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Find your next Highland Games, ceilidh or pipe band contest.

The Celtic Coo gathers Highland Games, pipe bands, Highland dance, ceilidhs, concerts, parades and Celtic festivals from across Canada into one friendly calendar, along with the shops and makers who outfit them. No kilt required.

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36 confirmed Canadian events
7 provinces
14 shops & makers
105 clubs & groups

๐Ÿฎ Meet Ceilidh the Coo, said "Kaylee". She's named after the ceilidh, a Gaelic get-together with music and dancing, and that's what this site is for. More about her.

Ceilidh the Coo, our smiling ginger Highland coo mascot, wearing a Fraser of Lovat bow

Coming up in Canada

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Ceilidh's picks

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ St Andrew's Day, Nov 30

Scotland's national day: what it is, how to mark it, and St Andrew's balls in Calgary and across Canada.

๐Ÿฅƒ Burns Night 2027

What happens at a Burns Supper, and 7 confirmed suppers so far, including Calgary's on Jan 22.

๐ŸŽ“ Learn something new

28 groups offer lessons in pipes, drums, dance and Gaelic.

๐Ÿ† Results & standings

Every association's latest results in one place, plus season band champions.

๐Ÿ‘— What to wear

First Highland Games? Here's what to wear, kilt etiquette, and Alberta weather tips.

Mรฌle taing, and see you at the games! ยท Ceilidh ๐Ÿฎ

Worth the trip

New to all this?

๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Highland Games

Outdoor gatherings with caber tossing, stone throws, pipe bands, dancing, clan tents and plenty of food. Families welcome, and you don't need any Scottish roots.

๐Ÿฅ Pipe bands

Bagpipes and drums, often competing by grade from beginners to world champions. Canada's SFU Pipe Band from BC is one of the best in the world.

๐Ÿ’ƒ Highland dance

A fast, athletic dance style with competitions for kids through adults, from local contests to national championships.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic is still spoken in Canada, mostly in Nova Scotia. Classes, song sessions and festivals keep it alive.

Featured shops & makers

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