Step into a world of rich heritage and vibrant traditions at the first-ever Brisbane Celtic Festival! 

Celebrate the magic of the Celtic Nations with a spectacular lineup of events and activities, all set against the majestic backdrop of the Celtic Nations Monument in Moorlands Park, Auchenflower. This festival will celebrate the rich culture of the eight Celtic Nations: Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Asturias, and Galicia.

Entertainment will include Irish music and Highland dancing, children’s Celtic games, including the cabre toss. Australian Celtic Women will be among the musical headliners. Massed pipe bands, Scottish country dancers, solo acts, and the lively rhythms of Irish music will keep the energy high throughout the day.

Make sure to wear your tartan, kilts and Celtic attire to add a touch of authenticity and flair to the festivities!

Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Celtic culture, bringing together the best of music, dance, and tradition. 

Organisers strongly recommend public transport as parking will be limited.

The event, organised by Celtic Council of Australia Queensland and International Tartan Day Brisbane, is free of charge and will be held on Sunday, 13th October at 503 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower.

Auchenflower is a fitting location for a Celtic festival. The name has a distinctly Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic words “achadh” (field) and “flùr” (flower), which together can be translated as “field of flowers.” The area was named by Thomas McIlwraith, a Scottish-born premier of Queensland in the late 19th Century, who had a property in the area and named it after Auchenflower House, his family estate in Scotland.

DATES & DEETS

13 OCT

Brisbane QLD

Details here.


Pictures: Celebrations at the inauguration of the Celtic Nations Monument in Moorlands Park in 2023, and representatives of the Irish communities in Brisbane and Perth at the monument. Credit: Anglo&Celtic