Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums

Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums Bideford's Festival of Piping and Drumming - Bringing a taste of the Highlands to Devon.

After Bideford Carnival pipe bands from all over the south west and further afield join together for the biggest massed pipe band in Devon. Bideford Festival of Piping and Drumming is an event and not a pipe band for hire. If you would like to hire a pipe band or a piper send us message and we'll do our best to put you in contact with your nearest band or piper.

A little late but. . . Thank you to everyone that contributed to the success of this years event, it would not have been...
02/10/2025

A little late but. . . Thank you to everyone that contributed to the success of this years event, it would not have been possible without the support from people like you!

15/09/2025

Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums puts on a display for the ages as more than 150 musicians descend on the town for popular annual event

After endless times of checking the weather forecast we've come to the sad decision to cancel Sunday mornings Piping in...
13/09/2025

After endless times of checking the weather forecast we've come to the sad decision to cancel Sunday mornings Piping in the Park.

Today is the day! The Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums will be parading on Bideford Quay after Bideford Carnival.The Carniv...
13/09/2025

Today is the day! The Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums will be parading on Bideford Quay after Bideford Carnival.

The Carnival starts at 6pm, with the Massed Bands on from approximately 7.45pm.

Photo credit - Graham Hobbs

We would like to thank the Bideford Town Council and the Bideford Bridge Trust for their continued financial support. Wi...
12/09/2025

We would like to thank the Bideford Town Council and the Bideford Bridge Trust for their continued financial support. Without these two organisations, the Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums wouldn’t happen.

We would like to say a big thank you to the lovely folk from Red Earth Developments - the people who are regenerating Br...
12/09/2025

We would like to say a big thank you to the lovely folk from Red Earth Developments - the people who are regenerating Brunswick Wharf - for sponsoring this year’s Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums.

Welcome to Brunswick Wharf, a vibrant new property development on the water's edge in the historic town of Bideford, North Devon.

Our final band to get a mention are our hosts, the Bideford Youth Pipe Band. Without them, the Bideford Massed Pipes & D...
11/09/2025

Our final band to get a mention are our hosts, the Bideford Youth Pipe Band. Without them, the Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums wouldn’t happen.

Led by Pipe Major Gaylena Humphries, they wear the Ancient Lamont tartan and distinctive green jackets.

Photo credit - Graham Hobbs

The commanding presence of Drum Major Matt Bello will be back to lead the Massed Pipes & Drums on Bideford Quay after th...
10/09/2025

The commanding presence of Drum Major Matt Bello will be back to lead the Massed Pipes & Drums on Bideford Quay after the Carnival on Saturday.

The carnival starts at 6pm, with the Massed Pipes & Drums afterwards at approximately 7.45pm.

Photo credit - Graham Hobbs

Before the Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums this Saturday, there will be a performance on the Quay by the fantastic Barnsta...
10/09/2025

Before the Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums this Saturday, there will be a performance on the Quay by the fantastic Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band.

Photo credit - Graham Hobbs

The Kernow Pipes & Drums, our friends from across the border in Cornwall will be joining us again for the Bideford Masse...
09/09/2025

The Kernow Pipes & Drums, our friends from across the border in Cornwall will be joining us again for the Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums on Saturday 13th September.

Wearing the Cornish Hunting tartan, they are led by Pipe Major Dave Maitland.

09/09/2025

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