Upcoming event
CelticFest Mississippi
October 10, 2026
Updated
Brandon, Mississippi, United States
The 35th CelticFest Mississippi takes place October 10–11, 2026, at Bobby Cleveland Park at Lakeshore, 1112 North Shore Parkway, Brandon, Mississippi 39047.
The festival features traditional Irish and Scottish music, dance and Highland athletics beside the Barnett Reservoir.
Friday kickoff — October 9
The supplied festival poster announces these activities before the main weekend:
- 6 pm: free Highland Games throwing clinic on the field, with Backyard Rebellion
- 7 pm: Irish jam session with CelticFest performers at Backwater Grill
Times are local (CDT). Consult the organizer’s website for the full schedule and tickets.
About CelticFest
CelticFest Mississippi and the Celtic Heritage Society began in 1991. The volunteer-run organization promotes the cultural arts and athletics of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, the Isle of Man, Cornwall and Galicia. Festival revenue supports event expenses and other cultural activities.
The festival moved from Jackson to the reservoir setting in Brandon in 2021. The park, formerly known as Lakeshore Park, provides room for Highland Games and other outdoor activities.
Festival poster
Park map
This general park map shows parking and permanent facilities; it is not a festival stage or vendor layout.
