Welcome to the 2026 New Zealand Highland Dancing Championships

We warmly welcome dancers, families, teachers, judges, and supporters to the 2026 New Zealand Highland Dancing Championships, being held in Blenheim this July. We are excited to bring together the Highland dancing community from across the country for a week of competition, celebration, and connection.

This website is your central hub for all event information, including competition details, schedules, venue information, travel and accommodation options, and important updates leading up to the Championships.

We look forward to welcoming you to Marlborough and hope you enjoy everything the region has to offer during your time in Blenheim.

WhitehavenTheatre Blenheim, Te Waiharakeke

JUNIORS: Thursday 9th- Friday 10th July
SENIORS: Friday 10th -Sunday 12th July

NEW ZEALAND 18 YEARS & OVER CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW ZEALAND UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIPS
NEW ZEALAND UNDER 16 CHAMPIONSHIPS

MARLBOROUGH / NELSON CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIPS