2023 Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Victoria BC

The 160th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival is taking place on May 20-21, 2023, at Topaz Park in Victoria, BC.

This is the longest continually running Highland Games in North America!

The Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival 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 Highland country dancing, fiddling performances, Scottish/Celtic and folk music bands, Scottish Clan and genealogy booths and displays, historic military demonstrations and displays, and of course, Scottish/Celtic food and merchandise vendors. There is a large FREE children's entertainment area.

Additionally, for adults 19 and over there is a Single Malt Whisky School and a Wine Tasting School. Try Lighthouse Brewing Company's Highland Challenge Ale, brewed specially for the Games and watch the various activities with a pint in hand!

Purchase tickets early and save!
Discounted tickets are available online through Eventbrite or available for purchase at the Strathcona Liquor Store (919 Douglas Street). Tickets are available at the Games gates (cash only but ATMS are present). Children under 12 receive FREE admission! $17.31 (Senior 65+/Youth 12-18) $22.63 (Adult), there are also some options for a 2-day weekend pass.