April 11-13, 2025 – Manchester Memorial High School, Manchester NH

Join us for a weekend celebration of Scottish culture at Scottish Arts’ annual New Hampshire Indoor Scottish Festival. One of the largest Indoor Scottish Festivals in the world – completely free to the public! Three days of events showcasing New England’s rich and thriving Scottish cultural scene.

Friday

Kick off the festival with our Friday Night Open and Grade 1 Piping Competition, featuring top bagpipers. It’s an evening of exceptional talent and tradition! Competitions begin at 6:30 pm and should finish by 9pm

Saturday

The main festival! Enjoy solo piping and drumming competitions, Highland dance performances, fiddle contests, and the exciting pipe band competition. Explore our vendors offering Scottish goods and clans with historical displays, all while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Best of all, it’s completely free and open to the public! Solos, Dance and Fiddle will take place from 8:30 – 12:30. Pipe Bands will begin at 1:30. Family activities – Curling, Golf, Crafts 11 – 3.

Sunday

Wrap up the weekend with hands-on workshops led by some of the most respected names in the piping world, including Bruce Gandy, Bob Worrall, Derek Midgely, and Dan Lyden. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced piper, you’ll gain valuable insights and techniques to enhance your skills.

*Pre-registration is required to attend.