Ottawa and the Valley events

While the SSO does not organize or produce these events, it supports them. Here are some upcoming performances with a Celtic flavour. Hope to see you at one of them!

SEPTEMBER 2025

Red Bird Celtic Celebration - featuring Stewart’s Glen

An evening of Celtic music played by some of the best in the region. The concert ends at 10pm, with a jam to follow, so folks are invited to bring their instruments and get in on the fun!

September 24, 2025 at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm – Get tickets

OCTOBER 2025

Canada’s Capital City Highland Dance Championship – Orleans, ON – Béatrice-Desloges Catholic Secondary School, 1999 Provence Ave, Orléans

Hosted by the Ottawa Highland Dance Association, this open Pre-Premier and Premier competition welcomes dancers and fans alike. Come cheer on your favourites in this exciting two-day celebration of Highland dance excellence.

October 4 & 5, 2025

Learn more: www.ohda.ca

Kalos - Folk Trio – Petawawa House Concerts

This event features Ryan McKasson (fiddle), Eric MacDonald (guitar & vocal), and Jeremiah McLane.

October 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

For information contact: k.l.steven@btinternet.com

Bonus event – Celtic Colours International Festival - Cape Breton, NS

Can’t make it to Nova Scotia? You can still catch the magic of Celtic Colours online. Their festival runs in mid-October and is famous for its live streamed concerts featuring top Celtic musicians from around the world.

Learn more: https://celtic-colours.com/

Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival – Chelsea, QC

A weekend of world-class traditional music featuring top guest artists from Canada, the USA, and beyond—alongside our own Ottawa-Gatineau talent. Founded in 2018, the Gatineau Hills Fiddle Festival has quickly grown into a major cultural event, with concerts, workshops, and jam sessions. The festival also champions youth musicians with scholarships and opportunities to perform with world-class fiddlers.

This year’s highlights include Change of Step Dance Company performing live with Beolach and other outstanding bands throughout the festival.

October 23 to 26, 2025

Learn more & get tickets at: https://www.gatineauhillsfiddlefest.ca

NOVEMBER 2025

Atlantic Firth Scottish Dance Band - November 1 - Ardbrae Annual Social

Atlantic Firth presents St. Andrew’s Night Scottish Showcase - Meridian Theatres @Centrepointe, November 21. Scottish variety show!

DECEMBER 2025

Atlantic Firth Scottish Dance Band - December 6 - RSCDS Ottawa Branch Christmas Social