Celtic Music Rally

Celtic Music Rally!

Sunday, July 12th on the Skagit Valley Highland Games main stage!

We want YOU to perform at the 30th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games! This is an invitation to all musicians who like to play Scottish and Irish tunes. We will be holding a mass performance on Sunday, July 12th at 11:45am-12:15pm on the Main Stage and you are invited to participate! Imagine a huge group of acoustic instruments playing these tunes simultaneously amid the festivities of the Games; it’s going to be epic!

To be a part of it or to watch the performance you will need to have entered the gates of the Skagit Valley Highland Games which requires a ticket. If you aren’t already a volunteer or ticket-holder you can purchase one by clicking here or buy one at the gates day-of.

How to be part of it:

• Please have your own acoustic instrument that you can play melody or chords on (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, harp, flute, concertina, smallpipes, whistles, etc.) that you can bring with you (and transport easily).
• Learn the tunes on the set list and practice playing them (we won’t be doing music stands, so tunes will need to be memorized).
• Be at the main stage at 11:40am on Sunday, July 12th at the Skagit Valley Highland Games main stage and be ready to perform our set at 11:45am!

Performers will be standing, but if you need a chair to play your instrument (harp, smallpipes, etc.), please let us know in advance and we can help make that happen.

It’s just for fun! Don’t worry if you make a mistake, lose your spot, have to pause for a second and gather your thoughts. This is going to be a low-stress performance opportunity for all ages and abilities.

There is no dress code but you are very welcome to get festive! Kilts, plaid items, green, and all of that is very welcome, but your normal attire is fine, too.

2026 Set List

• The Water is Wide (3x)
• The Shores of Loch Bee (2x) & Flett From Flotta (2x)
• Hector the Hero (2x)
• Lisnagun Jig (3x)

Sheet music for all of these tunes can be found in the 'Tartan Top Twenty'.

If you know someone who you think would enjoy being part of this project, please pass this email on to them and get them in on it, too! Feel free to reach out with any questions: Info@CelticArts.org

Hope you can be a part of it!!

Where is the Main Stage?
Just inside the North Gate.