Celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland at the 57th Dunedin Highland Games & Festival. Get ready for lively music and dancing, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company. The flags are flying, the Celts are gathering, and for this weekend, everyone’s a Celt!
Top Things to Know About the Dunedin Highland Games & Festival
Each year, the city of Dunedin honors its Scottish heritage with a day of events from Bonnie Scotland!
Scottish heavyweight athletics are a favorite, with events tossing cabers and sheaf bags. Large stones, hammers, and weights are also thrown in good-hearted sport.
There will be piping, drumming, pipe bands and Highland dancing competitions with some of the best entrants in the country. Sheep dogs will show off their herding prowess and the sheep are just plain cute!
Workshops for bagpipes, drums and dancing are offered, or you can take a stroll around the Clan Village where vendors will display traditional and modern Scottish goods. Don’t leave without a bit of tartan to wear to show your Celtic pride.
Food & Drink
Try some delicious Scottish food at the food court, along with other food and drink. You can also explore more dining options in Dunedin.
Parking
General Parking will be available onsite at Highlander Park.
Tickets
General admission tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult. Premium ticket options are available that offer a range of perks for food and drink, parking and seating.
Event Category
- Cultural
- Festivals
- Food + Drink
- Major Annual Festivals
- Sports & Recreation
Guest Information
- Family-Friendly