From the classic dinners to something a little different, ye canny beat a St Andrew’s Day celebration Aussie-style.

Are you ready to don your kilts and dance the night away? Well, it’s time to mark your calendars for the second St Andrew’s Shindig in Sydney! This year’s celebration promises to be bigger, better, and more fun than ever as Scottish culture takes centre stage right in the heart of Australia.

On November 30th, 2024, Redfern Town Hall will come alive with the sound of ceilidh music, lively dancing, and plenty of tartan. Don’t worry if you’ve never danced a ceilidh before. With The Scotsman, a ceilidh master who has been calling Scottish dances since his teens, you’ll be twirling and stepping along in no time. Whether you’re 5 or 85, you’re invited to join in on this traditional dancing frenzy. Expect lively sing-along tunes, too, as The Tartan Crows deliver Scottish classics like “Wild Mountain Thyme” and “The Granny Song.”

The event kicks off at 2pm and wraps up by 6pm, so there’s plenty of time to soak in the festive spirit. Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out — grab yours now before it sells out like last year! And remember, this is a BYO Refreshments event, so feel free to bring your own favourite snacks and beverages.

For a traditional St Andrew’s celebration, you’ll find formal balls and dinners across Australia, including in Perth. The St Andrew’s Society of WA is hosting its annual St Andrew’s Ball at The Rendezvous Hotel Scarborough, where you can expect entertainment from the Coastal Scottish Pipe Band and performances by the Perth Academy of Highland Dance. This elegant evening promises to deliver a perfect balance of tradition and festivity.

Whether you prefer dancing, chatting over a charcuterie board, or raising a glass in honour of Scotland’s patron saint, Australia’s got a St Andrew’s celebration for you!

DATES & DEETS

29 NOV

St Andrew’s Society of WA 2024 St Andrews Day Ball – Scarborough WA

Society of St Andrew of Scotland Queensland St Andrew’s Eve Dinner – Brisbane QLD

St Andrew’s Society Melbourne St Andrew’s Day Long Lunch – Melbourne VIC

The Melbourne Tartan Festival St. Andrew’s Ceilidh Dance 2024 – Melbourne VIC

30 NOV

St Andrew’s Day flag lowering at the Australian Standing Stones – Glen Innes NSW

St Andrew’s Day Festival at The Church – Campbell Town TAS

St Andrews Day at Fox & Hounds – Wongawallen QLD

St Andrew’s Shindig – Redfern NSW

Caledonian Society of WA St Andrews Day Ceilidh – Inglewood WA

RSCDS St Andrew’s Gala Social – St Philip’s Church, Buranda QLD

Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Inc St Andrew’s Ceilidh – Exeter SA

Picture: St Andrew’s Shindig promises another lively ceilidh in Redfern Town Hall, Sydney. Credit: Supplied

*This article was published in the November 1st edition of Anglo&Celtic magazine. Be sure to check events to see if times/dates/details have changed.