162nd HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL brings kilts, bagpipes and muscle to Topaz Park May 17 & 18!

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:00AM
End: Sunday, May 18, 2025 7:00PM

Once again, the Highland Games will be hosting the Men's and Women's International Heavy Events Challenge (featuring competitors from Europe), and Canadian Invitational Drum Major Championship, with a full line-up of current and past world and national champions. Simon Fraser University Pipe Band will attend, so you can witness the best pipe band in North America compete both days! Massed pipe band performances and Highland dancing on both Saturday and Sunday are must-see events. The Victoria Highland Games is a family-focused weekend of Scottish and Celtic arts and culture including pipe band competitions, Scottish Highland dancing competitions, Heavy Events (e.g. caber toss, hammer throw), Scottish country dancing, fiddling performances, Scottish/Celtic and folk music bands, Scottish Clan and genealogy booths and displays, historic military demonstrations and displays, Scottish/Celtic food and merchandise vendors. For adults 19 and over there is a Single Malt Whisky School and a Wine Tasting School. There is also an excellent line up of local Celtic bands performing at the Celtic Music Tent. There is a large FREE children’s entertainment area. Purchase your tickets early and save! Discounted tickets will be available online through Eventbrite in January, 2025 or available for purchase at the Strathcona Liquor Store (919 Douglas Street) in April, 2025. Tickets are available at the Games gates (cash, debit and credit cards accepted). Children under 12 receive FREE admission! In true Scottish fashion, the Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival takes place rain or shine.