Houston Highland Games
- Dates
- Expected October
- Status
- No word yet
- Venue
- Humble Civic Center Arena
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Houston Highland Games in Houston, TX is not currently confirmed to be running. Froligo tracks its status, history and similar festivals still happening.
What happened to Houston Highland Games?
The 2025 Games were canceled by the HHGA Board, and no replacement games date has been announced.
Similar festivals that are still going ahead are listed further down this page.
The experience
What's special
The Houston Highland Games are the Scottish games and festival of the Houston Highland Games Association, a Houston-area nonprofit that has promoted Scottish and Celtic heritage for more than thirty-eight years, traditionally held at the Humble Civic Center Arena with heavy athletics, bagpipe and Highland dance competitions, Scottish clans and Celtic music. The association canceled its games scheduled for October 18, 2025 and has not announced a 2026 games date, though it continues to host Burns suppers, a Kirkin' of the Tartan, pipe-band fundraisers and community meet-and-greets
Last time around (2024)
The most recent games ran in 2024, a one-day event at the Humble Civic Center Arena with Scottish athletic, bagpipe and Highland dance competitions, clans, vendors and Celtic music, before the association canceled the 2025 games
The games
Heavy athletics
When held, the games feature a traditional Scottish heavy athletics competition
Pipe bands & Highland dance
The games program includes bagpipe and Highland dance competitions, with Celtic music entertainers; the association also supports local pipe bands, including a fundraiser for the St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band's trip to the World Pipe Band Championships
Clans & genealogy
Scottish clans and societies register for the games, which also offer genealogy and family-history resources, and the association holds an annual Kirkin' of the Tartan and Robert Burns supper
Taking part
The games have included Scottish dancers, children's activities, whisky offerings, food and merchant vendors, and Celtic entertainment
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Houston Highland Games?
By car
Most people drive to Houston 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
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 Houston. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Humble Civic Center Arena
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Houston Highland Games?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
8001 Monroe Road, Houston, TX 77061
Link coming soon7775 Airport Boulevard, Houston, TX 77061
Link coming soon8620 Airport Boulevard, Houston, TX 77061
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