Hororata Highland Games

27/08/2026

There’s nothing quite like the sound of pipes and drums rolling across the Hororātā Domain.

Around 500 pipers and drummers come together at the Games, competing throughout the day and taking part in the spectacular Massed Bands.

You don’t just hear it. You feel it.

Saturday 7 November
Hororātā Domain – 45 minutes from Christchurch
Under 16s FREE

Book your discounted tickets now. https://hororata.flicket.co.nz/events/288265c7-4fbe-46ee-ba7b-c8d920a78e1d?tc=facebook

21/08/2026

This week's spotlight - Weights: A true test of timing, power and technique.
See the international field of strong men and women take on this age-old sport.
Saturday 7 November. Tickets on sale now.
Buy your tickets now https://hororata.flicket.co.nz/events/288265c7-4fbe-46ee-ba7b-c8d920a78e1d?tc=facebook

20/08/2026

15/08/2026

Congratulations

Congratulations St Andrew's College Pipe Band - third at the World Pipe Band Championships 2026 in Juvenile.

A huge achievement for the band, the tutors and the parents and families of these young up-and-comers.

Congratulations too to Celtic Pipe Band Inc. for advancing to the Grade Two final. They will play in the final later on tonight in Glasgow.

13/08/2026

This week we're shining the spotlight on Highland Dancing

Precision, strength, tradition and plenty of energy. Highland Dancing is always a fantastic part of the Hororātā Highland Games.

From talented young dancers taking their first steps in competition to experienced dancers performing at the highest level, there's plenty to stop and watch throughout the day.

Feeling inspired? You can have a go too!

See it live at the Hororātā Highland Games on Saturday 7 November. Tickets on sale now.

https://hororata.flicket.co.nz/events/288265c7-4fbe-46ee-ba7b-c8d920a78e1d?tc=facebook

06/08/2026

There's so much to see and do at the Hororātā Highland Games, so over the next 9 weeks we're shining a spotlight on some of the incredible competitions you'll experience on the day.

This week, we're featuring the Scottish Hammer Throw.

If you were inspired by New Zealand's Lauren Bruce's Commonwealth Games silver medal in Glasgow, you'll love seeing where the modern hammer throw has its roots. The Scottish Hammer Throw is one of the traditional Highland Games events that helped shape the sport we know today.

See it live at the Hororātā Highland Games on Saturday 7 November. Tickets on sale now. Link in comments.

03/08/2026

Hold on to your kilts! Our Early Bird tickets are about to sell out... in record time.
Buy now to secure the best price before we move to Second Release tickets.
Amazing support for our community.
Link in comments of this post.

31/07/2026

Hororata Highland Games EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Buy now and save 35% - Limited numbers available.

Join our community on Saturday 7 November at the Hororata Domain for Highland competition, family entertainment, fairground fun, Scottish food, live music, have-a-go activities and over 120 market stalls.

Kids under 16 are free. No gate sales. https://hororata.flicket.co.nz/events/288265c7-4fbe-46ee-ba7b-c8d920a78e1d?tc=facebook

28/07/2026

Early-bird tickets to the Hororata Highland Games 7th November go on sale this SATURDAY, 1st August, at 9am. Register to make sure you don't miss out.

Just 45 minutes from Christchurch, experience one of the South Island’s most iconic rural events at the Hororātā Highland Games. Set in a small Canterbury village, this action-packed day celebrates Scottish culture with a distinctly Kiwi twist. Watch world-class athletes compete in traditional h...

16/06/2026

In a rural community, volunteering isn't just something people do — it's how things get done.

The Hororātā Highland Games is no different. Every year, Clan Hororātā volunteers help bring the Games to life — from setting up and packing down, to welcoming visitors, supporting competitions, serving food, selling tickets and everything in between.

Their time, skills and enthusiasm help create an event that showcases the very best of our community to thousands of visitors.

This National Volunteer Week, we thank all our past and present Clan Hororātā volunteers for being part of the team.

And if you'd like to join Clan Hororātā and help make the 2026 Hororātā Highland Games happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Big jobs, small jobs and everything in between — they all matter.

Join the clan. Be part of something special. Link in comments. 7th November