Beyond The Stones

Don't miss these festival fringe events around Glen Innes

The Australian Celtic Festival runs from 30th April to 3rd May 2026, with main event taking place on 2nd & 3rd May at The Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument.

However, there are so many other ways to enjoy the festival, like attending the below official events held at other locations around Glen Innes, many of which are free!

Explore the Fringe Events

Check the program for confirmed timings and locations of the below.

Céad Míle Fáilte! 100,000 Welcomes Concert

Venue: Glen Innes Services Club

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026

Time: 6pm & 6.30pm arrival times for 7pm to 9.30pm concert

This concert kicks off the beginning of the Australian Celtic Festival and is held at the Glen Innes Services Club.

Come along for a wee dram of some of the performers you can see at the festival over the weekend.

Tickets Available Monday 2 February 2026 via our website.

Tickets do not include a meal. Bar meals may be purchased at the Stones Restaurant or via the Carvery in the North Remembrance Room.

Celtic Cultural Symposium

Venue: Highlands Hub, 167 Grey St, Glen Innes

Date: Thursday 30 April 2026

Time: 9am to 4pm

All welcome. Free entry

The Celtic Symposium brings together a variety of presentations covering anything Celtic! Over the full day, enjoy half-hour talks and discover the range of interests across the full spectrum of Celtic history and culture, given by amateurs and professionals alike. Attend these FREE presentations to immerse yourself in the world of the Celts, meet like-minded people, ask questions, learn from experts in their field, and offer opinions.

If you would like to give a presentation email the organisers via [email protected] for more information

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Glen Innes Library Concerts

Venue: Glen Innes Library, 71 Grey St, Glen Innes

Date: Friday 1 May 2026

Time: 10.00am to 10.30am

All welcome. Free entry

Official Opening Ceremony

Venue: Glen Innes Town Hall Square

Date: Friday 1 May 2026

Time: 11am

Free event. All welcome.

The Opening Ceremony marks the official opening of the 2026 Australian Celtic Festival acknowledging Scotland, and includes the lighting of the Friendship Flame, which symbolises the rekindling of old and new acquaintances in the Glen Innes Highlands.

Buskers & Busking Competition

Venue: Glen Innes Town Centre

Date: Friday 1 May 2026

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Street Parade

Venue: Grey St, Glen Innes

Date: Saturday 2 May 2026

Time: 9.30am to 10.30am

All welcome

Celtic Shop Window Displays

Venue: Throughout Glen Innes

Date: Thursday 30 April to Sunday 3 May 2026

Experience the community spirit of Glen Innes Highlands with Celtic-themed shop displays for all to admire.

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.