Australian Celtic Festival 2023

6 May 2023 to 19 May 2023 Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument, Centennial Parklands, Watsons Drive, Glen Innes, NSW, Australia.

Australian Celtic Festival runs from the 4 May 2023 - 7 May 2023, featuring 4 days of entertainment in and around Glen Innes Highlands.

Join us in 2023 for our 31st year.

Every year crowds descend on Glen Innes (population 9000) for the Australian Celtic Festival. Attracted by the unique Celtic experience, the opportunity to meet with friends and to enjoy famous country hospitality.

In 2023 the Australian Celtic Festival turns 31 and we're celebrating the Year of Scotland.

The Festival attracts clans, cultural groups, dancers and performers from around the world. Visitors experience Celtic music and dance at three stages at the Festival's main venue, the Australian Standing Stones and in many venues in and around town.

The four day Festival features exciting events and activities including; Grey Street Parade, Kirking of the Tartan, Massed Pipe Bands and Competitions, Re-enactment Medieval Village, Jousting Tournament, Highland Games, Buskers, Celtic Cultural Workshops, Children's Marquee with lots of activities for the littlies, a Highland Fun Run, dancing, performers, Flag Raising Ceremonies, Poets Circle, Celtic Market Stalls and Celtic inspired food. Our program is regularly updated with an ever evolving program in place 1 March 2023 ensure the latest information is available.

Commercial Coach/Tour Company (note: please email the Commercial Coach/Tour Company Ambassador eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au for those booking enquiries)

Please note:

There are no concessions (early bird tickets cover this discount and are only available until 28 February 2023 or if sold out so get in quick)
There will be a Local Promotion Offer that covers local and New England High Country discounted tickets available from 1 March 2023.
Children 16 and under are free if accompanied by a paying parent or guardian.
Companion Card is accepted. The Australian Celtic Festival is a registered affiliate of the NSW Government Companion Card and offers one additional ticket (free of charge) for the Australian Celtic festival Event at the Australian Standing Stones, to people with disabilities who require a support person to accompany them to an event. Those support attendees must show their valid Companion Card for proof of entry and accompanying ticket holder with a disability. If you do not have your card you will be required to purchase a ticket at the on-site box office.