About The Worlds

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  • 40,000 Spectators
  • 8,000 Pipers & Drummers
  • 16 Nations
  • 1 World Champion

The World Pipe Band Championships will return to its heartland, in Glasgow Green on 11th August 2012. Expect exciting competition across all Grades, in the fiercely contested Drum Major contest as well as Highland Dancing and Glasgow World Highland Games Championships! Enjoy a fantastic daylong event that will delight both piping fans and those looking for a great day out.

Latest News

Piper at the World Pipe Band Championships

The Worlds 2012 - Tickets

Tickets for The Worlds 2012 now on sale

World Pipe Band Championships logo

The Worlds to stay in Glasgow

Glasgow Wins Bid to Host The Worlds until 2015

Grade 1 band perform at The Worlds

The Worlds 2011 - Results

Results for all grades now in

Our latest photoset

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