Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected April 2027
- Status
- Postponed
- Venue
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games in Honolulu, HI is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
Postponed: what we know
Hawaii's Scottish festival and Highland Games, held annually in April in Honolulu by the Hawaiian Scottish Association. The 42nd anniversary festival has been postponed until April 2027.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games is the only Scottish Highland Games in Hawaii, staged in Honolulu each April by the Hawaiian Scottish Association. It blends island setting with Scottish tradition, pairing heavy athletics and a Highland Dance competition with bagpipes, a gathering of clans from Hawaii and the mainland, a Scotch tasting and swordplay demonstrations
Last time around (2025)
The most recent festival ran April 5 and 6, 2025 in Honolulu, with heavy athletics in Open Men's, Open Women's and Men's Masters classes, a Highland Dance competition, piping and Scottish Country dance. The 42nd anniversary festival has since been postponed to April 2027
The games
Heavy athletics
The Highland Games run heavy athletics with classes for Open Men's, Open Women's and Men's Masters, and men's and women's competition prizes
Pipe bands & Highland dance
A Highland Dance competition runs alongside piping and bagpipe performances, with Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii among the festival partners
Clans & genealogy
Clans from across Hawaii and the mainland gather at clan tables to share information and welcome new members
Taking part
Beyond the games, the festival offers a Scotch tasting, demonstrations of swordplay, weaving and fencing, Royal Scottish Country dance, and vendors with Scottish wear and traditional fare including haggis
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
Nearest airport HNL.
How do I get to Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The nearest major airport is HNL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Ala Moana Beach Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 2
3401 Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96819
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Pricing
While you're in Honolulu
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