How to Attend the Montreal Highland Games and Festival

The Montreal Highland Games and Festival is a one-day celebration of Scottish sport, music, and culture, held on Sunday, August 1, 2027, at the Douglas Hospital grounds in Verdun, Quebec. To attend, plan around that single date, use the official site (montrealhighlandgames.com) for tickets, schedule, and grounds information, and note that the site publishes its content in both English and French. If you want more than the main day, two additional events run during festival week.

Key details at a glance

What you can see and do

The festival centers on Scottish competition and culture. Confirmed competitions and attractions include:

• Competitions: Scottish athletics, pipe bands, Highland dancing, tug of war
• Attractions: Family Village, Rugby Clinic (marked NEW), historical fencing, Ceilidh Tent, Fiddlers' Tent, concessions and vendors, clans and community organizations, and a VIP Pavilion
• Other events: Promenade of Cabers and Wee Ceilidh

If you are deciding whether the day suits you, the mix above covers spectators (music, dancing, vendors) and participants (athletics, pipe bands, tug of war). The Rugby Clinic and historical fencing are the newer additions to check if you want something beyond traditional Games programming.

How to plan your visit

1. Confirm the date and location. The event is a single day: Sunday, August 1, 2027, at the Douglas Hospital grounds in Verdun.
2. Go to the official website (montrealhighlandgames.com) for the current schedule, ticket information, and how to get there.
3. Check the grounds map before you go so you can locate the Family Village, competition areas, and tents.
4. Read the festival guidelines so you know what is expected on site.
5. Decide whether to add a week event. The Promenade of Cabers (Thursday) and Wee Ceilidh (Friday) are separate from the main Sunday festival.
6. Switch languages if helpful. The site provides both English and French versions, including pages for tickets, schedule, directions, and rules.

If you want a premium option

The site lists a VIP Pavilion among its attractions. Treat this as an option to look up directly on the official site rather than assuming what it includes — the available information confirms it exists but does not detail its features or price.

Getting involved beyond attending

The festival also publishes information for people who want to take part rather than just watch:

• Volunteers — information for those who want to help run the event
• Concessions and vendors — for businesses wanting a stall
• Clans and community organizations — for groups wanting a presence

Contact and follow-up

For questions, the organizers list:

• Address: 1195 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal QC H3A 1H9
• Phone: 514-842-2030
• Email: [email protected]

The site also notes a donation option and a privacy policy, and thanks its sponsors and partners for their support.