Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival 2026
The Pipes Are Calling: The Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival Returns
The stirring skirl of the pipes the clash of strength and skill and the timeless beauty of Celtic music and dance are set to return to the region as the Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival officially prepares for its long awaited comeback.
Proudly honouring the rich heritage traditions and enduring pride of Scottish and Celtic culture the renewed festival will once again bring the spirit of Scotland to life right here in our community. From the power and pageantry of the Highland Games to the colour music and camaraderie that define Celtic celebration this festival promises a vibrant gathering of culture history and community connection.
The revival of the Games carries deep significance. After an extraordinary 165 years of celebration the historic Geelong Highland Gathering one of Australia's oldest Scottish cultural events concluded its long running chapter in 2019. For many it marked the end of an era. But thanks to passionate community support and a shared determination to preserve this treasured tradition its legacy has not only endured it has been reborn.
That collective passion has led to the formation of the Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival Inc Committee a dedicated group committed to restoring the event for future generations. Working in partnership with Golden Plains Shire Council and the Golden Plains Soccer Club the committee is proud to announce that the festival will officially return on 24 October 2026 to be held in Bannockburn.
This revitalised festival will be community driven inclusive and ready to welcome a new generation of performers competitors families and visitors while still honouring the traditions that have shaped it for more than a century and a half.
To stay connected as the journey unfolds the Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival Facebook page is now live sharing updates announcements stories from the past and all the excitement building toward this historic return.
Visit and follow: Geelong Highland Games & Celtic Festival.
Whether you proudly trace your roots to Scotland or the wider Celtic nations or simply have a love for culture music and community this is your invitation. The clan is gathering once more and everyone is welcome.
www.geelonghighlandgames.au (in development - please use Facebook)
❊ When ❊
Date: Saturday 24th October 2026
Times: 9am - 5pm
❊ Where ❊
⊜ Golden Plains Soccer Club Bannockburn Map❊ Web Links ❊
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