Australian Celtic FestivalGlen Innes Severn Council

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Australian Celtic Festival

Step into a world of Celtic heritage at the Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes. A fantastic insight into the roots of this historic town, enjoy exhilarating music, dance, and storytelling, witness grand parades, explore traditions, and embrace the vibrant culture of the Celtic nations through workshops, markets, and live performances.

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Australian Celtic Festival, where Glen Innes bursts to life with music, dance, and historic traditions! From the stirring sounds of pipe bands, atmospheric ceremonies and competitions to the energy of the Highland Games, there’s something for everyone.

Embrace the Celtic Food Trail, savoring traditional flavours throughout town, or dress in your finest tartan to embrace the event’s Celtic fashion scene. Marvel at reenactors and knights in battle, let the kids discover adventure in Camelot Kids Marquee, and cheer on the proud pups of the Celtic Dog Parade.

The festival extends into the town with fringe events, special dinners, and an Eisteddfod, celebrating Celtic arts, music, dance and storytelling.

Witness ancient ceremonies, connect with culture, and lose yourself in a weekend of history and excitement.

Whether you’re here to compete, celebrate, or simply soak up the atmosphere, you’ll feel right at home in this unmissable Celtic experience.

Event dates

Event Details

Address:
Watsons Drive, Glen Innes, New South Wales

This is a four-day event with the main event days being Saturday and Sunday at the Australian Standing Stones. Accommodation books out fast so day tripping from Armidale, Inverell, Tenterfield and Grafton are an option. Children 16 and under accompanied by a paying adult are free. There is plenty of parking with free buses travelling from the Glen Innes Showgrounds, Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre to the festival site throughout the weekend.

Times:

Thursday 1 May 9am to 4pm
Friday 2 May 9am to 10pm
Saturday 3 May 9am to 10pm
Sunday 4 May 9am to 4pm

Entry fees:
Adults $ 45
Website:
https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/
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Other things
you need to know:
The event runs from 1 May to 4 May with the main event held on the 3 and 4 May. All information available from the website https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/