From tartan ceilidhs to partying in black and white, we look at New Year’s events that will go down a treat with the Celtic communities in Australia.

Ring in the New Year in style at Brisbane’s best Irish pub, Finn McCools in Fortitude Valley at their Black and White Party. Join in from 6pm for an unforgettable night of music, drinks and dancing. Dress to impress to see in 2025! 

Celebrate the new year Scottish style! There will be Hogmanay parties in Trevallyn, Tasmania, at The Church in Campbell Town Tasmania and in Inglewood, Western Australia.

Prepare to kick off the new year in true Scottish style at Tasmania’s most electrifying Hogmanay ceilidh! This year, Hogmanay Hootenanny is going bigger and better, ensuring an evening filled with energetic dances, traditional music, and unforgettable merriment. 

From lively classics to 200 year-old heartfelt ballads, The Stovies will deliver an unforgettable performance filled with infectious energy and incredible three-part harmonies. Serenading you with the best pipes in Tasmania is the St Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band’s Pipe Major, Sally-Anne Richter. An incredible talent, Sally-Anne will bring the Scottish highlands to the Launceston hills with a sound that fills your heart with joy.

Join the exhilarating dance floor for a ceilidh. The ceilidh will be led by Graeme McColgan, The Scotsman, with more than two decades of experience teaching dancing around the world, he is capable of getting even the most uncoordinated of folks up on the dance floor. He will guide you through traditional Scottish dances. No experience necessary, just bring your two left feet and a sense of humour.

Ceilidh music will be provided by award winning accordionist, Iain MacLeod. All ticket holders will enjoy a supper plate of haggis, neeps, and tatties, award-winning Scottish/Tasmanian shortbread, and a lovely nip of single malt whisky (or Irn-Bru).

Dress in Celtic formal attire and enjoy the warm spirit of a Scottish Hogmanay party. Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun and celebration at Max Fry Memorial Hall in Trevallyn. 

Meanwhile in Western Australia, The Caledonian Society of WA will have a ceilidh in Inglewood. Excitement has been building for this one for months and it’s sure to be a great night.

Canberra Irish Club invites you to enjoy a festive New Year’s Eve & be entertained with live music by renowned local band Just Groovin. Performing Yesterday’s Hits with Today’s Grove, from artists ranging from the Blues Brothers, INXS, Paul Kelly, Amy Winehouse, Ricky Martin, AC/DC, Cold Chisel, Hot Chocolate, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Smash Mouth and many more, Just Groovin’ will have you Dancing Through the Decades.

Here’s a list of more celebrations across the country, and you can always read or download our monthly gig guides to keep you in the loop.

Happy New Year!  

New Year’s celebrations on December 31st:

Hogmanay New Year’s Eve Party at The Church – Campbell Town TAS

Caledonian Society of WA Hogmanay Ceilidh – Inglewood WA

Hogmanay Hootenanny 2024 – Trevallyn TAS

Lower Burdekin Celtic Dancing Assoc. Hogmanay Ceilidh – Home Hill QLD

Becky Hill at Wildlands Festival – Brisbane QLD

Black and White New Year’s Eve Party – Finn McCool’s Fortitude Valley QLD

New Year’s Eve with Just Groovin – Canberra Irish Club ACT

Picture: New Year’s Eve fireworks at The Story Bridge, Brisbane. Credit: Anglo&Celtic