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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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.





