr
Celtic Holiday Hooley
December 12-14 and December 21-22, 2025
CJAC’s Performance Hall; 836 Prior Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104
Sherwood Celtic Yuletide Festival
December 12 - 14, 2025
McDade, TX
An Irish Christmas Dinner & Dance
December 13, 2025
Archbishop Murphy High School; 12911 39th Ave SE, Everett, WA, 98208
Pipes of Christmas
December 13, 2025
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church; 921 Madison Avenue, New York City
Celtic Christmas with Charlie Zahm
Saturday 13th December 2025; 7:00 PM
Solomons United Church of Christ; 2990 Bedminster Rd., Perkasie PA
Pipes of Christmas
December 14, 2025
Central Presbyterian Church; 70 Maple Street, Summit, New Jersey
An Evening with Michael Londra
Dec 18 from 6:30pm to 8pm EST
The Irish Cultural Centre' 200 New Boston Dr
An American Celtic Christmas featuring Jamison Celtic Rock
December 20, 2025 at 7:30pm
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
An Irish Christmas with ISHNA
Dec 21 from 4pm to 6pm EST
The Irish Cultural Centre; 200 New Boston Dr
New Year’s Eve on Irish Time with Bailey’s Mistake
December 31, 2025
Maine Irish Heritage Center
Central Florida Highland Games
January 17 & 18, 2026
Winter Springs, FL
Chicago Hooley
January 23-25, 2026
Gaelic Park, Chicago
Tallahasse Highland Games
February 7-8, 2026
Apalachee Regional Park, Tallahassee, FL.
David Geaney & The Irish Lads LIVE at the ICC
Feb 13 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm EST
The Irish Cultural Centre; 200 New Boston Dr
Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 14, 2026, 12 pm
Midtown Atlanta
Midtown Atlanta
VOYCES Singing Songs of Shamrocks & Spumoni
March 14, 2026
755 8th Avenue South, Naples, FL, 34102
St. Augustine Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
March 14-15, 2026
St. Augustine, Florida
Smokey Mountain Scottish Festival and Games
May 16-17, 2026
Greater Smokies Event Grounds, 7930 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.,Townsend, TN 37882
Glenside St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Glenside, Pennsylvania
August 21-22, 2026
Mayville Lakeside Park, Mayville, NY
Irish Fest
August 21-23, 2026
Chicago Gaelic Park; 6119 W. 147th Street Oak Forest, IL 60452
September 5-6, 2025
The Plains, Virginia
Wales
Christmas Fair
December 6, 2025
Llys-y-frân, Clarbeston Road, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA63 4RR
Santa Run 5k 2025
December 6, 2025
Llandudno, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1BB
Coral Welsh Grand National
December 27, 2025
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6BE
Llyn Brenig Fishing Competition
December 27, 2025
Llyn Brenig, Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT
New Year Walk
December 31, 2025
Llanwrtyd Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RB