Past event
October 23, 2026
Updated
Tucson, Arizona, United States
The 40th annual Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games takes place October 23–25, 2026, at Rillito Park Race Track, 4502 N. First Avenue, Tucson, Arizona.
Gate-opening times
- Friday, October 23: gates open at 5pm.
- Saturday, October 24: gates open at 8am.
- Sunday, October 25: gates open at 8am.
Times are local Arizona time. The organiser separately lists Saturday and Sunday programme activities from 9am; consult the festival website for the complete schedule and tickets.
Celtic heritage and celebration
The Tucson Celtic Festival Association (TCFA) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the heritage, customs and traditions of Celtic peoples. Its annual festival brings together music, pipes and drums, traditional dance, Highland athletics, clans, cultural displays, crafts and food.
TCFA is a volunteer-run nonprofit that also supports community charities and Celtic cultural education.