Armagh’s piping community has an anniversary to celebrate. Armagh Pipers Club turns 60 in 2026, and the 31st William Kennedy Piping Festival brings concerts, learning and international piping traditions to the city from November 12–15.
The weekend offers several ways to take part: listen to visiting performers, join sessions, or explore the academy’s classes and workshops. Friday’s anniversary concert places six decades of the club’s work at the centre of the celebration.
View full festival details on BagpipeEvents.com.
The 31st William Kennedy Piping Festival takes place in Armagh, November 12–15, 2026, organised by Armagh Pipers Club in its 60th anniversary year. Concerts, sessions, the Mark Donnelly Piping Academy, lectures and pipe-maintenance activity bring together international piping traditions.
Venues and launch
Announced venues include Aonach Mhacha, Charlemont Arms Hotel, Hole in the Wall Bar, Armagh First Presbyterian Church and The Palace, Palace Demesne. The supplied programme announces an official launch at The Palace on Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 pm. Check the official programme for individual venue arrangements and times.
Passes and tickets
- Academy Pass — £100: classes, concerts, pipe-maintenance workshop and lectures.
- Festival Pass — £60: access to all concerts.
- 60 Years of Armagh Pipers Club concert — Friday: booking page lists £5–£25 options.
- Small Pipes Classes — Saturday morning: £25.
- Uilleann Piping: The Next Generation — Saturday afternoon: listed at £5–£10.
- Festival Concert — Saturday evening: listed at £5–£20.
- Uilleann Pipes Concert — Sunday afternoon: listed at £5–£15.
Prices and ticket variants were checked against the booking page on October 21, 2026. Confirm eligibility, availability and inclusions before booking.
Organiser and contact
Armagh Pipers Club — organisation profile.
Aonach Mhacha
74–76 Upper English Street
Armagh, BT61 7LG, United Kingdom
- Phone: +44 28 3752 8188
- Email: info@wkpf.org
- Festival calendar
- Festival website
The club acknowledges support from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and local sponsors including the Hole in the Wall Bar and Charlemont Arms Hotel.