Piping Live

Piping Live Piping Live! A week long celebration of piping culture from across the world.
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Piping Live is a week long celebration of piping culture with everything from traditional Piobaireachd to contemporary bands all lined up to represent the international world of Piping. The week culminates in the World Pipe Band Championships organised by Glasgow Life on behalf of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. So if you love piping, or are completely new to the pipes there is something for everyone at Piping Live!

Friday night at The Art School.CBAD brings MAL + The Nexus Project together for a live set of clarsach-led electronics, ...
06/06/2026

Friday night at The Art School.

CBAD brings MAL + The Nexus Project together for a live set of clarsach-led electronics, pipes, fiddle and vocals — moving between traditional sound and club energy.

Expect garage, house and jungle influences, built for the late hours.

baile/baile and Cain take over after with DJ sets to close the night.

Tickets are available now — grab yours before they’re gone.
www.pipinglive.co.uk

18+ | standing event

🎉 Pipe Idol Line-up Announced! 🎉After a strong field of applications from around the world, we're delighted to reveal th...
05/06/2026

🎉 Pipe Idol Line-up Announced! 🎉

After a strong field of applications from around the world, we're delighted to reveal the competitors who will take part in Pipe Idol 2026 at Piping Live!

The international Under-21 competition returns to Glasgow this summer, giving talented young solo pipers the opportunity to perform on a global stage and compete for a set of Fred Morrison Reelpipes.

A huge thank you to Fred Morrison for once again supporting the next generation of pipers through this fantastic prize.

Congratulations to all competitors– we can't wait to hear you play!

Step inside the story of the pipes👀Join renowned bagpipe historian Professor Hugh Cheape for a fascinating guided tour t...
05/06/2026

Step inside the story of the pipes👀

Join renowned bagpipe historian Professor Hugh Cheape for a fascinating guided tour through the Museum of Piping at the the National Piping Centre during Piping Live!

Discover the history, development, and evolution of Scotland’s national instrument through unique artefacts and stories from one of the leading experts in the field. 🎶

We have them every day (excluding Sunday 9th) and the tours are free with your festival site ticket.

Festival site tickets here: www.pipinglive.co.uk

Who remembers when Finnie joined us last year? 🦄
04/06/2026

Who remembers when Finnie joined us last year? 🦄

Just when you thought our Emerging Talent lineup couldn't get any better... 👀🔥We are delighted to announce that S T E A ...
03/06/2026

Just when you thought our Emerging Talent lineup couldn't get any better... 👀🔥

We are delighted to announce that S T E A L L will be joining the bill for Piping Live! 2026!

This exciting new 4-piece blends the rich musical heritage of the West Highlands and Islands with the energy of Glasgow's session scene. 🎶

They join our incredible 2026 lineup alongside The Calum MacAskill Trio, KICK, Pluckin’ About, and Spindrift. This is going to be special!

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Piping Live! 2026: The countdown begins! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥The wait is over. We're buzzing to reveal our Centre Stage headliners! ...
02/06/2026

Piping Live! 2026: The countdown begins! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥

The wait is over. We're buzzing to reveal our Centre Stage headliners! This year is shaping up to be legendary, and we’re just getting started.

Which performance are you most excited for? 👇

🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE now! Secure yours at: pipinglive.co.uk

🚨 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨We are thrilled to reveal the incredible acts joining us for the 2026 Emerging Talent strand at P...
02/06/2026

🚨 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We are thrilled to reveal the incredible acts joining us for the 2026 Emerging Talent strand at Piping Live! 🎶✨

The future of the trad scene is looking incredibly bright. From driving Irish reels to jazz-infused piping and rock-fueled powerhouse rhythms, these bands are redefining contemporary traditional music.

Swipe through to meet the lineup! ☝

This event is kindly sponsored by Belhaven Brewary | Please drink responsibly 🔞 DrinkAware

Kids go FREE this summer at Piping Live! 🎉Anyone under 16 can join the fun and soak up the festival atmosphere 🎶They’ll ...
01/06/2026

Kids go FREE this summer at Piping Live! 🎉

Anyone under 16 can join the fun and soak up the festival atmosphere 🎶

They’ll get access to the festival site plus all free events happening that day 🙌

Don’t miss out, make a day of it together 🎶✨

Get your tickets now: www.pipinglive.co.uk

World Champions 🤝 Future World Champions?Yesterday, Inveraray & District Pipe Band gave the Scotland National Team the u...
01/06/2026

World Champions 🤝 Future World Champions?

Yesterday, Inveraray & District Pipe Band gave the Scotland National Team the ultimate send-off to the FIFA World Cup. Good luck to Steve Clarke and the lads in North America! ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Want to see the reigning champions in action? They’re part of an unbelievable lineup at Piping Live! this summer. Get your tickets now! 🎶

www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/world-pipe-band-championships/the-worlds-biggest-week-of-piping

30/05/2026

The weather was unreal at the start of the week, really channelling that summer feeling.

Get your tickets to Piping Live! to continue that vibe 😎

www.pipinglive.co.uk

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