
The Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival traditionally holds a Ceilidh on the Friday evening preceding the Games.
This year the Ceilidh will be held on Friday, 27 March 2026 from 7pm to 11pm at the Dorset Gardens Hotel, 335 Dorset Road, Croydon VIC 3136.
What is a Ceilidh?
Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word for ‘gathering’ or ‘party’. Nowadays Ceilidhs are still held but they differ from those of the olden days. They feature Scottish folk music and dance and are sometimes held on special occasions, such as weddings. They are also held on regular basis in village halls throughout Scotland and the world.