We Got Games
Friday June 19 & Saturday June 20, 2026
Looking for something to do between world cup soccer matches in Vancouver on June 20. Take the Skytrain to our Games and catch the skirl of the pipes, the flash of tartan and maybe a wee dram of whisky. The 129th British Columbia Highland Games has it all. It’s the sights and sounds of the Scottish Highland’s right here in BC. Our traditional Scottish highland games welcomes everyone to enjoy the best in Pacific Northwest piping, drumming, pipe bands, highland dancing, the REMAX Scottish Heavy Events, whisky school, kids activities, massed pipe bands and a lot more. All taking place in Town Centre Park in Coquitlam. Easy access via Skytrain. Vendor program and volunteer applications now open. Event tickets on sale March 15, 2026.
ATTENDING THE GAMES
Your go-to guide for everything you need to plan the perfect day out!
From ticket info and event hstory to tips on getting to the venue, we’ve got you covered. Find out where to park, how to get here by transit and what to expect once you arrive.
There are insights into on-site amenities, accessibility features and answers to frequently asked questions, all aimed at enhancing your enjoyment of the festival’s rich Scottish cultural offerings.
Start planning your Highland adventure today!
COMPETITIONS
The Heart of the Highland Games
Get ready to cheer, gasp, and be amazed – the competitions are the heart of ScotFest.
Each year, hundreds of pipers, drummers, highland dancers and pipe bands assemble in Coquitlam to compete for top prizes in their categories.
This is your guide to all the thrilling events, from the jaw-dropping strength of the heavy events to the artistry of Highland dancing. Feel the energy as world-class pipers, drummers, and athletes put on a show like no other. Whether you’re a fan of tradition, a music lover, or just looking for unforgettable entertainment, these competitions bring Scottish culture to life right before your eyes.
Check it out and plan your front-row experience!
EVENTS
Something for Everyone
A smorgasbord of events and activities for the whole family.
Along with this great competition, you will also find Scottish country dancing, a whisky school, haggis and other Scottish food, merchandise vendors and artisans, kids activities, cultural educational workshops and a Big Tent stage with the best in live Celtic music all day long.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
A Feast for the Ears!
It’s a moveable feast of music and entertainment at ScotFestBC. There is a lot of music happening at the 128th British Columbia Highland Games June 20 & 21, 2025.
The Barra MacNeil’s on their 40th Anniversary tour will headline ScotFestBC’s Big Tent stage with shows on Saturday afternoon and evening. Plus Whiskey Dicks, Pat Chessell, Clara & Tristan on “Free Friday”, Robyn Carrigan, Zephan Knichel, Gord Pollock and the SFU Celtic Studies presentation on Jacobites.
