2026 Scottish Showcase & Family Ceilidh
Event Date
09.27.26
Event Time
1:00pm
Event Location
Capital Brewery
Event Description
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Capital Brewery (Outdoor Bier Garten), 7734 Terrace Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
Admission: FREE (Open to the Public)
Summary & Event Overview
The Scottish Showcase is a free, family-friendly outdoor cultural event dedicated to celebrating and preserving authentic Scottish heritage, arts, and traditions in the Greater Madison community. Taking place in the iconic outdoor Bier Garten at Capital Brewery, the event offers an immersive, highly engaging afternoon featuring traditional acoustic and Celtic music, high-energy dance performances, interactive community dancing, and hands-on folk art activities for children.
Core Goals & Mission
- Cultural Preservation & Sharing: Connect the Greater Madison community with authentic Scottish traditions through live art, music, and social dance.
- Community Accessibility: Offer a cost-free, high-quality family outing that encourages hands-on participation.
- Artistic Education: Feature local Scottish cultural organizations, dance schools, traditional bands, and pipe corps to foster appreciation for regional Scottish arts groups.
Event Schedule & Highlights
| Time | Activity / Performance | Description |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Kids’ Clan Shield Zone | Ongoing craft area where young visitors design and assemble their own Family Crest Shield to take home. |
| 1:00 PM | Madison Pipes and Drums | Traditional Scottish pipe-and-drum performance opening the showcase. |
| 1:30 PM | Breckenridge School of Highland Dance | High-energy traditional Highland dance showcase. |
| 2:00 PM | Lochanside Trad Band | Acoustic set featuring traditional Scottish folk music and instrumentals. |
| 2:30 PM | Madison Scottish Country Dancers | Exhibition of traditional social and reel dances. |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Family Mini-Ceilidh | Event finale featuring live music by Lochanside and a caller guiding attendees of all skill levels through beginner-friendly group dances. |