Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games
- Dates
- Nov 14 to 15, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Harrison County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games returns to Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport, MS, Nov 14 to 15, 2026. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games is a two-day celebration of Scottish, Celtic and Irish heritage held each November at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Gulfport, Mississippi, on the Gulf Coast. The 2026 festival runs November 14-15 and pairs Scottish Highland Games for athletes and the public with two stages of Celtic music, a Saturday Night Ceilidh, pipe bands, Irish dance, clan and cultural tents, sheep herding, jousting and a Renaissance Village
What people love
The festival is known on the coast for its breadth, drawing visitors for the Highland Games, jousting competitions, axe throwing, authentic Scottish food and clan tents where families can trace their heritage. The two stages of Celtic music and dance and the hands-on Highland Games for the public are among the recurring draws
Last time around (2025)
The most recent festival was held in November 2025 at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Gulfport, with the Highland Games for athletes and the public, pipe bands, Irish dance, sheep herding, jousting and two stages of Celtic music across the weekend
The games
Heavy athletics
The festival runs Scottish Highland Games on both days, with a program for registered athletes as well as public games open to spectators who want to try the events
Pipe bands & Highland dance
Pipe bands play across the weekend, alongside Irish dance troupes from the Maccrossan and Niall O'Leary schools of Irish dance
Clans & genealogy
Clan and society tents and a cultural tent gather at the festival, with groups such as Clan Donald USA taking part
Taking part
Beyond the games, the two-day event includes two stages of Celtic music and a Saturday Night Ceilidh, sheep herding demonstrations, jousting, axe throwing, a Renaissance Village, a children's area and a Scottish and Celtic marketplace
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games. 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
Rideshare pickup is at a designated TNC area on the arrivals level; taxis wait at a separate curbside stand. The fairgrounds sit roughly 7 to 10 miles north of the airport
Book / info →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
Map shows the centre of Gulfport. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Harrison County Fairgrounds
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Highlands and Islands Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games?
Airport hotels 3
14100 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39501
Link coming soon14108 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
Link coming soon8304 Alabama Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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