Schedule of Events

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MUSIC LINEUP

The schedule for the bands is now available below, including who is playing where and when.

Plan your weekend so you don't miss out.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please don't forget that pets are not allowed in the park for the health and safety of all our patrons.

CASHLESS EVENT

The 2026 Kincardine Scottish Festival is moving to a cashless system for our primary festival services. To help reduce wait times and keep our lines moving smoothly, the Main Entry Gates and the Thistle Bar will exclusively accept debit, credit, and mobile payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay). Please come prepared with your digital wallet or card to ensure a seamless experience at these locations.

Note on Vendors: While the Festival Gate and Bar are cashless, independent food vendors and merchandise tents operate separately. Many may still accept or even prefer cash, so we recommend keeping a small amount on hand for those specific purchases.

SPECIAL FIRST NATIONS PERFORMANCE

We're happy to welcome back Christine John to sing the national anthem in English, French and Ojiway, Christine is a member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and resident of he Saugeen First Nation. She also is a Senior Manager Indigenous Relations at OPG and serves on the Board of Director for the Canadian Nuclear Association.

We are honoured to have her help us start the festival off and honour the lands which we are blessed to share.

Weekend Schedule

Click each of the tabs below to see the full daily schedule.

Ticket Gates Open at 6:00pm

Time Acts
6:30pm - 7:15pm Opening Ceremonies and giving thanks to our First Nations
7:15pm - 8:30pm Schiehallion from Inverness Scotland
8:45pm – 10:00pm Abbamania
10:15pm - 11:45am Classic Elton John
12:00pm - 1:30am Glengarry Bhoys
1:30am - 2:00am Joseph J Entertainment - Video Dance Party

Robinson Park Opens at 10:00am
Victoria Park Gates open at 10:30am


Daytime Activities

Time Activities
10:30am – 3:00pm Highland Games at Robinson Park – Heavy Athletics
11:00am – 11:45am MASSED PIPE BAND PARADE, commencing from the Legion on
Saturday, July 5th at 11:00am and will end in
Victoria Park by 11:45am.
12:00pm -12:30pm Highland Dance Performance (TBD)
12:00pm - 4:00pm Pipe Band Competition – Victoria Park
More Information on the timing for the Pipe Bands, please visit the PPBSO website

Free park access ends at 4:00pm

Evening Concert

Time Acts
7:00pm - 8:30pm Schiehallion from Inverness Scotland
8:45pm - 10:00pm 54•40
10:15pm - 11:45pm Glengarry Bhoys
12:00am - 1:30am Joseph J Entertainment - Video Dance Party

Ticket Gates Open at 11:00am

Time Acts
12:00am - 1:15pm Schiehallion from Inverness Scotland
1:30pm - 2:45pm Glengarry Bhoys
2:45pm - 3:30pm Closing Ceremonies
3:30pm - 5:00pm Hotel California - Eagles Tribute
5:15pm - 6:45pm Tanglefoot

To learn more about all the amazing bands, please visit our Lineup page.