🎻 Celtic Fiddle Guru · Colin MacLeod
Live Music, Workshops
& Cultural Gatherings
From Virginia meaderies to Highland Scotland — join Colin for performances, fiddle workshops, and immersive Celtic experiences across 2026.
Online · Join from anywhere
Recurring Online Events
Monthly · 3:00–4:30 PM EST
Celtic Music Jam Session
Join Colin and fellow players from around the world to play inspiring tunes, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy a relaxed musical community wherever you are in your day.
More Info & Join →18–26
🏴 Retreat · Argyll, Scotland
'Back to Nature' Scotland Retreat
A week in the landscape Colin calls home — the hills above Inveraray, Argyll — weaving live fiddle music, Celtic sound experiences, nature, movement, and genuine community. Limited places remaining. Departure deadline July 9.
16–23
🎨 Retreat · Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
Artfilled Wellness — Cape Breton Energy & Arts Immersion
An 8-day immersive retreat weaving Tai Chi, energy medicine, sound, art, and community against the stunning landscapes of Cape Breton. Colin brings live Celtic fiddle and Celtic Sound Experiences to each day, slowing the music — and the world — right down.
29–30
🛶 Outdoor Experience · James River, Richmond VA
Fiddle & Float on the James
Something truly new — float the James River by canoe or tube with live Celtic fiddle music drifting across the water. This unique outdoor gathering combines the natural beauty of the James with Colin's trademark play-by-ear approach, making music a part of the river experience. Presented in partnership with James River Runners.
🍷 Scottish Half Day · Williamsburg, VA
A Scottish Afternoon at Gauthier Winery
A celebratory Scottish Half Day at the beautiful Gauthier Winery — live Celtic fiddle from Colin MacLeod alongside the full sound and spectacle of the Williamsburg Pipe Band. Wine, pipes, fiddle, and Highland culture in the heart of historic Virginia. A day to remember.
🎻 Scottish Fiddle Workshop · Richmond, VA
Slow Down to Speed Up — Scottish Fiddle Workshop
A hands-on Scottish fiddle workshop in the heart of Richmond using Colin's signature Slow Down to Speed Up method — learning entirely by ear, no sheet music needed. Whether you are a complete beginner or a returning player, you will leave with a tune under your fingers and a whole new relationship with the music.
🎻 Scottish Fiddle Workshop · Hillsborough, NC
Outlandish Scottish Festival — Fiddle Workshop
Colin leads a live Scottish fiddle workshop at the Outlandish Scottish Festival — running from 5:30 to 7:30pm during the Friday Night Ceilidh. Learn a tune by ear, experience the Slow Down to Speed Up approach, and be right at the heart of one of North Carolina's most vibrant Scottish celebrations.
26–27
🍺 Live Performance · Richmond, VA TO BE CONFIRMED
Celtic Fiddle at Maymont's Bier Garden
Live Scottish fiddle at Maymont's celebrated Bier Garden event — a Richmond favourite, now with a Celtic soundtrack. Full details to be confirmed.
🎵 Celtic Sound Experience · Salado, TX · 11:30 AM
Celtic Sound Experience — Firefly Yoga & Movement Studio
Lie back on your mat, close your eyes, and let the ancient sounds of the Scottish Highlands wash over you. One hour of live Celtic fiddle, played just for you — no experience needed, no movement required. Simply receive the music. Rooted in the oral traditions of Argyll, Scotland, and drawn from over 40 years of performance across the world. Bring a yoga mat or blanket.
13–15
🏴 Highland Games · Salado, TX
Salado Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
A full Highland Games weekend in the beautiful setting of Salado — piping, athletics, clans, and Scottish culture. Colin joins the celebration with live fiddle music at one of Texas's most beloved Scottish gatherings.
Bring Live Celtic Music
to Your Venue
Colin performs at wineries, meaderies, retirement communities, festivals, and cultural events across Virginia and beyond. Reach out to talk about what's possible.
13–15
🏴 Highland Games · Salado, TX
Salado Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
A full Highland Games weekend in the beautiful setting of Salado — piping, athletics, clans, and Scottish culture. Colin joins the celebration with live fiddle music at one of Texas's most beloved Scottish gatherings.
Bring Live Celtic Music
to Your Venue
Colin performs at wineries, meaderies, retirement communities, festivals, and cultural events across Virginia and beyond. Reach out to talk about what's possible.