A celtic Celebration
Welcome
Thanks for joining us during our annual gathering to celebrate Celtic heritages through the cultural expressions of music, song, dance, languages, genealogy, arts and crafts, and histories.
2026
Activities & Demos
· Nova Scotia Celtic and traditional music and dance.
· Demonstrations and workshops on history, languages, dance, music, sport, and food.
· Language instruction in Gaelic and Irish.
· Children’s activities, including traditional Children’s games.
· Trade show including Celtic-related associations/agencies and Artisans/handcrafted fares
Join in on a Milling Frolic
Learn about Stick Fighting
Kick-up your heEls
Learn about the gaelic language
Listen the next Generation
tradeshow
2026
Sponsors & Vendors
Our displays include Celtic related associations, agencies and artisans and handcrafts. Below are only a few of the vendors who regularly attend the festival.
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
Clan Stewart
ArtistAN Booths
2026 Location
FLAG RAISING - 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Halifax City Hall
GIVING CELTIC CONTEXT - 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - The Old Triangle, An Seanchai Room
SPIRIT OF OUR YOUTH - 7:00 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex
FESTIVAL WEEKEND
6:00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex
12:00 pm Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex
12:00 pm Sunday, June 21, 2026 - Spatz Theatre, Citadel High Complex
Fàilte - Fáilte - Croeso - Welcome
“you are welcome, a thousand times, wherever you come from, whosoever you be.”
