Friday Night Céilídh
5pm to 10pm, Friday 30 April
Kick Off Your Festival Weekend with a Friday Night Céilí! More details January 2027.
Join us in 2027 as the Australian Celtic Festival proudly celebrates Australia's rich cultural heritage from the six Celtic Nations, in 2027 highlighting the Year of Ireland and the Isle of Man. Get ready for an action-packed weekend filled with music, ceremony, family-friendly fun, and community spirit, alongside a range of satellite events across the CBD and Glen Innes Highlands.
The festival dates for 2027: 29th April to 2nd May.
Guide to Events: Updated January 2027
From the Home Page or from the 'What's On' menu selection
Select THE EXPERIENCE for Official ACF Events at the Australian Standing Stones main venue, including The Highlands marquee.
Select BEYOND THE STONES (under Far and Wide menu) for Official ACF events in Glen Innes and throughout the District, including 100,000 Welcomes
Select THE FRINGE (under Far and Wide menu) for events at venues getting into the Celtic vibe! Find concert tickets links and more here!
Weekend ticket includes entry to all events being held at the Australian Standing Stones festival site. Updated January 2027
5pm to 10pm, Friday 30 April
Kick Off Your Festival Weekend with a Friday Night Céilí! More details January 2027.
6pm to 10pm, Saturday 1 May
Program available January 2027
With over 75 market, food & beverage stalls at the festival, including many that are artisanal, Celtic-inspired crafts and fare are a feature of the Festival.
Discover tartan kilts & creations, pipe band gear, unique jewellery, costumes, clothing, accessories, gifts, souvenirs, toys, crystals, candles, readings, fresh produce, preserves, hearty meals, sweets & treats, traditional brews, fine beverages, and more!
The Celtic Cauldron is a welcoming marquee where music, language, and culture come together in one vibrant hub, “brewing” fresh experiences and knowledge to share. Alive with session music, hands-on music workshops, and opportunities to engage with Celtic languages, visitors can dive into a range of presentations and demonstrations throughout the weekend. From the lively Poets’ Breakfast to interactive creative sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and participate in. The Celtic Cauldron is designed as an inclusive gathering place, inviting people to connect and relax. Whether you come to play, listen, or simply soak up the atmosphere, this marquee offers the chance to meet new people, celebrate community, and experience the living traditions of Celtic music, song and language in an inspiring environment.
Whilst the main festival event is held over two days at the Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument, additional festival fringe events are held at other locations around Glen Innes Highlands, many of which are free!
Local businesses also organise and host their own events, contributing to the festival atmosphere around town for our locals and visitors.
The Australian Celtic Festival is held in Glen Innes Highlands, Ngarabul Country.
Glen Innes Severn Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Ngarabul people as the traditional custodians of this land, their elders past, present and emerging, and to Torres Strait Islander people and all First Nations people.