During the Festival period, businesses in and around Glen Innes get into the Celtic vibe! These unofficial events add to the atmosphere around town.
Keep watching this space as more events are announced by venues!
Venue: Glen Innes Services Club
Date: Friday 1 May 2026
Time: Traditional haggis toasting ceremony at 6.45pm; Entertainment from 7.30pm
Cost: $30
Additional information:
The Stones Restaurant will be open for meals – Limited bookings available.
Venue: 211 Ferguson Street
Date: Friday 24th April 2026
We're thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our roster of Fringe Events. The Desert Moon Art Exhibition will be gracing our venue, adding its unique flair to the cultural tapestry of the day.
The Australian Celtic Festival Cultural Awards Art Prize is a highlight of our event, recognising and honouring exceptional talents in the art world. This year, the Desert Moon Art Exhibition will be a part of this prestigious competition.
We're looking forward to seeing you there as we celebrate art, culture, and community. Come and be a part of this vibrant and enriching day.
Get ready for a cracking night of Celtic energy at the Glen Innes Railway Tavern!
Cnr Lambeth & Bourke Street Glen Innes
Raggle Taggle Gypsies - The Highland Hooligans are bringing their high-spirited mix of traditional tunes, foot-stomping rhythms and good old-fashioned pub vibes to town as part of the Australian Celtic Festival fringe program.
Join us from 6:30pm on Friday 1 May for an evening of live music, great company and a true taste of Celtic celebration. Whether you're a festival-goer or just chasing a lively night out, this is the perfect way to soak up the atmosphere.
Best of all – it’s FREE!
Come early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of music, laughter and Highland cheer. 🍀
Venue: Glen Innes Chapel Theatre, 143 Church Street, Glen Innes (Cnr Bourke)
Doors open 7.30pm Friday 1 May, 2026
This will be a lively evening of music, poetry and performance with opportunities to join in one of the biggest Celtic music sessions on the event calendar.
Gold coin donation, bar and snacks available.
Venue: Glen Innes Services Club, Grey Street Glen Innes
Date: Saturday 2 May 2026
Time: Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm start ends 9.00pm
Cost: $20
Step into the spirit of Scotland as Australian Celtic Women present Heart of Scotland—a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, music, and storytelling.
The stage comes alive with fierce battle tales, soaring bagpipes, electrifying fiddle, and the irresistible pulse of the drum. Enjoy beloved classics such as Caledonia, Flower of Scotland, Wild Mountain Thyme and Auld Lang Syne, woven together with rich cultural traditions including the Address to the Haggis, waulking songs, ceilidh dancing, Gaelic language, reels, and Highland flings.
Featuring the acclaimed Australian Celtic Women, an energetic Scottish dance troupe, and special guest performers, Heart of Scotland invites you to relive cherished memories while discovering something new about Scotland’s enduring legacy. Expect soaring harmonies, heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping tunes, and an evening brimming with spirit, laughter, and spine-tingling moments.
Arrive early and treat yourself to the excellent dining on offer at the Stones Restaurant– Limited bookings available.
Be sure to book your table, as tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
Venue: Glen Innes Chapel Theatre, 143 Church Street, Glen Innes (Cnr Bourke)
Doors open 6.30pm Saturday 2 May, 2026
A four-piece band from Bris, who are famed for being the shiz.
Sittin' top of their game, Limerick is the name,
And spreading Celtic rock is their biz!
When joined by The Shamrock Dancers, performances get even fancier.
The audience will roar, as their shoes hit the floor, Leaving everyone craving for more!
Venue: Glen Innes Art Gallery, 71 Grey St, Glen Innes
Weekdays: 10am to 4pm
Saturdays: 10am to 1pm
The Glen Innes Art Gallery is holding an exhibition themed ‘Celtic Realms’ from 18 April to 22 May. Entry is free.
Celtic inspired entries are also included in the Australian Celtic Festival Cultural Awards Art prize. Make your selection to help choose a winner.
Venue: Gawura Gallery – 9979 New England Highway, Glen Innes
In celebration of the Australian Celtic Festival, New England Artist Lauren Elise is hosting a 3 hour Still-Life workshop inspired by Celtic influence pottery, ceramics, wooden objects and traditional forms.
This relaxed session invites artists of all levels to slow down and explore timeless shapes, balance and atmosphere through drawing beautifully simple handcrafted objects.
Thursday 30 April 2026 - 1pm to 4pm
Cost $60
Registration info here
Venue: Tea Room & BBQ area, Glen Innes Showground
Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
Time: Opens 6pm; Dinner served 6.30pm
Saturday Night DINNER (BYO) with The Stovies.
The Stovies – a bunch of mates Graeme “The Scotsman”, Neil Gray and
Bob Connor.
It all kicked off in 2022 when Graeme, crossed paths with Neil Gray in a
chance meeting that birthed the musical mischief that is The Stovies. They
unleashed their ‘sonic shenanigans” upon the world at Alchymia distillery in
Table Cape. Since then, the Stovies have been performing at events and
functions all across Australia.
The Stovies showcase Scottish folk music from upbeat audience engaging
songs to heartfelt ballads. Joined at times by the likes of Mick Hales on the
harmonica, Mal McKinnell beating the drums, or international fiddle
extraordinaire, Stephen Cordiner. Don’t miss the Saturday Night Dinner (BYO), always popular with campers and locals.
The hearty two course alternate drop meal will not disappoint and always with a Celtic flavour to the menu.
1. Traditional Scottish Roast with neeps, tatties and seasonal vegetables.
2. Traditional Scottish Stovies
1. Apple Crumble with Custard
2. Sticky Date Pudding Tea and coffee
BYO Drink - No Drinks available to purchase
Cost: $56 per person + online booking fee
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.
