There is still space for a pipe band to perform at 3pm on Buchanan Street on Wednesday, August 10. So if you are in or around Glasgow for the week with your band and would like to get involved, please contact marketing@thepipingcentre.co.uk

The Livestream Festival Pass gives access to another six wonderful events with some world class pipers on Wednesday. It gives access to two Learn@Live workshops with Roddy MacLeod and Matt MacIsaac, a Piobaireachd Society Recital with Sandy Cameron and Ben Duncan, a Lunchtime Recital with Connor Sinclair, a celebration of the life of Donald MacPherson, and the Lowland and Borders Pipers’ Society evening concert.

The Livestream Festival Pass is £75, which you can register for and buy now from the homepage, or through any event link. Go to the home page here and click on Buy Livestream Festival Pass to get yours today.


9.00am

The CLASP’s World Amateur Solo Piping Competition, Grade 2

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/the-clasps-world-amateur-solo-piping-competition-2022-grade-2
venue: St Aloysius Chapel, Rose St, GARNETHILL


9.30am+LIVESTREAM

Learn @ Live! : The Music of Duncan Johnstone

Roddy MacLeod MBE will talk about the late great Duncan Johnstone, his playing and composing, which was so famous. Roddy being a long-time student of Duncan’s, will also be able to talk about Duncan’s teaching style and play some of his works.

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/learn-at-live-the-music-of-duncan-johnstone
venue: The NPC – Otago St, WEST END VENUE


11.00am and 3.00pm

Museum Tours: Monday – Friday

Discover the treasures, music and history of the Great Highland Bagpipe with world renowned historian Hugh Cheape. Tickets £2 on the door and allocated on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour to ensure you secure a place!

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/museum-tours-monday-friday
venue: The NPC – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


11.00am+LIVESTREAM

Learn @ Live! : Cape Breton Bagpipe Music Traditions

Matt MacIsaac is a top level highland bagpiper and has Cape Breton in his roots, and is a hugely experienced multi-instrumentalist. His knowledge and experience of the piping style of the region place him in an ideal position to talk and demonstrate the music.

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/learn-at-live-cape-breton-bagpipe-music-traditions
venue: The NPC – Otago St, WEST END VENUE


11.30pm+LIVESTREAM

Piobaireachd at Piping Live!

The Piobaireachd Society are delighted to present Sandy Cameron and Ben Duncan who will each perform two tunes during this event.

Thanks to The Piobaireachd Society for kindly sponsoring this event. 

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/piobaireachd-at-piping-live
venue: The NPC AUDITORIUM – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


12.00noon

Come and Try Piping: Wednesday

This event is at 12pm each day Monday to Thursday. Tickets £2 on the door and allocated on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour to ensure you get a spot! 

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/come-and-try-piping-monday-thursday
venue: The NPC THE COLLINSON ROOM – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


12.00noon

Come and Try Piping with BSL Interpretation

We’re thrilled to announce that this Come and Try event is in association with the Edinburgh Deaf Festival and Deaf Action Scotland who are providing BSL interpretation. To find out more about the Edinburgh Deaf Festival please click here

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/come-and-try-piping-with-bsl-interpretation
venue: The NPC – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


12.00noon

Gig in the Gallery: Hungary

https://pipinglive.co.uk/artists/balazs-istvanfi-andras-nemeth-duo
https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/gig-in-the-gallery-hungary
venue: Kelvingrove Museum, Argyle St


12.00noon

Street Cafe Sessions – EstPipes

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/street-cafe-wednesday
venue: The NPC STREET CAFE – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


12.00noon

Buchanan Street Pipe Bands – Durham Regional Police Pipes and Drums, Canada

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/buchanan-street-pipe-bands-wednesday
venue: Buchanan Street, Glasgow


1.00pm+LIVESTREAM

Lunchtime Recital Series: Connor Sinclair

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/lunchtime-recital-series-connor-sinclair
venue: The NPC AUDITORIUM – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


1.00pm

Street Cafe Sessions – Emerging Talent – GLASTUR

This event is kindly sponsored by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/street-cafe-wednesday
venue: The NPC STREET CAFE – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


1.00pm

Buchanan Street Pipe Bands – Highland Thistle Pipe Band, Argentina

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/buchanan-street-pipe-bands-wednesday
venue: Buchanan Street, Glasgow


2.00pm

Street Cafe Sessions – The Big Rab Show Live Podcast

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/street-cafe-wednesday
https://www.thebigrabshow.com/
venue: The NPC STREET CAFE – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


2.00pm

Buchanan Street Pipe Bands – St Columba Pipe Band, Scotland

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/buchanan-street-pipe-bands-wednesday
venue: Buchanan Street, Glasgow


2.30pm+LIVESTREAM

Donald MacPherson: A Celebration

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/donald-macpherson-a-celebration
venue: The NPC – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


3.00pm

Buchanan Street Pipe Bands – TBC

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/buchanan-street-pipe-bands-wednesday
venue: Buchanan Street, Glasgow


3.30pm

Pipe Idol Heat 3

Today’s competitors are: Andrew Pattison, Gregor MacDonald, Luke Kennedy, Liam McElhinney

This event is kindly sponsored by Fred Morrison Pipes

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/pipe-idol-heat-3-1
venue: The NPC STREET CAFE – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


5.00pm

Street Cafe Sessions – Balazs Istvanfi – Andras Nemeth Duo

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/street-cafe-wednesday
https://pipinglive.co.uk/artists/balazs-istvanfi-andras-nemeth-duo
venue: The NPC STREET CAFE – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


7.30pm+LIVESTREAM

LBPS presents Ye Heilans an ye Lawlans

The Lowland and Border Pipers’ Society invites you to join Harta and the Matt Seattle Band in The National Piping Centre for what is lined up to be a terrific evening of piping and more!

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/lbps-presents-ye-heilans-an-ye-lawlans
venue: The NPC AUDITORIUM – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE


10.30pm

Festival Club – Wednesday

Hosted by Calum MacCrimmon, with music from Glastur, EstPipes and uilleann piper Leonard Barry.

https://pipinglive.co.uk/events/festival-club-wednesday
venue: The NPC AUDITORIUM – McPhater St, CITY CENTRE VENUE