World Pipe Band Championships

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About the Worlds

The World Pipe Band Championships are back at Glasgow Green in August. Two days of competition showcases the extraordinary ability of 8000 pipers and drummers taking part. Defending champions Inveraray and District will face bands from around the World as they compete to hang on to their crown.

Events

World Pipe Band Championship

A Beginners Guide to the Worlds

Beat the Retreat

Are you in a band?

Who will you be following at the World Pipe Band Championships 2018? Check out the full list of entries.

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Latest News

5 questions for Inveraray and District Pipe Band

 23 July 2018

Final line-up of pipe bands confirmed

13 July 2018

214 Bands entered for 2018

28 June 2018

70th Anniversary of the Worlds in Glasgow

27 June 2018

How to find us

Subway

Fifteen minutes' walk from St Enoch subway station.

Train

Fifteen minutes' walk from Argyle Street, Bellgrove and High Street train stations.

Bus

Various First Bus services all stop near Glasgow Green.

Use the Traveline Scotland journey planner to plan your trip by public transport.

There are a number of road closures in place for the event so on street parking close to the site may be difficult. City Parking has some car parks close to the Green.​​​​