Melbourne Tartan Festival Gala Dinner & Concert returns in 2027!
Saturday 17th July 2027 at Sofitel on Collins.
We've retained all the features you've come to enjoy and reimagined them in an amazing new venue.
We’re delighted to announce our special 2027 Guest of Honour is Dr. Joseph Morrow, CVO CBE KStJ KC LLD DL FRSE, The Right Honourable The Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Save the Date and start gathering your friends to make up a table! Register your expression of interest by 4th September 2026 to receive priority booking access ahead of the official box office opening date. See the T&C's on your registration receipt to read TryBooking's Payment options including PayPal Pay in 4 option.
This is more than a dinner, more than a concert - it's a spectacular event you won't want to miss!
Register your interest in attending HERE
Photo by Adam Purcell - Melbourne Ceili Camera
The Big Melbourne Kilt Run on The Tan
SUNDAY 14 march 2027 AT 10.30 AM (CHECK-IN FROM 8.30AM)
A community fun run in support of the Heart Foundation.
Run, jog or walk solo, couples, teams or families and join the Heart Foundation Kilt Runners Challenge so family and friends can sponsor you on The Tan.
You don’t have to wear a kilt, anything tartan goes! Make it a fun tartan day!
MELBOURNE TARTAN DAY PARADE ON COLLINS STREET
JULY 2027
Over 300+ pipers, drummers and Highland Dancers will parade down Collins Street starting in front of the Old Treasury Building before turning into Regent Place, where a short recital will be held before the parade closes.
Support our wonderful pipe band community and don’t forget to wear some tartan to celebrate Tartan Day in Melbourne!
*Watch a short video of the 2019 Parade HERE