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Hororātā Highland Games

7th November 2026!

A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi Twist!

Held annually on the Saturday before Canterbury Anniversary Day at the Hororātā Domain in the heart of the Selwyn District. 45 minutes inland of Christchurch.

Stall applications open May, tickets on sale 1st August and entries open 1st September 2026

2025 Results

Record numbers were entered in the solo competition, with 110 pipers and drummers, followed by 21... read more

Fern Pipe Band, Solo Drumming and Piping Results 2025

67 Highland Dancers competed in 31 categories including 3 South Island Championships and 7... read more

Highland Dancing Results 2025

20 athletes battled in the Manawa Energy Heavy Championships!... read more

Manawa Energy Heavy Championship Results 2025

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Hororata Highland Games 2025 Results>

Take a bow and congratulations, everybody. The 14th Hororātā Highland Games was an outstanding... read more

A message from Hororata Community Trust Chair, Ainsley Walter

A record crowd of 11,000 people gathered at the Hororātā Domain on Saturday, 8th November, for the... read more

Record crowd celebrates Scottish and Kiwi culture at the 14th Hororātā Highland Games

Answers to our most commonly asked questions...... read more

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This unique event is best described as a traditional Scottish Highland Games with a  Kiwi twist. The competitions are at the heart of the event, and the Games are the only event on the South Island that offers all the traditional Scottish competitions.

The Hororātā Highland Games were established as the main fundraising focus for the Hororātā Community Trust to support our rural community. Over 200 volunteers join  Clan Hororata each year to bring this festival to Canterbury.

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