​54·40, ABBAMANIA are headliners at 2026 Kincardine Scottish Festival

Canadian rock band 54·40 (above) is the Saturday night headliner at this year's Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, set for July 3-5, in Victoria Park, Kincardine.

With more than 40 years of performing and a catalogue of songs that have become part of the Canadian DNA, 54·40 is more than a band — it is a cultural landmark. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, the band has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and a reputation for live performances that are as high-energy today as they were at their start in East Vancouver.

Whether you’ve been a fan since the early days or are just discovering this group's signature sound, a 54·40 show is a generational bridge built on a shared love of music. From "Ocean Pearl" and "I Go Blind" to its latest 2026 release, Porto, the band's music continues to re-define the Canadian rock landscape.

The Kincardine Scottish Festival committee is thrilled to welcome Neil, Brad, Matt, Dave, and David to the Kincardine stage for a night of "future history" you won't want to miss. For more information about the band visit its website: 54·40.

Joining 54·40 Saturday night, are Schiehallion of Inverness, Scotland, and the popular Glengarry Bhoys.

Friday night, the festival committee is bringing back the ever-popular ABBAMANIA (below) as the headline act.



Get ready to dance, jive, and have the time of your life! ABBAMANIA is the world’s number one production of ABBA, featuring an incredibly-authentic re-creation of the music, vocals, and costumes that defined an era. Touring globally since 1999, this show has performed for sold-out audiences from Royalton Hall to the Sydney Opera House, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans of all ages.

With every hit from "Dancing Queen" and "Mamma Mia" to "Waterloo" and "The Winner Takes It All," ABBAMANIA delivers a spectacular live experience backed by a world-class band. Whether you’re a life-long fan or discovering these pop masterpieces for the first time, you'll want to in Victoria Park, Kincardine, for a night of pure, feel-good nostalgia that will have the whole park singing along.

For more information, visit the band's website here.

Also featured Friday night, are Schiehallion of Inverness, Classic Elton John, and the Glengarry Bhoys.

Sunday afternoon's highlight is the Hotel California Eagles Tribute band. For more than three decades, this group has been re-creating the legendary sound of The Eagles for audiences around the globe. This isn't just a tribute, it’s a masterful celebration of one of the most successful bands in music history. With incredible vocal harmonies and world-class instrumental work, the group captures the magic of "Hotel California," "Take It Easy," "Desperado," and "Life in the Fast Lane," with stunning accuracy.

For more information, visit here.

The line-up also includes Schiehallion of Inverness, the Glengarry Bhoys, and Canada's legendary folk ensemble, Tanglefoot.

For details and to purchase tickets for the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games, visit: www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca.