Festival Celta y Juegos de las Tierras Altas de Long Island 2026

Old Westbury Gardens is pleased to present the 2026 Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games, taking place on Saturday, August 22, from 8am to 5pm on the expansive lawns in front of historic Westbury House.

The festival will honor the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh communities of Long Island and the NY metro area and celebrate their Celtic heritage. The festival will feature entertainment for all ages, as well as vendors specializing in Celtic products and food trucks.
This full-day, rain or shine celebration of Celtic culture is proudly organized and produced by Old Westbury Gardens.
Discounted tickets available online until 11:59pm on August 19! Prices go up August 20. ¡Consigue tus entradas ahora!

(Tenga en cuenta: The festival schedule and map will be posted closer to the event date.)

Main Stage Acts

Enjoy the sounds and spirit of the Celtic tradition with live performances throughout the day on the Main Stage! Featuring talented music acts and a high-energy dance troupe, the lineup brings together spirited tunes, lively rhythms, and captivating performances that will have you clapping along, tapping your toes, and dancing in the grass.

ANDY COONEY
HARPERS FERRY
CHIVALROUS CRICKETS
SHOT OF SCOTCH

Juegos tradicionales de las Tierras Altas

The Highland Games return with impressive feats of strength and the unmistakable spirit of Scotland, presented by the athletes of Club de Lanzamiento del Imperio. From caber tosses to stone puts, these skilled competitors continue a centuries-old tradition of power, precision, and pride. Cheer them on as they put their strength to the test in this thrilling display of Scottish heritage!

PIEDRA PUESTA
LANZAMIENTO DE GAVILLAS
LANZAMIENTO DE CABER

Bandas de gaitas y tambores

The sound of pipes and drums is at the heart of any Celtic celebration! Throughout the day, pipe bands will showcase the power and pageantry of Scottish tradition with precision marching, massed band performances, and stirring melodies that bring the spirit of Scotland to life.

AMITYVILLE PIPE & DRUM BAND
BANDA DE GAITAS DE LOS HIGHLANDERS DEL CLAN GORDON
INIS FADA GAELIC PIPE BAND
NORTHPORT PIPE & DRUM BAND

Pequeña tierra celta

There’s plenty of Celtic fun in store for our youngest festivalgoers. In the Land of Wee Celts, children can be amazed by a magical performance, transform into their favorite mythical creature with festive face painting, and come face-to-face with magnificent birds of prey from a local nature center. It’s a day filled with wonder, discovery, and unforgettable memories.

MAGICIAN ZACH ALEXANDER
PINTURA FACIAL PARA NIÑOS
AVES DE RAPA DESDE EL CENTRO DE NATURALEZA SWEET BRIAR

Celtic Dance Schools

Enjoy lively performances throughout the day by talented students from local dance schools. Their energy, dedication, and enthusiasm bring an extra spark to the festival and showcase the next generation of Celtic performers from our community.

CIARA GREENE SCHOOL OF IRISH STEP DANCING
DONNY GOLDEN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE
KENDER ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

Highland Happenings

Discover a handful of unique experiences around the grounds that celebrate Celtic traditions and British heritage. From classic British automobiles to festival curling and traditional weaving demonstrations, there’s something new to explore around every corner.

LONG ISLAND CURLING CLUB
CLASSIC BRITISH AUTOS
SPINNING STUDY GROUP OF L.I.

Patio de comidas (camiones)

Fuel your festival day with delicious eats from some of Long Island’s favorite food trucks! Whether you’re craving savory, sweet, or something in between, our food truck court has plenty of options to satisfy every appetite.


El mercado celta

Explora el encanto del Mercado Celta, donde una cuidada selección de vendedores ofrece artesanías, artículos tradicionales, joyas, ropa, comida envasada y mucho más. Ya sea que busques un recuerdo o algo para mostrar tu espíritu celta, hay algo por descubrir.

(Tenga en cuenta: la siguiente NO es una lista exhaustiva de proveedores confirmados).


Discounted tickets available online until 11:59pm on August 19! Prices go up August 20. ¡Consigue tus entradas ahora!


(Tenga en cuenta: The festival schedule and map will be posted closer to the event date.)


Previous Festival Highlights

Música, baile, lanzamiento de troncos y otros deportes de peso pesado, espectáculos de títeres y magia, y, por supuesto, puestos de comida y artículos especiales. Fue un día para todos.