Past event
Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
September 25, 2026
Updated
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Historical 2026 edition
The 39th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, was scheduled for September 25–27, 2026, in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Admission was free.
Published hours
- Friday, September 25: 4–8 pm
- Saturday, September 26: 10 am–8 pm
- Sunday, September 27: 10 am–7 pm
All times are local (EDT). The Showing of the Tartan parade was listed for 11:30 am on Saturday.
Programme
Five entertainment stages complemented the invitational pipe band competition, U.S. National Highland Athletic Championships, fiddle and haggis competitions, Celtic marketplace and children’s cultural activities.
Parking and accessibility
Downtown vehicle access and street parking were limited. See the organizer’s shuttle and parking information.
The organizer describes the grounds as wheelchair-accessible, while noting that distances and natural terrain can make travel difficult. Reserved accessible street parking on Conestoga and Lehigh Streets requires a state-issued placard. Accessible restrooms are available at restroom locations.
Festival map
Supplied grounds map retained with this historical edition.
Pipes and drums
Organizer
Celtic Cultural Alliance promotes Celtic heritage through education, music and traditional competitions.
Organizer contact address supplied: 902 4th Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018-3702. The festival takes place on the downtown grounds shown above.
No 2027 date has been confirmed here.